Wallet 1 of 1 - Bissaker, Frank Sherral (Lieutenant, b.1914 - d.1942), Part 6

Somewhere in Libya

Letter No 16

16 September 1942

NX57392 Hubby.
A Coy 2/13 Battalion

A.I.F. (ME) Abroad

My own Sherrie xxxx

Last night the 'phone rang & 

I heard the news broadcast from a 

wireless at our Company Headquarters. 

At the conclusion, I was about to hang up 

the receiver when the announcer suddenly 

said Bing Crosby will render "The World

Loves a Lover". Good old Bing certainly 

gave it the works & you can imagine my 

thoughts, dear, as he sang. The moon had

just risen & the usual stillness of the desert 

night was reigning. It was the first time 

for 2 months that I had listened to any 

music & it brought a lump to my throat. 

It made me realise just what you & I 

are missing at home, & the sooner I am

with you, the better. Desert warfare isn't 

romantic by any means and the momentous 

expanse of sand, denuded of even 

a tree, becomes very tiring. However, 

the weather is getting cooler as Winter 

approaches and the flies are gradually 

disappearing. Nights and early mornings 

are cold with the Sun getting hot 

towards midday.
Well darling, lots of love to you & Terry.
Take care of yourselves, I am fit & well.
Ever your own loving hubby & Dad,

Frank              
xxxx Sherrie

x Terry
FBissaker

PS I love you, Sherrie
xxxx 

Letter No. 18

NX 57392    

Lieut. F Bissaker

A Coy 2/13 Battalion
18 September 1942
2.30 pm

AIF (ME) Abroad

My Darling Wife Sherrie, & Son Terry,  xxxx  x

I had hopes of writing 

a nice long letter to you, but have 

just been notified of a conference 

at 3.30pm, which will probably result 

in a busy nights work.

However, I can at least say "Hullo, 

how are you?" I am endeavouring to 

write every day even though news is 

scarce, but it well help to swell 

your letter box & I know myself 

just how welcome your big batch 

of letters is, on mail day. - xxxxx
I have just been talking to Lexie 

Taylor - he is just near our area 

& I'll probably see him fairly regularly

from now on. He looks fit & well & 

enquired after you & our bouncing baby.

It won't be long before your mail 

and those photographs arrive darling. 

You have been very generous with 

your letters darling, & I know just 

how busy you must be with Terry 

& a dozen other items. Your letters 

are very very welcome & your 

declarations of love & tenderness 

are a tonic for your lonely

(2)

soldier boy. My heart is overflowing 

with love for you my darling wife, & 

I miss you terribly. I haven't changed 

in looks or love, sweetheart, except 

to love you more than ever. xxxx

I haven't been able to send 

that cash yet, as the pay sergeant 

is miles away & I'll have to get 

special permission to visit him. Remember 

I will cable you as soon as I send 

the cash, then of course you will probably

have to wait at least 1 month 

before the D.F.O, Sydney communicate 

with you, as its a slow process.
Please give my love to darling 

Mater, Skuta & Pop. I will write them 

at the first opportunity.
Well darling let's have one big 

wish ^_____ I wish & hope that I 

am home with you & Terry this Christmas. 

Perhaps it is improbable, but it is 

quite possible, darling xxxx.

I am fit & well & sending hope 

that you & Terry are, too.
Cheerio, until tomorrow

Ever your loving hubby & Daddy

Frank        
XXXX Sherrie}

X Terry}
FBissaker

PS I love you, Sherrie xxxx