After a brief period in trenches near Arras, the 4th SAI move to the “Y” huts ner Etrun for a period of training.
Donald marries Marion Grizelda Guillum Scott at St. Stephen’s, Kensington. The ceremony is partly performed by Donald’s brother Francis Whittaker. Marion is daughter is Sir Arthur Guillum Scott (Accountant-General at the India Office) and of Lady Scott, formerly of 41 Lexham Gardens, Kensington. After the wedding they rent a furnished flat at 19 Emperor’s Gate, South Kensigton.
- 1st to 3rd Mar
Trench warfare - 4th Mar
Relieved by 10th Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders
Moved to “Y” Huts near Etrun - 17th Mar
Donald Rolfe Hunt marries Marion Grizelda Guillum Scott at St. Stephen’s, Kensington. - 31st Mar
War diary of the 4th SAI signed by Ewan Christian Lt. Colonel Commdg 4th South African Infantry
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