Not very comfortable at schools. Grub better. Went for march round. Slept at schools.

When there is an entry on the left, we will show the whole note. This says ‘mobilization’.

Ed. Note: SEHR after Waterloo could be S&HR. We assume it’s a railway designation. If anyone has more information, please comment below.

Got leave in afternoon and went home. Slept at St. Patrick’s School.

Moved into St. Patrick’s School & slept there.

Nothing doing. Slept at Union Jack Club.

Dished out with leather gear etc. Went on Corn Exchange in morning. Slept at Union Jack Club.

Nothing doing. Slept at home. 

Went to to Tankerton to see family. Nothing doing at Headquarters. Slept at home. England declared war.

Fell in at 9.30. Had leave in afternoon. Went home. Some signalmen went off. Nothing doing. Went home in Evening. 

Got through to Headquarters on ‘phone when heard that Germany had declared war. Found out we were being mobilized at once. Packed bag and went up in afternoon. Went round East End with Puncher to call men up. Slept at Headquarters with Guard.