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One OClock we arrived at our destination a town called Mondicourt before we reached we had news of a retreat and we saw civilians in all kinds of vehicles & on foot hurrying to the rear. At Mondicourt Transports and soldiers were everywhere all retreating, and it was reported the enemy cavalry was only 5 Kilometers away. Children in perambulators, old men & women on foot carrying all kinds of bundles vehicles from wheel barrows to wagons all laden with household goods & bedding some on bikes others leading horses & cows and all fleeing before the enemy and wearing careworn & haggard looks.
The Battalion formed up, mules, horses & waggons were unloaded & quickly harnessed up and took their places awaiting instructions. Then we proceeded to the front, passing many Scottish & English Battalions with their transports until we reached Authie at 8.p.m. & halted for the night. Here