Parade as usual. Obtained a pass to enter Armentiéres, Nieppe and Erquinghem. Just came out of Church at Armentiéres when shell burst overhead and then 2 minutes afterwards. People were in the Church praying and as immovable as statues. Two beautiful marble statues in the church – the Virgin and a righteous figure. Lots of buildings demolished but people still remain in the building. Had to carry rifle. No one hurt.
Friday 3 September 1915 – rain
Parade at 7:30. Physical drill. Parade at 9:30 route march. 2 pm lecture. Received parcel from Seagrave and very acceptable.
Thursday 2 September 1915 – rain
Up at 5:30 am little sleep. Stuffy. Paraded and posted to 9 Section 15 Platoon No. 4 Company. Heavy cannonading around Armentiéres.
Wednesday 1 September 1915
Stop and disembark at Roadside. March at good rate past Steenwerck to Erquinghem about 4 or 5 miles. Arrive in camp 2:30 pm. See [bed?] faces. Cannonading heavy star shells numerous in front and around Armentiéres. A few showers.
Tuesday 31 August 1915
Leave Rouen for Armentiéres to join the Regiment at 4 pm from camp. A good coffee and general refreshment stall is [in D shed?] at station. Travel in 3 class carriage – comfortable.
Monday 30 August 1915
[no entry]
Sunday 29 August 1915
Acting cook for Company
Saturday 28 August 1915
Went into Rouen, many visits. Acting mess Orderly.
Friday 27 August 1915
Parade as usual and shooting practice in which I make top score. 13 bulls and 2 [inners] out of 15 shots.
Thursday 26 August 1915
Paraded at [base] 8:45 till 12 noon. On pass in afternoon from 4 till 9 pm. To Rouen and visited the Cathedral.
Ascended the tall steel spire. Price ½ Franc. Saw all the sights of the cathedral and then to supper at the “Brasserie Paul” Café on Rue Grand Pont. Saw Equestrian Statue of Napoleon; and “Jeanne d’Arc” in white marble. Also tablets. Visited for curiosity the “White Star Cavern” and “neighbouring houses”. “Modesty forbids an account”. Boarded No. 4 Car for “The Barrier”.
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