Private J. D. Caves: The Long Journey Home

10 August 1943 Campo 57, Italy

10 August 1943 Campo 57, Italy

My Dear Mum & Dad,

Weather is hot and trying - electrical storms - but I'm very fit and getting fat. Had some excellent books lately. Read, play contract, loaf all day, eat and drink. Ideal existence almost? Longing for liberty and home.