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Sunday , 6th Aug. 1916 We were relieved last night & glad to get out of it. It has been a great strain but I think we lived up to our reputation. We were reviewed in the forenoon by Gnl. Birdwood who expressed great appreciation of our work. These Australians will do me for fighters. In the afternoon we moved to Walhoy, Baillon, 8 miles. Going back for a short spell to re-organise and then into it again.
Monday 7th August 1916 Moved again from W.B. to a small village, La Vicogane, 12 miles away and bivouaced in an orchard.
Tuesday 8th August 1916 March ed to Pernois, a village 8 miles away, where we are to spell.
9th 10th 11th 12th August 1916 Resting. Went down to baths (cold). Got a complete new outfit. Tres bien!!
Sunday 13th August 1916 Most of the boys have taken French leave and gone to Armiens. Would have gone myself but thought a sleep would have done me more good.
Monday 14th August 1916 Started a programme of work today – pretty stiff. Am training recruits.
Tuesday 15th August 1916 DO. Raining.
Wednesday 16 August 1916 Shifted again suddenly and bivouaced in the same orchard. Rained during the night and did much cursing.
Thursday 17th August 1916 Off again and do about 15 miles – feet gave out and did the last 7 on a limber. Now at Harponville. Good billet
Friday 18th August 1916 Paid today. Raining.
Saturday 19th August 1916 Small mail – 2 letters. Raining.
Sunday 20th August 1916 Moved up close to Albert – No. 3 & 4 Sections went up.
Tuesday, 22nd August 1916 Moved down to Sunken Road H.Q. In reserve.
Wednesday 23rd August 1916 Still H.Q. Severe shelling tonight. 2 men wounded.
Thursday 24th August 1916 We moved up into trenches. Found