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great extent, owing no doubt to there being very few soldiers in the place. Bought some views etc.
Wednesday 8th.
On dispensing duties the bearers going out to attend the training nothing else being attempted. Heavy rain at night.
Thursday 9th.
Orderly Sgt. Orders came out the night before, reveille at 6 Breakfast 6.30 so I was out at 5.30 firing things up. Everything O.K. & men got away by 7.30 Had a singsong last night impromptu & successful. More rain. The training as carried out is rather thorough, crops & such obstacles not being troubled about if they come in the way of the men, the owners no doubt putting in a claim for the damage.
Friday 10th.
The day of our return. My section moved off at 9.15 A.M. embussing on the edge of the town being carried to "Arques" about 10 miles