In the earlier part of the war, you know, such men would have been treated harshly for their symptoms, but by 1943-44 we were so short of manpower that he was transferred to the Atlantic Wall, which was a kindness at first. I can think of other examples, other stories that I heard, and I’m sure this situation was common. Of course, France was a good place to send such unfortunate men. The life in France was without combat, and they could recuperate to some extent while still serving in the forces. But we all knew that an invasion would come, sooner or later.
