Item 03: George R. Faulkner war diary, 6 July 1916-17 November 1916 - Page 78
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surroundings, it was very cold & raining a treat, & although out of shell fire in a sense, a very heavy bombardment was going on. We finished up about 9 pm, quite pleased to have had such a jolly evening.
17/1/17 Wednesday
Heavy snow falling night & day – a section of our Bearers moved out to take over A.D.S. at Bernafay wood. Got letter from G. Hegerty – Misses Nock – Jim Hagan Eileen – Anne & others.
18/1/17 Thursday
Snowing a treat – some 12 inches lying on the ground. Rest of Ambulance moved out from Becordel for "Bernafay Wood", we arrived at A.D.S. about 2.30 pm – had no dinner & nothing to eat since Reveille at 5 am., issued with Bully Beef & biscuits for tea. Was detailed off to "Evacuating Point" loading the wounded at night time.
19/1/17 Friday
Very cold – the snow still laying on the ground – Fairly busy all night.
20/1/17 Saturday
Very cold – snow still laying on the ground. Fairly busy all night.