Item 02: Charles Britton war diary, 17 October 1917-8 April 1918 - Page 39
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[Page 39]
1917
Sun. Dec. 23rd con't
Enemy raided 35th, on our left at night. Attack beaten off leaving 20 enemy dead. Our losses nil.
Mon. Dec. 24th
Ground still snowed under & frozen. On duty 9 to 12 AM. Enemy fired 200 shells into one street in Armentieres yesterday. Today he is bombarding us heavily at times. M.Gs active through night. From 8 to 10 PM our guns going strong.
Tues. Dec. 25th (Xmas Day)
Murphy & I on duty 12 to 4 AM. Snow & sleet falling off and on all day. Recieved tin of tobacco & cigarettes from our comforts fund.
Fare for the day:
Breakfast - bacon, bread & tea
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