Author / Colin

Tuesday, December 29, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “All available men on fatigues.  No training.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “The poor Belgians…

Monday, December 28, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Duty Battalion.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “London, Dec. 28. – The London Official Bureau…

Sunday, December 27, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Church Parade.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “London, December 27. – Two members of the…

Saturday, December 26, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Rain. Holiday.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “London, Dec. 25. – General Alderson commanding the…

Friday, December 25, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Duty Battalion.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: Earlier in the month The Globe in Toronto…

Thursday, December 24, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “All available men on fatigue. * Midnight mass in hut of No. 4 Co.” [1]…

Wednesday, December 23, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Rain.  Whole Battalion on fatigues at Lark Hill.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: This letter…

Tuesday, December 22, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Duty Battalion.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “London, Dec. 21.  – An interesting…