Berkshire and The War: the "Reading Standard" pictorial record. Volume 1. pg172
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Six Soldier Sons. When Tommy Atkins Travels.
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| Title | Berkshire and The War: the "Reading Standard" pictorial record. Volume 1. pg172 |
|---|---|
| Date | 1916 |
| Page number | Unknown |
| Publisher | Reading Standard |
| Description | 224 pages bound volume |
| Horizon Number: | 1246254 |
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Lynda Chater. Edited 20th October 2015
SIX SOLDIER SONS.
The King sent a message of
congratulation to Mr. and Mrs. C.
SMITH, Thatcham, on the fact that
their five sons were serving in the
Army and that a sixth formerly
served.
SIDNEY SMITH,
Oxford and Bucks
Light Infantry.
GEORGE SMITH,
Royal Field
Artillery.
BEN SMITH,
21st. Lancers.
ARTHUR SMITH,
Hants Regt.
ALBERT SMITH,
Royal Field
Artillery.
WILLIAM SMITH,
Artillery. Invalided
out of the Army.
WHEN TOMMY ATKINS TRAVELS.
A Refreshment Stall for his Special Benefit.
Opened at Easter, 1915, the refreshment
stall at Reading Station (S.E. and C.R. and
S.W.R.) is for the exclusive use of
soldiers and sailors arriving or departing by
train. It owes its origin to the Berkshire
Women's Volunteer Corps, which Miss M. M.
Friend organised, and which established
the stall on the suggestion of Mrs. Benyon.
Besides being patronised by men passing
through the station the stall supplies sick and
wounded soldiers as they arrive by Red Cross
train en route to hospital. The public support
the undertaking in money and kind and
contributions are welcomed by Miss Valpy, the
hon. secretary (who succeeded Mrs. Henderson),
and by Mrs. Friend, the president. To
learn what a boon is this buffet you have only
to note the crowds of soldiers who throng
around daily asking for a cup of tea and a
sandwich, and observe the smiling eagerness
with which they drop their "thank-offerings"
into the contribution box. Scores of
civilians, too, passing through the station,
subscribe to the funds, and thus show their
approval and appreciation of the effort, which
is evidently filling a real want.
THE COFFEE STALL AT READING S.E. & C.R. STATION FOR SOLDIER AND SAILOR PASSENGERS.