Item 01: Charles Monaghan diary, 1916 - Page 183

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[Page 183]

19 June 1916
Monday

Cold & drizzly rain. Go on parade but dismiss on acc. of rain. Write letters in Y. M. C. A. tent all morning. In aft. do usual loaf on beach. Sergt. reads chapters from the R.A.M.C. book. Tony Bob & self. Go on leave to Etaples. Tea in restaurant near church. View interior of church after Postcards. Back street latrines. Tart shop. Pay evening. on acc. on going on leave we miss pay.
Cernovitry captured by Russians. 117,600 troops captured for 8 days

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