Diaries of Ethel Eva Brander, nee Conybeare   Scan: 047   Volume 6: May 5, 1916 (Boxmoor) - December 10, 1916 (Sutton Veny)

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1916 June 11 - Sutton Veny p.2
Sister Brander tells of another sister bragging of having "won" 4 diet tins.
Ethel finds that it is her ward (16) that has lost 4 tins.
"Needless to say they were 'won' back that afternoon, and two extra besides!"
Army in mourning for Kitchener for 7 days, officers have crepe armbands,
including V.A.D. who rank as officers.
Patients made jokes about it.


Diaries of Ethel Eva Brander, nee Conybeare   Scan: 047   Volume 6: May 5, 1916 (Boxmoor) - December 10, 1916 (Sutton Veny)