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Duncan Johnston was captured at 2nd Ypres in April, 1915 at the same time as William (Billy) Brookes. Unlike Brookes, Duncan Johnston survived his experiences as a P.O.W.
Dated:
The Chateauguay Record states that the following letter was received by Mrs. Milton H. Brown, of Burke (N.Y.), from her brother Duncan H. Johnson, who is a prisoner of war in Germany:
June 2, 1915
Dear Sister Ida,
I have been sick but am feeling better now. I hope you have received the letters and cards I have sent. Please send me some food such as canned stuff, meets, and fish. There are several of the soldiers who have received bread but it spoils before it gets here. Your parcels will come free. Send me some money and I can buy things here. Do not mention anything about the war as the letters are censored. Tell all my friends my address. I wish the war was over. We had a frost here last night. It is a very pretty place. Write often as I can receive as many letters and parcels as I like. Send you your letters open.
Duncan H. Johnson
Prisoner of War, No. 2 Company, No. 13453, No 12 barracks, Merchede, Germany
Transcribed by: marc