Item 03: George R. Faulkner war diary, 6 July 1916-17 November 1916 - Page 84
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4/2/17 Sunday
Bitterly cold & Frosty – all sorts of liquid frozen, water freezes as you lift it. A fair number of sick & wounded through.
5/2/17 Monday
Very cold & Frosty – Heavy artillery bombardments. Handled a fellow name Pte Tilgham, he had 7 wounds in his right led & side absolutely the best patient I have yet handled – he died while in our charge from secondary haemorrhage. Had the painful duty of taking charge of his personal belongings – he had his will made in his pay book – I promised him to write Miss A. Edwards, Stanmore, Sydney – to whom he was engaged.
6/2/17 Tuesday
Cold & frosty – Busy during day – quiet at night.
7/2/17 Wednesday
Cold & Frosty. Very quiet excepting for a good number of sick going thro our hands. Heavy bombardment during the night, our lads are raiding nearly every night.