6th February 1916

Sgt Major Mackay calls and we go for a walk in the morning.  Visit No. 6 Gen Hosp and see Darke and Griffiths.  Darke pays me 6  francs.  Visit No.6 again in the evening.  Arrange to call on Mrs Darke.

5th February 1916 (Sunday)

Visit Rouen in evening.

4th February 1916

Stop in camp.

3rd February 1916

Felt rather swelled with rheumatism and have a very severe headache.

2nd February 1916

Take tram (from 2 pm) to Bonsecours and again visit the statue of Joan of Arc.  The view was clearer than yesterday down the river and over the town.   The cathedral and tower of the suspension bridge stood out very clearly and the numerous shipping passing the island and the Seine winding through the meadows must make a beautiful picture on a clear summer's day.  Even in the dullness of winter it looked beautiful.

1st February 1916

Severely cold night, little sleep, 3 blankets.  In morning visit Lt Qm Gaiger,  Sgt Major Worswick at Meerut Bt Hosp,  Sgt M......,  Sgts Taylor, Girling and Major Steele at No.1 Stat Hosp.  The latter gave me reference. Sgt Major Ward at no. 12 Hosp.
Had most enjoyable afternoon and evening with Sgt Major Ward.  Took the tram to monument of Joan of Arc.  Splendid ride on front of tram up the winding roads to the top of the hill from which is obtained a grand view of the town, river and country (the mist hid most of it, however). The monument and church are very beautiful.  Had tea at the Soldier's Home, very nice.  Walk around the town and then another Soldier's Home where we had some singing, returning at 10.15 pm.  Water froze inside tent.

31st January 1916

Arrive ROUEN after slow and weary and very cold journey at 10 am., No 5 General Base Depot.  Meet Sgt Major Stacey, Sgts Smith and McNeil, Lcpl Burns, Pte Terry and Qm Sgt Beardsmore.