“C” Coy in reserve trench night of 28/29. German heavies shelled the CHATEAU and near slopes of POINT 63.

H.Q.trench shelled both morning and afternoon (36 shells). Our guns shelled the WHITE ESTAMINET and BENNETT’S HOUSE opposite the Somerset Light Infantry’s trenches. Our artillery shelled it after which it was retaken. 1 killed, 3 wounded. Relieved by 2^nd R.Dublin Fusiliers at 7.30 pm.

Heavy sniping during the night. A & B Coys shelled by one howitzer. Our guns fired well on German trenches. 4 wounded.

Quiet night, little sniping. A few shells in West end of village. 28 Whizz Bangs burst in vicinity of H.Q. trench but did no damage. No casualties – fine all day.

Germans shelled village- heavy sniping throughout the day – 2 killed 1 wounded – weather improving.

Relieved 2^nd .Dublin Fus in trenches at ST YVES at night. Quiet night.

Germans sent one shell close to STEENWERCK station but did no damage. Fine day.

Battalion bath at PONT NIEPPE. German Aeroplane dropped 2 bombs close to village, these were followed by six shells (about 6”). One wounded of “A” Coy.

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 →