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Wed. 19th July.
Left Waaloy at 2 P.M. on our way forward.
Guns have been playing for the last few days on the position we are to take
We may be right into it before morning.
Passed through Hennecourt, Millencourt & are now resting on a field outside of Albert.
20th. July.
Spent last night in trenches that were a short time ago the German front line amp; now our Reserve trenches near to Boiselle. Relieved the Royal Fusilers. Bombardment still going on & a large number of 'planes & balloons in the air. Two Taubes bought down today. A large amount of German ammunition equipment & dead still in these trenches.
Place absolutely battered bout though their dugouts are a great depth & beamed up. Electric light has been laid on, large mirrors & double beds in most.
They had a bakery going in full swing & a great beer canteen.
Opposite a place called Pozieres which the Tommies have had 3 tries at but have had to return.
Sat July 22nd 1916.
We are advancing about 12 o'clock tonight. 1st & 3rd Bn's are going for the railway