23rd August 1914 

 (Sunday) Attended a service conducted by Rev. Goodge.  Large number of wounded were taken to Civilian Hospital and station.  Numbers of aeroplanes seen overhead, German, French and British. Battle of MONS, very heavy firing.  Nearly all badges and small kit given away to people as souvenirs.  Equipment etc. left behind.  40 bearers left behind on retiring.

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