Item 03: Cameron Robertson war diary, 29 December 1916-3 February 1919 - Page 20

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but was driven off by the 13th with hand grenades.
Marched out to Pioneer Battallion & reported for duty at 2pm
6th Very cold and windy. Rode to head quarters 4th Pioneer Btn. Things were very quiet all day. About 8pm we were warned to keep our gas helmets handy as it was anticipated that Fritz would send gas over. Anyhow he didn't. So that was all right.
7th Cold & windy. About 6 German planes flew over us this morning dropping bombs. Of course our anti-aircraft guns "has a go" at them but missed. Oh Yes! Britain commands the air & sea- I.D.T.
8th Still cold & windy. Today I submitted my name as a candidate for the Cadet officers

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