Item 04: Sydney B. Young war diary, 15 April-19 September 1917 - Page 6

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are prejudiced enough to call it a village.
We have some characters in detention. One has been masquerading as a clergyman and has married many soldiers even including Lieutenants & Captains
He would not have been caught only he got drunk and gave himself away. Another won £120 at two up and is charged with 106 days A.W.L.
Another bantam about 4 feet wore short trousers & socks and has been selling papers.