5th January 1917: Diary

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Fri., Jan 5, 1917                 A 28b.7.8.

6 AM	Weather fine – Wind South.
10 AM	Situation quiet.
2 PM	Enemy trench mortars and artillery slightly active.
4.PM	Weather fine but colder – Wind still South.
5 PM	Working party of 160 men engaged as carrying parties, pumping and repairing trenches.
10 PM	Our patrols out – Situation very quiet. Snowing slightly.