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9th March 1917. Woke at 10 and had something to eat. Fritz strafing a good deal today. Went on duty at 2 till 8 at night. Have the night off for sleep as I do not go on again till 8 tomorrow morning. Received letter from Laurie.
10th March 1917. Woke at 7 after a great sleep. Went on duty at 8 till 2. The Battalion HQR shifted their station from our dugout today leaving us on our pat. If old Fritz gets a footing here now we are gone to the woods. Anyhow its a good idea for us to be here alone as we can sleep right here. Fixed up sleeping & messing quarters opposite telephone dugout [indecipherable] Avenue. Fritz strafed tonight & made it hot for a while. Went on duty at 12 till 4 and read Aust papers etc which came in by mail. Received letters from Rana & Florrie.
11th march 1917. Got up at 8.30 and had breakfast. Fritz busy shelling this morning. Walked up to Battery at 10.30. Shaved & washed & went into Armentieres for dinner. Came back to Battery & fixed up some gas business and came away at 4.30. Our side shelled Fritz the whole day for his cheekiness this morning. Went on duty at 8 till 12. News through at 11.5 that Bagdad has fallen.