Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 252
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Monday 18th September
Went out early to Lock No. 7 to inspect OP work. Very satisfactory progress. At Capt. Evans battery, also at OP Exchange. Very wet and unpleasant day.
Tuesday 19th September
Unpleasant day, turned out very wet. Spent the day with Gen. Napier in inspecting Battery positions. He informed me Dalrymple Hay was his nephew.
Very pleased with battery work generally.
Wednesday 20th September
Out with Batteries during morning. Conference in afternoon at Gen. Cox's HQrs. Gen. White was present. Many points discussed, particularly re holding certain parts of the line.
Thursday 21st September
With Col. Hughes Battery Commanders and Engineer officer pegged out positions for new permanent works. Arranged to have work commenced at once.
In afternoon had tea with Gen. Cox and Gen. Brand, and discussed Trench Mortar positions and raids. Lt. Halford arrived from England and takes up appointment from tomorrow as my A.D.C. Hostile balloon brought down today in flames. For several days past our B.Cs. have been carrying out aeroplane and Balloon shoots.
Friday 22nd September
With B.Cs. of 12th Brigade and Engineer officer pegging out permanent Battery sites. Very active on both sides in the air this morning. Discussed several points with Gen. Cox prior to my taking over the Division tomorrow.
Called on Gen. Mitchell of 3rd Can Div Arty at Westoutre.
Col. Rabett returned from leave. Had to wait 24 hours in Boulogne both coming and going.
Saturday 23rd September
With Col. King and B.Cs. of 10th Bde. pegging out Battery positions. Vicinity of Gurds Battery badly strafed with 4.2" and 5.9". Inspected new OP at Lock 7.