Item 03: George R. Faulkner war diary, 6 July 1916-17 November 1916 - Page 92
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Friday 2/3/17
Foggy & frosty. Heavy Artillery going night & day. 5th Division making successful raids nightly – Very busy.
3/3/17 Saturday
Foggy – very little sun – 29th Battalion doing splendid work – have been out numbered on several occasions, but have stuck to their gains – Very busy.
4/3/17 Sunday
Foggy & Frosty – 14th Brigade still doing excellent work – they were specially mentioned in dispatches – particularly the 29th. I fixed up a Capt Herdman, who recommended 8 Military Medals, 2 D.C.M.s
Two women were brought in from the German Trenches – quite a mystery. Stretcher Bearers being called out at all hours to different sectors.
5th Monday
Heavy fall of snow – nearly 12 inches fell. Things very lively in our sector & very busy – night & day. How pleased I was when mail was announced to get 5 letters