Item 06: T. Darchy war narrative, 16 June 1917-20 August 1918 - Page 134
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Wednesday 17th July 18
Mess Orderly not much work attached to it. Have bathed & greased myself twice today. Was awake a long time last night & it was like being in a big rat hole to hear the others scratching The irritation has almost left me
Just been to quite a good lecture by an Indian. There was nothing very special in it but he spoke well & brought in many funny stories so it went off well
Thursday 18th
Only one greasing today The AMC Cpl who is in charge of this turn out is a rum little bird very serious & most particular about the treatment He seems to have studied the Scabie It appears it is a minute insect & was introduced into this country by the mules from S. America. It is this insect burrowing into the skin that causes the infection. Walked to