At hospital again, with Lieutenant Jones. Route march in the afternoon, about 10 miles. Enjoyed it. Got back something after 6 o’clock. Went to Inwoods’ at night and played the piano. Didn’t leave until late.
Tag Archives: Wharncliffe
27 September 1915; Monday
A parade as usual. Took larger party of 50 men to Wharncliffe Hospital with an officer, Lieutenant Fitzgerald.
24 September 1915; Friday
23 September 1915; Thursday
At hospital as usual. The afternoon spent in picking out draft. Moil included; me left behind. At Inwoods’ again at night and at Miss Chapman’s private room to a nice supper. Bade Goodbye to Moil at night.
22 September 1915; Wednesday
At hospital as usual. Out with Moil at night. Came off Stable Guard at 6 o’clock. Went to Inwoods’ at night, but didn’t stay to supper. Bade a sort of farewell because we didn’t know who was going away tomorrow.
21 September 1915; Tuesday
At hospital again as usual. Went to Inwoods’ at night, but didn’t stay to supper. A rumour afloat about a party going to Salisbury Plain. On Stable Guard and slept in guard room. Wrote letter home.
17 September 1915; Friday
At hospital as usual. Had a bit trouble about the pass, but got it about 5 o’clock and got 5.38 train to Sunderland. Met Herring† and his sister in the station and came up with them. Spent a couple of hours in York and had supper there. Arrived Sunderland 12 midnight. Received 10/- wages.
16 September 1915; Thursday
At hospital as usual. Put in a weekend pass. Excited about Charlie going away.
15 September 1915; Wednesday
At hospital again. Received telegram from Charlie saying he is on final leave this weekend & is going to the Dardanelles.
14 September 1915; Tuesday
Up at 5.30. Had breakfast at 7 o’clock and went with the party to the Wharncliffe War Hospital. Stayed until 12 o’clock. Attached to a medical ward. Spent afternoon as usual. Received telegram from Charlie saying he can get home this weekend.