Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 253
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Work progressing satisfactorily. Waited at 12 noon at Junction of Old Kent Road and front line to see Gen. Brand. He was late so I returned, meeting him on the way back. With him was General Birdwood and one of his Battalion Commanders. Took over Command of Division. First duty was to make a recommendation as to whether the sentence of death recorded against a prisoner for cowardice should be carried out. Decided to recommend extreme penalty should not be suffered.
Confirmed a number of Court Martials. Appointed and promoted some officers.
Sunday 24th September
Spent the morning in writing letters. In afternoon went to C.E. Anzac re gun positions, then on to Cassell to see General Franks. Both officers were out.
Had afternoon tea at the R.A. & R.E. Chateau, Cassell.
Sent off Col Hughes in the car on 10 days leave.
Monday 25th September
Met Col. Waite and his B.Cs. at 7.30 AM accompanied by Engineer officer and pegged out 24th Brigade battery positions. Called on 16th Division. Gun positions at Harringbeek approved, also occupation of gun positions near Parret Farm. Use of train line authorised for carrying of materials. Malline (Chaffeur) failed to return to time with car from Boulogne.
Tuesday 26th September
Inspected gun positions during morning, also visited DAC HQrs. and dump. Very well kept and managed. After lunch called on Gen. Franks in his capacity of MGRA 2nd Army. Obtained approval for shell proof gun emplacements. Went on to see Gen. Glubb C.E. to 2nd Army, who informed me the required amount of cement would be unobtainable. Hence design must be modified, and only actual gun and ammunition emplacements constructed. Accommodation for personnell will have to be an after consideration.