place until the morning of the 19th on the 15th we have a concert at which R.S.M. Transport receives his decoration for standing in the road clanking a whip & swearing whilst we yank an ammunition waggon out of a hole in the road down by the old tank. Harry Lewis gets a medal dont know what for. Get our parcels handed out that come from the ladies auxiliary. Greer gets a military cross for [?]ew. Griff gets a military medal, should be a D.C.M. for a stunt I put in my diary on Oct 13. Sent Belle a rosery for new year gift. Threw a hat Frank Thompson bought out with the rubbish. Hear Sam has had his face burst up. 2 big fine parcels from Belle. My cough & cold are a lot better. We send an advance party out somewhere.
Monday Dec 18 we send an advance party to take over an hospital at Grand Servins. Tuesday Dec 19. Reveille at 6.30 fall in 7.15 leave Bruay at 8.30 for Grand Servins. about 10
