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R199494 F/S McLarty WG. RCAF Overseas, Feb 7, 1945. Dear Mrs. Dixon: It has been my intentions for many weeks to write this letter, but many delays have occured which have put off my letter writing. I want to thank you and the Oshawa Women's Air Force Aux. for so kindly remembering me at Xmas. Your parcel reached me just in time from Christmas Day and was certainly most acceptable. Since that time a birthday card has also arrived for which I send more thanks. It is certainly grand of your society to remember the lads who are away from home. I assure you that I appreciate your kindnesses and do hope that I am forgiven for my lateness. F/O M McConnell C.R. J-29144 403 Sqdn RCAF Overseas Dear Ladies- I'm writing this letter in Belgium and I think you understand what that means. Lots of rain, mud and fighting. It sounds bad but it could be alot worse. Just think how tough it would be if the boys over here decide how swell people like you back home thinking of us and sending us parcels and comforts. I should have thanked you weeks ago but at the time the first parcel came I was