Item 02: George R. Faulkner war diary, 16 March 1916-5 July 1916 - Page 33

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& asked his assistance to get me into his unit or Artillery – He said he has no authority whatever as he is bullied himself asked him about my corporals pay, etc – says I will have consider myself on backsheesh from day of landing & lucky if I get any extra duty – he said out of his 600 men they are only paying 3 Sargents, balance had to go into ranks as private – Advised me to keep up stripes & act & my turn might come so I have decided to do so while in details. I was offered a good job by Sergt Major McDonald, a Dresser for No 2 Australian Stationary Hos. but no good to this chicken – put on two friends.

18/4/16 Tuesday

Dusty – but rather cool. Corporal of a picquet all day. Read a lot all day. Wrote a few letters at night. The Orderly Corporal today instead of having his sick parade at Dispensary at at 5.30 am, was a bit late & the Medical Officer point blank refused to see some 50 men, who were sick, that meant they can get no redress till 5.30 am next day.