And who would "they" be Mr Hertford?

My Grandfather was in a reserved occupation and couldn't volunteer for military service unless he left his job first. He used to tell us of the disgust people had for him and others and how the government came out with a badge for them to wear as the propaganda was so successful.

He said he could start a pillow factory with all the white feathers he was given.

He also said that history will ultimately be kinder to those who failed their men. He was a canny man my Granddad.