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1917
Tues May 22nd
On guard. During last night we had some trouble with the Prisoners. At 12 oclock 7 prisoners broke out of the guard room after knocking the sentry (Carberry) out & got clean away in a waiting motor car. Came of [off] guard at 4-0 PM. The Sergeant & Corporal of the guard are under open arrest. Weather good. English papers state that the past month has been the longest drought with 2 exceptions, for 60 years in this country.
Wed May 23rd
Reveille 6-0 AM. Paraded with Composite Batt in full marching order at 6-30 for inpsection. Morning, gas & gas helmets, bayonet fighting, squad drill, afternoon musketry. Weather fine.
Thur May 24th
Reveille 5-30 AM. With Comp. Batt paraded in full marching order at 6-0 AM. Morning bayonet drill & creating barb wire entanglements. Aft. musketry.