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2nd 4-17Fritz is shelling Bapaume today. a shell lobbing about every 10 minutes. I seen the ruins of the town hall yesterday also of the church. behind the church is a Fort. Ramparts moat (dry) & all. It is clothed with pines & when I seen it the Birds were singing madly as if to celebrate Fritz's retreat. I also seen some underclothing exhibited as a flag. It is frightfully cold. Fingers numb. A heavy snowfall this evening.
Wednesday 4-4-17The snow buried our work & we had a chilly time clearing it. We have had snow or rain ever since. We were told to stand by today & are now in our tents awaiting further orders. There has been a heavy Bombardment going on for the last 24 hours & it hasnt
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