Item 01: William Sparkes diary, 9 June 1915-5 January 1916 - Page 32
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unused dug out for about 15 mins. Shells burst all around our hiding place and a few shrapnel pellets fell into the dug-out but luckily did not hit me. It's not too comfortable to be alone in these circumstances as you might get badly hit and get no help. I walked along and saw Major Griffith and on returning along the beach I had a dip as it was then dusk and the moon was shining beautifully on the rippling water.
Saturday 26th [June 1915]
It is strange the effect a bit of "nerves" has on some: you can see many men almost physical wrecks of their former selves. Of course there has been complete breakdowns & the men have had to go out for a rest. Last night we opened fire on the Turks and there was a movement of our infantry synchronal with this on the left flank.