A skirt served my grandfather well in the first world war

‘I am proud to say that my grandfather [not pictured] fought his way through the whole of the first world war wearing a khaki skirt.’ Photograph: PA

Re your letters about men’s skirts (12 January), I am proud to say that my grandfather fought his way through the whole of the first world war wearing a khaki skirt. As a soldier he was part of the London Scottish regiment fighting in the trenches. Furthermore, it is said that his fellow soldiers told that he shaved every day.
Mary Tippetts
Bristol

• It’s useful to get a clear sight of what really matters to the UK and US governments. The prompt military action against Houthis in Yemen (Report, 11 January) shows clearly that any threat to global trade and the smooth running of capitalism is far more important than meaningful action to protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
Norman Miller
Brighton