Item 02: H. V. Berry diary, 29 May 1916-5 May1918 - Page 21

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close by played up during the night.

Monday 10.7.16
Arose 7.30 feeling much better for the nights rest, although we were disturbed during the night by a gas alarm. Received parcel from home, but received instructions to move off to the trenches about an hour after receiving it. Moved away with a party of 20 others & marched single file through Flaubaix, at an interval of 100 yards, till we reached the saps. Wended out way for about ¾ of a mile through saps. Four [?] of us were stationed at the R.A.P. & remainder taken to various other positions. Now about 250 yds behind front line & settled down for work.

Tuesday 11.7.16
Went to Btn H qrs to draw rations. Rather difficult to find way about various saps & trenches. Spent an hour & a half in the front trenches & had the opportunity

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