Item 01: T. J. Cleary diary, 8 March 1916 - 15 August 1917 - Page 116
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[Page 116]
17-1-17
Heavy fall of Snow last night, still snowing. Nearly a foot of snow on the Ground now.
18-1-17
Still Snowing – Everything white. The Germans are using a new Bomb (Rifle) Pineapples and Pears the boys call them according to their shape. Our Battalion moved out for a spell today.
Friday 18-1-17
Our Boys snowball the Kaffirs every time they get a chance. Young Dan got into Amiens recently and put a night in with girl about 16 (price 25 Francs) they slept in the same room as her Mother & Sister. there were also two other sisters in the house one married. dan caught hold of the married one who objected strongly and brought to light a photo of herself & her Hubby, then she turned about & directed him to one of the others saying "My Sister" (ie take her)