Item 06: T. Darchy war narrative, 16 June 1917-20 August 1918 - Page 129
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Sunday 7th July 18
Stayed at Training Camp all day it is a change to be with men one has known for a time well
Monday 8th
On Parade once more Drew Overseas Kit. Payed. Start for France tomorrow Went to Sutton V & sayed good bye to my mates The Hospital trip last week was bad luck for me as I should have had another 4 days leave before going to France
Tuesday 9th
Very little sleep last night as the troops had money they made the most of there last night & mostly got drunk. Being on Draft have just mucked about all day F There was a free Picture Show for us this afternoon Did not go as I wanted to do some writeing Fell in about 7 PM usual rool calls & inspections "Two up" being played on every possible chance. Just as we were about to move off 2 other Pioneers & self were told to