It was at least reassuring to read:
The pair crossed the road and were served at another pub. A member of the public offered to pay for their meals.
These lads were in town manning an Army recruiting stand - and were hardly the type of person to act improperly in any way inside a pub. Were they expected to change out of uniform just for the 'privilege' of doing what any other member of the public can do - have lunch in a pub?
Whatever happened to commonsense?