close this book"He's a mighty lucky feller" : American troops in town during World War II
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Homelife

Got on with siblings. Recalls staying with the Carmonts, given five shillings a week to put towards clothes. Didn't go on family holidays but occasional picnics at the lake, short stays with extended family.

Food- "ordinary... very plain meals". Sunday roast. Scarcity of bananas and oranges.

Recalls butcher and baker coming to the door on Saturday mornings. Mostly home remedies used during illness.