William Keith Gillies diary, 22 March 1916-30 September 1917 - Page 208

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[Page 208]

July 1917
13th we were only able to drive one pile this afternoon & got it a depth of 14 feet in the "mud." (With a half ton monkey, & a drop of 4', the average drive each strike was about 3 ½ ") This afternoon an order came through from Corps Head Quarters, to the effect that my case conserning the camera, was to be dealt with by the Company.
It is most fortunate for me that this has happened & I have escaped with a "reprimand," due to the efforts put forward on my behalf, by Major Greenway my O.C. Yesterday he was asked for recommendations for the officers school to be held in England during the next three months, & owing to this most unfortunate

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