Transcript taken from the war diaries of 18th Battalion.
18TH CANADIAN BATTALION, WESTERN ONTARIO REGIMENT
Syllabus of Training for Wednesday July 24th 1918
6.00 a.m. Reveille.
6.30 “ Sick Parade
7.00 “ Breakfast
9.30 p.m First Post
10.00 “ Last Post
10.15 “ Lights Out
8.00 to 8.30 a.m. Company Commanders’ Inspection
8.30 to 9.00 “ Manual of Arms.
9.00 to 10.00 “ P.T & B.F.
10.00 to 11.15” Extended Order Drill.
11.15 to 12 noon Musketry.
12.00 to 12.30 p.m. At disposal of Company Commanders.
12.30 to 1.00 “ Close Order Drill.
H.Q. Sections
Signallers and Scouts:
8.00 to 8.30 a.m. Inspection.
8.30 to 9.00 “ Manual of Arms.
9.00 to 9.30 “ Physical Training.
9.30 to 10.00 “ Close Order Drill.
10.00 to 12.30 p.m. Specialists Training.
12.30 to 1.00 “ Ceremonial, Saluting, etc.
DRESS: Fighting Order, Service Caps, Mess Tins on Haversacks.
BANDS: Brass & Bugle Bands will parade at 8.30 a.m. in Fighting Order.
GROUNDS: Coys will locate grounds near billets for Coy Parades and notify location to Bn. H.Q. Location of Bn. Parade ground to be advised later.
WALKING OUT DRESS: Belts will be worn when walking out.
Men must not leave the village without a pass.
While in this area, Battalion must be in readiness to move in 12 hours notice.
PAY PARADES
1.30 to 3.00 p.m. “A” Company
3.00 to 4.30 “ “B” Company
5.30 to 7.00 “ “C” Company
7.00 to 8.30 “ “D” Company
8.30 to 9.30 “ Headquarters.
Acknowledgement
War Diaries: 18th Canadian Infantry Battalion. 1918/03/01 -1918/09/30. Libraries and Archives Canada.