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of depth, which formed a disagreeable saliant in our front, 80 prisoners, 1 machine gun. During reposte in the afternoon 150 falls at entrance of my gourbie & imprison me for 3 hours, my instrument untouched & we are still able to operate from inside. Strange coincidence our 1st message to transmit allonfez le tir de 100 metres. It was for the French batteries but we hoped that the boches would take the hint. On duty till 12, both sides are nervous & fear attack. Result mutual tirade, barrages, many wounded in corvies [fatigue duty].
11th - Our Bat'on is relieved today. They require unfortunately telephonist & are to remain another 10 days in hell.
12th - Awaken at 4 oclocks after 1st few hours sleep I've had for several days to repair the line. Coming back 150 falls few yards from me. The 1st time I distinctly see the shell coming. Cannot get communications on return. What has happened? Later - Scarcely had we reached our post when a shell fell right at the entrance of post killed 3 telephone men, 2 signallers & 3 others & wounded 3 more, upset all our sap.