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in a breathless state and no wonder- it was pitch dark. Dublin Fusiliers
was (were) behind him (them) running away in a panic across the Salt Lake-
they were under the impression that Turks had broken through the lines.
After a lot of wild firing, Officers, Nco's etc, shouting , they finally
stopped. After a lot of persuasion the Battn. fell in and returned to their
position . My party all got their arms in readiness for self defence. Thank
God they never saw us although we were only about 30 yards from them. In
the dark they may have taken us for Turks. After the D, Fusiliers cleared
off we settled down to rest with a sentry over the food, which was to be
given to those of the Battn. who were sent- this was Major Head's order.
We waited until 2 a.m. No one came. Stray shots flew about now & again. I
fell party in, left Price, George and Drury with the food as guard and
made tracks for our rest camp. Shall never forget this march as long as I
live- distance was bout 3 miles, first 2 across Salt Lake. Took same road
as Battn. did in the morning-every step one took he went up to his knees
in dirty shiny mud. I led the party and about every 120 yards we had to
stop for a rest owing to being so exhausted while crossing the lake. It was
awfully close and everyone perspired tremendously. Landed at rest camp
about 3.30 a.m. Had a difficult job to find the coreect spot. Guns and
rifles firing all night, no sleep. In addition other guns were being
brought up in position, received word about our casualties. (Killed - 5
officers, 11 rank & file, Wounded - 6 officers, 102 rank and file , 36
missing). Nearly cried.
11th Aug.
Guard on food not returned. Took party to draw supplies etc. at 8.30 a.m.
Arrived there 10 a.m. men made tea about 12 noon- very hot day. Left
supply depot with convoy about 7.30 p.m. (Poor Major Head killed this
afternoon. Was a good man).
Schwarz took 30 mules loaded earlier found place alright and returned to
camp- Guides we had (2) men not at all sure of the road which seemed to
be easy enough when I returned without a guide in the dark. At last we
found the spot, unloaded mules, while doing so, I struck a match not
thinking about the Turks- they immediately opened fire on us. Thank God no
one was hit. Shall never forgive myself for striking that match. Acted as
guide coming home. Found way alright. Got home about 12.30 a.m.
Shells found our rest camp continually during the day - no one hit. Supply
depot shelled - no damage.
12th Aug
Nothing fresh- no sleep through firing during the night- had sleep at
Supply depot for about an hour. Schwarz went with convoy, managed alright,
Went to camp had a little sleep.
13th Aug
Had orders to proceed with convoy as early as possible- started about 3
p.m. After going about 1 1/2 miles- Turks caught us (60 mules and about 36
officers and men including four Quartermasters) in the open. Shelled us for
about half an hour- during this time no one was hit. Self and Armstrong
had some narrow squeak. We lay flat in a gully about 9" deep as pieces of
shell flew all around is. Shelling eased for a short time , came into a
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in a breathless state and no wonder- it was pitch dark. Dublin Fusiliers
was (were) behind him (them) running away in a panic across the Salt Lake-
they were under the impression that Turks had broken through the lines.
After a lot of wild firing, Officers, Nco's etc, shouting , they finally
stopped. After a lot of persuasion the Battn. fell in and returned to their
position . My party all got their arms in readiness for self defence. Thank
God they never saw us although we were only about 30 yards from them. In
the dark they may have taken us for Turks. After the D, Fusiliers cleared
off we settled down to rest with a sentry over the food, which was to be
given to those of the Battn. who were sent- this was Major Head's order.
We waited until 2 a.m. No one came. Stray shots flew about now & again. I
fell party in, left Price, George and Drury with the food as guard and
made tracks for our rest camp. Shall never forget this march as long as I
live- distance was bout 3 miles, first 2 across Salt Lake. Took same road
as Battn. did in the morning-every step one took he went up to his knees
in dirty shiny mud. I led the party and about every 120 yards we had to
stop for a rest owing to being so exhausted while crossing the lake. It was
awfully close and everyone perspired tremendously. Landed at rest camp
about 3.30 a.m. Had a difficult job to find the coreect spot. Guns and
rifles firing all night, no sleep. In addition other guns were being
brought up in position, received word about our casualties. (Killed - 5
officers, 11 rank & file, Wounded - 6 officers, 102 rank and file , 36
missing). Nearly cried.
