16th August 1916
16th August 1916 “The weather is pretty fine … The countryside is glorious. Woods & villages and rolling cornlands between. It is a shame to desecrate it with this war. From here when it is fine one can get a … Continued
15th August 1916
15th August 1916 Arthur is privately annoyed with Dollie’s brother Edouard and friend – they overstayed their welcome yesterday and his precious letter writing time was curtailed; he was unable to make up the time later as more work came … Continued
14th August 1916
14th August 1916 Arthur is happy as two more letters have arrived from Dollie; her Mother has presented her with a ring – which indicates her generosity of spirit. Arthur is now out of the front line and back in … Continued
12th August 1916
12th August 1916 Arthur has had a busy time of it for the past two days, backwards and forwards to HQ in the scorching heat, and up day and night organising his new stretch of the Line; a welcome letter … Continued
10th August 1916
10th August 1916 Dollie has asked Arthur to retrieve some of her brother Evie’s kit and Clarke is now in charge of Company “A”; more wedding plans – Arthur has hopes that the CO and Colonel Howell will both be … Continued
9th August 1916
9th August 1916 A short note today – Arthur has been very busy all day, and it has been hot – but he can’t let the day end without writing a few lines of endearment to Dollie; her brother Edouard’s … Continued
8th August 1916
8th August 1916 Arthur recounts a detailed row about the (re)appointment of the Battalion Adjutant – as the current one has apparently made “ rather a mess of things”. Dollie’s brother Edouard has sprained his ankle – but can still … Continued
7th August 1916
7th August 1916 A convoluted journey for Arthur returning to his Company at Fonquevillers; delays in arranging transport mean he has had a leisurely time getting back – with an opportunity for Confession with the Padre and a pleasant meeting … Continued
6th August 1916
6th August 1916 A short note from Arthur on the way back to his regular Company, after finishing a five week course at the Army School; he is currently with the Transport, catching up on what his fellow officers have … Continued
3rd August 1916
3rd August 1916 A rather detailed account from Arthur of the bayonet fighting assault course; after three paragraphs of close description he asks: “I hope this is not horribly unintelligible dear, is it?” More competitions and displays are planned for … Continued