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Friday, February 12, 1915 On Board H.M. Transport “Australind,” (Captain Sidney Angell) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Weather very bad, furious gales, most of officers and men seasick.” [1]…

Thursday, February 11, 1915 On Board H.M. Transport “Australind,” (Captain Sidney Angell) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Embarked on transport direct from train; found a heavy artillery battery commanded…

Wednesday, February 10, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left Lark Hill at 9 p.m., entraining at Amesbury between 10 and 11 p.m. …

Tuesday, February 9, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Everything complete, standing by.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: Off to France!  The…

Monday, February 8, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Orders received to be ready to move in 24 hours.” [1] THIS DAY IN…

Sunday, February 7, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Outfitting draft from 17th Battn. as their clothing was in as bad shape as…

Saturday, February 6, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Adjutant, Capt. A.P. Holt unfit for overseas owing to attack of pneumonia, Asst. Adjt.,…

Friday, February 5, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “After weeding out unfits, Battalion about 100 under strength; received draft from 17th Battn.…

Thursday, February 4, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Canadian Division reviewed by H.M. The King, accompanied by Lord Kitchener.  The King first…

Wednesday, February 3, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Balance of wagons and mules received.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “One Canadian Army…