Item 02: H. V. Berry diary, 29 May 1916-5 May1918 - Page 100

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go to shew that it was taken with very little loss; the 30th Btn being the first to enter. Fritz evacuated, but before doing so mined or set fire to practically every building; it is still in flames. Le Transloy also taken but Fritz put up a good fight. The Huns appear to be still on the run. Moved off at 7 Am to Mealte siding where we entrained & to A.D.S. at Bernafay Wood to await orders.

Monday 19.3.17
Moved off from ADS at 11 Am for Bapaume. 8 of us walked & 8 went by car; being in charge of the party had to walk & altogether the walk was very interesting still 10 or 11 miles is a little too far. Passed through Liqny–Thilloy after having crossed the

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