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Sunday 16.7.16Tommies relieved 55 Bt. last night & were certainly given a lively reception.Our Artillery very active, some of the Batteries are continually in action.
Monday 17/7/16Again went & took charge of our detail at R.A.P. Shropshires now in front line trenches, some of them are very fine fellows. Restricted from writing more than 3 two page letters per week.
Tuesday 18.7.16Presented with a good deal more shrapnel & a number of H.E. shells during day from Fritz. Preparations being made for a very heavy bombardment to-morrow. Retired at 1.30 AM
Wednesday 19.7.16A day I will never forget.Pulled out at 4 Am after having only 2½ hours sleep, to take over 1 officer & 3 men
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