11th Aug.
Guard on food not returned. Took party to draw supplies etc. at 8.30 a.m.
Arrived there 10 a.m. men made tea about 12 noon- very hot day. Left
supply depot with convoy about 7.30 p.m. (Poor Major Head killed this
afternoon. Was a good man).
Schwarz took 30 mules loaded earlier found place alright and returned to
camp- Guides we had (2) men not at all sure of the road which seemed to
be easy enough when I returned without a guide in the dark. At last we
found the spot, unloaded mules, while doing so, I struck a match not
thinking about the Turks- they immediately opened fire on us. Thank God no
one was hit. Shall never forgive myself for striking that match. Acted as
guide coming home. Found way alright. Got home about 12.30 a.m.
Shells found our rest camp continually during the day - no one hit. Supply
depot shelled - no damage.
12th Aug
Nothing fresh- no sleep through firing during the night- has sleep
-
in a breathless state and no wonder- it was pitch dark. Dublin Fusiliers
was (were) behind him (them) running away in a panic across the Salt Lake-
they were under the impression that Turks had broken through the lines.
After a lot of wild firing, Officers, Nco's etc, shouting , they finally
stopped. After a lot of persuasion the Battn. fell in and returned to their
position . My party all got their arms in readiness for self defence. Thank
God they never saw us although we were only about 30 yards from them. In
the dark they may have taken us for Turks. After the D, Fusiliers cleared
off we settled down to rest with a sentry over the food, which was to be
given to those of the Battn. who were sent- this was Major Head's order.
We waited until 2 a.m. No one came. Stray shots flew about now & again. I
fell party in, left Price, George and Drury with the food as guard and
made tracks for our rest camp. Shall never forget this march as long as I
live- distance was bout 3 miles, first 2 across Salt Lake. Took same road
as Battn. did in the morning-every step one took he went up to his knees
in dirty shiny mud. I led the party and about every 120 yards we had to
stop for a rest owing to being so exhausted while crossing the lake. It was
awfully close and everyone perspired tremendously. Landed at rest camp
about 3.30 a.m. Had a difficult job to find the coreect spot. Guns and
rifles firing all night, no sleep. In addition other guns were being
brought up in position, received word about our casualties. (Killed - 5
officers, 11 rank & file, Wounded - 6 officers, 102 rank and file , 36
missing). Nearly cried.
11th Aug.
Guard on food not returned. Took party to draw supplies etc. at 8.30 a.m.
Arrived there 10 a.m. men made tea about 12 noon- very hot day. Left
supply depot with convoy about 7.30 p.m. (Poor Major Head killed this
afternoon. Was a good man).
Schwarz took 30 mules loaded earlier found place alright and returned to
camp- Guides we had (2) men not at all sure of the road which seemed to
be easy enough when I returned without a guide in the dark. At last we
found the spot, unloaded mules, while doing so, I struck a match not
thinking about the Turks- they immediately opened fire on us. Thank God no
one was hit. Shall never forgive myself for striking that match. Acted as
guide coming home. Found way alright. Got home about 12.30 a.m.
-
in a breathless state and no wonder- it was pitch dark. Dublin Fusiliers
was (were) behind him (them) running away in a panic across the Salt Lake-
they were under the impression that Turks had broken through the lines.
After a lot of wild firing, Officers, Nco's etc, shouting , they finally
stopped. After a lot of persuasion the Battn. fell in and returned to their
position . My party all got their arms in readiness for self defence. Thank
God they never saw us although we were only about 30 yards from them. In
the dark they may have taken us for Turks. After the D, Fusiliers cleared
off we settled down to rest with a sentry over the food, which was to be
given to those of the Battn. who were sent- this was Major Head's order.
