The old Duke of York (Commander-in-Chief, 1798-1809),
Only An Old Soldier's Wife
The old Duke of York (Commander-in-Chief, 1798-1809),
"The Soldier's Friend", once found his footman turning away
a poor woman from the door. "Only an old soldier's wife,"
was the explanation. "And, pray," said the Duke,
"what else is Her Royal Highness the Dutchess of York?"
I hope that story will be remembered in days to come
whenever old soldiers and old soldiers' wives require help.
Field Marshall Earl Wavell, TheGood Soldier, 1948