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Wednesday, July 12th:
Rise 8 a.m. Pack up and move off again at 9.45 a.m. on to Monton Villiers, a distance of eight miles. Arrive there about 1 p.m. We are billeted in one of the sheds standing in the grounds of an old Chateau. I visit the family vault and have a look round. There is also the Chapel R.C., lovely trees – in fact an ideal place to spend a few days. The little Chapel is built right over the vault and inside the Chapel is an altar and candles, and a chair for each one of the bodies in the vault, with their respective names printed on the chair. Retire 10 p.m.
Thursday, July 13th:
Rise 6.30 a.m. We spend the day drilling, and march to and from the parade ground with full pack and blankets. This is by way of a rest for men who have only been a few days out of the trenches. If they are trying to break our hearts, well and good, I will carry on till I drop. I can do no more than that. The day has been unsettled, but only a little rain fell. I receive news from Mother and reply to her. Retire at 10 p.m.
Friday, July 14th:
Showery. Rise 6 a.m. Route march in forenoon with full packs, minus blankets because of rain. Afternoon devoted to verbal message and bayonet fighting. The men are in a fatigued condition on account of the ridiculous treatment by their