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First line is semi-illegible. Sends a photograph of the remnants of the Fusiliers who did not get into the main regimental photograph. Reports on his activities, including playing football, teaching Greek and musical appreciation, cultivating an allotment with Dick Morgan and four others, and playing in the Orchestra for ' The Mikado'. Mentions that Mrs Hulbert sent him a letter and a copy of the 'Countryman', the best part of which was seeing 'the old advertisements from home'. Expects to receive his November parcel soon.

Reports that he is busy growing radishes and playing in and rehersing for concerts. Writes about 'The Mikado'. Refers to correspondence with Mrs Rudland and Mr Cobban. Mentions that Gus is mending his instrument. Asks his parents not to worry about their first parcel to him.

Reports that the 'Mikado' was a success and they are now staging 'Hay Fever'. The theatre has been improved by the addition of an orchestra pit. Mentions a book of poetry he has received.

Reports on his allotment. Writes that he has received his parents first parcel and cigarettes from Mrs Clegg and from the Fusiliers' Association. Informs his parents that his friend William Jeffrey may contact them. Sends news that he has temporarily given up Military Band solo clarinet and Wally Lewis has taken his place.

Thanks them for their letters. Remarks on the heat. Writes that he is learning to swim underwater. Reveals that he has had news that Betty is engaged, having written five weeks ago to tell her that he was not thinking of marrying her. Announces that he has turned down another offer of Officer training, with Major Doulton's approval. Describes his washing day. Hopes that Francis and Wendy's wedding was a success.

Assures them that the weather is good and he is well. Reports that he has been busy playing in the band and a whitsun carnival is upcoming. Refers to Kath.

Hopes his parents are well as he has had no mail for several weeks. Describes the Whitsun Carnival in the POW camp. Enthuses about a visiting band from a Civilian Internee Camp. Refers to his allotment. Recalls his time in Tripoli.

Thoughts occasionned by the launch of the second front. Enthuses about the visiting Civilian Internees band. Sends news of the Orchestra and his allotment. Mentions that he is not in the mood for writing letters.

Mentions that he has become fat on a diet of porridge, bread and potatoes. Reports that his clarinet has been mended. Writes he has received some of his parents letters from April. Sends news that Al Burke has produced a dance band show with Frankie Hunt as the leading lady. Assures them that George Beck and the Fusiliers are well, and he and Dick Morgan are still firm partners. Refers to his activities, including writing music and running a Chamber Concert project.

Tells anecdotes about life in the POW camp, including a description of Sergeant Jones, the director of music. Reports that he is getting fat and the allotment is doing well. Asks his parents to write to his Regimental Paymaster for a statement of his protection as a stretcher-bearer under the Geneva Convention.