Lieut Col. Poole rejoined the Battalion to take command. Day of rest and cleaning up.

H.Q. and D Coy shelled by Whizz Bang Battery but with no effect. One piece of shell spoilt Sergt Major Lawrence’s dinner by breaking the plate. There was an issue of Gooseberry Jam in lieu of Plum & Apple today. Relieved by 2^nd R.Dublin Fus at night & Batt. marched to billets at LA CRECHE. Continue reading →

A little shelling. Trenches a little drier than what they have been. No casualties.

Head Quarters shelled by Whizz Bangs 3 times during the day. A little sniping. 1 killed 3 wounded.

Relieved 2^nd R.Dublin Fusiliers at ST YVES trenches in the evening at 5pm. No casualties.

Working parties found for R.E.[Royal Engineers]. Quiet day. Captain Burnard rejoined the Battalion.

Less shelling today. Snipers busy. Part of “A” Coys Trench fell in. No casualties.

Working parties for R.Engineers. One shell burst behind COURT DREVE FARM.

Digging and Hutment parties found during the day. Wet miserable day.

Quiet day, little sniping. No casualties. Relieved by 2^nd R.Dub Fus [Royal Dublin Fusiliers] in evening & moved to billets at POINT 63.