Letter from Samuel Shaw to Martha Shaw, 29 August 1916 Letters 1916-1923 Samuel Shaw

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Letter from Samuel Shaw to his mother, Martha Shaw, informing her that John has returned safely and greatly enjoyed his holiday. Samuel also asks his mother to pass on the message that he will not stay in France a minute longer than necessary once the Germans have been defeated. 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, D1962-36 https://letters1916.ie/item/4214 English Samuel Shaw 1916-08-29 Martha Shaw Shorncliffe, Portstewart, Co. Derry, Ireland Male 1967 World War I (1914-1918) World War I (1914-1918)

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 B.E. Force 29 Aug. 16 My Dear Mother Just a few lines to let you know I received your letter &parcel all right. John has got back here again. I was speaking to him yesterday, he enjoyed his holiday very much. I am glad to know that you are all well and in the best of health. Tell Mrs Mc Aulery that we wont stay a minute longer in France than we can help after the Germans are beaten. I hope the fishing is still good. I think this is all at present. With love to all. I remain Your Loving Son Sammie Mrs Jas Shaw Shore cliffe Portstewart Co. Derry Ireland Shorncliffe, Portstewart, Co. Derry, Ireland Card 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 Martha Shaw, 21 January 1916Letter from Samuel Shaw to James Shaw, 30 January 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 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, 29 August 1916 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