The day passed very quietly and, owing to the continued rainfall, there were no aerial activity to report.
Image: Wounded being taken back on light railway. Advance East of Arras. October, 1918, Courtesy of Library and Archives Canada.
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21st Bn, CEF-Thursday, October 31, 1918
On October 31st the Battalion was honoured by a visitation (unofficially) From H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. Captain F.D. Raymond, M.C. who was in charge of the training, was presented to His Royal Highness by Lieut.-Colonel Millen, D.S.O. He in turn presented Captain D.J. More, M.C., Liieut. G.D. Woodstock and Lieut. D.K. MacDonnel. His Royal Highness talked with Captain Raymond for fifteen minutes and seemed greatly interested in the training and the welfare of the Battalion. The Battalion pays a high tribute to the valour and consistent service with the Battalion of the following non-commissioned Officers and Men who have laid down their lives in the discharge of their duty during the present month. [Follow the link for the full entry]
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21st Bn, CEF-Sunday, October 13, 1918
The day was spent quietly by the Battalion which rested in Eswars. Routine Orders of the date announced the following decorations:- Bar to Military Cross Capt H.G. Deane, M.C.; The Military Cross Lieut.V.R.Ullman (Order of St.Stanislaus), The Distinguished Conduct Medal: 675739 Sergt. K.H.Draper 675360, Sergt. D.F. Garlick. The Recipients were heartily congratulated by the Commanding Officer and their many friends in the Battalion.
21st Bn, CEF-Friday, September 27, 1918
During the 26th and 27th September the Battalion remained in Bivouac area. The 26th September, was devoted to refitting and completing the kits of all other ranks. Bathing parades were carried out at the Divisional Baths, Hendecourt on September 27th. Lieutenant H.M. Pattison reported to the battalion as a reinforcement and was posted to “A” Company. 805158 Corporal H.H. Turner and 805693 Private D.N. Duffy proceeded to England to attend Canadian Training School, with views to obtaining commissions.