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old front lines. Fritz swept country very clean prior to evacuation. Arrived in Bapaume about 2.30 pm & found the place practically demolished; majority of it being in flames. Formed & took charge of a relay post on the outskirts of the town & chose a cellar as a place of abode. Called out a few times during the night in the rain.
Tuesday 20.3.17Snowing a little, passed some of the time souvenir hunting in & around the old buildings. All dug-outs & anything of military value destroyed. Living in style & comfort to-day with the aid of Tables, chairs & crockery which we have collected from the old buildings; have been dining in
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