212412 Marjorie Eunice Dennert Womens Land Army I joined the WLA as soon as I was 18, then transferred to a dairy farm near Maidstone, Kent. Later to Bucks, another dairy farm at Fulmer- then to Farnham to grow vegetables for the war factory canteens. I was pleased to toil away whilst our boys fought world-wide for justice and peace.
The Forgotten Army – M E Dennert 2004
I watch with pride on Anzac Day
The lads as they march by
I share with them grim memories
But pause to wonder why
One army is forgotten still…
They toiled beneath the sky
those girls who gave their utmost
In rain, hail, wet or dry
They were the ones who tilled the soil
Tho’ some folks thought them balmy
But I’m proud I was a member
of the Womens’ Land Army.
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