7th September 1914

Rise at 5.30am, a fine morning.  We are supposed to move off at 8am, DAMMARTIN. 1 of (?) cavalrymen (German) buried in next field.  German guns captured, surrounded by dead.  Picked up a few British wounded.  Troops in high spirits at advancing.  Many signs of German looting, broken windows and doors, remains of cattle etc. in fields.  Pass over site of battle and men pick up curios.  Slept on baggage as field was so wet.
Pass through COULOMMIERS, a fine town with grand churches,  buildings etc.  We pass many miles of telegraph wires cut down, note peculiar build of posts.