38th Bn War Diary


War Diary entry for 13/01/1917.

Location: Frontline, Houplines

Whole front heavily bombarded by enemy - ? (think mines), H.E. & shrapnel being used in great abundance. Great damage was done to the trenches - especially to Locality 14 and CAMBRIDGE AVENUE.

Our casualties were 4 O.R. killed & 7 O.R. put out of action (wounded & shell-shock).