British Soldier's Pay Now Approximates Civilian's
British Official Wireless.
Rec. 6.30 p.m. Rugby, Aug. 27. The time when the British Tommy could sing "All for a shilling a day" has passed, to judge by the White Paper on service pay and allowances just published. The lowest-paid private in the British army now receives 2s 6d a day and, when the value of his clothing and keep are taken into account, he is as well off as a civilian on £3 a week. Moreover, it is estimated that one in four in the army receives more through higher rank or tradesman's rates. For lnstance, a married tradesman sergeant receives the equivalent of £4 16s compared with a civilian's £5 16s less tax. The rninimum for a married soldier is £3 4s. The average earnings of civilian males covering 5,000,000 workers is £5 2s.
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Taranaki Daily News, 29 August 1942, Page 3
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142British Soldier's Pay Now Approximates Civilian's Taranaki Daily News, 29 August 1942, Page 3
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