William Keith Gillies diary, 22 March 1916-30 September 1917 - Page 203

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[Page 203]

July 1917
5th This morning the company went down to the canal just above the lock & made a start to form a heavy bridge, calculated to carry 20 tons. (12" X 12" timber & 12" R S Joists being used with 3 three part pontoons as a pier.) At dinner time I was warned for guard & had the afternoon off until 6 o'clock, when I mounted the Quarter Guard with three men.
6th I was on guard all day to-day & was relieved by the 8th Field Coy at 6. P.M.
7th The Company were on the canal again this morning & we formed another type

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