Marched from camp back into the barracks at Ypres, and understand we are now once more standing by and will go into trenches on Friday evening.
Thursday, April 1, 1915
Bayonet drill, etc., in morning. Town shelled during day. One in barracks but not much damage.
Friday, April 2, 1915
Not going to trenches to-night owing to dangerous roads when carrying on relief. Instead we are to do five days straight off from Monday next. Quiet day, nothing doing beyond fatigue work, attended Morning Service for first time since leaving England.
Saturday, April 3, 1915
Town again shelled during day. More civilians killed but barracks again escape. Drill and fatigues only. In afternoon attended service conducted by Bishop of London. Short but very nice service.
Sunday, April 4, 1915
Church in morning. Quiet all day till 9, when I went up to trenches on digging fatigue. Got to bed about 2:30 and jolly glad to lie in on Monday morning.
Monday, April 5, 1915