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<description><![CDATA[Jim Hirst, pictured wearing glasses, standing 4th from right. Photo courtesy of Jim Hirst's nephew, Tony Birth]]></description>
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 <description><![CDATA[This an interesting a Commando photograph. As the Commando Units were being formed they had no regular home or Barracks, added to that was the fact they moved frequently to many different locations. What was decided is they would be paid a Subsistence Allowance and take lodgings near to their current training area. This proved popular, they could pick and choose, were away from Barracks Routine, could team up with chums, would be living in Town close to attractions such as Pubs, Cinemas, Dance Halls and young ladies! The rent money they paid was welcomed by their Landladies many of whom had siblings serving in the Armed Forces and they would also bring home anything they could scrounge. It worked well and explains the smiles in this photo, some long-terms friends and relation ships were forged, many married into families they had lodged with. <br />
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