Frank Swannell Diaries: Part I
Diaries of Frank Cyril Swannell Learn more.
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BC Archives MS-0392 - Box 1, Volume 4-5
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Essars-Lez-Bethune to Neuf Berquin
Lie in late -- Heavy rain most of day -- Revisit les Denoeud & old Vve. Lecocq -- made very welcome -- Strawberries & cream again
Jack Ensch gets back from hospital -- charged with 15th May 20th -- struck on back of head by concussion shell & stunned (Jack Ensch killed Oct 1915 -- bullet through brain)
Swim in canal at Bethune -- usual parades
The lad who got by court martial. Two years hard labour got drunk in front line & wanted to climb over the parapet & tackle Fritz single handed
Pull out 11 pm - Tiresome march in drizzling rain via Estaires to Neuf Berquin
Received letter from Haynes, Bk. Trust Co Victoria acknowledging receipt of my will
BC Archives, MS-0392 Box 1 Volume 4 / FRANK SWANNELL PAPERS / Diary and enclosures, 1915.