Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 15 December 1915 Letters 1916-1923 Samuel Shaw

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Letter from Samuel Shaw to his mother, Martha Shaw, regarding his life at the front. Samuel writes about the weather and two other friends who are also serving. Samuel also reassures his mother and tells her not to worry if he does not hear from her as there is no postal service for the troops. Samuel Henry Shaw (1896-1967) was a sergeant with the 10th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. He volunteered for active service in September 1914. Before enlisting Samuel was a member of the Portstewart Company, Coleraine Battalion, North Derry Regiment, Ulster Volunteer Force. Samuel served in France, and was wounded during the Battle of the Somme in July 1916 and again in early 1917 and in 1918. Before the war he was employed as a ironmonger's assistant.

Public Record Office of Northern Ireland Shaw Papers, D1962-8 https://letters1916.ie/item/4186 English Samuel Shaw 1915-12-15 Martha Shaw Male 1967 World War I (1914-1918) World War I (1914-1918) Personal Relations

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 Same Address 15.12.15 My Dear Mother, Just a few lines to let you know I am well. I received your letter all right. The weather out here now is very cold & wet. I hope all the youngsters are in good health also yourself. I got photo of Charlie Bacon in the naval rig and he looks well in it too. I wrote to Bill a few days ago. John Ross gave me his address. I don't expect we shall hear much news from home until after Xmas, nor you'se at home from us, as there is no postal service for the troops. Still don't 1fret I'll be all right. As we are resting back in a village behind the trenches untill the New Year. All the boys are looking forward to days at home after the New Year. I think this is all at present. Wishing you all a Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year. From Your Loving Son Sammie P.S. We are going to have a good time here at Xmas. Samuel Shaw Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 12 December 1915Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 15 December 1915Card from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 18 December 1915Letter from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 29 December 1915Letter from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 11 January 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 15 January 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 21 January 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 23 January 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 30 January 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 2 February 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 8 February 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 19 February 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 27 March 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 10 May 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 26 May 1916Field Service Postcard from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 4 June 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 6 June 1916Field Service Postcard from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 10 June 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 11 June 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 16 June 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 29 August 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 18 October 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 24 October 1916