Minahan diary, 1 January 1917-3 January 1918 / M. Minahan - Page 170

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[Page 170]

NOVEMBER 25, 26, 27, 28 [Presumably entries relate to these dates not those shown. See also p179]
2 Sun and 3 Mon December
Jacko counter attacked the line held by A.M.D. heavy casualties inflicted on him We were recalled from the 54th Div Reached old camp with 54th erley] sign of a counter attack by Jacko

4 Tues and 5 Wed
Stand to 4 am left to Patrol to Jackos line met heavy fire 1 mile E of Railway Station Jacko advancing along R line about 4,000 we engaged enemy for hour or so and then retired to let infantry have a go at him Jacko launched attack about 9 am terrific shell fire he launched att 3 times and was repulsed each time Jacko had two companies wiped out retired about sundown We are being relieved by 2nd Regt rejoin Brigade to day

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