Item 02: Thomas Alcock war narrative, 28 July 1915-1917 - Page 216

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Military Medal. When he got here he thought he would like an extra blanket to sleep on so he went along and secured one from the Quartermasters depot. For this he was brought before the C.O. who for punishment cancelled the recommendation to the medal.

From Beaullincourt one morning we set out for Bazentin.

We left very early in the morning. On the way we passed through Flers our old place where the mud was so atrocious.

It was difficult for one to recognise the old place as it had been quite renovated.

Passing through the village there was a very strong smell emanating from some dead mules. Some disinfectant had been placed on them

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