miles, very very hot. bivouaced at 5.30 PM. & set up a field camp. worked night as bearer. McQuay has to leave us during the night, the varicose veins got broken in his leg. Friday AUG 4 return to our camp at 5 PM. I dont think much to the stunt. The remainder of our unit go away for final leave they only have two days poor beggars. I get night guard again & wood fatigue during the day. Sunday AUG 6 Fatigue all day, cleaning harness in transport lines ready for the big review next day. I went to H.C. in a little tin church with Bill. Monday AUG 7. Reveille at 4.30 AM. March to Hankley common for a review of the whole fourth division. 30,000 men reviewed by Sir Sam Hughes & Lloyd George 16 mile march there & back. I had my pack full of straw. Thursday AUG 10. Eighteen of our boys picked out to be left behind in England.
