Geoffrey Bell Hughes diary, 1 January 1916-31 December 1916 - Page 114
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[Page 114]
Medal at Verdun. He was minus an eye. Passed Doc Grey on the road also Billy Jones.
9 July 1916 Sun
Left Ballieul 1.30 pm. passing through Strazelle. Arrived [Stradeele] about 5 p.m. after doing about ten miles. We had packs up & full equipment. A very heavy march & awfully hot. Went around to inspect some of the estaminets coming into contact with a French soldier who had received the Military [text continued at top of page]
10 July 1916 Mon
Left [Stradeele] 9.30 & after about an hours marching we struck Hazebrouck. Blistered feet. Arrived [Renescure] after another twelve miles or so. As soon as we arrived Major Aidey shouts all B Section a glass of beer. Last night slept on a pile of fresh straw. We have no blankets now. All have been taken away from us.
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Met with Jack Cartwright
Met Ratcliffe.