Item 01: Charles Britton war diary, 8 September 1916-13 October 1917 - Page 51

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1917

Frid July 6th
Went through competition attack on trenches against T.Bs from other groups. General Monash judging.  

Sat July 7th
Carrying out attack on trenches until 11-0 am. Afternoon wrote letters home. Another air raid on London this morning, no further news through up till 9-0 P.M.  

Sun July 8th
Church parade 10 AM.   Afternoon wrote letters. In yesterdays air raid on London great deal of damage done to buildings, 37 people killed, 140 injured. Over  30 raiders took part, 7 of them reported brought down by our men. raining.  

Mon July 9th
On special training stunt for 14th week, more in latest methods of attack on trenches, strong points etc. Raining. First lot of 7th/35th entered Signal School.