Item 06: T. Darchy war narrative, 16 June 1917-20 August 1918 - Page 83
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Feb 18[indecipherable] nearest wire 3 to 400 yds from our Camp
Thursday 7th
At least I believe it is Thursday so have missed a day somewhere. It makes no difference they are all much alike. Do our bit of work & sometimes go to a Canteen or YM – there are several not very far back – where you can buy nourishment – Buiscuits Tined stuff Candles & sometimes eggs. Beer is the chief article of the Canteens But we 4 are not drinkers. In fact it is often hard to get through our Rum ration. Thomson & Bill don't tutch it so Pross & I have a double share. It is very strong stuff & would be excelnt to fight on. Rum & today wind (not pleasant
Friday 8th
Nothing startling
Saturday 9
As usual untill just before we knocked off Fritzie put some shell on a South African Battery about 100 yds behind us. Hit a gun first with one of the first lot. A few of the Gunners were about & they made a dash for there Dugouts Next salvo one man ducked up to his neck in a