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worse.
It is true things are getting merry, but the snipers don't seem to get the strength of me. I find that the signallers have been relieved, that I was not supposed to have returned until the following morning. "Stretcher bearers on the left" is the ceaseless cry.
Apr; 30
I cannot write – it is all too terrible, too sad – later, if I'm not killed, I shall write these experiences. More despatches to run to Headquarter – one chap named "Toc" said to me, "Well done , Slilas, I must try to get a V.C. myself." He is such a good natured fellow and very keen to distinguish himself.
Fighting still continuing with unabating fury – the men are commencing to look very weary, they do not look as if they can last much longer – how long will this Hell continue?
To Battalion Headquarters – when I get there, Lieut. Curlewis pulls me into the Headquarter's dug-out , saying "Come in , Silas you'll get killed."
On the way back I guide Lieut.Geddes to Captain Margolin – "You're going too quickly for me, Silas; I am very weak" – I then discovered the poor chap has been wounded. I hear our losses have been very heavy.
May 1
We are relieved from the firing line – the battle still raging; every nerve strained. Australians have done splendidly, holding a very difficult position have been much troubled with snipers. Am glad I have done my duty. First