11^th September 1914

Rise at 4.30 am, leave camp at CHENZY-en-ORXOIS at 8.30 am. Official news read for the first time. 7000 Austrians captured by Russians and army practically useless. Cavalry engagements between British (including 9th Lancers) and Germans. Heavy losses of Germans in Artillery, Cavalry, and Infantry. Intercepted wireless messages showing urgent need for help for German army corps. Aviators dropping bombs on German transport etc and doing much damage. Germans up to the age of 60 called up. Capt Darling and Sgt Whelan turn up having been away since 2nd Sept conveying 4 motor lorries of wounded to base.

MARIZY-STE. GENEVIEVE 1pm, ST. REMY-OULCHY-LE-CHATEAU passed, arrived at HARTENNES at 8 pm after a long tiring march in heavy rain.