Diaries of Ethel Eva Brander, nee Conybeare Scan: 055 Volume 6: May 5, 1916 (Boxmoor) - December 10, 1916 (Sutton Veny)
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1916 June 26 - On Train
Sutton Veny base has emptied out, shipped to battle. I'm going to transcribe:
"We have been very busy going down to the gate to wave at them marching to
the station and yell 'Goodbye good luck' every few seconds. They always
call back and smile...the officers always salute...thrilling moments, really,
for one can't help thinking of the fit and hearty ones will will either
be killed or returning to us crippled in very little time. Some say the
'Big Push' is coming right away and that's why the military hospitals
have been cleared out".
Diaries of Ethel Eva Brander, nee Conybeare Scan: 055 Volume 6: May 5, 1916 (Boxmoor) - December 10, 1916 (Sutton Veny)