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From: patrick <>
Subject: Cockney humour WW1
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2005 15:06:35 +0800

Hello,


I came across this web site and thought that it might be of some
interest
to others as well as those of us who are proud to be Cockneys. Its
called. " Memoirs & Diaries: The Best 500 Cockney War Stories "


I particularly liked this one :

Spelling v. Shelling .

An attack was to be made by our battalion at Givenchy in 1915. The
Germans
must have learned of the intention, for two hours before it was due to
begin they sent up a strong barrage, causing many casualties.


Letters and cards, which might be their last, were being sent home by
our
men, and a Cockney at the other end of our dug-out shouted to his mate,
"'Arry, 'ow dyer spell 'delightful'?"

H. W. Mason (late 23rd London Regt.), 26 Prairie Street, Battersea, S.W.

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There 's a lot more more Cockney War Stories on this web site. Enjoy.

http://www.firstworldwar.com/diaries/cockney_intro.htm


> Happy New Year.


> Patrick.


> Perth, Western Australia.

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