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where we got cocoa. Then on to near Ypres-Roulers railway in a pillbox beyond Broodseinde about 5 miles direct from Ypres. Built up a dugout on far side of pillbox very weak only protected by two sides of concrete about 2 ft high Shelling very lively & big stuff coming over very close to us. Spent a wretched night. Shelling intense especially against our pillbox and shells all round one exploded against far side and heavy concussion. Wind blew the gases right in our door and we were nearly gassed. Up at 8 and helped clean pill box by draining and stink of dead meat strong. Shelling heavy all day. and enemy aeroplanes active and we couldn't light a fire. Night was calmer but counter attack at 6. One shell during night burst diagonally opposite our corner. Heavy barrage next morning.
5. Up at 7.30 and made tea with Tommy cooker and had 4 inf with one making a dugout. Shelling easier but planes active 3rd Batt relieved 11th and 1st Comp arrived about 12 to relieve us I was first off with my party of 6 and got through safely Caught a lorry at Hell Fire to Ypres &