The mess sergeant had coffee and sandwiches ready.
It was midnight when Kelly, with the aid of other non-coms, had the measurements of the new men on paper and his clothing requisition ready.

Dick Prescott was on hand to sign as company commander.
At six in the morning first call to reveille sounded from the bugles.
Like the other companies in the regiment A company tumbled out of its cots.

Men dressed, seized soap, towels, brushes and combs, and hurried to the wash-room at the rear of barracks.

Then back again, the final touches being administered.

Outside a bugle blew, calling the men to first formation.