Item 03: Thomas Alexander White diary, 18 May-13 November 1917 - Page 4

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Codford 4th Training Battalion,

A.I.F.

Entry 18/5/17 We train here reinforcements for the 4th Brigade - 13th,14th, 15th, 16th. Bns. as they arrive from Australia. The Training ground is on a hill near the camp - called "The Pimple" by the men.

The ususal route march (taking place twice a week) is from the Camp through Steeple Langford, Hanging Langford and Wylye.

Today we had an all-day route march and field operations between Wylye and Noyle - marching altogether about 15 miles, our Bagpiper Band marching all the way. Our Brass Band met us near Wylye coming home.

I started a Debating Society in the Camp last night. About 400 to 500 men, NCOs & Officers attended & a very interesting Debate took place,