Item 02: Thomas Alcock war narrative, 28 July 1915-1917 - Page 183

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Going back a little way we found some dugouts already built. We passed the night very comfortably in one of these being issued with our ration of stew which was thoroughly enjoyed. From this position we marched back to the chateau spending the night in some woods adjoining. We had little "bivvys" erected for us and slept about 6 to a tent. We moved off next day to Bollencourt.

The road maps were very indistinct here. The O.C. must have lost his way, we had to rest several times whilst he reconnoitred the position. The men were a bit impatient at the delay. However we finally reached our destination Bollencourt. We were put

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