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Letter To Parents From C.O. (Page 2).

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Each pay rise earned gives an increase in the amount of money actually paid
to him in cash. All other pay goes to his credit from which payment is
made for loss of kit etc. The balance is paid to him when he goes on leave,
together with his Ration Allowance and normal leave pay.

	There are three aspects of his life in which you may have a particular
interest. These are:-

	Firstly, smoking. Provided he is over sixteen, he will be allowed to
smoke outside working hours. However, every opportunity will be taken to
bring home to him the dangers of cigarette smoking and the benefits, medical
and otherwise, of being a non smoker. Your support in the discouragement
of smoking would be much appreciated.

	Secondly, medical services. The Regiment has a good hospital on the
Camp, staffed by a resident doctor, a fully trained matron, nursing orderlies,
and a dental surgeon. Minor ailments and short illnesses will be treated
here whilst cases of more serious illnesses will generally be transferred to
the RAF Hospital Cosford, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. Should he be admitted
to the Camp or other Hospital you will be informed immediately by post.

	I know that you will agree that it is to his advantage to be immunised
against a number of diseases. This is usually carried out in the first two
terms at the Regiment, and in the case of poliomyelitis, tuberculosis and
diptheria, immunisation will only be offered to those boys who are found to
be in need of them.

	Thirdly, motor vehicles. No Junior Leader is allowed to have or to ride
any motor vehicle (e.g. motor bike, motor scooter etc) whilst he is with this
Regiment and therefore, if he owns a vehicle, I must request that he keeps it
at home with you. He may, during his last term, be given driving instruction
in WD vehicles, but I cannot allow him to have a private motor vehicle in this
Camp or surrounding area during term.

	You are welcome to visit the Regiment at any time to see him, but due to
the location of the Camp and the fact that he may be out on training, I suggest
you let me know in advance when you intend coming. In this way, I can ensure
that you will see him and all the activities of the Regiment. I do not advise you
to visit him during his first six weeks training, as he is not allowed out of
Camp, and I have found from experience that such early visits tend to unsettle
not only your boy but also those whose parents are unable to get here. I hope
at a later date, when we have our Passing Out Parade and Parents Days, that you
will be able to visit the Regiment.

	He is in 'R' Company and his Company Commander is Major R. Stone, RMP.

	If there are any other details you would like to have, please do not
hesitate to write at any time to your boy's Company Commander who is personally
responsible for his welfare, and who will be only too willing to answer any
questions you may have.

		Yours sincerely,

			T. Lash

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