Forum Eerste Wereldoorlog

[Tandorini]

Early in 1918, after four years of war the impetus to overcome the enemy was being hampered by a lack of government money to replace the weapons needed. Following the financial success of 'Tank Week' in early February 1918 which captured the imagination of the people of Dundee and Perth, both cities being visited by a tank called Julian, the Scottish War Savings Committee decided to hold a War Weapons Week. This took place 8th to 13th April. Each community was encouraged to buy war bonds and savings certificates at £2.10s. a head, to raise money for a specific weapon and the local Parish Council wanted Dunning's money to go towards an aeroplane. The result was that our village raised the staggering sum of £7145.

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