Item 02: Rodda war diary, 20 August 1917-10 October 1918 - Page 68
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[Page 68]
billeted close to the C.C.S.
Put on job hunting away French schmiddies on account of them stealing.
4/4/18 Dull & overcast. After tea walked to Meteren., about 2 kilos. Bought ppcards of the place. On the way in had haircut & shave at a French barbers. Charged 1 franc & 3. A woman helps him with the shaving.
5/4/18 Drizzling rain all day. Put on a job cleaning up for Capt. Barton. After tea went into Outtersteene, almost 1¾ kilos.
6/4/18 Saturday. Nice fine morning but at 5pm it started raining again. After tea went into Meteren with Degrandy. Had nice hot bath after tea.
7/4/18 Fine day. After dinner washed my underclothing also pair of slacks I salvaged. After tea walked to Le Steetze. Great aerial & artillery activity.
8/4/18 Cloudy morning & wet afternoon also