Item 01: Rodda war diary, 27 March-18 August 1917 - Page 52

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Went skirmishing again over the big hill but had to come down about 11 a.m. After tea wrote to Uncle Will.

Thursday, 12/7/17
On Parade Ground all today. Not too good in morning but better in afternoon. Received parcel from Australia sent per Griffiths Bros. All hands enjoyed the sweets, etc. in same. Lewis Gun lecture after tea.

Friday, 13/7/17
On B Rifle Range all day – having dinner there. Did no good. After tea went to Fovant for washing. Paid after tea.

Saturday, 14/7/17
On Range again till 3.30 p.m. Came home & had bath then walked to Hurdcott but Reg had gone to France last Wednesday & others were all out. Had tea there & arrived back 6.30 p.m.

Sunday, 15/7/17
Up 7 a.m. & Church Parade 8.30 a.m.