Soldier for a day!

Post Pals was contacted by Staff Sargent Julie Jolley from DMS Whittington Barracks offering an ‘extra smile’ opportunity and day out for one of our Pals. She organised for William S to be a ‘solider for a day’ and William and his family were very excited! Here is what William’s mum told us about their special day…

‘We have had a lovely day out thanks to Post Pals and Staff Sargent Julie Jolley at DMS Whittington Barracks. William and his brothers were soldiers for the day, starting off at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum learning about what the soldiers in the First World War wore and going in to the trenches there. We then were taken round to the barracks and were shown around what the soldiers of today do in the day. We were lucky to see the field gun run practise and some parades. He learnt all about the soldiers kit that they take with them when out on the front line when they go into action. This was such a lovely day for us all as a family and we would like to say a huge thank you to all involved.’

Post Pals would like to say a huge thank you to Staff Sargent Julie Jolley and everyone at DMS Whittington Barracks who made this day possible for William’s family. Your generosity and hard work in making it all happen is much appreciated.