June 10 HOUVIN

Dull morning but fine. Clears up later. Bgde parades for medal presentation by Div General. 17 recipients. No church parade. I have a ride into FREVENT in the afternoon, not much of a place. Home again for tea. Very heavy thunderstorm at night lasting from 1.0am to 7.0am heavy rain & very bad time. Not much sleep.

June 7 HOUVIN

Fine day. Bttn does training. Two coys wiring etc, two coys on range. Very dull in afternoon like thunder, but it clears up later. Boxing competitions start 5.30pm. Very good fighting & we spend a pleasant evening up till about 8.30pm. Maj BANNERMAN pays us a visit. Quiet night.

June 4 HOUVIN

Fine day, very hot. Bttn goes out to BEAUFORT training area & does attack, very well done & General satisfied, get back in about 2.0pm. Start 5 a side footer compt [competition] at night. 2 teams per coy 2 from HQ & 1 Transport, very pleasant time. Nice night quiet.