Item 01: Thomas Alcock diary, 13 August-2 November 1917 - Page 57

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[Page 57]

At bus. Caught 9/46 trn from E Croydon to Victoria Station and after getting my pack fixed got to bed at War Chest.  Planes overhead, Whistles blowing, Cries of take Cover, Guns being fired.  Woke by Orderly at 5. Had breakfast and then set out for Victoria Stn.  Left about ¼ to 8.  Arrived at Dover.  Shave by girl.  Had tea and cakes.  Dover a very old town surrounded by cliffs.  Boarded boats for France. and left English Shores in mist escorted by destroyer.

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