Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 362
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Wednesday 24th October
Divisional Commander called, and discussed many matters. He informs me many changes pending in the A.I.F. G.O.C. 48th Division sent home a few days since. Apparently there has been trouble with Gen. Godley.
Dealt with an abnormal amount of Correspondence from Division.
Thursday 25th October
Capt. Hawkins left on leave to England. I accompanied him and Col. Martin who also went on leave as far as Boulogne, leaving Billets at 7.30 AM. A bitterly cold journey in an open car. Morning sailing suspended because of rough weather. Forwarded Schedule of Immediate Honors and Awards for October 12 th, 1 V.C., 1 D.S.O., 10 M.Cs., 6 D.C.Ms. and 43 M. Medals. Took them personally to Divisional HQrs. Lunched with Divisional Commanders and afterwards had a Powwow with Brigadier concerning the operations of October 12th.
Friday 26th October
In office all day dealing with an amount of Correspondence from Division. Interview with Lt. Col. Milne re posting of Major McDowell as 2nd in Command. Major Blacklow yesterday returned to 35th Battalion. Miserable wet day.
Saturday 27th October
In office all the morning. In afternoon walked through Thiembronne Wood. Very beautiful sight. The foliage of the various trees are in their different shades of autumn tints. Arranging to secure guns and cartridges. There is a fair amount of game in this district.
Sunday 28th October
In morning with Brigade Major, visited Bayonet fighting course now in progress of construction and inspected billets to be occupied by class. School commences tomorrow. Wrote letters during afternoon. Very miserable day – wet and cold.