SOLDIER’S FAREWELL

War Wit, Volume 1, Issue 9, 1 October 1941, Page 8

SOLDIER’S FAREWELL

“ Perky” was batman to his officer, one of the worst cranks in the whole division, and was overjoyed when his officer told him to pack his bags as he was going away for four weeks’ training. “Do you remember what time my train leaves to-morrow?” the. officer asked. “Bet your life,” Perky said quickly, “Fourteen hours ten minutes and twenty-five seconds from now!”