Walking exercise in morning. Sent Brooches to Harry and Mrs S. Walker (Gertrude). Sent letters to Greens, Stafford, and Draycots, Seagrave.
Another Medical Inspection. I am recommended for hospital to see eye specialist.
Archives for May 2015
Thursday 20 May 1915 – fine
Went for long walk in morning and evening out in the country through Newington and Pean.
Wednesday 19 May 1915 – fair
Took a walk to Sundley Junction in morning. Picture postcards from the MacTaggarts.
Tuesday 18 May 1915 – rain
Raining hard all day. Stayed in camp all day reading and writing letters. Receive a letter from Brother Charles to say he has enlisted
Silly ass!!!
Monday 17 May 1915 – Rain
No parades in morning so write letters. Raining hard all day
Sunday 16 May 1915 – fine
To Church in morning, at 11 am Voluntary Service and in evening to Skevington Parish Church where the Brockman family were Lords of the Manor.
Saturday 15 May 1915 – fine
Usual parades in morning. I go to Folkestone and visit cinema. Home at 10:30 pm
Friday 14 May 1915 – fine
In front of Doctor again and he recommends me for Office work and light duty. Too weak to go back they tell me
Thursday 13 May 1915 – raining hard
863 men and Officers left here this morning to fill up the gaps in the Princess Pats!!! Doctor grants me light duty and for Medical Board. Refused to send me back yet.
Wednesday 12 May 1915 – fine
Passed Doctor but nothing definite is done.
Walking exercise in afternoon.
‘Tis rumoured that Princess Pats have been completely wiped out at Ypres and only one Lieutenant and 120 men left.
