Tale Of The Dav
The recruits were lined up outside the quartermaster’s store waiting for their issue of uniforms. A well-dressed young fellow received attention first.
He seemed very fastidious, trying on several of everything. Meanwhile, the others began muttering impatiently. At last the hard-to-please recruit appeared quite satisfied. “Are you sure everything’s all right now?” inquired the Q.M.S, sarcastically.
“No fear,” drawled a voice from the queue. “He ain’t tried on his waterbottle yet!”
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Northern Advocate, 13 September 1940, Page 4
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75Tale Of The Dav Northern Advocate, 13 September 1940, Page 4
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