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Shelled heavily by enemy all day, making us keep under cover. Five snakes killed in our camp since the 14th. Issued with one mosquito net to two men, & we can now have an enjoyable sleep when off shift.
24: First regt. were unsuccessful in a raid on enemy post to night, being met by a strong enemy outpost in no man's land. We were forced to retire with two killed & four wounded. Our artillery gave enemy a lively time when getting back to their line again. Up all night on watch.
26: Enemy came in at 10 p.m. after a heavy bombardment, but their small party was easily repulsed by our gun & rifle fire.
27: Enemy shells killed one & wounded three of 1st regt. Relieved at 9 p.m. moving back to reserve post again.
29: Camps & batteries were heavily shelled by enemy today, doing considerable damage to our horses & wounding seven men. The heads anticipate an attack on our lines & supports have been sent up from Dumm in readiness for it.