– find but windy
To Egham in afternoon.
To Englefield Church in evening.
Walter Draycott’s Great War Chronicle
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– find but windy
To Egham in afternoon.
To Englefield Church in evening.
– windy & showers
Went before Medical Board and signed my discharge papers to Canada E179.
In afternoon to see Mr. Hird of Egham & family. Stayed till 10.30 pm.
He has been called up at age of 48.
– rain
Got permission to stay with MSergt. Lee.
In evening to see Mrs. Cross of Egham. Walked back (3 m) with Mrs. Beamish of the Orchard Guild Society.
I leave L’pool on 9.40 am train for Egham. Stop off @ Stafford & see Dr. Miller. Entrain again @ 4.20 pm & arr Egham @ 12 midnight.
At Stafford I called on Mr. & Mrs. Rushton, Fruiterers. They were born @ Draycot.
– rain
I receive orders to get my Khaki as I am to be sent back to my depot tomorrow.
It rains all day. I go to Harry’s. Much surprised at the news.
I write to Dr. Miller & Lee.
Interviewed by Colonel Burris of the staff here re my case. He, very cunning, asks me if I could carry on as an AI man!!! Heavy questions containing much rot are put to me.
Sister Martha very ill in Hospl. at Toronto. Appendicitis.
Harry gets letter.
Dr. Burns states he will see the Col. re my case.
I to Harry’s in afternoon. Harry photographing.
Quiet @ Harry’s without Charles.
Bro. Charles & I go to Mrs. Brighton’s in afternoon & return to Harry’s @ 5 pm. We part at 8 pm as I leave for hospital and Charles goes back at 10 pm Lime St. for Sunderland much depressed.
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