Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 284
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Lectured during the afternoon to officers of 4th Infantry Brigade at Mametz on "Cooperation between Artillery and Infantry". Gen. Holmes present also Gen. Brand.
Wednesday 24th January
Stayed in office during morning. In afternoon called on Col. Vernon re organization of D.A.C. under new establishment. Work well in hand.
Thursday 25th January
Had Colonel Rabett at office during morning. He left at 28 AM for Naours to superintend removal of School appurtenances to Beaucourt Chateau. Col. Waite went with him. Re-organization of all Brigades and D.A.C completed at 5 PM, excluding details from 5th and 3rd Divisions - not yet having reported. Advised Gocra of completion of reorganization.
Friday 26th January
At Mametz all day as President of a General Court Martial on an officer who was found guilty of disobedience of orders. My vote had to decide whether he should be dismissed or severely reprimanded, so I saved his Commission for him. I shall watch his future to see if he has profited by his experience of Court Martial. Again a bitter day. I could not get warm at night.
Saturday 27th January
Visited Colonel Vernon at DAC. Everything working smoothly. Saw Callenan, Turner and Hallard re their being superseeded. The 14th Corps on our right bombarded heavily to day and later attacked the Boche very successfully. Full details are not yet to hand, but I understand a good strip of country has been gained and over 300 prisoners.
Sunday 28th January
With Gen. Brand, Col. McSharry and Lt. McPherson T.M.O., made a reconnaissance of enemy front in N21d. Rather heavily shelled in Eve Alley. Discussed details of proposed operations. Walked from DHQ to front line and back,