Selections from May Cameron's Autograph Book
The autograph of George Edward Dannatt, who enlisted six days before his eighteenth birthday.
The autograph of George Edward Dannatt, who enlisted six days before his eighteenth birthday.
Unlike two of his brothers who died in France, George survived the war and died in 1971 aged seventy-five.
Unlike two of his brothers who died in France, George survived the war and died in 1971 aged seventy-five.
Translation:
Translation:
Nevers 23 January 1916
Nevers 23 January 1916
My deepest thanks to Sister Cameron for all the care she lavished on me.
My deepest thanks to Sister Cameron for all the care she lavished on me.
Causse Soldier with 42nd Colonial Regiment
Causse Soldier with 42nd Colonial Regiment
Wounded 5 April 1915
Wounded 5 April 1915
Translation:
Translation:
Long life to the Entente.
Long life to the Entente.
Before leaving the hospital I can only address to you my greater congratulations on your dedication and kindness you had towards me
Before leaving the hospital I can only address to you my greater congratulations on your dedication and kindness you had towards me
for your devotion to duty and the kindness you have shown me
for your devotion to duty and the kindness you have shown me
A thousand times thank you
A thousand times thank you
Wounded in Champagne 23 September 1915
Wounded in Champagne 23 September 1915
Signatures of some of the soldiers May sailed home with in September/November 1917.
Signatures of some of the soldiers May sailed home with in September/November 1917.