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224preparatory to being inspected by King George outside Albert. It was a hard march over the French roads and the sun was too very hot. We had the band with us in our marching. King George inspected us alright. He was greeted with cheers all along the line. Coming back to Buire we heard rumours of peace, but found they were afterwards contradicted.
I recollect the date. It was June 7th. This was the day the great explosions took place at Messines and Wytschate.
We attended a sports programme at Haucourt. The display was excellent. The cookers were all brightened up and lots of the artillery had teams in for exhibition.
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