On 28th August Dick qualified as an Instructor in Physical & Recreational Training.
Letter posted on Thursday 29th August 1940
‘K’ Company
6th Bath. (HD)
Dorset Regt.
Bemerton
Wilts
My darling Chotie,
Thanks for the letter. As you will see from above, I am now at Bemerton again, and don’t I know it. I arrived here this afternoon to find that ‘G’ company, to which I was attached, has now moved to Dinton, to take the place of ‘D’ who are at Dorchester. I’m just about fed up as I haven’t a friend in the place now, in fact, apart from the C.S.M.I.*, I don’t know a soul.
Yet another calamity, even greater. There’s a certain Major here, who is doing his best to stop all week-end leave. I asked the C.S.M.I. if there was any chance of a pass this week, and his reply was not encouraging. He said he’d do what he could, but could promise nothing.
I am however putting in for seven days leave, in a few weeks time, ie. after my three months is up. This should be successful, unless of course all army leave is cancelled, which action seems rather imminent. Not a very cheerful outlook I’m afraid.
But still, darling, even this ---- army can’t stop me loving you, and after all, that’s all that matters.
I heard to-day that Tom was buried when bombs fell close to him at Warmwell. Apparently he’s OK, but I have heard nothing definite.
Incidentally, it’s a good thing I didn’t try to come on home last week-end, as everyone who went was caught, and put on a charge. I think they were all reduced to the ranks. Rather a close shave.
Well, bye bye for now darling,
Your devoted
Dicker
*C.S.M.I. = Company Sergeant Major Instructor
From the end of August to October 1940
Dick was in ‘K’ company of the 6th Bath & Dorset Regiment
based at Bemerton, near Salisbury, in Wiltshire.
© Chotie Darling, 2010
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