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:
Monday April 9, 1917: Gen inspection by Camp G.O.C [General Officer Commanding] (Gen. Landry) and short route march in afternoon – weather pretty good – passed day as usual. Guess will write again wonder what Clare is doing today Hope she is happy Wrote Aunt Frank
