Geoffrey Bell Hughes diary, 1 January 1916-31 December 1916 - Page 129
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twelve to fourteen miles. Slept in an open paddock for the night. I made a decent covering of birches
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& Arthur & I had a good sleep
8 August 1916 Tues
Left Rubempyre 10.am not far out on the road the 1st Field Engineers passed us on their way back to the trenches. With them I saw Harold White just having time to bid him good-day as he passed by. Passed through [La Bicogne], Naours & the big aerodrome. Arrived Canaples 5 p.m. all weary & knocked up after covering [text continued at top of page]
9 August 1916 Wed
Inspection of clothes & equipment 9.30 am. We were then dismissed for the day. I enjoyed a good bath & washed my shirt the only one I have. During the afternoon 13 of us were told to get ready as we were pushing off somewhere. Left Canaples by motor ambulance at 6.30 & arrived Val-der Maison about an hour after. A very quiet place & no shops