Private Raymond Duval, MM, was a soldier of the 14th Battalion (Royal Montreal Regiment) CEF who served overseas during the last two years of the First World War. He participated in some of the fiercest fighting seen by Canadians during the war and was decorated for bravery at Passchendaele. Determined to preserve his memories of the First World War, he maintained a daily record of his experiences. Here is what he wrote precisely 100 years ago today:
Thursday June 14, 1917: Drill in forenoon and sports in afternoon very warm and not feeling any too good. Inspection by Col McCoombs O.C. of 14th(RMR). Very nice chap and got compliment as being good looking draft.
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