Eighty years ago 17-21 September 1941

Wednesday 17 September. A hard day. Lectures on Recce (Reconnaissance) until 11:00 a.m. I was appointed syndicate leader and had to take five other officers on a road recce. We had a lorry and driver and could go wherever we wished. Went down to Havelian and then climbed the mountain road. Would have been a glorious ride if no recce to worry about. Finished at 4:40 p.m. jolly tired. Developed rotten headache, took some aspirins, and went to bed early.

Thursday 18 September. Awoke feeling pretty rotten, but not bad enough to report sick. Went on drill and then lectures; headache again in the afternoon, mouth dry, not feeling so good. Had a lie down after work finished and took some aspirins, also salts. Received 2 letters from Mam – one by sea of May 27, the other by air of 1 July. Very glad to get them; cheered me up as usual.

Friday 19 September. Didn’t feel so bad, so decided to carry on. Tongue badly coated. Again, headache developed in the morning and as we finished early, I took some aspirins and went to bed. I don’t sleep very well nowadays either, which is strange.

Saturday 20 September. Again. Didn’t feel so bad in the morning so decided not to report sick. Felt fairly good until 12 o’clock, hot and cold at intervals and now pain in my back. Took dose of Senna, must have been too strong, pain in stomach resulted. If no better will report sick tomorrow. Passed exam with 87%. Had severe pain around kidneys, so bed early. Got up in the night, took aspirins which put me to sleep.

Sunday 21 September. Awoke wet through sheets and all. Went on Sick Parade and MO said that he thought I was just getting over Sand Fly Fever and should have come earlier. Gave me powder and told me to return if feeling groggy. Wrote home and to Ruth. Bed early, but not a good sleep.

 

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