Item 02: Fred Hamilton-Kenny letter diary, 5 December 1914-26 February 1915 - Page 10
Primary tabs
Transcription
[Page 10]
Next we had read to us the articles of war – Death or whatever penalty the King thinks fit for sneezing in the presence of the enemy or for not conducting ourselves on any & every occasion in the strictest possible manner – There was one clause which met with my approval & that was we weren't to rob or molest the captured or civilians or women & children in any way whatsoever – They were to be treated decently – When that was over we were dismissed – I have sick parade at 8.30 & report to the commander at 9 – Gun drill followed & the placing of hoses & what they call coolutions & a lot of things that I haven't the grip of yet – I put all the Spectators in the Smoke room – They are very good & give a succinct account of the war & have very sane articles – They recognize fully that we maynt win though probably we shall – They urge every man, young or old, to drill – Any man 19-35 who wont volunteer should be ostracised & made to feel his duty – The Spectator is all right I can tell you – It should be widely read – By the way the Captain also told us we were going to Rabaul – Holmes! then to give us Petheridge probably.