November 2, 1917
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Italian breakup now total 120,000 prisoners and 1,000 guns. We are reported to be rushing help to them. They need it. Wrote a letter in the morning and turned in at midday. At 4 p.m. I was awakened and handed a letter from England, and shortly after two of our Sgts. came for me to go on leave to Paris straight away. Great excitement. Packed my kit and hopped into car and returned to my unit. After a snack went along to the Paymaster in the dark and through the mud and drew £9, all my book would allow.
With a refund of £5 from my pal and what I had this made £18 available for the trip of 4 days so I felt safe. I then had a bath and change of clothing, shaved and sat down to patiently wait until time to for the train. I obtained a signed order which stated that I was a day behind in going on the leave. A very anxious wait. Had no regrets on leaving the C.C.S.