Saturday, February 20, 1915 In Billets, Flêtre The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade inspected by Gen. Sir John French in field near Caestre. Apparently
Friday, February 19, 1915 In Billets, Flêtre The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Censoring men’s letters. H.Q. Mess established in village inn. Signal lamps placed in Chateau tower
Thursday, February 18, 1915 Hazebrouk The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Arrived Hazebrouck 6 a.m. Detrained quickly and in good order. Picked up advance party under Lieut. Frost,
Wednesday, February 17, 1915 On board train proceeding to front The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Discipline on train excellent, though conditions were anything but comfortable for the
Tuesday, February 16, 1915 On board train proceeding to front The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left St. Nazaire at 7 a.m. for railroad. Passed through several large
Monday, February 15, 1915 On Board H.M. Transport “Australind,” (Captain Sidney Angell) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “French men-of-war came out to escort ships into port of
Sunday, February 14, 1915 On Board H.M. Transport “Australind,” (Captain Sidney Angell) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Weather moderated. Held Orderly Room on deck.” [1] THIS DAY
Saturday, February 13, 1915 On Board H.M. Transport “Australind,” (Captain Sidney Angell) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Weather still very bad. One man of battery killed by
Friday, February 12, 1915 On Board H.M. Transport “Australind,” (Captain Sidney Angell) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Weather very bad, furious gales, most of officers and men
Thursday, February 11, 1915 On Board H.M. Transport “Australind,” (Captain Sidney Angell) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Embarked on transport direct from train; found a heavy artillery