Item 02: William Burrell diary, 1 May 1917-15 June 1918 - Page 22
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[Page 22]
Wednesday July 4th
Bapaume : showery : reveille 4 am : usual parades during day : after tea went down to see the boxing & it was pretty good
Thursday July 5th
Bapaume : reveille 4 am : usual parades : nothing much doing : walk after tea
Friday July 6th
Bapaume : thundery : reveille 4 am : usual parades : boxing finals after tea & very good : "boys" are very sorry to hear of Gen Holmes's death : roam round village near by during afternoon & had feed of berries, found a bees nest in a life size crucifix : the bees got into the hollow figure through a crack in the side :
Saturday July 7th
Bapaume : reveille 4 am : stretcher drill during morn : sleep in afternoon :
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