The First World War
War Diary of The Royal Canadian Regiment
Transcription by Captain Michael O'Leary, The RCR.
MAY 1917
APPENDIX 1
THE ROYAL CANADIAN REGIMENT.
Syllabus of Training
For Period 2nd to 8th, May, 1917.
| Wednesday May 2nd, 1917 | |
| Cleaning up Parades and inspection of ammunition. Afternoon - Sports. | |
| Thursday May 3rd, 1917. | |
| Morning - Baths and Pay. Afternoon - Sports. | |
| Friday May 4th, 1917. | |
| Company Parades for reorganization. Afternoon - Sports. | |
| Saturday May 5th, 1917. | |
| 9. - 10.00 A.M. | Squad Drill. |
| 10. to 11. A.M. | Bombing. |
| 11. to 12. P.M. | Company Drill. |
| Sunday May 6th, 1917. | |
| Morning | Church Parade. |
| Afternoon | Sports. |
| Monday May 7th, 1917. | |
| 9. - 10.00 A.M. | Platoon Drill. |
| 10. to 11.00 A.M. | Clearing Trenches. |
| 11. to 12.00 P.M. | Company in Attack. |
| Afternoon | Sports. |
| Tuesday May 8th, 1917. | |
| 9. - 10.00 A.M. | Company Drill. |
| 10. to 11.00 A.M. | Specialist Training. |
| 11. to 12.00 P.M. | Extended Order Drill. |
| Afternoon | Sports. |
(signed)
Hugh P. Bell
Asst/Adjutant The Royal Canadian Regiment.
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"March the Guilty Bastard In"
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