Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 276
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and reported to No. 38 Casualty Clearing Station at Heilly for X Ray treatment. Rays proved no fragment left in my thigh. O.C. promised to return me to my HQrs. on Friday if I layed up there, and provided no unsatisfactory symptoms developed.
Thursday 21st December
Quite a treat to be in bed all day and rest. It is a miserably wet day and I couldn't be in a more comfortable place than a Hospital, even if it is in a tent. Wound apparently quite clean and developing no septic conditions.
Friday 22nd December
Halford arrived for me about midday. Dr. quite satisfied that wound would heal satisfactorily if given rest. Called at Albert. Cabled Nell, reached HQrs. about 4 PM. Now taking things quietly. Arranged for Col. Burgess to carry on till Col. Brown returns.
Saturday 23rd December
Went through orders and maps issued and received during my absence. Medical officer (Col. Huxtable) came to see me. Was satisfied that wound was progressing favourably tho' he thinks I still have a fragment embedded.
Sunday 24th December
Wrote letters. Received word that trip to Italy would have to be deferred. Leave for Halford and self to England approved, commencing 27th inst. Packing up one box which I want to take over with me, and thus lighten my kit here. Col. King will act as C.R.A. during my absence. Capt. Hordern returned from School in England, had lunch with me, then went on to take over command of 43rd Battery.
During the evening the Boche put up a big artillery show, killed two men, wounded Hordern and several more – all 11th Brigade.
Monday 25th December
Christmas Day. The last one spent on the water between Gilbraltar and Malta. Capt. Styles sent to us to assist