Item 05: Thomas Goodwin war diary, 19 March-4 December 1918 - Page 142
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breakfast at 7 a.m. This is a rest camp for English troops, going and coming from Salinica
29-9-1918
Still in train, weather warm. Passed through Marsailles 6 a.m. Now approaching the Italian frontier. Country under grape vines, which is in full fruit. Our rations are good, Hot tea and stew on train. The Y.M.C.A. on board issuing cigarettes, tobacco and biscuits daily. Just passed through Toulon, a fine large town.
30-9-1918
On the night of the 29th, we passed through the noted watering place of France, named Cannes. The most beautiful place in France, and then on through Monte Carlo and Nice. Arrived at Italian frontier 10.45 p.m.
1-10-1918
Arrived at Faenza 8-30 a.m. Had breakfast in rest camp. The troops were allowed to bath, shave, and clean up generally. Before leaving we had dinner, and then