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Christmas Letter from a WWI Canadian Soldier

This short film shares a letter of Private John McLean, a Canadian soldier serving on the Western Front in late 1916. Written from the trenches on December 31st, it reflects ...his calm courage, affection for his mother, and quiet hope despite the brutal conditions. Private McLean later died of wounds on February 2nd, 1917. This video honours his words, his sacrifice, and the thousands like him who never returned home. #WWI #Christmas #1916

✉️ The original scans of Private John McLean's letters are available on https://www.canadianletters.ca/document-8375

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