Item 04: Thomas Goodwin war diary, 20 July 1917-18 March 1918 - Page 98
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of an advance where we come from
17-11-1917
Mild weather, foggy. Great rumours about our going away from here to Boulogne The front very quiet
18-11-1917
Sunday, Brigade Church parade. C of E. Hun aeroplane over this morning, flying very low; Corp Ansell, who was wounded, is back again. He is without doubt a wonder, He knows no fear
19-11-1917
Classes for junior N.C.O. at Brigade Head Quarters. Shoeing Smith Corp Elphick mustered to duty Corp. 60 men below strength in Bty, no reinforcements available. Some talk of breaking up 4th Division to reinforce the 1st Division. This all depends upon the result of the referendum. If conscription is carried, the Divisions will remain as they are. Weather dull, no rain. Things very quiet in front line.
20-11-1917
Last night we recieved definite orders that we