Diary Entry
Suttie, Powell, Kellagher and Waldren, having obtained passes from the APM and got a car from an anti-aircraft CO, proceed to Béthune in the morning. The Naval Div. People have orders to proceed to the 47th Division, which evidently means they will take over from the 47th, the latter taking over from us.
Letter Home
15th July 1916
Dear Father,
Received your mail several days ago with a cutting about the boat race, which was very interesting. We are still in the same place but will be moving in about 10 days, down to the scene of activity, where there ought to be plenty doing. We heard last night that two divisions of cavalry had gone through the gap and, if they have, feel very doubtful about their ever getting back again.
We have had a very peaceful time this week. On Monday evening, we had an artillery subaltern and 12 men belonging to the Naval Division attached to us. And on Wednesday a South African officer was posted to us, so we are well off for subalterns again. Yet another Naval Division subaltern arrived yesterday, but they both leave us today as they are being attached to the division on our right. There is absolutely nothing to write about. I hope you have had more rain and that there are prospects of a good season by the time this reaches you.
Best love to all. Thank Mother for the socks. They have not arrived yet, but will probably arrive during the week.
Walford.
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