Back of photograph: Trones Wood. Before the "Straffe" in July & August 16. In this photo the trees made the wood look as if filled with holes. Note the tracks & woods through the wood & compare same with those showin in 2nd photo. Capt. J.V. Routley
Back of photograph: Montauban, In April 16. This village was captured early in the Somme Battle. Note the trenches throu the Village & the numerous tracks. It was not very [fast] from the old front lines but was not often under shell fire before the Push. Capt. J.V. Routley
Back of photograph: Light Snow. 29th Div. British - attempted to straighten the line in the mud - Men dug in & connected up holes by a new trench, [Ersatz] point, 6/2/17, w3 6ac, 6-2-17, Capt. J.V. Routley
Front of photograph: [illegible], 28.1.17, 1000ft, 20*, Light Rly (arrow), K597288 (arrow), Road (arrow), Gommecourt wood, Probably M.G. Emplt not yest camouflaged, SAP at E28b 38.24, Probably M.G Square loopholes with 5 screen or protection between them, E28d.00.82