Item 01: R. T. Vowles diary, 22 August 1915-23 February 1916 - Page 27
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[Page 27]
but Hop was a General by his appearance. His bandolier, or as the girls say, tobacco pouch was a mass of glittering leather & brass work. His cap with a neat round top sitting gingerly on his crumpet.. His boots about no 24 in size were polished up like Cindarella's slippers. His tunic folded well & fitting his waist like a pair of ------(Sh soldiers don't wear em) Trousers – riding – nice fit, leggings! Whew how bright, spurs like Kaiser Bills with a neck on them like a swan & last but not least a riding crop. Thus did our general sally forth after parades. He must have spent pounds in buying Kiwi Boot Polish. Woe betide the one that brushed past him & stirred up the dust so that it settled on his brilliance. Poor old Hop ! he spent half his time on his equipment ( now he wears dungarees) With his great plates,