Item 04: Thomas Goodwin war diary, 20 July 1917-18 March 1918 - Page 96
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parade. The General spoke to every N.C.O on parade, asking every one how long he had been with the Battery. He even cracked a joke, Talking about the barage put up by the artillery. He said he was talking to an Infantry man , who said he was leaning up against the barage, and when it lifted he fell over. Extraordinary big stunt on, been going this last two hours
14-11-1917
Tomorrow our guns go to workshops for repairs. Likely to stay in these lines one month
15-11-1917
Fine, The enemy shelling, almost all night. A few bombs dropped early this morning. Col Dean in lines this evening Birdwood made a full General.
16-11-1917
A few isolated showers. General Anderson inspecting our horses. 11 remounts recieved. Terrific drum fire up in the line. We hear of a bit