Ron Posted 8 January , 2006 Share Posted 8 January , 2006 The commanding officer of the Poplars (17th Londons) on one occasion when the battalion was out of line at Lillers arranged for the Segeant Master Cook to hold French cookery classes. On other occasions the usual sports were held - football, cricket, athletics meetings and, on one occasion, a water sports meeting. Did other units indulge themselves in these ways? Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthergw Posted 8 January , 2006 Share Posted 8 January , 2006 The commanding officer of the Poplars (17th Londons) on one occasion when the battalion was out of line at Lillers arranged for the Segeant Master Cook to hold French cookery classes. On other occasions the usual sports were held - football, cricket, athletics meetings and, on one occasion, a water sports meeting. Did other units indulge themselves in these ways? Ron Sports days were very popular, bands gave performances and of course, there were Concert Parties as well. There is a hair-raising description of a football match between two rival Highland regiments who were the deadliest of friends. Since soldiering is a fulltime occupation, commanding officers were responsible for the troops welfare at all times including off duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted 8 January , 2006 Share Posted 8 January , 2006 All of the Australian divisions were encouraged to participate in footy, cricket and the like. They also indulged in water sports of their own, swimming in the Somme at Corbie, and somewhat illegally, tossing grenades into the river to provide their fish supper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc leroux Posted 8 January , 2006 Share Posted 8 January , 2006 The 31st Battalion CEF includes an appendix in their regimental history with 'awards' won at sports days, so my guess is that it was very important to them at the time. Let's see: trenches or sports ... humm marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StAubyns Posted 8 January , 2006 Share Posted 8 January , 2006 And also in the german army Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveBrigg Posted 9 January , 2006 Share Posted 9 January , 2006 From a letter I have, posted to Harold Hockley in Essex ..The fellows are very interested in football and we have games between platoons, companies and batallions. I do not play as you know but I have enjoyed watching the games. The worst of it is a match will be arranged and then it will be spoilt by one of these wretched fatigues. However, I suppose we did not come out here to play football. Best wishes Dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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