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[12th June contd]
where we found the surroundings excellent. Spelled today.
Wednesday 13th [June]
Still at Neuve Eglise resting. In afternoon I walked into the village of Neuve Eglise and could see our guns on the flat country still belting in. Officially reported our booty for stunt today is 7400 prisoners 47 field guns 242 machine guns. 9th Brigade captured 100 yds of trenches and Potterie [?] Farm last night thereby capturing all ground this side of River Lys.
Feeling little better tonight.
Thursday 14th
SHORT REST
Preparations made for an early push off. At 9.30 we set out for a place further back to rest for a few days. After a most trying and arduous march with very heavy packs with exceedingly hot weather & with us in the condition we were it was suicide. We must have gone about 8 miles like this and arrived at a village behind Steenwerck & Estaires called Doulieu – a very peaceful looking place. The Hun had been here for a few days and burst the Church but otherwise untouched. After a drink we were paid but were confined to our farm.