Taylor war diary, 16 January 1916-22 July 1919 / Tom Taylor - Page 183

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[Page 183]

where the instrument in touch with Forward Battalions was installed.

[Photogaph with the following caption:]
The Wireless Section at Oisemont. After taking reinforcements.

I had to go about 75 yds around a hill the track being littered with fallen trees and what with smoke and dust I could hardly see. About half way round, I dont know whether torn by a flying splinter or what happened but my helmet flew open leaving me exposed to the gas. Turning round I pulled my helmet off and ran for dear life to the big dugout where I was able to get another and carry on

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