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as the W.O. back from leave. Very hot day, had a recurrence of my Daours trouble being up in the night. Met & yarned with Cyril Booth.
Wednesday 3rd July
Handed over Dressing Station to Sgt Kennedy & will confine myself to the Dispensary. Shifted & rearranged the dispensary also issued shell dressings to the 14th. Brigade so 'tis dinkum about the stunt. It has been so advertised that I fear 'tis a demonstration only & they are generally costly. We have made every preparation possible, extra men & cars & dressings sent forward. Infantry have a hot meal at 11 A.M. & hop over in the morning. Weather good.
Thursday 4th July [Battle of Hamel] American Day of Independence & 'tis being celebrated everywhere as a compliment to the Yanks.
At 3.10 A.M. the guns opened up right along our front & instantly flares of all kinds were sent aloft by Fritz. It was a great sight as we are high up & can see the line, the flashes of the guns & the flares making the night bright. Towards 6 A.M. the cases started to arrive & for a time we were very busy, I took on the walking cases, giving them all A.T.S. Eased off at 10 A.M. & I had breakfast. Our section was the