Item 03: George R. Faulkner war diary, 6 July 1916-17 November 1916 - Page 26
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[Page 26]
from this nerve racking din of war.
26/7/16 Wednesday
At Dressing Station "Nouveau Monde" quite a treat to know you are virtually out of harms way. Helping to dress all day – tho things are very quiet. It was as good as a tonic, after coming from the trenches to receive 2 letters, one from G. Hegerty & M. Single.
27/7/16 Thursday
Raw cold day – very hazy. Got letters from Grace, Mrs O'Kelly & Annie – Had the day to myself, but to be in readiness to proceed anywhere. Got in a few very nasty cases – Heavy bombarding all through the night & today – South of Laventie. One thing that was very noticeable right through the busy times was the absence of N.C.O.'Sto take any responsibilitys near the firing line, not one can boast of being within 3 miles – There is absolutely no chance whatever of promotion in this Unit.
28/7/16 Friday
Very nice day – sunny. Heavy fighting and heavy bombarding on our left at Armentiers. Aeroplanes very busy. At 8 of our planes