wriggled out of it the best way I could, wood pile at night, & defaulters. Thursday Feb 15. Last day of my C.B. Cookhouse, wood pile, & defaulters Friday Feb 16. Cookhouse again but no wood pile, or defaulters, matched & got off cookhouse at 2.30 PM. Paid at 10 AM. Eat out with Len Pratt. I bawl out Tin. Sat Feb 17. Hut fatigue, pretty soft job Sunday Feb 18. Put on guard & posted 8-10, 2-4, went to Gouey Servins for Mass, called on Father McDonnell at his billet in Gouey Servins after supper with Belle H. Monday Feb 19. Went off to Capt McDonnell’s billet for H.C & conf. but go the wrong way. I take the Hersin Road. Cleaned up No 4 ward from 7. PM to 9.15 P.M. Tuesday Feb 20. Guard 12-2, & 6 to 8, rained all day. Wednesday Feb 21. Waggon orderly take a 3rd Batt guy to Bolway hutts, got lost, walk in all about 12 miles altogether, stuck up to my
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▸ The war at this time
Trench raids
Trench raids are a constant feature of the Vimy front. Small parties of soldiers cross no man's land at night, enter enemy trenches, gather intelligence, take prisoners, and withdraw. The raids serve multiple purposes: testing defences, capturing documents, and maintaining aggressive spirit. Raids are dangerous. Casualties are often heavy, and success is not guaranteed. But the information gathered (trench layouts, unit identifications, defensive preparations) is essential for planning the major assault.
