Frank Swannell Diaries: Part I
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BC Archives MS-0392 - Box 1, Volume 4-5
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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.
BC Archives, MS-0392 Box 1 Volume 5 / FRANK SWANNELL PAPERS / Diary and enclosures, 1916.