Bousfield was promoted to lance corporal, took "French leave" when he got married in England: back to private! That sort of leave was not a practical thing to do in France, since security was so tight. The troops were never out of their uniform: same heavy material in winter and summer. They used to cut the bottoms off their pants when in the trenches until the practice was stopped. It helped with the lice problem. Comments on better officers' uniforms, batmen, life in general. (45:00) The troops slept for short periods during the day when duties allowed. Sentry duty changed every hour in order to ensure that the men remained alert. (49:00)