This is an extract from Arthur Linfoot’s own transcription of his diary, written in 1976.

Orderly man and up at 6 o’clock. Drew rations for the day. Wrote letters in the morning. Went to some Belgian sports in the afternoon. Belgian, Canadian and Italian officers jumping on horses. Some tumbles. Shells bursting on the skyline in the distance.

This is an extract from Arthur Linfoot’s own transcription of his diary, written in 1976.

Up at 6 o’clock and on parade as usual. Toothache all night.

This is an extract from Arthur Linfoot’s own transcription of his diary, written in 1976.

Reported sick with toothache. Sent with horse ambulance and a number of walking sick to the CCS at Bailleul where we all had dental treatment. I had a tooth filled and an excellent meal.

This is an extract from Arthur Linfoot’s own transcription of his diary, written in 1976.

Went again to the CCs at Bailleul with the horse ambulance and dental patients. I had a tooth extracted and told to go back on Monday. Got back 4 p.m.

This is an extract from Arthur Linfoot’s own transcription of his diary, written in 1976.

Up at 6.30 and took over hospital duties at 7.30. Managed pretty well and finished at 6.30 p.m. Had coffee and custard and went to sleep about nine. Heavy showers.

This is an extract from Arthur Linfoot’s own transcription of his diary, written in 1976.

Up at seven and on duty at hospital as usual. Took up filthy coconut mat and tried to clean it. A few more patients – about a dozen. Had short walk at night.

This is an extract from Arthur Linfoot’s own transcription of his diary, written in 1976.

Hospital duty as usual. Walk in village. Letter from home.

This is an extract from Arthur Linfoot’s own transcription of his diary, written in 1976.

Helped to wash hospital floors. Letter from home saying Rev. Wm. Chadwick had departed. Eggs for supper.

This is the final extract from Arthur Linfoot’s own transcription of his diary, written in 1976.

Up at 6.40 and on duty as usual. (Too faint to read more).