Pte. Archibald James Fraser, 223064 |
This blog contains the diary entries of Henry Harris "Harry" Murray, who enlisted with the 85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders) on September 29, 1915. Harry kept a daily record of his activities as a member of its renowned band from January 1 to March 22, 1916, and subsequently served overseas for the war's duration.
Wednesday, 13 January 2016
Thursday, January 13, 1916
Physical drill but no band practice on account of lights out of buisness [sic]. Band left for Kentville at 3.10 to play in Rink there. Big crowd. Ice very poor. Met an old friend, Edna Gillingham. Fraser Mooney and I went down to there [sic] house after rink. Fraser with her cousin, Winnie Gillingham. Pleasant eve. Misting rain and mild. Stoped [sic] at American House. Ruel [Rule, Fraser’s brother] Mooney and A. Fraser [probably band member Archibald James, 223064, Truro, NS] with us. Bandmaster [Lieutenant Daniel Mooney] went home sick.
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