Item 01: Charles Monaghan diary, 1916 - Page 166

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[Page 166]

1916 June 2
Friday

We exchanged news of our letters. Bob 14,self 12, Tony 6. Glad to hear all was well with our dear ones at home.

Go on route march to Paris – Plage (forbidden ground usually) A beautiful route, Avenues of silver poplars & firs. Pretty little chalets & chateaux. Town very pretty indeed. Purely French watering place, elaborate houses & ornamentations. Esplanade. Convalescent hospitals, British & French Park-like grounds all around. Back to camp 2.30 & dinner walked 14 miles.
Stretcher party called out at 10.30 p.m Bob, Tony Cartwright & Nettleton volunteered

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