Friday. Nov 8th Went out for a topping long walk on parole. Rumours of the armistice having been signed. Ran into the French officers who have 400 in their camp. They are very optimistic of being home by Xmas. Two more men died.
Lt Burnard, Royal Flying Corps WW1 diary
OTD 1918. Airman on Western Front with 35 Squadron, then prisoner of war. Ex-army #Somme #Passchendaele.
Friday. Nov 8th Went out for a topping long walk on parole. Rumours of the armistice having been signed. Ran into the French officers who have 400 in their camp. They are very optimistic of being home by Xmas. Two more men died.