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before they would give me the red chevron (1914 one) I had to produce my pay book & then sign my name rank & unit in a big book, this is done the girl told me on account of so many wearing them who are not entitled to such things, I got everything I wanted with the exception of colours & they say they're doubtful if I can get them in Birmingham they're so very scarce.

They have a big fish market here in the Market Hall its an eye opener a walk through the stalls, & there is also the finest Arcades that I have seen anywhere as yet they are bonza & seem to lead everywhere & take up the centre of the city.

I noticed a fair number of Yanks knocking about, they seem to be practically everywhere, & all they

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