208 British War Dogs 



Leighton Buzzard 



I beg to report that the work, of the dogs on the Woburn 

 Sands Magazine has been very effective. 



They are very keen on their work, and their continued 

 use reduces the strength of the guard required there to a 



minimum. 



(Signed) J. W. Gregory, Lieut., 

 O.C. Det., 70th Protection Coy., R.D.C. 

 To: 



O.C. 70th Protection Coy., R.D.C, 

 Leighton Buzzard. 



A reduction in the hours of duty of the sentries is here 

 noted : 



With reference to the work of the War Dog, attached to 

 a detachment of this battalion, stationed at Binfield, the 

 following is a statement made by men of the guard : 



With the aid of this dog, it was possible for each sentry 

 to do six hours on duty instead of two hours on and four 

 hours off. This probably means the release of three or 

 four men. 



The duty engaged on was guarding a magazine at 

 Binfield. 



The dog was with the sentry while at his post, preventing 

 anyone approaching, and going the rounds with the guard, 

 preventing anyone loitering near the magazine. 



The men state that the dog was extremely useful, and 



a very valuable sentry. 



(Signed) C. Clay, Capt. and Adjutant, 



For Officer Commanding, 



6th (R.) Battn. City of London Rifles. 

 Bramley. 



