60708: Diary of Alexander Davidson, Royal Engineers
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.
Editor's Comment:
Multiple page entries from 15th November 1915 to 21st June 1916, with some pen sketches. Places mentioned in the headings of sections:
Querrieux, 4th January 1916
Domart, 16th January - 22nd February 1916
Doullens, 22nd -25th February 1916
Marieux, 25th February - 4th March 1916
Aubigny (en Artois), 4th - 10th March 1916
Mont St. Eloi Station, 10th - 21st March; 22nd April - 15th June; 17th - 21st June 1916
Maroeuil, 20th March - 22nd April; 15th - 17th June 1916
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).
