Item 05: Thomas Goodwin war diary, 19 March-4 December 1918 - Page 132
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and every man sent to a flank. Two sets of harness blown to atoms. The mens kits were absolutely blown to fragments. After dinner we moved camp; now camped in a wood, seem healthy enough. Some shells flying overhead. When on the road to this wagon line, we passed a Hun wagon park: Hundreds of vehicles of all descriptions. Huns retreated 1,000 yards. Some American Divisions and one French Division, made a good advance, 16 miles and 10,000 prisoners.
14-9-1918
Three enemy planes, brought down last night. A new stunt on. They catch a plane in the searchlight, then one of our plane attack it. That was how they were brought down last night. The cheers of the troops could be heard a mile away. 9,000 prisoners down Verdun way. Moving guns forward again tonight. Six men on leave to Australia.
15-9-1918
Shoeing smith Hooper gone on Blighty leave. Two of our baloons brought down in flames.