Item 01: T. J. Cleary diary, 8 March 1916 - 15 August 1917 - Page 99
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[Page 99]
Tommie who pigged in with us nearly died. I completely lost heart wet & shivering all night. It never stopped raining.
Wednesday 1-11-16
Very short of tucker yesterday. Short again today. No Breakfast. Ration cart has been away 36 Hours & not returned yet. On Monday we were walking up to our Knees in water & with very little tucker. The congestion on our Roads here is something awfull.
Thursday 2-11-16
Working on the Road near Longueval Circus Water Point. Up to our Knees in mud carrying & picking up stones to put on the Roads. No Bread for Dinner but that is common now. Fritz caught 5 Horses with a shell last night. I was watching a 8.2 Howitzer Battery today and could distinctly see the shells leave the gun & traverse about ¾ of its journey. We are working alongside Longueval Wood.
Friday 3-11-16
Breakfast 2" Bacon, Sugar & no Biscuits or Bread. Dinner small spud & ½ Tin of Bully. Letters from Mac. today, She's in Hospital. Fritz shelling Battery alongside us today. Enough Bread tonight.