December 19, 1918
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Another cold day. Sent the cooks off early again, but the car broke down and did not arrive at Sains, our next stopping place, in time for a hot dinner, so had it at night instead. I saw the crowd off at 9 and went along by car later, our billets being a large factory which had been used by the huns, as a hospital. Had a bully beef dinner.
At 3.30 I loaded up the 2 cars which were still running with cooks’ gear etc. and went on ahead to Sautain, our final destination, sending the cars back to bring forward the remainder in the morning. All our billets were ready, so everything looked promising except the weather which was cold and wet. The marching was unpleasant and very difficult for transport, as all cross roads and bridges had been blown up in the huns’ retreat and not yet properly repaired.
Rough bridges had been made by cutting down the trees which lined the roads in the vicinity. Had tea at the place chosen for my store and then spent the evening at the Burgomaster’s where the billeting party was living, consisting of a Major and 2 S-Sgts. With the help of a violin we had a singsong, the old chap providing cigars, wine, coffee, etc. a very fine family.