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now. By the smoke, I do feel mad at times, to think of the Decorations handed out. One officer in 23rd who has never been in the trenches, has a M.C. Another – a baker (army baker) in Harve, got a M.C for baking bread for 72 hours on end. I don't want any such a decoration mow – By jove, Cecil is a fine soldier. As heroic a man as ever walked. He is keen on being transfered. He may know what fear is, but he doesn't show it.

4.1-17 Am having an awfully good time this term "at business". I get precious little time to write though. I am almost certain of another couple of Huns to my credit now.

Our C.O is now a Brigadier of a Bde in this Div. Our present C.O. is Major Wiltshire. He is young – but very capable.

7.1.17 – Was unable to do any writing whilst "at business", and mail closes this evening at 6 o'clock

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