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March 18th:
Issued with rifles again.
March 19th:
Sunday. General inspection by the Prince of Wales and General Birdwood. The boys cheer the Prince exultantly.
March 20th:
We are told that France is in sight for us.
March 22nd:
Practice bomb throwing. I make a very poor shape. Swim in Canal. Strenuous day, but I don't care – always ready next morning for more.
March 25th:
Rise 6 a.m. Inspection by Major Nicholson. Full marching order. The Major tells us we are to leave on the morrow, and also expresses his satisfaction with our progress. We go for a short route march. I am feeling fit. Our Parson is introduced to us by the Adjutant. The Reverend gentleman counsels us and in a few straight words tells us to be disciplined in character as in drill, and to control filthy tongues, to leave our evils behind us and make a fresh start in France, with the object of being a credit to our Division. He also tells us that the Battalion will shortly be given a motto, and finally comes to a close by telling us that He will be with us in our fortunes as in our misfortunes, and if