Civilian Diaries, May–September 1916
Civilian Diaries, May–September 1916
Collection: Life on the Front Line: Diaries, News, and Letters from the First World War, 1914–1919 Volumes Civilian Diaries, May–September 1916
This volume contains the diaries of two non-combatants: an Anglican chaplain and a French civilian. The Reverend Ernest C. Crosse, served as a Church of England Chaplain to the 8th and 9th Battalions Devonshire Regiment (7th Division). Crosse records his thoughts and experiences whilst serving during the Battle of the Somme. From 30 June to 5 September 1916, he was largely concerned with the recovery of the wounded and the burial of the dead. The translated diary of N. Hersent, a 55-year-old French civilian residing in the occupied village of St. Leger, offers vivid accounts of air raids, bombardments, gas attacks, and the treatment of Prisoners of War (POWs). Hersent's narrative adds supplies a distinctive, personal perspective to unfolding events in the Arras region.
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Hersent, N.
IWM ref: 93/21/1. Ts, translated from the original French, of a diary kept by a 55 year old French civilian living in the occupied village at St Leger, midway between...
Date:1916-1916Contributor:Imperial War Museum
Identifier:d-02
Crosse, Canon E.C.
IWM ref: 80/22/1. Ts, with photographs, of a very interesting diary fragment describing his service as the Church of England Chaplain to the 8th and 9th Battalions Devonshire Regiment (7th...
Date:1916-1916Contributor:Imperial War Museum
Identifier:d-01
