Item 01: R. T. Vowles diary, 22 August 1915-23 February 1916 - Page 18
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infantry to cross. To build & maintain all bomb proof shelters, & other parts that require skilled hands. Erecting observation posts for instance – a big pole with a platform & a ladder to the top, perhaps 100 feet high & all other such work that may be required to be erected under continual fire, & being unable to reply. Consequently the Engineers have a higher rating practically speaking. Sapping under the enemy's trenches & mining them & so forth all call for experienced & skilled training. We were a branch of the Engineers & we were distinct from the infantry or as they are known as the Regimental Signallers. Their work consisted of short distance signalling from trench to trench with flags or buzzers, certainly a risky job at all times. We were termed Divisional Signallers & consisted of troops & Companies, , both however doing much the same work, except that the troop section had the operation of Wireless stations, Our work lay somewhat behind the firing line & consisted principally of laying out cable