#814153 Pte. Donald Ross
187th Batt
C.E.F.
1898 ~ 1918
“I have not asked Alice outright but I expect to be accepted before I go back this time….” Donald Ross, England March 1918
March 1918
My Dearest Mother,
I am staying at Alice’s home. They are sure treating me grand. I feel as if I am home again when I come here. I have not asked Alice outright but I expect to be accepted before I go back this time. Her sister, Eunice is here and she has a couple of kiddies and they both call me Uncle Don! Can you imagine your little Donnie being called uncle Don? Be sure to write soon and if you have not sent Alice the photo please send it on.
Give my love to all,
Your Loving son Donald Ross.
Biography
Letter 1 Jan. 1 1918 from France to his mother in Ontario
Letter 2 May 3, 1917 from Hospital to sister Katie
Letter 3 Aug. 1 1917 from hospital to his father
Letter 4 Dec. 30 1917 from hospital to his mother
Letter 5 March 1918 from his sweetheart (Alice Folke’s) home in England to his mother
Letter 6 March 15 1918 to his mother telling her he has volunteered for France
Letter 7 Sept 17 1918 Telegram to Hugh Ross (Donald’s father) reporting death of Donald Ross
Letter 8 Oct 23 1918 from his mother in Grafton Ontario to Soldier named Cormers asking about her son’s death
Letter 9 Oct 29 1918 from Eunice Folkes in Eng to Donald’s mother in Ontario
Letter 10 Oct. 29 1918 from Alice Folkes (Donald’s sweetheart) in England to Donald’s parents
Letter 11 Oct. 30 1918 from Marjorie Folkes in England to Donald’s mother in Ontario