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>> Introduction

>> Prologue and Training in England
>> Across the Channel to France
>> Joining the Battalion at Duisans
>> Into the trenches - The Battle of Arras
>> Heading north to Ypres
>> Into the trenches - The Third Battle of Ypres
>> Back to England

>> Bradley - Closest friend and companion
>> Postscript


16th April 1917

The draft paraded complete with overseas kit for inspection by General Monkman, GOC London District.

The purport of his speech apparently made no impact.

Original diary entry