Item 04: Thomas Goodwin war diary, 20 July 1917-18 March 1918 - Page 130
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satisfied. Thaw set in, plenty of mud. One charger (Officers) recieved.
13-1-1918
Frosty morning. General Birdwood decorating Officers and men. General Coxon. C.M.G. Sgt Torpey, M.M. Aeroplanes busy; Gun in forward position pulled back, stuck in mud, sent up another team at 4. A.M. Bty shelled with 8 inch. 4th Bty 2 guns knocked out.
14-1-1918
Severe snow storm, very cold, Service cheverens to be worn. One red and three blues for 1914 men. Q.M. S. Cable sent to D.A.C. from 101st Bty
15-1-1918
Wet and stormy. Raining all day. Nothing doing.
16-1-1918
Still wet and cold. Lieut Wallace of French Mortor Bty, returned to his unit. Lieut Johnstone of T.M.B here for instructional purposes. Terrific wind storm last night. A large tree near stables had to be felled, split almost in two. Sgt Henry to go to gun position