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Apl 24 dugout, when a mine exploded & shook the whole parapet, & then sundry bombs went off & livened things up a bit. The Huns blew out one or two of our guns, & exploded an ammunition store, but we caught their spy. Our planes are busy over the enemies lines & several hundred shots have been wasted on them. Must write a few letters shortly. Another mine or else a big bomb exploded & shook things a bit The Huns charged the 28 Batt & our boys went over to meet them. It was a silly thing to do as our machine guns had to play on our own men to keep the Huns down. [in margin] Pc M
25 Beautiful day, in fact its damned hot. Had a real good wash & then got the dinner ready. Flies are beginning to buzz round & chats give one hurry up night & day ----
Later Wounded in head & left eye at 3.30 pm by [in margin] Anniv of Gallipoli landing
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