Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 260
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Wednesday 25th October
Attended at Diependaal Group Head Qrs. to select a BSM and instructor for 4.5" How. to go to Etaples by 30th inst. These men are to be relieved every two months. In afternoon called at Steenvorde re 3 motor lorries for 4th Aus Div Arty and arranged for same. Said "Goodbye" to General Cox and Staff. They leave tomorrow. Called on G.O.C.R.A. 10th Corps. Discussed our front with him.
Thursday 26th October
Very wet miserable day. Stayed at DAHQrs. and prepared maps to hand over to incoming C.R.A.
General Stranbenger [?] with his A.D.C called. Div. Commander, Maj. General Lawford C.B. returned from leave. Letters from Nell and Alvord.
Friday 27th October
With Lt. Arche visited Lock 7, then on to new gun positions for 37th and 39th Batteries. Work at Lock 7 progressing favourably. Called at Col. King's HQrs., picked up Col. Waite, he lunched with us. Later we went to Hazebrouck. Col. Waite has had trouble with his eyes and in consequence consulted the Army Oculist in the town and obtained suitable temporary glasses. Left two barometers for adjustment at Meteorological Office. Arranged to go round front with Gen. Lawford but later tour cancelled.
Saturday 28th October
With General Stranbenger [?] went round O.Ps. at Vieerstraat, Moated Grange, Sniper Barn, Vermozeele and Windmill Mound. Returned to office at 5.30 PM Called on General Lawford. Leave boats stopped because of Boche destroyers.
Sunday 29th October
Wrote letters morning and afternoon. Capts. Forrest and Halford to Hazebrouck in afternoon. Orders prepared for strafe in Bluff Sector. Major Wynter Sora went round part of front with Brigade Major. Hodgens returned from leave in England. Raid by 16th Div. successful. Our Diependaal Artillery cooperated.
Monday 30th October
With Capt. Forrest visited Vierstraat, Parret Farm