Sergeant Major Henry Bangert of the Royal Army Medical Corps was posted to France as soon as WW1 started and kept a diary for the time that he was there until he was invalided out in Feb 1916. He wrote almost daily, recording his day to day activities, comments from newspapers and his work in field hospitals. He reported on the military acton that was taking place around him.
Visit museum and cathedral with Mme Blampean, Leontine and Marcel. Buy chocolate in shop, served by a woman with a beard. Visit Leontine's Grandma. Unload revolver (!!), listen to musical box.
Scotch troops pass. receive badges Royal A. Pleasant evening at farm.
Friday, 3 July 2015
3rd July 1915
Go for a swim with party, Le Portel. Very hot, enjoyed the swim immensely.
At 5.15 go to Ecole, lesson one and a half hours. In evening go to Mme Polampan, and give Leontine medicine, etc.
Thursday, 2 July 2015
2nd July 1915
Go for a swim with party, Le Portel. Very hot,
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
30th June 1915
Go to Ordnance for belt.
Monday, 29 June 2015
29th June 1915
Sent of C. Report, apparently alright. Received card ex from Leon. Played mandolin at Fermier Leuillet.
