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There are a number of references to the situation in the Balkans. Bulgaria declared war on Serbia on 12 October. The British and French decided to send a force to assist the Serbians. The line of approach was to be through Greece, at that time neutral. Pressure to allow the Allies passage through Greece resulted in a crisis, of which Gwynne makes mention. The BEF continued to be engaged in the battle of Loos until it was ended on 8 October. In the middle of the month, he paid another visit to London to meet with the CG.
1 October
Reached home about 8.15 pm last night. Worked in the office from 9.30 – 1.15 and interviewed Foster*, Bowden* and Masters*, the latter is applying for a commission in our Department. At 2.15 I motored to Poperinghe to try and find the Robin Hoods1 but could not get along side of their Division and had to come away without seeing them. The Chauffeur made some tea in … village about 5 miles N. West of Poperinghe and I reached S. Omer soon after 7.30. A Major Jacob RAMC came to dinner with us tonight and after he went all four of us, Anderson*, Drury*, Thorold* and I thrashed out the question of promotion.
2 October
The visitors today were Leslie Johnson the brother of the Dean of Magdalen who was I fear lost at Richebourg on May 14 also a chaplain returned from sick leave. I worked at my office until 12 then started with Thorold* for the 37th Division. Stopped on the way and had a short walk and some tea. We reached the chateau of the H. Quarters about 5.40 and after leaving my kit proceeded to S. Venant where I held a Confirmation for about 30 men.
On my return to Head Quarters I found Gleichen the Div. General was an old friend of mine in the Sudan and Airey of the ASC made himself known at once. Savage, Bainbridge and Charlton are all in the Division as well as Toke of the Welsh. So I am amongst my friends.
3 October
Gleichen came with his ADC to the service at 7.30. I was glad to see him as our Senior Chaplain said he never came to Holy Communion. I preached to some gunners at their wagon lines at 10 am.
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