Harry Redgen's experience in Burma 1914-1916, item 80

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Mon Feb 8 1915

 

To day we had some more Bush Drill it fact

is the beginning to get monotonous we are having

too much of it. To day I was also put on picket

duty that is something after the style of Firemen

only you can’t take of your equipment you have

to be ready for duty at a moments notice you

have also to sleep in your equipment, you are on

this duty for 24 hours before you are relieved.

 

Tues Feb 9 1915

 

To Day I entered for the shooting Test

Qualifications you have to pass this test before

you are allowed to shoot in the final Test

so had to get every thing ready for shooting.

 


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Mon Feb 8 1915

 

To day we had some more Bush Drill it fact

is the beginning to get monotonous we are having

too much of it. To day I was also put on picket

duty that is something after the style of Firemen

only you can’t take of your equipment you have

to be ready for duty at a moments notice you

have also to sleep in your equipment, you are on

this duty for 24 hours before you are relieved.

 

Tues Feb 9 1915

 

To Day I entered for the shooting Test

Qualifications you have to pass this test before

you are allowed to shoot in the final Test

so had to get every thing ready for shooting.

 



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  • November 27, 2016 02:52:30 Sue Bryant

    Mon Feb 8 1915

     

    To day we had some more Bush Drill it fact

    is the beginning to get monotonous we are having

    too much of it. To day I was also put on picket

    duty that is something after the style of Firemen

    only you can’t take of your equipment you have

    to be ready for duty at a moments notice you

    have also to sleep in your equipment, you are on

    this duty for 24 hours before you are relieved.

     

    Tues Feb 9 1915

     

    To Day I entered for the shooting Test

    Qualifications you have to pass this test before

    you are allowed to shoot in the final Test

    so had to get every thing ready for shooting.

     


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    Myitkyina, Burma

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    Burma

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17144 / 199315
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Hilary Hallas
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