Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 223
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re supply of Horses. Called on Chief Ordnance Officer regarding equipment. Requisitioned for Motor Car.
Sunday 11th June
Called on DAQMG and visited Camp. Took over Daimler car and ASC driver. Called on Remount Depot at Camp 8. Called on C.O.O.
Monday 12th June
Called on DAQMG re route to Hazebrouck and maps. Col. Rabett with party of officers and men arrived and marched out to No. 2 Camp, arriving there about 11 AM. Col. Rabett and Capt. Hallard came to the Hotel to lunch, afterwards calling on C.O.O. re 12th Brigade equipment. Met train at 4 PM and another at 6 PM carrying Colonel Hughes and 11th Brigade. Took the Colonel to C.O.O. and arranged for his equipment to be drawn tomorrow. Sent Col. Hughes and Rabett also Capt. Hallard back to camp in car. Arranged for guns to be taken to I.O.M. shops (Ordnance) by Motor Lorries.
Tuesday 13th June
Arranged with Ordnance for 11th Brigade to draw equipment. Inspected Ordnance Workshops. Here are employed 1100 men in 27 different trade departments. Balance of 11th and 12th Brigades arrived.
Wednesday 14th June
Party from 24th Brigade arrived. Equipping of 11th and 12th Brigades with stores and horses proceeding. Arranged for 11th Brigade to leave Havre tomorrow night.
Thursday 15th June
Balance of 24th Brigade arrived also portion of D.A.C. and part of 10th Brigade with Col. King. The 11th Brigade left for Hazebrouck in 3 trains.
Friday, 16th June
Balance of 10th Brigade and part of D.A.C. arrived, also Col. Vernon. Completed arrangements re drawing of