Duplicate loose-leaf sheets of the detailed daily war diary maintained in the field by Captain William John Noonan, 25th FAB, from 2 January to 11 January 1917
Internal evidence places the 25th FAB in the vicinity of Ginchy and Le Transloy in the Somme. Routine observations (temperature, barometric pressure, ammunition expended, casualties) are secondary to the often lengthy reports of brigade and enemy activity. A typical day's work might involve the registration of new 'S.O.S.' lines ['pre-determined..... More