Item 03: George R. Faulkner war diary, 6 July 1916-17 November 1916 - Page 80
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of Artillerys bombardment & barrages, the snow shows distinctly Fritzs trenches & the barb wire entanglements. Fritz must have heavy casualtys for they could see him deserting the trenches during the barrage.
24/1/17 Wednesday
Heavy frost & snow still about, a lot of the Boys cleared the snow out of an old sap & we had some great skating. A lot of Fritzs aeroplanes about – many big shells dropped all around us & too near to be healthy – luckily a lot of them were duds.
Received 40 letters, some dating back to June, from G. Hegerty – F. Hegerty – G. French – Misses Nock – Jim Hagan – Jack & Aunty – Frank – Annie – Eileen – B. Hall – F. Newburn – P. Wilkern & others.
25/1/17 Thursday
Heavy frost – bitterly cold. Fritz shelling all around us night & day. Killed the Lt, Q.M. & Warrant Officer & a few men of the 12 Fld. Amb. Who are camped just opposite on the other side of the road as the 12th F.A. thought he might repeat the