Over the Hills and Faraway Book 4 Soldiering OnChapter 20 The Recruiting Officer
The Army Recruiting Office (ARO) in Reading was situated in a recently pedestrianized area of the town, near to the railway station. There were plenty of retail shops, restaurants and pubs in the vicinity, and as it was the run up to Christmas the place was crowded and bustling. With the Christmas lights sparkling the whole area scintillated with festive feeling. Unfortunately, I did not share the seasonal bonhomie. Soon after arriving in Reading I had rung home, to give my new address to my...