Item 01: R. T. Vowles diary, 22 August 1915-23 February 1916 - Page 75
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during which time several fainted from the smell. It was then counted out & the procession moved on to opposite the Chaplain's cabin where the service was again gone through ending up with :-
"Ashes to ashes & dust to dust!
The officers wont eat you but the privates must"
The last service was held on the poop deck & on the last count out, it was gradually lowered & on "TEN" it was dropped plate & all into the sea where it sank amid howls & groans. Not an officer showed up during the disturbance & the only thing done was to tip it out on deck & shovel it over the side. The Chief Steward gave this order, his knees knocking together with fear.
During the afternoon a medical parade was held . On our medical papers that are supposed to show our medical