Item 01: Thomas Alcock diary, 13 August-2 November 1917 - Page 92

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[Page 92]

stood for about ½ hour watching us, chewed biscuits.  Gave him souvenir ½d. - 1st smile.

18/8/17.
3rd Anniversary of formation of 3rd Battn.  Reveille 7.A.M.  Beautiful day.  Marched to 'C' Company parade ground.  Padre spoke shortly and fittingly.  Sang Hymn & psalm 100, Read Psalm 93, Prayers.  Colonel spoke (shortly).  Said we should have had beer in addn to food but QM laid all the money out.  Good for him.

 

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