Item 01: T. J. Cleary diary, 8 March 1916 - 15 August 1917 - Page 68
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[Page 68]
The 1st Battalion has I believe been shifted back from the line somewhere. I heard that Bob was in England with bad Eyes. The Guns here are roaring all the time like a few [indecipherable] some of the shells roar like Railway Trains. Met some of our mob today after some walking near Albert.
Saturday 29-7-16
Our Squad was sent up to the line fusing Bombs last night. I was among 10 who were left behind. The Bombardment last night was awfully grand. Every kind of Gun & shell being employed. The 7th Brigade got an order to retire & finished up among the Artillery. It transpired later that there was a misunderstanding. Birthday today [40th]
Sunday 30-7-16
Attached to the Battalion 2 Platoon A Co. took up work today on a small tramway. Another experience of Shrapnel fire. There being at least a dozen casualties within 100 yds of our job but that is nothing here. It did not look nice to see them carried away on Stretchers with Blood soaked clothing. Had a swim today. Tried to get a drink in Albert but could'nt. One chap hit in the arse with a piece of spent Shrapnel. piece nearly red hot