Clear, frosty. Trench digging. Skirmishing with pellets.
Afternoon.
Ceremonial drill. Quick march at trail, rifle reversed, 2 movements from reverse.
When arrive at Cemetery gates (slow marching) open out to 8 paces, inwards
turn, rest on arms reversed. Bring rt hand round to butt, then left, bend head
and remain until coffin and chief mourners passed thru. Reverse arms, quick
march to grave. Rest on arms reversed during burial service. Present arms as
coffin lowered, slope arms, volleys load, pre-sent. Fire. 3 times. Unload.
Order arms. Fix bayonets. Present, last salute to dead. Unfix.
Evening route
march, equipment, no rifles. Clear sky, 6-9.15pm.
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