Item 03: George R. Faulkner war diary, 6 July 1916-17 November 1916 - Page 39
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3/9/16 Sunday
Very fine day – Our artillery giving Fritz Pepper, his replies were very vicious, but with poor results – 15 out 25 duds. Shifted over & relieved the squad at Foray House – very poor dug out & leaking badly. No calls.
4/9/16 Monday
Raw day & drizzling rain – Received a parcel of sox – soap – chocolates & Handkerchiefs from Mrs O'Kelly. Capt Bullin came out & paid us 40 francs. Fritz peppering the saps & coming dangerously near our dug out – terrible lot of duds. We have a dud on exhibition 60 pounder – nice souvenir to think it just missed us. Lucky enough to score two good books. The Sowers & Countess Tekla – to keep me occupied when not busy.
5/9/16 Tuesday
Drizzling rain – Fairly quiet till late evening, then things fairly lively. Had a few calls about midnight.
6/9/16 Wednesday
Dull day – Shifted back to Convent Avenue. Bombarding all night, all sorts of fiendish man destroyers being used, never had a wink of