Item 04: G. O. Hawkins letters to his family, 2 January 1915-November 1917 - Page 31
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[Page 31]
Zeitourn
Egypt
13th March 1916
My darling Beatrice
So many unexpected changes happen in this military life that it is difficult to know exactly what to do regarding postal arrangements.
About two weeks ago my pay book was altered from 14/- per day back to privates pay on account of losing the R.Q.W.S. position through the ill feeling and lies of a certain officer.
The Major who is befriending me advised that such a proceeding had to take place to accord with the unfortunate happenings and meet requirements of Red-tapism
This Major also informed me that he would see that I was put through in orders as a paid Sergeant again and later on probably further promoted to the position of warrant officer once more and then get back my former pay.
The heartbreaking part of it is that they cabled over stopping the extra money which was going to you dear, and made out that I am now £13.17-0 overdrawn allowing me only 2/- per week till that is paid off. However if promotion comes soon things