Item 06: T. Darchy war narrative, 16 June 1917-20 August 1918 - Page 144
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July August
guns about but none very close. The French are looking after there crops all around here. They are very good & nearly ripe. But a lot of Trenches have been dug through them in case the Hun gets through
Wednesday 31st
Went to Divisional Baths this morning the clean flannel I got was much dirtier than the dirty one I gave in. Issued with cotton Shorts instead of Underpants. They are good for marching & much cooler A Co played Head 2 Cricket & were beaten We hear that we are to move somewhere in a few days
Thursday 1st August
Loafed about the camp all day. Packed & sent our Packs & Blankets away this evening as we are to move tomorrow. Played cards untill 1 a m & then stretched out for on the ground but got no sleep
Friday 2ndHad Bre Turned out at 4 a m & had Breck right away Then the usual bustle to fall in