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*J. Diamond [he does not give his rank] writes a letter to the [[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]] saying:
:{{quote-left}}Dear Sir, I am pleased to say I received your parcel of cigarettes and twist whilst in the trenches last week, and I desire to thank you and your readers for the kindness in sending out to us smokes. I need not tell you how much they are appreciated by all the boys out here. We have had a few more casualties during the past week, so we hope for the best when we go in again.{{quote-right}}<ref>''[[Had a Few More Casualties but Hoping for a Rest]]'' – [[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]]. Published [[11 February]], 1916.</ref>
==1917==
*Battalion situated in dug outs at Beaumont Hamel. Standing-to<ref>Stand-to-Arms, or simply Stand-to, was the process of keeping watch in the front line trenches, observing for enemy movements and activity. Each man standing-to maintains a loaded rifle and fixed bayonet whilst standing on the trench fire step in readiness for an unexpected enemy attack.</ref> at 2am.<ref name="wdjan17">[[11th Battalion War Diary, January 1917]]</ref>
==1918==
*Battalion situated on the front line. Generally quiet with very infrequent shelling. No casualties.<ref name="wdjan18">[[11th Battalion War Diary, January 1918]]</ref>
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