Access this week’s podcast  for “Dear Bessie: A Wartime Love Story” here.

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Harry followed through on his decision and enlisted with the 65th Battalion CEF, along with Bessie’s brother Frank. He continues to write her from the barracks in Saskatoon.
Click here to listen to previous episodes – Episode 1 and Episode 2

Credits
Narration by Caitlin Bailey
Harry White read by Daniel Watchorn
Creative Direction and Production by Ada Chan
Music Attribution
“14 Romances, Op. 34 – Complete Performance” composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff, performed by Jean Dubé. Sourced from Musopen, and used under CC BY 3.0.
“Piano Concerto in G – Adagio (piano solo arrangement)” composed by Maurice Ravel, performed by Markus Staab. Sourced from Musopen, and used under CC BY 3.0.
“Beceuse in D-Flat Major, Op. 57” composed by Frédéric Chopin, performed by Olga Gurevich. Sourced from Musopen, and used under CC PD 1.0.

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