the fireworks start, put into an air shaft of a mine, not enough room for us. I am nearly last in as I have to go dam near into the front line to find two of my squad who follow some bombers instead of me it is a very dark night! Sit on top step of air shaft until Fritz lobs over a few heavies & put out our candles, then I get more room as some fellows on the stairs make them give us a little safer place. Our barrage opens up at 4:45 A.M. Fritz puts out more stuff than do we. We get a real hot time, Sharpe came to call No 1 squad, but they were down below, so told me to bring my squad. Get a heavy man badly hit & a Hun transome bar on the stretcher. Patient swore all the way out, also have three walkers. meet George Taylor hit in lung thro shoulder blade as I come out of R.A.P get him a drink & a blanket & then carry on with our patient
