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[8th April contd]
During the afternoon we received the very sad news of the death of 3 of our boys and later the bodies put all our doubts to the wind. They were Sgt Gus Dyer, Ernie Porter & Harry Bridson. Both the latter have brothers in the Amb. It appears that were taking up the rations to Advance Dressing Station when a shell landed practically on them & cut them up horibly. I saw the bodies & they were a sight.
Previous ration carts had had narrow escapes & it was wondered that the sending of rations during daylight still continued. Gas drill later.
Monday 9th [April]
Sleet falling & snowing & cold all day.
WORKING PARTY. HOUPLINES
The funeral of our 3 boys took place this afternoon in the local cemetery & was attended by a good number.
Tuesday 10th
Good news from Arras.
Wednesday 11th
Tried to get in to see the Pierrots but crowded.
Thursday 12th
Completed my work at M.D.S. Our Section relieved by A Section. Received 3 letters from Australia tonight. Still good news. 11000 prisoners & guns Arras.
Friday 13th
Detailed for a working party to Houplines and proceeded with about 20 others at about 8 am. Very quiet day. Had a good look round the ruins. Saw a shrine in a Church quite untouched whilst the Church was knocked to atoms by shell fire.