Item 05: Thomas Goodwin war diary, 19 March-4 December 1918 - Page 64
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24-6-1918
Wet evening. The 2nd Battalion attacked last evening. All objectives gained. Mettren is in our hands. General Anderson inspecting our horses and lines.
25-6-1918
Fine day. Major Selmes, acting C.O. inspecting wagon lines this evening. Some men going to Australia. Our Artillery made a mistake last night, started a barage 200 yards behind our own line, it was a creeping one, it went into our first line, and then stopped. The Artillery band here this evening. Saddler Sgt. Hoyes of 3rd Bty. received the M.S.M.
26-6-1918
Wednesday, half holiday, Cricket match between D.A.C. & 2nd Bty. D.A.C. winners. Weather fine 456 rounds of ammunition to Bty. Major Byrne returned from Calias. Three men went to B.H.Q. Two going to Australia, not selected yet.
27-6-1918