Dear Mrs. Midwood,

It is with the greatest sorrow I have to inform you of the death of your gallant young son. He died from wounds received in action. He was wounded on the night of Dec. 23rd, and died in hospital on the 25th. It may be a little consolation for you to know that everything was done for him in every possible way.

When I joined the battalion he was one of my officers. He was held in high respect by all officers and men. He always did his duty under all circumstances, cheerfully and with zest, and was one of my most valued officers.

At present I am temporarily commanding the battalion, and I wish to convey to you the deepest sympathy of myself, officers, and men of the regiment in your great loss, and I cannot express how he will be missed by us all.

Hoping strength will be given to you to bear your great loss.

Yours sincerely,
(Signed) F. W. L. HULK, Capt.
O.C. 13th York and Lancaster Regt.