This article concerns correspondence between two soldier who became mates in WWI. John Allnutt had his ankle shattered and was repatriated home. George Groat wrote to John expressing his frustrations with the war and conditions at the front. The letter is presented in full.
Carl Wilhelm Janssen of Barry Street Mentone wrote letters to family and friends about his experiences as a soldier at Mena Camp in Egypt. He also took many photographs. Carl was wounded at the landing at Anzac Cove and died the next day. His photos were sent home to family and are now keep at the Victorian State Library along with his letter.
