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Offline morris.merryweather

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First World War - medical note - 'dispense with _____' ?
« on: Monday 20 November 23 07:25 GMT (UK) »
I think this note was written on being discharged from hospital. Any idea what the last word is? I thought it might say duties but don't think it is.

'Recommend that he be allowed to dispense with _____'.

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Re: First World War - medical note - 'dispense with _____' ?
« Reply #1 on: Monday 20 November 23 07:28 GMT (UK) »
That would be puttees. Cloth round calves for protection. Fran
Leadbetter North Meols
Tyrrell  and Shettle Hampshire
Cope Wolstanton
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Re: First World War - medical note - 'dispense with _____' ?
« Reply #2 on: Monday 20 November 23 08:08 GMT (UK) »
Thanks!