On fatigue as usual. A bit question about lecture in the afternoon. Wrote to Charlie at night. In the orderly room with Metgrave in Soulsby’s place. News received of a large party of men coming into the camp.
Category Archives: 1916
12 March 1916; Sunday
At church in the morning and evening. Took duty in the dining hall for Sharpley. Betty at church at night. I was in their pew. Sang one nice hymn. Sat and talked to her a good bit after her sister had gone into the house.
11 March 1916; Saturday
On fatigue in the morning. Went out to meet Betty at night. Snowing pretty heavily. We stayed in a gateway all the night. I told her I was interested in her and she admitted interest in me. Was terribly wet when I returned to the camp. A few minutes late. Fell over a netting at the top of the camp. Most of the men in the room on pass. Corporal Collins on leave.
10 March 1916; Friday
On fatigue as usual. Met Betty and her sister at night. It was hailing heavily. She came out again and we had a short walk together. I was late in leaving her and ran into Mr Arrowridge† and we came down together. He showed me a new road into the top of the camp.
9 March 1916; Thursday
As [sic] parade as usual. At pictures at night with Sharpley.
8 March 1916; Wednesday
As [sic] parade as usual. At Y.M. at night.
7 March 1916; Tuesday
On parade as usual. At pictures at night with Sharpley.
6 March 1916; Monday
On parade as usual. At Y.M. at night.
5 March 1916; Sunday
At Clayport Church in the morning and evening. Sharpley with me at night. Had short walk in the afternoon.