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Rev. E.G. Torrie

About Rev. E.G. Torrie

Rev E. G. Torrie had been minister of Kingsmills Presbyterian Church (where John Adams and his family belonged) for only a few months when war broke out in August 1914. He wrote to serving members of the congregation throughout the war. He joined up in May 1916 and served as a private in the Royal Army Medical Corps until June 1919. [Source: History of Kingsmills Presbyterian Church]

Rev. Torrie: “He has got on splendidly in the Army and you have every reason to be proud of your brave son”

Posted on Thursday 24 October, 1918 by Rev. E.G. Torrie

24th Oct 1918 Dear Mrs Adams I was so glad to get your letter some time ago. I trust you are somewhat improved in health since you wrote though indeed you have had a great anxiety since. I heard from … Continue reading →

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