2nd August 09
An extract Ive managed to understand, from the first entry - April 1st - Bn (Battalion) in trenches H2 Sector - usual intermitent shelling, in the evening the Bn was relived by the 8th Bn. The Rifle Brigade and moved to the Ronville caves. The on the right side is a Note: concerning the caves.
The caves are chalk excavation of considerable antiquity, covering a large are under the suburbs + city of Arras. The depth varies from 70 to 90 feet. Various exits have been cut for military requirments. They are lit by electricity throughout. Althought damp and heavy at times, there was a complete absence of noise from the guns. The men were fairly comfortable + gd-good rest.See part of this report in picture.
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