Item 03: George R. Faulkner war diary, 6 July 1916-17 November 1916 - Page 31
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fagged out – haven't had a decent sleep for a week, heavy artillery firing etc.
11/8/16 Friday
The usual trench warfare going on, & only a few casualys night & day.
12/8/16 Saturday
Trying hard to rain – Fritz shelling villages of Laventie - Fleurbaix freely – of no military importance. Altho still running Eton Hall Dressing Station – we were ordered to also relieve the 8th Field Ambulance & take over the First Aid Post below Fleurbaix – no rest for the wicked or willing – Luckily we can handle all at present very conveniently.
13/8/16 Sunday
Went to Mass & Communion at Nouveaux-Monde 6.30 am. Fritz shelling around "La Bassee". Having a blow from the trenches (Late Parade. Crimed but appealed & got off.)
14/8/16 Monday
Rain off & on all day – Got orders to get back to my dug out at Eaton Hall – Very lively trench warfare, also lively sniping all night.