Item 01: H. V. Berry diary, 14 June 1915-27May 1916 - Page 131

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[Page 131]

Monday 1/5/16
Water fatigue. General Godley & staff visited here this morning to inspect 59th & 60th Btns.
Grenadiers of Infantry Btns spent some time in bomb throwing practice, to the rear of our lines this morning; caused quite a sensation. Officially reported that General Townsend, with 2900 British Troops & 6000 Indians has surrendered after holding out for over four months. Caused quite a depressed feeling among the boys here [British surrender at Kut in Iraq]

Tuesday 2/5/16
Squad & stretched drill during morning, also instruction in first

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