Item 02: Thomas Alcock war narrative, 28 July 1915-1917 - Page 154

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conducted by "Padre" Mackenzie (Fighting Mac" at a place called Méricourt [sur Somme]. It was held in a big roomy building. The men always responded regularly to the Padres invitation. He was very well liked indeed.

I lost my pay-book here. Close by was a big Expeditionary Force Canteen. I think, by the look of it that it had been in existence since the commencement of the war.

It was possible to get tea cake preserved fruit in here.

There were special rooms set aside for officers. Although Imperial yet one could be served quite readily.

One chap name of Jeffreys, a lad who was always getting into hot water, was for being

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