Diaries of Ethel Eva Brander, nee Conybeare   Scan: 095   Volume 6: May 5, 1916 (Boxmoor) - December 10, 1916 (Sutton Veny)

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1916 August 31 - Sutton Veny
German prisoners are taunted by UK patients, throwing them cigarettes into the six-foot space between two fences, where they will be shot if they step out. Sgt. Major finally had to issue order against throwing them just outside the safe-reaching distance. "Funny beasts, soldiers!"


Diaries of Ethel Eva Brander, nee Conybeare   Scan: 095   Volume 6: May 5, 1916 (Boxmoor) - December 10, 1916 (Sutton Veny)