Grub
The Daily Ration for the common soldier
The daily ration for each man consists of
1lb of biscuit or 11/2lb of bread or 11/2lb of flour
1lb salt pork or 11/2lb o9f fresh meat
(the quality of the meat was usually very poor)
1/3lb of beans or 1/4lb of preserved potatoes
1/36 oz pepper
1lb of fresh vegetables if available.
Tea
Butter
The daily ration for each man consists of
1lb of biscuit or 11/2lb of bread or 11/2lb of flour
1lb salt pork or 11/2lb o9f fresh meat
(the quality of the meat was usually very poor)
1/3lb of beans or 1/4lb of preserved potatoes
1/36 oz pepper
1lb of fresh vegetables if available.
Tea
Butter