Private Raymond Duval, MM, was a soldier of the 14th Battalion (Royal Montreal Regiment) CEF who served overseas during the last two years of the First World War. He participated in some of the fiercest fighting seen by Canadians during the war and was decorated for bravery at Passchendaele. Determined to preserve his memories of the First World War, he maintained a daily record of his experiences. Here is what he wrote precisely 100 years ago today:
Friday May 25, 1917: Inspections galore. Told that we leave for France tomorrow night – went to Shoreham and had a little celebration. Got back about 10.15 – one big time for the last time in England.
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