Ceremonial drill 11-12.45. Fed up with it. Unwin worrying himself to death.
Hanforth’s
funeral. Bearers left 10.45am.
Platoon and other followers at 11.
Hurried
dinner, Unwin rushing about, silly fool.
Bus to
Crosspools, marched to Ranmoor
Church, where, after
waiting 1 ½ hrs, met procession from Cathedral.
Fell in with
arms at reverse in front of gun carriage. Marched to Fulwood Churchyard at
trail, changing arms, rifles reversed, last 150 yds slow march, arms reversed,
very impressive. Opened out inside gate and rested on arms reversed after arm
movement. Short cut to grave. Beautiful burial service by Chaplain. Present
arms, 3 good volleys, fix bayonets, last tribute to dead present arms, last post.
This was blown in splendid fashion and gave a grand and awe inspiring
impression. Reminds one that a man yearns for a reawakening of the soul after
death.
In evening,
headache, shivery, went to bed. Doctor came round about 2am, inspecting men, about 20 who had been
vaccinated fainting after hard march to town.
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