Item 03: George R. Faulkner war diary, 6 July 1916-17 November 1916 - Page 126
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7th 8th & 14th men that are either killed or wounded.
Sunday 6/5/17
Cold but fine & windy. Got orders to march to the lines about mid day. Relieved 1st 7th & 5th Field Ambulance about dusk. 7th had some heavy casualtys – 14th had 45 killed or wounded 5th also got a rough time – I heard N. Hill got a nice blighty on the hand and knee.
Two of our fellows got knocked badly before we reached our destination. Went up to R.A.P. on the Bullecourt front, which is in a sunken Road – under observation – no cover – we all admit this is the limit & the hottest joint we have yet struck. Gordon Highlanders and Devons came in on our left. Fritz observed them changing over & gave us particular Hell. Going our very hardest all night. Had a good squad – B. Trail, P. McMahon, E. Hand & self. We hope that the luck which we have always had will stick to us.
Monday 7/5/17
Clear sunny day. Jocks & Devons & our 1st Division went over at 4 am after a very heavy & terrifying barrage. Fritz replies very savagely. Prisoners came thro from