Item 02: H. V. Berry diary, 29 May 1916-5 May1918 - Page 3

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7.30 A.M. & was exempt from duty the remainder of the day. Concert at Y.M.C.A. at night by the boys of the N.Z. Stationary hospital who are camping near to us.

Wednesday 31/5/16
Out again in full marching order, as usual, marched past Nefiche. Any amount of rumour flying about as regards our time of leaving.

Thursday 1/6/16
Out in full marching order. Instructions received to remove all clothing from our Universal kits, other than our biscuit uniform. A great pity to see all the fine clothing that was destroyed; it certainly could have been made use of instead of putting it in the incinerator. Had to hand one of our two blankets into quarter store; one is quite sufficient here though, for it is now

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