Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 442
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Chateau-Thierray, not only has the Boche been forced to give up his gains, but he is now himself in "Queer Street". Our own Australian troops have been meanwhile harassing him on our Corps Front: the First Division doing ditto at Merriss & Meteren, and further early operations may be looked for.
Friday 2nd Aug.
With Capt. Boddam left Abbeville in early morning for London arriving Victoria Station 2.30 p.m. Here met Genl. Birdwood, Genl. Griffiths and Col. Anderson adms. The latter made arrangements for me to visit Wandsworth Hospital tomorrow morning and have my arm dressed.
General Griffiths kindly provided us with a car and we went straight to White Hall Hotel, Guildford St. Felt very tired and went to bed at 8.30.
Saturday 3rd Aug.
Stayed in in the morning while Capt. Boddam carried out sundry commissions and attended opening ceremony of Australia House by His Majesty the King. Most excellent show and I saw many old friends there. Guard of honour was particularly good. After lunch when out to Wandsworth and had arm dressed getting on quite well. Again went to bed early.
Sunday 4th Aug.
Immediately after breakfast went to Wandsworth Hospital and had arm dressed again. A Specialist surgeon Capt. Raymond Johnston, after examining my arm told me there was no reason why I should not go back to France immediately provided facilities existed for frequent dressing.