Please note: Care has been taken to transcribe these entries without alteration to preserve the original language of Herbert Vincent Reynolds.

‘Things have been very quiet, one of our aeroplanes has been flying around a great deal today. A canteen boat has put in an appearance from which we can obtain groceries etc. by leaving a list of articles required with the quartermaster.’

For the classroom: If you were living on a diet of hard tack, corned beef and jam what item of ‘luxury’ food would you want the most?