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Monday, June 19th:
Dull but dry. Rise 6.15 a.m. Walk out to A.S.C., near Estaires. Work there all day on Officers' Quarters. Return 5 p.m. Receive news from Mother. Write to Mother and Nan. Retire 9 p.m.
Tuesday, June 20th:
Dull. Rise 5.45 a.m. Ride out on limbers to job. Work there all day. Return to billet 5 p.m. Post mail to Mother and Nan. Retire 9 p.m.
Wednesday, June 21st:
Fine, but cool for the time of the year. Longest day (Nineteen hours daylight). Rise 5.30 a.m. Ride out to job. Walk home to billet 5 p.m. Lance-Corporal Edwards, and Private Ryan of D Company awarded Military Medal for assisting to rescue unconscious men who were overcome with gas fumes. They risked their own lives to save their mates. Sergeant Thomas who belonged to A Company was also awarded some medal for the same work with these men. Splendid sight before going to rest. Ten aeroplanes up. About eight of them over the German lines, amidst a veritable myriad of shells and yet they return to us safe. A sight of a life time.
Thursday, June 22nd:
Fine. Rise 5.45 a.m. Ride out on waggon to job. Commence on harness rooms to-day. Return to Billet 5 p.m. Retire about 9 p.m. after a quiet day.