Item 01: James William Dains diary, 21 November 1916-4 June 1917 - Page 49

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say, they did the next best thing.

Sunday 25
Last night the 33rd had a raid, the Barrage was put on about 10.30 & was very solid. The raid was successful they say, but we lost about 6 men killed & 20 or so casualties. They say they found the bosch fastened to wires on his front line. (Not true 27th)
I have been at Houplines today to the cocoa stall.
There was a good service at the Y.M.C.A. & we had Sacrament afterward to which over 100 men stayed. The weather is foggy, clearing occasionally & not very cold.

Monday 26
I went to Div. Baths this morning & had a nice hot bath. Brigade this afternoon where I told them of having lost my bicycle.
I went to Houplines this evening. There was a big raid on in which nearly 800 men

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