| Diary for Pte Arthur Esdon
59302
21st
Canadian Battalion
November 1917
November 1, 1917 |
Same as usual, only did not go to ranges as it
was wet. Had drill as usual in afternoon
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November 2, 1917 |
PT, CO’s parade and ½ hr bayonet
fighting. Got pass to go to Seaford in
afternoon. Left 5.20 for Manchester. Stayed overnight in London
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November 3, 1917 |
Left London noon, reached Manchester 4.30,
went to YMCA for night
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November 4, 1917 |
Went to service in Manchester Cathedral in
forenoon
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November 5, 1917 |
Received 3 days extension this morning
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November 6, 1917 |
In town.
Went to picture show in afternoon
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November 7, 1917 |
In town, went to show at theatre in afternoon
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November 8, 1917 |
In town, left at 2.10 pm to come back, arrived
in camp 11.30 pm
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November 9, 1917 |
Went sick, fainted in Dr’s office. Excused duty
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November 10, 1917 |
Went sick.
Excused duty
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November 11, 1917 |
Went sick.
Excused duty
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November 12, 1917 |
Went sick.
Excused duty
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November 13, 1917 |
Sent to Ravenscroft Hospital
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November 14, 1917 |
Paid 10/s.
In hospital
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November 15, 1917 |
In hospital
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November 16, 1917 |
In hospital.
Sent cable home
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November 17, 1917 |
In hospital
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November 18, 1917 |
In hospital.
Went over to see Cousin Herbie
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November 19, 1917 |
In hospital
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November 20, 1917 |
In hospital
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November 21, 1917 |
In hospital
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November 22, 1917 |
In hospital
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November 23, 1917 |
In hospital
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November 24, 1917 |
In hospital
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November 25, 1917 |
In hospital
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November 26, 1917 |
In hospital, paid 10/s
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November 27, 1917 |
In hospital
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November 28, 1917 |
In hospital
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November 29, 1917 |
In hospital
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November 30, 1917 |
In hospital
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