Item 04: Thomas Goodwin war diary, 20 July 1917-18 March 1918 - Page 78
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Sgt Flett and Corp Redshaw gone to Bty. 14 remounts recieved. Capt Segraves gone to Bty. Major coming down
18-10-1917
Fine day, Major Byrne in wagon line. Enemy aeroplanes over in scores, dropped bombs on gun position and roads. Carting ammunition to Bty. Likely to advance tomorrow; A bit of a stunt on this morning at 2 oclock. Started again 5 P.M. Four Gr reinforcements arrived
19-10-1917
Rain in torrents this evening. Hun planes over last night, dropped aerial torpedoes about BHQ, and on the roads. Played havoc with troops on the road, dropped bombs on them, men lying dead and wounded everywhere. A big stunt on just now 6.P.M.
20-10-1917
20 pairs of packs sent to gun position, with ammunition, also one 8 horse team to move guns forward. Shelling like hell. 10 and 11. 5.9 inch coming over at a time. Gun