Could not do enough for us Stibbins is here while I am writing and he sends his best regards to you all.  We are having great fun along the [?].  In our section there are 12 men as a Corporal Daniels and the comedian is a fellow called Smith.  he makes funny remarks to people we pass along the stations.  The other day get got a light lunch for dinner soup & sandwich and Smith said he did not know whether to inhale or eat it  The cooking is all done by G P R cooks it is alright.

Dear Auntie

[?] [?] chi Auntie bach.  I hope you are well I am getting on fine so dont worry Auntie bach and look after your chaps till I come back and take good care of yourself remember.  I have not much room to write so I must say ta ta and with love to Alan and Alivena and to you all

I remain your loving son Willie