The diarist is with the 8th Army in Syria and Cairo in early 1944, and on the campaign through Italy from May 1944, passing through Naples, Rome, Perugia and Arezzo, ending with the attempt to break through the Gothic Line. The brief entries in the diary run almost daily until September 23rd, with few entries made thereafter. Trevenna describes the daily activites of the formation, and lists films, books and music which he has seen, read or heard. He mentions being awarded with the Africa Star and the 8th Army Clasp. Information at the back of the diary includes notes on his pay and a number of addresses.