Item 03: George R. Faulkner war diary, 6 July 1916-17 November 1916 - Page 121
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camp & more ground. Last night about 10/30 pm, we were all awakened by a Gas alarm & the wind was very favourable – although we are at present at least 11 miles, in a straight line from the firing line – yet we heard there was danger as it was supposed to be the heaviest cloud gas launched for a long time. So far our Division has had no results from same. We arrived at the Fricourt Camp about midday – we had much cleaning up to do.
Monday 23/4/17
23/4/17 Nice fine day – but cold winds blowing. Instead of a long looked for spell which – we reckon we have well earned we find that very strict discipline is being enforced from today – all sorts of Drill & lectures on slackness – saluting etc. One brand new Officer actually told us, we were too slack for Active Service – although at the same time news of what we have been doing is being flashed to all parts of the world. Colonel Horn & Adjutant Bullin went on leave leaving Major Chelchea in charge.