Item 01: Charles Britton war diary, 8 September 1916-13 October 1917 - Page 38

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Frid May 11th
All morning our Battalion preparing for review. Dinner 11-0 AM. Marched from Camp at 1-0 PM in full marching order with Transport, field kitchens, A.M.C. etc for Bulford, arrived there at 2-30 & with six other battalions of the A. I. F. were reviewed & inspected by Field Marshal Sir John French. After inpsection the whole force marched past in column of route, the F.M. taking the salute.  Arrived back in Camp at 5-30 PM. Weather warm.

Say May 12th
Marking with rest of Coy at Durrington rifle range, until noon. Afternoon washed clothes & wrote May, children & girls.  

Sun May 13th
Morning church parade, afternoon mounted guard at 4-0 PM. Weather fine.

Mon May 14th
On guard until 4-0 PM.   Weather fine.