Fred returned to Britain on 1st May 1916, for his first home leave since embarking for France in June 1915. Time away from the Front, time for his injured ankle to recover.
While on leave, Fred was promoted to Corporal, on 12th May.
Brothers at War
3 brothers 2 sets of letters 1 true story
The letters of Fred and Arthur Horsnell, written on the Western Front, 1915–1918
This is their story, these are their words
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