TCD MS 10853 folio 48 recto
[1915]
and Bob in at night.
Thursday. Marched through Blean, Harbledown and on to the Whitstable Road. Band was with us as usual and sounded very well.
In the afternoon we drew mufflers and singlets from the Q.M.Stores.
Was trying to get leave home about this time but it was no good.
Jan 14th. 210 men came from Blackpool to join the first Battalion and 29 came to F. Company.
Friday. Another Harbledown, Blean and Chartham 15 mile march. It exhausted several of the Blackpool men and we didn’t think much of them at all.
Sat. Battalion drill by Adjutant. Same old stuff under a different title.
“Glorified” Squad drill. It looked fine to see 1200 fellows carrying out the