Passed Doctor and got light duty. Have to see him tomorrow. Wrote letters in morning and afternoon.
// Saw the Colonel and interviewed him regarding Commission in Kings Royal Rifles. He forwards it on to Brigade Office //
Archives for May 2015
Monday 10 May 1915 – fine
Said good byes after patching up and left Seagrave for Leicester and Shorncliffe. Had to sprint across London to catch trains. Arrive in Shorncliffe at 6:30 (caught 4:25 from London). Nothing is said regarding days absence. Before leaving Leicester I called at John and Almena Draycot and Mrs Greene of Eastleigh Road.
Sunday 9 May 1915 – fine. Stafford
To St. Paul’s Church but only stayed to half the service. They had no hymn books to spare for “Soldiers”. Mr Banks and Miss Graham call and have tea with the Green’s. Leave Stafford for Seagrave at 6 pm. A good send off from Cyril and Ede, Mr Banks and Miss Graham. Arrive Seagrave 10 pm. Had tea at Loom’s.
Saturday 8 May 1915 – fine
Lusitania torpedoed and sunk by German submarine off Kinsale. 1250 lives lost.
Bought Edith a present. Work box.
In afternoon, take a walk with Mr Banks, Miss Graham and Cyril and Ede to Milton, 7 Springs and Little Haywood and Colwich. Returned at 8 pm. Lovely outing. Showed picture postcards at night to the above party.
*RMS Lusitania – The RMS Lusitania was a British civilian ocean liner. It was briefly the world’s biggest ship and was known for its luxury, capacity and speed due to its revolutionary turbine engines. On May 7th 1915, while on its way from New York to Liverpool, the RMS Lusitania was torpedoed by a German U-boat. The ship quickly sank and 1,195 people died including 128 Americans. Americans were outraged by the attack on the Lusitania as the U.S. had not yet joined the war effort and the Germans had breached the Cruiser Rules, an agreement that passenger ships may not be sunk. This incident helped motivate the US to join the war effort 2 years later in April of 1917.
Friday 7 May 1915 – fine
Had breakfast with Mr Brown. Left Osmaston Manor by auto and took 10:55 train for Stafford. Arrive
At Uttoxeter 11:30, leave 11:55. Arrive Stafford 1 pm. Had dinner at Ede’s. To Stafford Town in afternoon and got photos. Sent them to 10 people. Order ½ dozen more
Thursday 6 May 1915 – fine
Said good bye to Harry and Simcock family and took the 10:30 train for Ashbourne and by dog cart to Osmaston Manor (Sir Peter Walker’s Place) arrived at 3:30 pm. Stayed at the manor all night. Showed around the grounds by Charles. Had a walk around village of Osmaston with Charles. Had supper with staff.
Wednesday 5 May 1915 – rain
To Recruiting Office and had the Commission papers signed by Medical Officer Royal Army Medical Corps. I was examined thoroughly. Writing letter in afternoon.
Lieutenant Commission in Imperial Army refused me by Canadian Officials.
Tuesday 4 May 1915 – rain
To town with Harry and call at Picton Reading room.
To S.G Upton’s in evening and home at 12:10 midnight.
Monday 3 May 1915 – fair
Harry and I leave Sileby for Liverpool at 3:17 pm and arrive at Liverpool at 7 pm. Call at Yates and see the girls before leaving also at Aunt’s in Leicester and say good-byes. Call at Upton’s and stay till 11:30 pm.
Sunday 2 May 1915 – fine
Harry and I go to Rothly on bikes. Visit the Draycots there. I leave Harry at Rothly and go to Leicester to see Aunt Louise. Arrive in Leicester at 4:20 and return home at 8:30 pm. Calling at Syston Church at 6:30 pm to attend Divine Service. Have severe attack of nerves. Have to cycle to Looms at Sileby to say good-bye to Mr Looms.
