Mr. William J. Lloyd, of Green Meadow, Ammanford, formerly of the Cardiff Commercial Battalion 11 th Welsh Regiment, and now No. 1659 8 th Battery, Motor Machine Gun Section, N .R. A., Bisley Camp, Brookwood, Surry, writing to his brother “Min,” states : -

“I expect you are wondering what has become of me. Well, men were wanted who were well up in the motor cycle line, riding and mechanism, and a few hundred put in for the vacancies, so I was one of the lucky few.

We get lessons on the gun every morning, and then in the afternoon we go out riding. Talk about the “T. T.” (Tourist Trophy Races held in the Isle of Man every year – the Derby of motor cycling), it isn't in it!

The gun is in the place of the sidecar, but is all covered with iron. Most of the machines here are Scott, Enfield , Rudge and Matchless. We have some crack riders here; dozens of them have ridden in the “T. T.,” and among them are Tim Wood (Scott), and Cocker and Stanley (Singer).

We have some fine sport riding, but it is hard work and very risky. I was very sorry to leave the Cardiff boys. They gave me a fine send-off at Seaford . I left there about 12 o'clock on the 21 st inst. for London , and instead of going straight to Bisley I stayed at Shepherd's Bush for the evening, and came on here next day.

We have had a lot of rain these last few days, especially on Saturday, as I went up to London for the week-end. It's rotten there; nothing only darkness. I want you to send my football togs on, as we have a big game on next Saturday.

Before concluding, I must state I am getting on fine, but a little lonely; but what's the good of keeping with Cardiff boys “forming fours all day.” This is something better. The next lot to the Flying Corps, but it requires some understanding. Remember me to all my pals.”