Item 06: T. Darchy war narrative, 16 June 1917-20 August 1918 - Page 40
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Yesterdays order was a bit out as it is now dark & no land in sight. Have put our blankets & hammocks away & have kit bags & equipment out all ready for landing Sea rough Passed 5 small steamers
Saturday 25th
Slept in the Orderly room so was better off than a good many but spent rather an uncomfortable night not being used to the floor & having no blankets. Land was in sight at daylight & by 7 oclock we were anchored off Plymouth Every boat even little sail fishing one seem to be armed & mostly have wireless Destroyers seem to be every where Saw a seaplane for the first time No time was lost (considering we are in the army) in disembarking One big barge took the lot & landed us right at the train. It was a great for all old hands & new & if it