Friday 20th April 1917

Trenches in the Hill 60 sub-sector, opposite the Caterpillar

Another quiet day, with the weather again somewhat milder. By now the effects of the intensive repair efforts could be seen and, with a visit by Brig. Genl. Lambert (see 15^th April), it was reported that, “the trenches were once again in a fair shape”.

Sgt. William Edmondson Gaunt (see 5^th April) completed his application for a temporary commission.

Pte. Bertie Constantine (see 7^th March), serving in France with 2^nd/4^thDWR, was admitted to 11^th Casualty Clearing Station at Varennes, suffering from diarrhoea.

Pte. Stanley Basil Studd (see 1^st September 1916), serving in France with 9DWR, was admitted via 27^th Field Ambulance, 59^th Casualty Clearing Station and 6^th Stationary Hospital to 5^th Convalescent Depot at Cayeux; he was suffering from ‘trench foot’ to his right foot.

Pte. Patrick Ferguson (see 12^th December 1916), who was still at 34^th Infantry Base Depot at Etaples, was sentenced to 21 days’ Field Punishment no.1, having been found to have been absent without leave.