Item 01: Thomas Goodwin war diary, 25 April 1915-22 July 1916 - Page 123
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fire about 12 shots in as many seconds, and then stop for some time
24/10/1915
Artillery fire practically all night, very pronounced at 5.30 A.M. Wintry conditions still prevails, with isolated showers. The wind is still blowing.
Had to report at B Battery wagon line today. Evidence for a court martial. The same case as before, a man striking an Indian sentry.
25/10/1915
Nice fine morning, no rain, no wind and, above all no shells as yet, although there is plenty of time yet, as it is only 7 A.M. The Indians here are suffering. Scurvy has broken out amongst them. The Sgt Major has to go over to Embros Island once a week and buy vegetables for them. Their meat allowence is 2 oz per day. The cold is playing havoc with them. Some beautiful shots over this morning. Pieces flying about our lines. Saw a lot of jackets and pants go up into the air, several men killed. Today is a beautiful fine day
26/10/1915
More rain this morning, cloudy. Very mild. Attend at the R.H.A. Brigade