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Sunday 28th February 1915
Left Newport 11o’clock pm.
By Elsenham station 2.30am.
Southampton 8.30 under the canvas.




March


1 Monday
Still at rest camp.
Arrived at same 9.30.


2 Tuesday
Still under canvas.


3 Wednesday
Aboard Chyebassa at 12 o’clock. Did not sail that day.
Lived on jam, bully beef and biscuits.


4 Thursday
Did not sail. She was manned by a black crew, ellacase (?) white officers, the vessel was used for carrying grain in peace time.


5 Friday - 6 Saturday
No bread since leaving Southampton.
Sailed for France on the Chyebassa at 8pm o’clock, escorted by two light cruisers, anchored out in the Channel at 5am until 1130.
Landed at Havre 1 o’clock mid-day. 17 hours.
One night at that place. Unloaded horses and waggons until 6pm. Had tea in recreation room. Fur coats issued.