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Private J. D. Caves: The Long Journey Home

14 July 1941 On board Aquitania D Coy Infantry, 6th Reinforcements

14 July 1941 On board Aquitania D Coy Infantry, 6th Reinforcements

My Dear Jean,

We have seen little but endless water. The heat is now intense. The sweat is pouring off me as I write. We crossed the equator yesterday. Yesterday the swimming bath on deck was filled with sea water for us. Unfortunately it is only about 12ft by 24ft and we have set hours for each company. Nevertheless we are very glad to have it there and we mess orderlies will have ample opportunity to use the bath while others are on fatigues or parades.