of all ranks to the following points in connection with the
Domestic Section of the Women's Auxiliary Army, which is
employed in this depot:

These women have not come out for the sake of money, as their
pay is that of a private soldier. In nearly every case they
have lost someone dear to them in this war, and they are out
here to try to do their best to make things more comfortable
for the men in regard to their food.

It, therefore, is up to all ranks to make their lot an easy
and not a hard one during their stay in France. If any man
should so forget himself as to use bad language or at any time
to be rude to them, it is up to any of his comrades standing
by to shut him up, and see that he does not repeat this
offence.

To the older men I would say: Treat them as you would your own
daughters. To the younger men: Treat them as you would your
own sisters.

----, Comdg., Base Depot.

They are doing the clerical work more and more, and in a few weeks
have become so technical that they know where to send requisitions
concerning 9.2 guns or trench mortars or giant howitzers. There is a
favourite story told against an early Waac that when a demand came for
armoured hose, she sent it to the clothing department, but she knows
better now.