Eleven months in the field today

5 August [1916]

Got in from patrol very tired and done 4 am, having been pretty continuously on the move since 8.30pm. Learnt much about the lie of the land. Reported arrival to adjt and went to orderly room to report ‘B’ Coy’s misdeeds. B-dy row! Very quiet day. Officers of the 67 Bde round to see the trenches.
Roumania alleged to have declared war.
[?]Gick gone to Malta.
Eleven months in the field today – 9 in Greece.
Mallory gone out on patrol with 3 [?]SWB officers attached.
Very windy night – wind N.W. Looking like rain. The men have greatcoats today.