Definately old school

This belonged to my Grandfather who enlisted on 26th June 1939, mad to think he carried this around with him all the time. What stories it could tell ........

Inside the Soldiers Service Book:

Instructions to a soldier.
1) You are held personally responsible for the safe custody of this book.

2) You will always carry this book on your person.

3) You must produce the book whenever called upon to do so by competent military authority, Officer, Warrant Officer, N.C.O, or Military Policeman.

4) You must not alter or make any entry in this book (except as regards your next-of-kin on page 10 and 11 or your will on pages 15 ? 20).

5) Should you lose this book, you will report the matter to your immediate military supervisor.

6) On your transfer to the Army Reserve this book will be handed in to your Orderly Room for O.i/e transmission through the records to place of rejoining on mobilisation.

7) You will be permitted to retain this book after discharge, but should you lose the book after discharge it cannot be replaced.

8) If you are discharged from the Army Reserve, this book will be forwarded to you by the O. i/e Records.

Did a bit of Christmas shopping but the lights in the shops were hurting my eyes. They are much better but not right and still a bit puffy.

Hope your all having a good Saturday