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From: (Taff Gillingham)
Subject: Re: [WW1] Trenchfoot
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 22:13:23 +0100




Dear All,

Does anyone know where I can obtain Whale Oil nowadays?

A strange request I know, but I have a need for a large quantity right now!

With best wishes,


Taff Gillingham



>Hi list,
>I read not so long ago that to combat Trenchfoot, soldiers were issue with
>WHALE OIL , if anyone is interested I will get the book and sent the info to
>the list.
>I think the book had a copy of the instructions for use
>Best wishes
>Dave
>
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