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>> Introduction

>> Prologue and Training in England
>> Across the Channel to France
>> Joining the Battalion at Duisans
>> Into the trenches - The Battle of Arras
>> Heading north to Ypres
>> Into the trenches - The Third Battle of Ypres
>> Back to England

>> Bradley - Closest friend and companion
>> Postscript

17th May 1917 - Postcard


Postcard home to Mum and Dad ...


Same scene of L'Eglise St Vaast, Riviere, France in 2008 on Google Streetview
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17th May 1917

Very wet - no parade.
Repaired billet.
Rifle and sword inspection.

Original diary entry
Original journal notes
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