King diary, 1 April-31 August 1917 / James Clive Selwyn King - Page 13

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During night a few shells came over but did not disturb us.

11th
Recd. orders to move & were later relieved by No. 3 field Amb. Went into for a rest into dugouts on the right flank – where I write this – late in afternoon fritz shells batteries on our ridge, with coal boxes but none came within 200 yds. of us – but close enough. 4 of us are here living in a comfortable little dug out & are in the best of spirits, rations have come along & we have had a good hot meal. Our position is exposed to the enemy but all are so tired that we are prepared