Diary Entry - 1st June, 1918

Had a smoke helmet inspection on parade and also withdrew all blankets but one from the men. All are supposed to be handed in but as the battery came out with one per man bought from the battery funds they always retain it. Cruikshank and I ride to Aubigny after parade and see the Major who looked very well and expected to go down the line that afternoon. We were very struck with the number of men hanging about the CCS and cannot think why they are all there as they seem to have nothing to do. The ADMS was going round when we called after lunch. He seemed a good sort of chap.