Sunday 13th February 1916

Billets at Fort Rompu.

A largely quiet, fine day. The only incident of note was the passage of two German aircraft which dropped bombs close to the Battalion billets, but without causing any damage or casualties. Orders were issued in preparation for a move into Corps Reserve.

L.Cpl. Michael Kenefick (see 28^th December 1915) began to be paid according to his rank having previously held the post unpaid.

Cpl. Henry Markham (see 2^nd February), who had only returned from leave five days previously, reported sick, suffering from influenza, and was admitted to 23^rd Divisional Rest Station at Estaires, where he would be treated for a week before returning to duty.

Pte. Thomas Lloyd (see 7^th October 1915) was admitted to hospital suffering from inflammation to his left hand; he would be discharged to duty six days later.

Pte. Tom Darwin, who had been taken ill ten days earlier (see 4^th February) was transferred to 8 Casualty Clearing Station at Bailleul for further treatment.