We waited until 2 a.m. No one came. Stray shots flew about now & again. I
fell party in, left Price, George and Drury with the food as guard and
made tracks for our rest camp. Shall never forget this march as long as I
live- distance was bout 3 miles, first 2 across Salt Lake. Took same road
as Battn. did in the morning-every step one took he went up to his knees
in dirty shiny mud. I led the party and about every 120 yards we had to
stop for a rest owing to being so exhausted while crossing the lake. It was
awfully close and everyone perspired tremendously. Landed at rest camp
about 3.30 a.m. Had a difficult job to find the coreect spot. Guns and
rifles firing all night, no sleep. In addition other guns were being
brought up in position, received word about our casualties. (Killed - 5
officers, 11 rank & file, Wounded - 6 officers, 102 rank and file , 36
missing). Nearly cried.
11th Aug.
Guard on food not returned. Took party to draw supplies etc. at 8.30 a.m.
Arrived there 10 a.m. men made tea about 12 noon- very hot day. Left
supply depot with convoy about 7.30 p.m. (Poor Major Head killed this
afternoon. Was a good man).
Schwarz took 30 mules loaded earlier found place alright and returned to
camp- Guides we had (2) men not at all sure of the road which seemed to
be easy enough when I returned without a guide in the dark. At last we
-
in a breathless state and no wonder- it was pitch dark. Dublin Fusiliers
was (were) behind him (them) running away in a panic across the Salt Lake-
they were under the impression that Turks had broken through the lines.
After a lot of wild firing, Officers, Nco's etc, shouting , they finally
stopped. After a lot of persuasion the Battn. fell in and returned to their
position . My party all got their arms in readiness for self defence. Thank
God they never saw us although we were only about 30 yards from them. In
the dark they may have taken us for Turks. After the D, Fusiliers cleared
off we settled down to rest with a sentry over the food, which was to be
given to those of the Battn. who were sent- this was Major Head's order.
We waited until 2 a.m. No one came. Stray shots flew about now & again. I
fell party in, left Price, George and Drury with the food as guard and
made tracks for our rest camp. Shall never forget this march as long as I
live- distance was bout 3 miles, first 2 across Salt Lake. Took same road
as Battn. did in the morning-every step one took he went up to his knees
in dirty shiny mud. I led the party and about every 120 yards we had to
stop for a rest owing to being so exhausted while crossing the lake. It was
awfully close and everyone perspired tremendously. Landed at rest camp
about 3.30 a.m. Had a difficult job to find the coreect spot. Guns and
rifles firing all night, no sleep. In addition other guns were being
brought up in position, received word about our casualties. (Killed - 5
officers, 11 rank & file, Wounded - 6 officers, 102 rank and file , 36
missing). Nearly cried.
11th Aug.
Guard on food not returned. Took party to draw supplies etc. at 8.30 a.m.
Arrived there 10 a.m. men made tea about 12 noon- very hot day. Left
supply depot with convoy about 7.30 p.m. (Poor Major Head killed this
afternoon. Was a good man).
Schwarz took 30 mules loaded earlier found place alright and returned to
camp- Guides we had (2) men not at all sure of the road which seemed to
-
in a breathless state and no wonder- it was pitch dark. Dublin Fusiliers
was (were) behind him (them) running away in a panic across the Salt Lake-
they were under the impression that Turks had broken through the lines.
After a lot of wild firing, Officers, Nco's etc, shouting , they finally
stopped. After a lot of persuasion the Battn. fell in and returned to their
position . My party all got their arms in readiness for self defence. Thank
God they never saw us although we were only about 30 yards from them. In
the dark they may have taken us for Turks. After the D, Fusiliers cleared
off we settled down to rest with a sentry over the food, which was to be
given to those of the Battn. who were sent- this was Major Head's order.
We waited until 2 a.m. No one came. Stray shots flew about now & again. I
fell party in, left Price, George and Drury with the food as guard and
made tracks for our rest camp. Shall never forget this march as long as I
live- distance was bout 3 miles, first 2 across Salt Lake. Took same road
as Battn. did in the morning-every step one took he went up to his knees
in dirty shiny mud. I led the party and about every 120 yards we had to
stop for a rest owing to being so exhausted while crossing the lake. It was
awfully close and everyone perspired tremendously. Landed at rest camp
about 3.30 a.m. Had a difficult job to find the coreect spot. Guns and
rifles firing all night, no sleep. In addition other guns were being
brought up in position, received word about our casualties. (Killed - 5
officers, 11 rank & file, Wounded - 6 officers, 102 rank and file , 36
missing). Nearly cried.
