Item 03: George R. Faulkner war diary, 6 July 1916-17 November 1916 - Page 16
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17/7/16 Monday
Dull day – Go in about 50 lads last night evacuated them about 10 am. Helping to dress all day – very busy all day the 14th in the next room going strong also. Heavy casualties from 29th 30th 31st 32nd. One fellow who had stuff falling from a hole in his pocket – I suggested to change to another pocket, here I found a packet of cigarettes with 4 in cut from shrapnel just as tho by a knife also a pipe, pocket book & a tin of Tobacco. Dr. McIntosh asked him to allow him to keep as a souvenir. E. Hand – Jenkins & myself found out in the backyard a hole where 7 Australians were buried, the hole was not even properly closed, so we got to & dressed it and planted some daisys- also left their bruised helmets on top as a mark of respect to our good lads.
18/7/16 Tuesday
Rain dull day – Twice last night we got the alarm of a Gas attack – There are plenty of other things more pleasant than waking from a sound sleep & awaiting the effects of gas