Item 15: Archie Barwick diary, 1 October-14 December 1918 - Page 40
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with the idea of killing any stray germs then down to the medical hut. I had charge of our party & had to take the name of every man as he was examined & went out through the door. The men had to strip to the knees & the Dr. gave each man a good examination for all sorts of things they are making sure that we are taking no diseased mess home with us. Among our draft the Dr. got 2 suspects, I don't know what they intend to do about it.
They also paid us another £2 a piece this afternoon so the boys are making merry now they are keeping the cash up.
Last night I went to the Theatre Royal & saw "When Knights were bold" it was splendid & I thoroughly enjoyed myself its one of the finest things that I have seen for some time.
23rd. Its glorious outside this morning & the sun is shining nicely.
Over 800 men went aboard this morning, they reckon we won't go on our ship for 2 days yet.