Item 03: George R. Faulkner war diary, 6 July 1916-17 November 1916 - Page 133
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they said, we will never hold it, as you are out too bleeding far. We went back about to the Reserves about midnight.
Sunday 12/5/17
Very hot – We were relieved by 8th & 14th F. Amb. – went back to Main Dressing Station about two miles from Bapaume, where we arrived at midday – got a square feed & plenty of hot tea. Had a bit of a clean up – shave & an apology for a Bath. I got another crack on the shoulder coming out but it didn't hurt nor cut the flesh – I really do not think Fritz will knock me now – Without a doubt as the Doctors all say my case is another one in favour of the steel lids – undoubtedly they proved friendly to me & in future will never treat them with such contempt. I must admit my nut was fairly sore last night & all day today – It is healing fast & I had a dose of Anti Tet – S – I forgot all about my little grievances when I found 9 letters awaiting me from Mrs Hill, Annie, May, Mrs Single, Gert Nock, Kit, Lill & Les hagan – it was great to get such news from good old pals. Gas alarm at night. Had a good sleep & pleasant dreams after the nice letters.