Item 06: T. Darchy war narrative, 16 June 1917-20 August 1918 - Page 61
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Wednesday 31st
The Clinck was not just a success as the Birds pulled some of the fence down last night & got away We are putting up a Bayonet course in the same camp
Thursday 1st November
Bayonet Course quite a job. Ground to be levelled Trenches dug Sand bag brestworks put up & bags of straw hung at intervills to run ones bayonet into
Friday 2
Had my first go at Sand bagging They make a real good job when properly done
Saturday 3
Working Party Warminster in afternoon It is a dull dreary hole Weight 11 st 3 lbs according to a penny in the slot machine
Sunday 4
As usual. Attended Evening Service at the Home Hut Miss Asbournne gave a splendid little Sermon. This Home Hut is the only one I have come across Same style as a YM only run entirely by ladies It is well