Things We Want to Know

Observation Post, Volume 1, Issue 1, 22 May 1942, Page 3

Things We Want to Know

Who was the Officer who obeyed the orders of the N.C.O. prodded on by remark of his ex-batman ? A good sport, anyway. <s> g 1 Who was the B.C. who went on Dress Parade with two V.C.’s showing on the front of his trousers. Tut, tut, Sir. This won’t' do, you know. ' <®> . <s> <•>.■ What had Gunner R.P. of sth. Battery been up to the other Saturday night? Who is the Serg.-Major whose nickname could not be printed in Smith’s Weekly, The Pink ’Un or even in this journal? Sh! Sh! Don’t let on. ’ ... <s><s><» . _ '’ . Who was the Bombardier, acting Orderly Serg. whose language shocked the Sergeant’s mess? Why does a certain N.C.O. going to-O.C.T.U. shortly, want to leave a taste of officiousness behind him? Is he going to 0.G.P.U.? ; <& Is the R.H.Q. bugler fond of animals ; if so, does the fact that Rex has been restless about 22.00 hours account for the fact that “Last Post” has not always been sounded lately. « <» : ■ Who was the man at Terrace End, down the ..'drain who was “Happy in his work”? .Was it a very mucky drain? <s■ . <e> b ! Who was the ex-imperial Army gunner, thinking the slung rifle rather sloppy, whilst on sentry duty at the gate, decided to show Diggers how it should be done, stood at ease, jumped to attention when a certain ..Major’s car arrived, sloped arms,; saluted, in- . spected the Major,’s pass. ’ Sh! Sh ! All done with his pipe still in his mouth. 'Thanks,, Major It i ❖ ❖ <s> Who was the sth. Battery Orderly Officer who scratched his head smartly parade .when the 11.5.A1. appeared.' Before ' him? |, ■ •Is i it ’ true ..that several gunners .smiled and that one actually chuckled? _ t I Was the cause fleas or anticipation on the part of muscular reflex action? i-