Fine day. No parade. Went to trenches 2.0 pm. Took over from 1/E. Lancs. Dug outs fair. Late relief. Few Whizzbangs just over HQ. Gas bad. 1 O Rank killed “A”Coy.

Fine day. Training parades. HQ badly turned out early parade. Extra drill. S .Helmet drill. New style. Letter from L.

Fine day. No parades.

Saw MURPHY, CHARMAN & BILL COCKING (?) Great Surprise. Very good day. Letter from L.

Fine day. Training parades. NCO’s parade 2.0 pm.

Pass. Saw Red Rocket 3^rd time. Letter from L. Tried to see Tracy but failed as they had moved. ‘Garage’ on. Stood to. 1^st Hants & R. B. Gassed. Casualties heavy , mostly gas.

Fine day. Training parades as usual. NCO’s lecture 2.0pm.Letter from L & Mother. 100frs Pay

Fine day. Church parade 100 am. Evening service 6.30. HC. Tres Bien. Letter from L.

Fine day. Training parades. Concert at 6.30 pm. very good. Programme to L. Letter from L.

Fine day. Cleaning up parades. Inspection of HQrs kits etc. Letter from L.

Fine day. Canal Bank. Swim in pond 5.0pm. very nice. Relieved by 2^nd Essex about 11 pm. Arrived camp about 2.15 am. Very tired.

Fine day. Canal Bank. Quiet. Swim in afternoon.