I go on leave to Leicester, Derby & Liverpool. Call at Rothley Rectory (Rev. Jones). Run through the Register there. Have lunch with family & leave afterward for Derby to visit Aunt Alice.
Archives for April 2018
Thursday 11 April 1918
– drizzly rain
No further entry.
Wednesday 10 April 1918
Pay day – £1. In front of Combatant Board & they recommend me for medical examination.
Tuesday 9 April 1918
1st Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Over the top @ 5.30 am.
Monday 8 April 1918
I make application for leave to Canada for 3 months. Gave application to Capt. Rix, OC, C. Coy, Canadian Forestry Corps.
Sunday 7 April 1918
– showery
Showery all day so stay indoors.
Wrote letter to Rector of Birstall, Co. Leic.
Saturday 6 April 1918
Sent transcript to Harry per Registered Mail.
Friday 5 April 1918
Wrote letters to Rectors of Ashby, Folville, Waltham on Wolds, Laddington & Medbourne, Co. Leic.
Thursday 4 April 1918
No entry.
Wednesday 3 April 1918
Left Liverpool at 8.50 am train for Leicester. Arr. @ 11l45 am. To Archdeaconry of Leic. to peruse manuscripts ½ day. Charge 5/-. To see girls and Aunt Louise. Had an hour & half chat with them & caught train for London @ 5.48 pm. Arr. camp at 11 pm.
