Item 01: Thomas Goodwin war diary, 25 April 1915-22 July 1916 - Page 159
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The Knight Templars men, going into our old billet, and are isolated, quarantined, in fact
30-3-1916
Marching orders recieved. Move off at 2 P.M. to entrain. This order was cancelled later
31-3-1916
Marching orders again recieved. Move out at 3 P.M. Weather improving, but still dull. Orders again cancelled
1-4-1916
Leave granted for ½ day Saturday. Went to Marseilles. Had a look around. Very clean city particularly after Egypt. All streets paved with stones. Tram fares cheap, 8 miles for one penny: A number of wounded French in the city legs off, maimed and blind, Hundreds wearing decorations. The most decorated people I have ever seen, almost every soldier wears a medal of some sort. A sight that make one think, is the milliners shops absolutely all Crepe, particularly the women hats. Hundreds of women in mourning. Dull weather but fine
2-4-1916
The rations issued here, are very light