Busy all day.
Friday 5 November 1915
Nothing to report.
Thursday 4 November 1915
A fine morning but rain later in day. We get an issue of jersey, scarf and gloves. Word from Mrs B Smith to say her cousin has died in a London Hospital from wounds received at the front. She was in time to see the end. Half my letters which I send are censored severely by being torn and obliteration.
Wednesday 3 November 1915
A cold but lovely morning.
Bells are ringing out the Churches for prayers for the dead soldiers of the Allies.
Smoke helmets are called in. Why? Very cold at night.
Two parcels came, one from Starkey and other from Draycot of Derby.
*Smoke Helmet – An early British gas mask used during WWI to protect against German gas attacks. They were very simply designed consisting of flannel bags soaked in glycerin and sodium thiosulphate with a small rectangular window for visibility.
Tuesday 2 November 1915
Battalion parade in full marching order for attack.
It rains very heavy all day.
I visit Headquarters and see Private Rawsthorne.
Monday 1 November 1915
Raining hard, all parades cancelled. Transport horses rub up against our barn wall and – it tumbles down!!
Company Sergeant Major Patterson (Distinguished Service Medal) is reduced to Sergeant by trial. Field General Court Martial
Sergeant Stevens gets severe reprimand for taking apples off trees and ground.
Sunday 31 October 1915
Church parade at 9:30 for C of E Lance Corporal Lightbody holds service in a barn. Well attended. Hymn singing, prayers and lessons.
Saturday 30 October 1915 – fair
All passes into Amiens are stopped by order of Brigadier General. Too many absentees and drunks etc.
Kit inspection for the troops.
The Battalion was paraded for promulgation of a Field General Court Martial.
The prisoner Private 1832 Brennirs, or Bremner. Crime was desertion whilst on Active Service.
Sentence. Death.
Sentence Commuted to 10 years imprisonment hard labor.
* Promulgation – The act of formally proclaiming or declaring a new statutory or administrative law/doctrine after its enactment; in this case, of declaring the sitting of the Court Martial.
Friday 29 October 1915
Raining all day. Lots of mud and cold.
The troops are allowed passes into Amiens pro ratio 5 per platoon.
The troops go out on a field day in full marching order. Attacking.
Thursday 28 October 1915
The troops parade for three drills. It rained heavy all night and the rain came thro’ the holes in the roof of our filthy stable billet.
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