December 13, 1918
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Up at 7 and went to station to collect my things, then had breakfast, after which set off to the siding, about 3 miles away, but received a lift for most of the distance. Had to pay for the bed and breakfast of my companion, a stranger, but didn’t squeak as ‘twas my own fault. The train, composed of trucks, several of which had seats and fireplace provided, left about 10 a.m. and we travelled very slowly but otherwise fairly comfortably.
I had difficulty over meals as I had nothing with me either to eat or drink, but on reaching Abbeville I managed to bag two pieces of bread and 3 glasses of beer which saw me through. We reached Cambrai at 2 o’clock next morning and were conducted to a large warehouse one time a billet of Fritzes where we were given a drink of tea; biscuits and bully, the tea being especially welcome. With one blanket I managed to sleep until 7 the next morning.