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Corp Bloomfield of B.H.Q killed. Another man in 1st Bty, his heel blown off.
14.8.1916 Showery. Huns shelling Albert. Bdr Beeks, recommended for the M M. He rescued Bdr Tanner, who was wounded, under heavy shell fire. Horse shoes arrived today. Just finished drawn ammunition 650 rounds
15.8.1916 Showery again. A general attack last night. Our people advanced, The supports on either flanks were too weak, and we had to retire again. A Sgt Major, 2 men and 2 horses and a G.T. wagon, blown to pieces, a direct hit, They were Tommy artillery men.
16.8.1916 1,200 rounds sent to Battery. This was an all night job; Rain pouring down all the time. The D.A.C arrived forward this day, about time. I hear with regret my old pal Farrier Sgt Bacon is under arrest, and pending court-martial, for Shooting, with intent to kill, one Frenchman, The Frenchman is recovering. I wont believe