Item 03: Charles Britton war diary, 8 April-14 August 1918 - Page 73
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[Page 73]
Tues 4th June 1918
enemy lines heavily.
Throughout the day the art-fire has continued heavy. At 4 pm a 5-9 HE landed within 10 yds of our post. On duty 9 pm to 9 am 5th. At 10-35 20 HE shells fell in vicinity of our post, the closest being 5 yds away. Our tel line to ST cut in 4 places by shell fragments. Repaired line & all OK at 11 pm. From 5 pm to 5.30 enemy shelled our front about our Batt Hdqrs. Enemy bombing Planes over throught the night & our AA guns in action.
Wed June 5th
In line V.B. Came off duty 9 am. Weather clear. 10th Bde relieved 11th in line last night. Usual art fire through day. An enemy plane brought down in flames in our lines at 10 am. Fouilloy a village on the river, on our left, burning through
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