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Went into "Arques" to find the 18th. in the afternoon but found that they had shifted & the Colonel was in England. So therefore went to St Omer. Had a couple of hours there & had a look at some old church ruins. Did a little shopping & arrived back about 5.30. Had tea in the village by invitation & had a splendid evening. Shelling very heavy once more, the sky being lit by continuous flashes Star shells also prominent.
Saturday 18th Aug.
Breakfast 6.30. Marched off at 7 A.M. to "Blaringham" to the baths about 4 miles. They were very poor so examined the church & had a drink while the lads bathed. Kit inspection afternoon & wrote a couple of letters.
Sunday 19th. Aug.
Church parade in the morning with the afternoon free
Monday 20th. Aug.
Inspection by General Birdwood & march past. We had to march to "Blaringham" in tin hats & full packs