Hello Mr Cornwell, I am not sure if you recall visiting a group of potential army officers at Worthy Down last year. I was present during our curry lunch and subsequent question time and enjoyed your visit. I am writing to inform you that we are now nearing the end of our commissioning course and graduate on 10 Aug; most of us are joining the regiment/corps of our choosing. I have been accepted by no less than the Rifles, I do not know if you keep up to date with the latest changes to the Infantry but the Rifles are an amalgamation of the Royal Green Jackets, Light Infantry, Devon and Dorsets and RGBW. As an ex-soldier and a newly accepted member of the Rifles I think I can claim the title of first ex-soldier in the Rifles (well, maybe Sharpe beats me!). I would again like to thank you as you were an inspiration to many of us and we all take an interest in your new books, many of us are addicted. I hope all is well in the future and look forward to your new book. Yours, David Freeman