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by wildcatjenny moderator

#gas
"...reported use near Languemarck by the enemy of asphyxiating gasses every man in the trenches was fitted with an improvised mask made out of field dressings. These masks were to be dipped if necessary with a solution of bicarbonate of soda which was store in run [rum?] jars at intervals along the trenches."

Posted January 31, 2014 7:20 PM
by wildcatjenny moderator

#dog
A dog, "possibly a spy's dog" was seen headed to the German lines and later again in the direction of Annequin.

Posted January 31, 2014 7:32 PM
by wildcatjenny moderator

#suicide
Possible attempted suicide or murder? “… was found in his room at Brigade Headquarters shot in the head by a revolver.”

Posted January 31, 2014 8:00 PM
by pmj

Bn made makeshift gas masks from field dressings dipped in bicarbonate.
Officer committed suicide.

Posted February 1, 2014 9:49 PM

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