Item 02: H. V. Berry diary, 29 May 1916-5 May1918 - Page 61

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[Page 61]

Wednesday 25.10.16
All went out at 12 noon to take up the farthest posts for 30 hours. Very quiet during night. Feeling much the worse for wear. Issue of rations of 30 hours hardly enough for 1 meal. Rained again at night.

Thursday 26.10.16
Fritz shelled heavily practically the whole of the morning causing a few casualties around our post. Expect a "hop over" any day. Relieved by 14th F Amb. 7 pm
arrived back at camp 10 pm.

Friday 27.10.16
Received parcel & mail from home, very acceptable under the circumstances. Detailed for duty at Headquarters making a couple of sledges to carry wounded, remainder of boys who are fit take up posts again for 48 hours; a good

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