60708: Diary of Alexander Davidson, Royal Engineers

<p dir="ltr">In addition to long and detailed entries by Sapper Davidson, the diary contains entries in 3 other hands giving French names and addresses. Also scanned were drawings, a letter in French and German currency which were tucked into the pages. </p> <p><br>Editor's Comment:<br> Multiple page entries from 15th November 1915 to 21st June 1916, with some pen sketches. Places mentioned in the headings of sections: <br> Querrieux, 4th January 1916<br> Domart, 16th January - 22nd February 1916<br> Doullens, 22nd -25th February 1916<br> Marieux, 25th February - 4th March 1916<br> Aubigny (en Artois), 4th - 10th March 1916<br> Mont St. Eloi Station, 10th - 21st March; 22nd April - 15th June; 17th - 21st June 1916<br> Maroeuil, 20th March - 22nd April; 15th - 17th June 1916</p> <p>Sapper 64771 Alexander Davidson, 'A.L.' Cable Section, Royal Engineers, attached 17th Corps. Sapper Davidson later transferred to the Royal Air Force (service no. 134934).</p>