Item 01: W. E. Bendrey diary, 16 May-5 October 1915 - Page 43

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17 Bread issue this morning first since arrival. Feel homesick Dreamed of the home-land last night. Back into firing line 2 men wounded. (Rice)
18 Fairly quiet last night. Harry gone to Hospital Think Taffy gone too. Few shells today very warm plenty flies & chats etc.
19 Another quiet night raining lightly this morning. Looks threatening nearly shot by one our own chaps. 4th time now, close shave – (1) shell grazed me, (2) shrapnel tore coat & knocked me down (3) shell cap hit me in testicles. Left for rest trenches at 11 am 48 hours rest.
20 Had good nights rest Shrapnel plentiful this morning. Piece lobbed