Over the Top With the Third Australian Division by G. P. Cuttriss
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page 49 of 73 (67%)
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G.P. CUTTRISS and J.W. HOOD.
[Illustration: The illustrator feeling happy, yet looking 'board.'] [Illustration] BILL THE BUGLER I well remember when the subject of this sketch 'joined up.' He was small of stature, and his general appearance was by no means prepossessing. That he had seen a good deal of the world was very evident, even to the most superficial observer. His language was picturesque, though not profane. A few weeks sufficed to 'lick him into shape,' and he presented a fairly tolerable figure in uniform. At spinning yarns he was an adept, and at camp concerts could invariably be depended upon for an item or two, always of a humorous nature. Bill quickly established himself amongst the 'boys' as a general favourite. This enviable position he still occupies. On account of his duties as bugler requiring him to be one of the first up in the morning, and one of the last to retire at night, he sought a change of duty. He became a bandsman, then a stretcher-bearer, and eventually was detailed to assist in a cook-house--in cook-house terminology an 'off-sider.' Though Bill had as much military experience as most of us, we could |
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