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*A [[Sergeant]] writes to Mrs. McKegg respecting her son:<br><blockquote>{{quote-left}}I am sorry to have to inform you that Robert was wounded in the big advance on [[1 July|July 1st]], but you can rest content, as he is not serious, and is very likely to be home soon. I, as Sergeant of his [[Platoon]], received the parcel you sent, and I saw it divided out in the Platoon – or what was left of it. We have had a terrible smashing up; all our officers either [[killed in action|killed]] or wounded. It’s been an awful time, and Workington has suffered heavily. We were one of the first Battalions to go forward, and we were mown down like grass. I don’t think it will last much longer as the German loses must be terrible, and the sooner it is over the better for everyone. I hope I may never have an experience like it again. Don’t put yourselves out about Bob, as he has got what we call a nice '[[Blighty]]'.{{quote-right}} <ref>''[[It's Been an Awful Time]]'' &ndash; [[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]]. Published [[21 July]] 1916.</ref>