The officers’ mess was very strict and wouldn’t let anyone in unless they were married to an officer or accompanied by one.
While I was there, a female corporal was turned away.
Her response was to marry an officer at a register office nearby and come back the next day with a ring on her finger. They let her in. It was ridiculous.
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Amazing that didn't happen more often!
