Geoffrey Bell Hughes diary, 1 January 1916-31 December 1916 - Page 141
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[Page 141]
their experiences of Pozieres.
1 September 1916 Fri
Awoke & very sick. 9.30 am left Contay marching about nine miles to Beauval. On arriving went around the town. Saw Tony Matterson Clary Loten & Doc Grey who's has been awarded the D.C.M. They are all well & look none the worse for [text continued at top of page]
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Village Church.
2 September 1916 Sat
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On water – fatigue in the morning. After dinner I went round to Jim's billet. Coming back home on the road I ran up against Clarry Walters. In the evening I went to the town-hall to a concert rendered by the 17th Batt. It was very funny many of the performers being well tanked up. Especially Spud Murphy the stretcher bearer D.C.M.
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Drawing water 200 feet.