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One of our soldiers was invited by the pupils of The Glasgow Academy to join them on a trip to Belgium and France 2nd - 9th May visiting WW1 battlefields and monuments across the Somme and Ypres areas. Im please to report our solider had a wonderful trip. I do not know how he managed to break his arm let's hope he recovers soon because he has decided to go AWAL!   Subject: Commendation for Outstanding Service - Merchants Gate Division To the Personnel of the Merchants Gate Division, This note serves as a formal commendation for the exceptional service and unwavering dedication consistently demonstrated by each member of the Merchants Gate Division. Your individual contributions, when combined within the Sherbrooke Yarn Stormers , form a vital and highly valued asset to our operations. Your ability to operate in the shadows and achieve crucial objectives is a testament to your training, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the cause. Please accept our sincere gratitude for your continued outstanding service. Your efforts are deeply appreciated and do not go unnoticed. Well done, Merchants Gate Division. For King and Country, The Sherbrooke Yarn Stormers R&R, while crucial for soldier morale, presents potential dangers. The transition from a high-stress, combat environment to a relaxed, often unfamiliar setting can lead to:
Subject: Congratulations - Outstanding Recruitment Success Squadron Leader Macfarlane Please accept my warmest congratulations on your outstanding recruitment success. Securing ten such high-caliber personnel is a remarkable achievement and speaks volumes about your leadership and the compelling vision you presented. Your ability to attract and select such exceptional individuals will undoubtedly strengthen our squadron and contribute significantly to our future operations. Your efforts in this area are truly commendable. Well done The Captain  Our undercover agent has knitted three solders. One has a love letter. Amidst the flurry of love letters exchanged in the 1940s, a special set of codes and acronyms emerged, offering sweet and sometimes mischievous messages that spiced up correspondence. These cleverly crafted shortcuts were more than just a necessity spurred by censors—they were a playful testament to the enduring spirit of love. Here are some popular examples:
Soldiers and their loved ones often leaned on simple letter exchanges made complex by context. Sentences might open with an innocent inquiry, only to stealthily reposition the first letter of each word to spell out messages like love notes or clues to secretly share a soldier's whereabouts. "I hope you haven't tried to work too hard on the lawn since I've been gone but as we previously planned I think those nine evergreens would certainly add lots and during Oct. new Iris are due to be set out." This seemingly innocent paragraph about gardening actually spelled out "NEW CALEDONIA" using the first letter of each word, indicating the soldier's location to his wife. For those writing them, every letter was a part of their personal lexicon of love, a collection of affections powered by the ultimate optimism—a shared future beyond the horizon of war. And for those deciphering them, each letter pulled them closer, a heartfelt whisper bridging the distances and ensuring that, despite the confines of time and circumstance, the deeper connection remained unbroken. My Dearest
The days stretch long and lonely without you, but my heart remains full of the love we share. Every morning, as the sun rises, I think of you, and every night, as the stars appear, I pray for your safe return. I hold onto the memories of our time together, like precious jewels. Your laughter, your touch, the way your eyes crinkle when you smile - these are the treasures I keep close. The garden we planted is blooming, and it reminds me of the beautiful future we'll build together when this terrible war is over. Please know that you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. I am so proud of your bravery and your service to our country. I eagerly await the day you come home, my love, when I can hold you in my arms again. Stay safe, my darling. Come back to me. Forever yours, Sergeant Sheila's Achievement: Sergeant Sheila was congratulated on, successfully completing a platoon of ten knitted soldiers. Her craftsmanship and dedication were commended. Photographs were taken as evidence. A certificate of commendation will be issued at our next meeting. Report from Agent Irons in Lanzarote
Due to inclement weather manoeuvres have been curtailed. Several patients have been moved to the operating theatre for surgery to avoid the water leaking into the ward. Should the sun come out they will be moved back again. Report from Agent Irons - currently in Lanzarote. Picture shows Private Carlos in the centre flanked by Irons 1 and 2 who are out of the field hospital. There are currently four soldiers in the hospital awaiting surgery. Hopefully there will also be another Spanish recruit joining them, making a total of eight soldiers. Supplies are holding out but stores are out of rifles. These will be available on return to Blighty. Carlos has commented that he is not looking forward to the fall in temperature as he is used to 20 degrees.  This handsome group reporting for duty, after completing manoeuvres in the fruit bowl  The latest recruit from the Williams Platoon - on manoeuvres in the mid Atlantic!   Incident Report Date: 4/3/25 Time: 13:00 Location: Blair Buster Barracks Personnel Involved: Private Dyson Nature of Incident: While conducting routine cleaning duties, Private Dyson was involved in an unusual accident involving a high-powered vacuum cleaner. During operation of the equipment, Private Dyson lost his footing and was inadvertently drawn into the vacuum cleaner's suction intake. Response and Recovery: Fellow personnel responded swiftly to the incident, deactivating the vacuum cleaner and extracting Private Dyson. Medical personnel were immediately summoned to the scene, and the soldier was transported to the field hospital for evaluation and treatment. Current Status: Remarkably, Private Dyson sustained only minor injuries, primarily bruising and abrasions. He is currently in a stable condition. However has been advise to received counselling. He’s in a right state whenever he sees a hoover! Conclusion: This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to safety protocols and exercising caution when operating any equipment. The prompt response of fellow personnel and the expertise of medical staff were instrumental in ensuring the well-being of Private Dyson. We wish him a speedy and complete recovery. The Captain |
