Sgt. Denman crafts improvised bed in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS

Sault Ste. Marie’s historical roundup recalls Sgt. Oliver Denman’s 1916 letter describing an improvised bed made from sandbags, bricks and boards, which he said was better than sleeping on a stone floor. It also recounts local events and military records set by members of the 119th Battalion at Bramshott Camp in England. The item was published on Nov. 14, 2026, looking back on events from earlier years.