Item 03: Sydney B. Young war diary, 15 October 1916-14 April 1917 - Page 100

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[Page 100]

recollection brings back to mind a young chap who funked going over the top he said to
the officer "I really haven't got the heart" The officer coolly pulled out his revolver and
speaking in a careless, easy manner Said pulling out his watch said "There
is 30 seconds between you and the bullet in this revolver. Over there you have a
chance here you have none" He went.

Mar 7th Have just received word from my uncle that my letter to my

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