Item 03: Thomas Alcock war narrative, 1917-February 1919 - Page 14

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beer but the Quartermaster had expended all the money in food It was the best meal I think we had in the Army. Roast Beef, Cauliflower, Potatoes, Apricots and custard.

My friend and myself went to Vieux Berquin a town about 3 miles (3 ½ kilos) away. We went through the church and it was indeed a beautiful building Of course we visited the Y.M.C.A. and spoke to the representative there a Mr. Richardson.

There were bombs dropped fairly close to our billet here one on an Imperial Labor Battalion which created a

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