War Diaries (August 16) (nonfiction)
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War Diary entries for August 16.
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George Beck: August 16, 1941
Saturday Received fresh straw to sleep on and lads complaining that it’s full of fleas. Got three letters from wife, done very well for I’ve had nineteen this week, the latest one dated 19th last month, should be receiving third clothing parcel anytime according to her letter.
—George Beck,1st Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, prisoner of war (diary)