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Frank Swannell Diaries: Part I

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Out all day reading shell bursts - Maj. Eady drives me nearly to distraction with his criticisms & explanations. Jenkinson nearly loses temper. Observers render instruction Corp. Belfield. Lecture on graphs. Meet Capt. Danston 171st Siege Acting BC in turn - Dean very 'bossy' & abusing telephonists for his own mistake. Sharp posted to Dunstan's battery 171 Siege. Puff series in morning - barely catch 12:30 train - arrive 2:55. meet another cousin - Flo drives - sister of Lillie at the rectory - very lively girl. Around with Stewart most of day - church - cathedral - 2 hour service with Winnie in morning. Killed 16th Battalion Lt. McCoy J.H. Mackenzie G.L.B.