May 30 HOUVIGNEUL

Fine morning. C.O. inspects Bttn on parade afterwards Coys do training. I take 4 runners to 12th Bgde sports at Doffine Farm for the open mile which is won in grand style by Cpl J SHEPPARD get back about 7.45 pm Very pleasant afternoon. Blankets taken in from the men.

May 26 HOUVIGNEUL

Fine morning. Very busy getting sports ground ready. Sports commence at 2.0 pm. We do very well indeed & win Generals shield for most points. Programme to Lize. Good day all round. I get a drink of whisky from HQ Mess, quite a shock, first I’ve ever had. Good night.