State Library of NSW
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29 June 1916Thursday
Australians made a raid last night. Were successful in capturing a few Germans, but the enemy caught them coming back. result. 10 killed. 2 Germans brought into dressing station. one seriously wounded. Blood drenched clothes & stretchers. Hunt for souvenirs.At 2 p.m. draft of 37 (ours) called out. & names read out for different units – The heavens fell! Bob Tony & I were each allotted to different units. Bob to 2nd, Tony to 3rd & self to 1st. After being together right up to the firing line & then to be separated just when we needed each other most. Hard fate. Au Revoirs were said, we each determined to try every means to join up again. I with Cart. & Net. & 4 others tramp out to Delvison to 1st Field carrying kit. 6 miles Heavy going, tired. Get 5 letters on arrival makes up somewhat.
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