In Reverse
BY THE W’S. As my surname begins with, ' a “ W ” I, reckoned to.our S.M. that now: and again they should reverse these blooming ' alphabetical parades, and was seconded by the only member of our' company following mo. His name was; Young. Every parade to the “Q” store was the same. When it got to us: “Sorry, Dig., we’ve just run out of your size. Result: something smaller in shirts, bigger in hats, and whatever was left in boots, etc. • 1 started in to go crook last pay day, as by the time we were paid the darn canteen had run out of grog and Youngy and I were, left again. When i mentioned it to our company commander he said: “I promise you lads that ithe next thing ,that’s on we’ll start at the other end of the line for a change.” We thanked him, and went back to our tent, very pleased. Well, that O.C. kept his word (bless him!) Next darn parade was for vaccination. Anyway, I’m changing -it to Aarons for the “duration.” (The W’s 5 Battery.) FURLOUGH. 1 Whilst in the windy city recently in conversation with a sailor belonging to one -of our biggest Allied Navies, it transpired that he had had .15 days leave in 4 years. Another had had I days in 3)years. Any complaints boys?. | BOIL IT DOWN! I ' Writer;, “T have an article here onfresh milk.” ’ - I Editor: “Condense it.” I — : ‘ ---- --=3; Kemp, Pavitt, Cornish. Cutts, Durbin, Cameron and Rees Thomas. ’ • I At the conclusion of the performance the C.O. warmly thanked the party, and : called for three cheers. . . After supper Mrs. J. Walker, vicepresident of the W.W.S.A. replied. Hopes are high that a repeat performance will bo given soon. ;
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Observation Post, Volume 1, Issue 3, 5 June 1942, Page 2
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291In Reverse Observation Post, Volume 1, Issue 3, 5 June 1942, Page 2
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