Item 01: Charles Britton war diary, 8 September 1916-13 October 1917 - Page 44

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1917

Mon June 4th
Going through shooting at rifle range. Weather fine.  

Tues June 5th
At range. Night work trench digging from 8-30 to 11-0 PM.  

Wed June 6th
At range until noon. Afternoon bayonet drill, P.T.  & lecture by M.O.  

Thur June 7th
At range until noon. Afternoon gas etc., P.T.  & bombing.  

Frid  June 8th
At range until 2-0 PM.   Afternoon bayonet drill, Medical inspection.   Big air raid on south of England on Wed night. 10 German machines brought  down. Night work for us from 9-0 until 11-0 PM.  

Sat June 9th
Sent Doone & Joyce presents, wrote May, Mother, Nyrie  & sent papers May  &  girls.   Afternoon washed clothes.  

Sun June 10th
Church Parade 9-0 AM. On picket in Amesbury from 5-0 PM. to 11-0 PM. Weather fine.