August 5th, 6th and 7th 1914 - Early Days -

August 5^th Wednesday

Clark, Saunders and myself, do Platform guards and Patrol.  Remainder do all fatigues and carry rations, but Walker is very kind to us, sent us plenty of apples etc.  Train after train comes through to Borden Camp with Reservists from all parts, also Artillery and Cavalry are rushed through to Southampton.

 

August 6^th Thursday

A big batch of recruits and ex-service men arrive to reinforce us, also Capt Hamilton.  A Reserve Territorial Officer.  We have been living on Bully Beef biscuits, kippers and cheese up till now.  But tonight a supply of meat and bread arrives.

August 7^th Friday

6 others and myself are moved further down the line to S. Bule’s Nursery.  Came under Capt. Lloyd.  Took up our duties right away.  We spent our night on a bundle of hay in the hayloft.  Then it commenced to rain and of course I got wet through whilst on Sentry.