Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 160
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Sunday 7th November
George returned to Birmingham. Stayed in all day. Alice Paul in bed.
Monday 8th November
List of Kings Honours published in London gazette. Our Artillery Officers predominate. The 44th Battery well represented. Myself C-B, Majors King and Rabett CMGs, and Callaghan D.S.O. All for distinguished services at Dardanelles. Capt Paul returned to France. Alice had to call in a Doctor who found her suffering from Bronchitis. Ordered to remain in bed.
Tuesday 9th November
Very wet miserable day. Saw Lord Mayor's show which was rather spoilt by the rain. Went to dinner at night with Mr & Mrs Sharp who are living at Willesden. They showed me about 1000 photos illustrating their holiday tours since they have been in England. Many letters and wires of Congratulations re C.B. decoration.
Wednesday 10th November
Looking at shops for presents for home. A difficult task to select suitable things that will be useful.
At Commonwealth Offices – still no letters from home. There must be a good batch somewhere. Wrote letters at night to all members of the family.
Thursday 11th November
Took Photos of guns etc at Horse Guards and also a detachment of Guards. Light not too good – doubtful if results will be satisfactory. Called on Miss Cowlishaw and had along yarn with her concerning war experiences. Charley wrote me to say he has been transferred to H.M.S. Hindustan, much to his disgust for the Zealandia is off on some job of interest and danger, hence the reason for midshipmen to be transferred to a Home Ship.
Sent letters of congratulations to all our Artillery officers who have received decorations and enclosed a piece of ribbon for each. Alice still in bed but much better.