Sir, I never met a dog as grand as any of your Oxbridge fellows (letters, Sept 2 & Aug 30), but one canine of my acquaintance was a sergeant, and as such a full member of the sergeants’ mess, along with his owner, the RSM. Or at least he was until an unfortunate incident involving a rug and a subsequent indelible stain. An immediate military court was convened and Sgt Dog was reduced to the rank of corporal. He was tied outside the mess for a number of mess dinners until his good character was re-instituted and he was promoted once more to resume his duties.
He was a friendly chap who, unlike the RSM, enjoyed a good scratch behind the ears.
sgt alan bird
Royal Signals (Ret’d)
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Sir, Peregrine Solly’s letter detailing his dog’s admission to St Benet’s Hall proves something many of us long suspected: it was easier to get into Oxford in the 1970s.
katie jarvis
Nailsworth, Glos