Item 02: H. V. Berry diary, 29 May 1916-5 May1918 - Page 59

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Many German dug-out along the route. Camped for the night on edge of Mametz Wood; slept under a tarpaulin.

Sunday 22.10.16
Started out early to get further towards the real thing. Put in an old dug out at "Green dump" from where we were sent out to various relay posts to take wounded from line. Worked from 4 pm to 3 Am when we were relieved by 14 F. Amb. Heavy bombardment going on the whole of the time. Whole of country around here a mass of shell holes.

Monday 23.10 16
Turned in at 4 AM. Went out in the line again at 4 pm. Sent to R.A.P. post behind front line. Pitch dark & raining, country in such a state practically impossible to carry a

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