Item 05: Sydney B. Young war diary, 25 September 1917-6 February 1918 - Page 29

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[Page 29]

17th Details have just reached us of Maj. Buchanan's death. He
was the most fearless and admired officer in the batt. He was
hit by an explosive bullet and said to a 34th Serg. "Sergeant,
give my pay book to Major Blacklaw" and then "Sergeant I'm
done. Shoot me" "I cant" said the sergeant "All right Sergeant"
he said and put a revolver bullet through his head.

18th Fritz has just bombed and shelled "Hell-

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