Sunday 8 February 2015

8th February 1915


Men of the 9th Battery, 3rd Field Artillery Brigade, preparing
for an inspection at Mena Camp, 1915.


Mena Camp
Monday February 8 1915

We stopped in camp today, just gave the horses a bit of exercise etc. and then the gunners got to gun drill and drivers to their harness.  I was told off to draw forage from the Army Service Stores so missed gun drill again, I don’t get a show so far.  I got a new tunic and two pairs of singlets yesterday, will soon want another kit bag.  Medical inspec. this afternoon and then nothing dong till stables.






Monday 8th February

The 2nd Brigade shooting today. The 3rd Brigade remained in camp overhauling guns and equipment generally. General Cunliffe Owen gave us a lecture at night, which was full of interest and concerned the Retreat from Mons. He himself was present at the front for some months and spoke from actual experience. He is an entertaining lecturer, but gave us some particulars of actions which made me think seriously. We are looking forward to his future lectures.
 




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