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160it to avoid the Machine Gun Bullets. As 12 o'clock struck I went across to the bridgehead and said to the other soldier on guard "Wish me many happy returns of the Day". We had a couple of casualties in the reconnoitre.
As I said the Germans were on the retreat at this time and we were constantly on the move. We did not stay long at this place. Moved up to a sunken road.
From this position just away in front was the village of Hermies, which was to be attacked by the 2nd Battn and 2 companies of the 3rd Battn. My company was "B". We were supports from our position. There was very
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