Saturday 25 March 1944

Yesterday I drew my credits, at least some of the amount outstanding. I've been applying for this back pay ever since January 18th and even now the RA Records is not sure exactly how much stands to my credit. Finally, three estimates arrived, all different, and varying from £60 to £88... Accordingly I received a cheque for £58 yesterday and £2 in cash, with a promise that there might be a little more to come!

I paid in the cheque at the local Midland bank and shall squander the cash during the next week or so. £2 does not spread very far these days.

A long and tiring day at the station. Perhaps it seems more weary because the weather has grown warmer.