11th Aug.
Guard on food not returned. Took party to draw supplies etc. at 8.30 a.m.
Arrived there 10 a.m. men made tea about 12 noon- very hot day. Left
supply depot with convoy
-
in a breathless state and no wonder- it was pitch dark. Dublin Fusiliers
was (were) behind him (them) running away in a panic across the Salt Lake-
they were under the impression that Turks had broken through the lines.
After a lot of wild firing, Officers, Nco's etc, shouting , they finally
stopped. After a lot of persuasion the Battn. fell in and returned to their
position . My party all got their arms in readiness for self defence. Thank
God they never saw us although we were only about 30 yards from them. In
the dark they may have taken us for Turks. After the D, Fusiliers cleared
off we settled down to rest with a sentry over the food, which was to be
given to those of the Battn. who were sent- this was Major Head's order.
We waited until 2 a.m. No one came. Stray shots flew about now & again. I
fell party in, left Price, George and Drury with the food as guard and
made tracks for our rest camp. Shall never forget this march as long as I
live- distance was bout 3 miles, first 2 across Salt Lake. Took same road
as Battn. did in the morning-every step one took he went up to his knees
in dirty shiny mud. I led the party and about every 120 yards we had to
stop for a rest owing to being so exhausted while crossing the lake. It was
awfully close and everyone perspired tremendously. Landed at rest camp
about 3.30 a.m. Had a difficult job to find the coreect spot. Guns and
rifles firing all night, no sleep. In addition other guns were being
brought up in position, received word about our casualties. (Killed - 5
officers, 11 rank & file, Wounded - 6 officers, 102 rank and file , 36
missing). Nearly cried.
-
in a breathless state and no wonder- it was pitch dark. Dublin Fusiliers
was (were) behind him (them) running away in a panic across the Salt Lake-
they were under the impression that Turks had broken through the lines.
After a lot of wild firing, Officers, Nco's etc, shouting , they finally
stopped. After a lot of persuasion the Battn. fell in and returned to their
position . My party all got their arms in readiness for self defence. Thank
God they never saw us although we were only about 30 yards from them. In
the dark they may have taken us for Turks. After the D, Fusiliers cleared
off we settled down to rest with a sentry over the food, which was to be
given to those of the Battn. who were sent- this was Major Head's order.
We waited until 2 a.m. No one came. Stray shots flew about now & again. I
fell party in, left Price, George and Drury with the food as guard and
made tracks for our rest camp. Shall never forget this march as long as I
live- distance was bout 3 miles, first 2 across Salt Lake. Took same road
as Battn. did in the morning-every step one took he went up to his knees
in dirty shiny mud. I led the party and about every 120 yards we had to
stop for a rest owing to being so exhausted while crossing the lake. It was
awfully close and everyone perspired tremendously. Landed at rest camp
about 3.30 a.m. Had a difficult job to find the coreect spot. Guns and
-
in a breathless state and no wonder- it was pitch dark. Dublin Fusiliers
was (were) behind him (them) running away in a panic across the Salt Lake-
they were under the impression that Turks had broken through the lines.
After a lot of wild firing, Officers, Nco's etc, shouting , they finally
stopped. After a lot of persuasion the Battn. fell in and returned to their
position . My party all got their arms in readiness for self defence. Thank
God they never saw us although we were only about 30 yards from them. In
the dark they may have taken us for Turks. After the D, Fusiliers cleared
off we settled down to rest with a sentry over the food, which was to be
given to those of the Battn. who were sent- this was Major Head's order.
We waited until 2 a.m. No one came. Stray shots flew about now & again. I
-
in a breathless state and no wonder- it was pitch dark. Dublin Fusiliers
was (were) behind him (them) running away in a panic across the Salt Lake-
they were under the impression that Turks had broken through the lines.
After a lot of wild
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