29th February 1916
29th February 1916 Recent rain has almost cleared the snow but the Companies are set to stay billeted in St Ouen for at least the next two weeks; Arthur is delighted to tell the new Brigadier [Nugent] that he has … Continued
28th February 1916
28th February 1916 A detailed description of the appearance of the “Jovilians” concert party; an exhausting walk through the snow from Airaines to new billets at St Ouen – the countryside is marshy and hard going, with many a … Continued
26th February 1916
26th February 1916 Arthur is feeling dull at the prospect of yet another move to new billets, early tomorrow: “I’m a home bird & hate this nomad sort of existence, where one is forever settling down only to have to … Continued
25th February 1916
25th February 1916 Arthur’s letter is badly damaged by the base Censor; the Companies are given orders to move at short notice, but then the move is postponed for a few days; it is snowing heavily but drill still continues; … Continued
24th February 1916
24th February 1916 Rumour of a move to new billets (which is later confirmed); the Pater (at home in Hampstead) has had a fall – but it seems no bones are broken; the wintry weather has turned into a snow … Continued
23 February 1916
23rd February 1916 The weather has turned bitterly cold so Arthur seeks the warmth of the Officers Mess to write his letters; a present for Dollie’s brother, Evie [Noel]; Daisy has a dream [about brother Edgar “and his girl from … Continued
22nd February 1916
22nd February 1916 Not many letters today – for anyone – and Arthur is feeling the lack of news from home; the CO is back and the current Company arrangements are to remain – Arthur is still in charge … Continued
20th February 1916
21st February 1916 Arthur’s missing letter to Dollie finally turns up in Hampstead; leave is open for the men but not for Officers; a sunny trip in a hired car to Abbeville – where Arthur buys a new flask and … Continued
20th February 1916
20th February 1916 Arthur remembers his sad parting from Dollie – just one week ago; some of his letters have finally arrived home in Hampstead – but not the ones describing his journey back to France by train and boat; … Continued
19th February 1916
19th February 1916 Arthur catches up with Dollie’s brothers [Edouard and Evie Noel], just back from leave, and now in charge of two Companies; Arthur is in charge of a third Company. He hopes to visit Abbeville by rail whilst … Continued