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Capt. T.H. MacDowell DSC 2.45 p.m.
April 9th, 1917
O.C. 38th Battalion
While exploring this dug out Kelty and I discovered a
large store of what we believe to be explosives in a room. There
is also an old sap leading away down underground in the direction
of No. 7 Crater. This was explored sown to a car but no further
as it may be wired. Would you get in touch with Brigade as quickly
as possible and ask that a party of either 176th or 182nd Tunneling
Compnay come up and explore these. We have cut all wires for
fear of possible destructive posts. The dug out has three entries
and will accomodate easily 250 or 300 men with the sap to spare.
It is 75 feet underground and very comfortable. The cigars are very
choice and my supply of perrier water is very large.
If I might I would suggest that you take it up with the
Brigade that this place be occupied in strength as there is a great
field of fire to the north and west as well as to the east. This
you see makes it a very strong supporting post to our left flank and I
would strongly recommend that it be occupied by Brigade Machine
Guns. I cannot locate them. I have no N C O's to leave in
charge here to go look for them myself.
| e000976978War Diary - April
Battle Reports sent in
Capt. T.H. MacDowell DSC 2.45 p.m.
April 9th, 1917
O.C. 38th Battalion
While exploring this dug out Kelty and I discovered a
large store of what we believe to be explosives in a room. There
is also an old sap leading away down underground in the direction
of No. 7 Crater. This was explored sown to a car but no further
as it may be wired. Would you get in touch with Brigade as quickly
as possible and ask that a party of either 176th or 182nd Tunneling
Compnay come up and explore these. We have cut all wires for
fear of possible destructive posts. The dug out has three entries
and will accomodate easily 250 or 300 men with the sap to spare.
It is 75 feet underground and very comfortable. The cigars are very
choice and my supply of perrier water is very large.
If I might I would suggest
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