McKay diary, 5 August 1916-24 May 1919 / Leslie James McKay - Page 9

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feels like dying. One of our aeroplanes was brought down in flames today.

Wed 23 Aug 1916
I had a bad night last night with my arm. I feel half dead.

Thursday Aug 24th 1916
Well we are going into the line today. I joined up No 3 Section 15 Fld Coy 5th Division.

We got a warm reception. There seemed to be a big battle on & the shells weretoo close to be comfortable.

Friday 25th August 1916
The Germans shelled us a lot this morning. They knocked over the Cook house & four guns. Last night