On June 19th, I was detailed to attend the 5th Army Musketry School to be held at Pont Remy. Accordingly, accompanied by Pte. Roberts, my …
Journal about Villers-Bretoneaux Letter
Whilst in this neighbourhood and following the usual custom when out of the line, the 20th Btn carried out a days programme of sports including …
Journal about Morlancourt Letter
Next day, May 28, Capt. Jones took charge of the advance party to the front line trenches and in proceeding thither was badly wounded by …
Journal about La Houssoye Letter
On May 9th we marched by road to a camp of bell tents situated on the Amiens road just in rear of La Houssoye, billeting …
Journal about Cardonette Letter
Next morning, the battalion moved to the village of Freshencourt about five kilometres distant and there remained, resting for another three days. On May 5th …
Journal about Warloy Letter
On April 23rd, the battalion marched in column of route to Warloy and rested there in billets for four more days. We then marched into …
Journal about Kortypip camp Letter
On March 30th we were relieved by the remnants of the North Stafford regiment of the Imperial Army who had been sent up from the …
Journal about Neuve Eglise Letter
Next day March 21st, the battalion made ready in a hurry and marched out of Le Rossignol by route march, moving across to Kortypip hut …
Journal about Le Rossignol Letter
After four days in support, under Capt. Dowden, spent in fatigue and patrol work, our battalion was relieved and returned to quarters at Le Rossignol …