Sir Arthur Currie

March 24 1918

Dear Ada,

Just yesterday I had the privilege of meeting Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Currie, the commander of our Canadian Corps. Although many soldiers aren’t exactly fond of him, I must say he does have a way of winning battles.  Having a chance to talk to him, I learned things about him that I might not have realized by just hearing stories from other soldiers. 

When the war first started back in 1914, he had never had anything larger than a regiment under his control. This changed quickly though, as he received a brigade command and went into the second battle of Ypres, where his brigade proved itself more than competent. Three year ago, in September, he was given command of the First Canadian Division and has led that ever since. 

Trained by Sir Julian Byng, a Canadian Corps commander whom I greatly admire, our Canadian Corps truly made a mark in this war under Currie’s command. It would be an honour to fight under General Currie’s command. Refusing to send his troops into battle without sufficient planning and preparation, I believe he is one of the finest generals of the war.

With love,

Grant

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