maypolebaz
master brummie
When I first joined the army every recruit had a POSB called " posby" (post office savings book) given to him, but these were kept by the paymaster not the individual. I recieved the princely sum of £1 17s 6d per week of which £1 was compulsorly paid into the posby, I lived on 17/6 a week unbelievable now, and once a year usually on block leave you could draw up to 75% of the total in our book, absolutley fabulous idea. I remember the first time it happened I had £30 quid I had never handled a £10 note in my life aged 15yrs, I felt like Rockafella, but I had no debt.
paul
So you're an "ex boy" Paul, join the club !
That 17/6 a week was the clue. Mind you, we only got ten bob a week, (that dates me !), the rest of our pay being held in credits. When I went into Man's Service I went on leave with over 80 quid to boost the Brummagem economy.
I've still got my last POSB book, I daren't send it in as I know they'll keep it. It's been stamped in the last places I was in during the last few years of my army service, so it has sentimental value now.