Letter from Thomas 25.10.1916 --- Dear Mother and Father, Just a few lines whilst I have got a bit of spare time, you will have to excuse me for not writing sooner, this is the first opportunity I have had of writing to you. There weather here is miserable raining from morning till night. I have not seen Jack or Billie, so you will have an idea. I have had a good few experiences the short time I have been out here. I prefer the old native country than this place. This Regt which I have been transferred to is a very strict Regt. The next transfer will be into the Salvation Army. How is Mum, I hope she is a great deal better, the next time you write, which I hope won't be long, as I often look for letters from you. Sorry to hear you did not enjoy your holidays at Bethas. Remember me to Ada and Lily, I would like to hear from them when they have got time to write. I think this is all for the present, hoping to hear from you soon. From your loving son Thomas xxxxx xxxxx -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Letter from Thomas 22.01.1917---Dear Mother and Father. Just a few lines in answer to the parcel I received yesterday. I thank you so kindly for sending me it, the contents of it, are very good so far, the cakes are "A1" and the sweets, I can't leave them alone, I have been eating them nearly all day. I wrote to Jack yesterday. I told him I wished he could share the parcel with me. How is Uncle Bob. I hope he is not troubled with gout again. Mum - I hope your cold is better by now, and Dad I suppose he is quite well as usual. I also wrote to Bertha yesterday thanking her for the parcel she sent me. I will write to Mr Fawbert tomorrow if I have time. Well I have nothing more to say for the present, hoping to hear from you again shortly. From your loving son, Thomas. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notice in the York Evening Post Wed 23 April 1919--- HODGSON In loving memory of Private Thomas Hodgson, Royal Scots Fusilliers, aged 20, who was reported missing, since presumed killed, April 23rd 1917, the second and dearly loved son of Mr and Mrs Hodgson, 16 Charlotte Sq, Thomas Street. Too dearly loved to be forgotten from his sorrowing father, mother and family. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas was my Grandfather's brother. My Grandfather was John James Hodgson (WW1 Royal Engineers) - also known as 'Jack'.

Janet Clark