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.

May 21 HOUVIGNEUL

Fine morning, one or two showers later. Bttn sports in the afternoon, very nice pleasant afternoon, everything goes without a hitch. Follies give us a concert in the evening which was very nice. Maj BANNERMAN visits us & enjoys the time. Very tired good night’s sleep.