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I learnt that the enemy shelled other parts of the town this afternoon & two men were killed & 12 wounded. Guns are booming all round us.
One of our men was killed today, Pt. Thompson. Had service Y.M.C.A. at 6.30.
Monday 11th
About 1.15 this morning I was awakened by terrific gun fire which kept up incessantly till about 1.45 probably a bombardment prepatory to a raid.
Today, so far 1.30 p.m., is cold but fine & clear with sun. The planes have been up this morning. Another of our men Hancock was killed yesterday evening, shell explosion. One is in the hospital suffering from shock. Visited Hospital this morning.
Went to the Baths this afternoon & had a hot bath, quite a luxury.
Tuesday 12th
Our men came in yesterday from the trenches, many of them with heavy colds. I was round the Billets this morning & afternoon.
Snow commenced to fall this morning