10th March 1915. Standing by all day waiting for orders. As you passed through Nieppe, which is just in Belgium, it was a pity to see the sorrowful looks on women’s faces.

[2381 Pte. George Potter Bagshaw]

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Men taken ill during on this day included:-

• 1340 Pte. Charles Coverley, a labourer from New Mills who suffered from epilepsy and was evacuated to England. Discharged April 1915.
• 1682 Pte. Sidney Buffey a burner from Stonegravels who was admitted to the 1st NMFA and 9 Staionary Hospital. Returned to duty in June 1915.