Tag Archives: Brian Phillips

Every day we read the Germans are using their last reserves

Posted on August 21, 1941 by felicityh54

TX 1004 Max Hickman 2/33rd Battalion AIF Abroad 21st August 1941 Dear Mother & dad I was very pleased to get your letter yesterday along with Youngster’s and one from Jack.  Yours and Youngster’s are as regular as clockwork – … Continue reading →

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By airmail : two items of very bad news

Posted on July 20, 1941 by felicityh54

          TX 1004 Pte M Hickman 2/33rd Battalion AIF Abroad 20th July 41 Dear Mother & Dad I received your letter of the 29th June yesterday and although its news was the worst I’ve had since … Continue reading →

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The first important lesson-to keep the head down

Posted on June 28, 1941 by felicityh54

    TX 1004 Pte M Hickman 2/33rd Battalion AIF Abroad 28th. 6. 41 Dear Mother and Dad Just a few lines hoping they find you happy and well as I am at present.  I have had three letters during … Continue reading →

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