J.B. Priestley wrote to his family, who there then on holiday in
Llandudno. The frustration of men at remaining so long in camp was clear, as he
told his family, “The men here are getting thoroughly dissatisfied at being
kept so long – training and training month after month – and there are many
slight signs of disturbance, so much so that the discipline is much stricter,
heavy pack drill being given to defaulters”.
L.Cpl. Harry Clark
(see 1st May) was admitted
to Connaught Hospital, Aldershot for treatment for syphilis; he would be
discharged to duty after nine days. Whilst in hospital his previously unpaid
promotion was confirmed and he began to be paid as a Lance Corporal.
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