Item 02: Fred Hamilton-Kenny letter diary, 5 December 1914-26 February 1915 - Page 119
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[Page 119]
I soon picked up all the points & I can swear as well as any N.O – Don't tell R. this – It's only a naval detail –
By the way Fitz told me Johnson had been up before him & showed him my 'moderate' in his character sheet – Johnson said he'd like a committee!! to inquire into his ability – Fitz said he was satisfied as to my knowledge of J's abilities & dismissed him – 'Right about turn – quick march' shouts the Corporal & off poor – J – goes - He is a fool - Talk – Dinner – Bridge & bed but coupled to this I had a lot to do looking after the men & getting them comfortable & fixing them up – Eventually I got things square – Johnson here is the difficulty – They all hate him & wont do what he says – They say they'll chuck him over the side one dark night – However I got thro –
Wednesday Jan 20 Fitz & I swimming – Then a sick parade at 7.30 – Another at 8.30 – Got things squared up – Sent to G Hosp for a kit & 'ammick left behind – Got a reply that the man was to return to Hosp at once & they wouldn't return clothes – Right said No 1 (Nelson)