Bennett war diary, 1914-1915 / J. Bennett - Page 37

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[Page 37]

24th
On observation. An armistice was declared between 9 a.m. & 4 p.m., to bury the dead. The enemy and we were sitting on our respective parapets watching each other.

25th
H.M.S. Triumph torpedoed & sunk. Could see her plainly from the trenches. Sgt. Parkes, of "B", killed.

26th
Observation – Quiet.

27th
On fatigue. Observation at night.

28th
Observation.

29th
Observation. H.S. Brown, of our troop, killed by shell.

30th
Observation.

31st
Observation in day, ammunition at night. Quiet.

June
1st
Ammunition day, observation night.

2nd
Fatigue day, observation night.

3rd
Observation. King's Birthday.

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