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 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 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
2nd August 1916 A mixed day for Arthur of travelling in extreme heat, choking dust and lectures: “At 4 we had a lecture by our Divisional General of the part our division did in the show. There was a great … Continued
1st August 1916 A relatively easy day for Arthur at the school; the weather is blazing hot which makes their morning mapping exercise a little taxing: “It was hot – even my old pen seems to feel it.” The afternoon … Continued
31st July 1916 Arthur is concerned for Dollie as she has had some sort of misunderstanding with Reverend Mother at the Eastbourne Convent, nor is he altogether keen on Dollie buying her wedding ring until he is home; Arthur meanwhile … Continued
30th July 1916 Arthur is having something of an idyllic Sunday, as his course at the Army School draws to a close. “This week – the last of the course – is to be a pretty strenuous one – we … Continued
29th July 1916 It’s Saturday – but no rest for Arthur. He works until the evening and has a mountain of letters to write to the family – both Agius and Noel. He still has his account of the action … Continued
28th July 1916 A short note to Dollie [now staying at Annecy Convent, Eastbourne] from an exhausted Arthur: “I hope you will forgive but a short note to-night, dear. We were out all day till 3.30 then a lecture. I’ve … Continued
27th July 1916 Arthur is on cloud nine today as three letters have finally reached him from Dollie, including a piece of her ribbon for his identity tags – and there are more decisions to be made for THE wedding! … Continued