The Observation Post FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25,1942. New Faces

Observation Post, Volume 1, Issue 19, 25 September 1942, Page 2

The Observation Post FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25,1942. New Faces

There is a distinct feeling of regret because so many of our brother gunners have left us to join other units and we are sometimes apt to try and compare our new friends with the old. This is not fair, these new chaps have come aifiong us, perhaps against their inclinations, with the intention of making' ago of things. Theirs is a hard task, they have been imbued with the.traditions of their old unit and wouldn’t be worth their salt if they were not proud of their old unit and consider it the best ever, It depends on us whether they settle down quickly and appreciate the fact. that we are genuinely pleased to welcome them, and as the C.O. said the other night, realise that they will carry on the traditions of this Regiment that we are so proud of. They have faults — have we!! Remember the Biblical quotation. • First pluck the beam from thine own eye. These chaps have proved that they are keen and in many cases know as much, if not more, than we do. On Wednesday night at the Boxing Tournament they proved that they know their stuff and are not afraid to “mix it.” The new men will be a distinct asset to us in action afid we will be well advised to learn all we can from them, the knowledge we gain may save us from a Jap bayonet just where it would hurt the most. —a hearty, sincere welcome.