Hodge war diary, 17 December 1915-6 July 1919 / P. Hodge - Page 24
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split up. 3 of us attached permanently to 6th Battery 2nd F.A. Brigade.
Thur. Mar. 9th -16
Made Cook's Fatigue for the day. Peeling spuds carrots etc.
Fri. Mar. 10th -16
1st Division Artillery assembled 4 P.M. on account of presentation of medals to a driver and a gunner in recognition of their bravery in saving an officer's wife at Alexandria.
Mon. Mar. 13th -16
All batteries of 2nd Bde. out for battery manouveres on Saharah desert. Clouds of dust and boiling hot sun
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Tues. Mar. 14th -16
Gun-laying tests all day.
Thur. Mar. 16th -16
Warned to be ready to leave at any notice.
Fri. Mar. 17th -16
Commencement of Gun firing practice. Excellent results. 6th Bty. easy winners.
Sat. Mar. 18th -16
Going out for more practice and when about half way, were ordered back to pack up to leave same night for Alexandria.
Mon. Mar. 20th -16
Orders cancelled for leaving, everybody disappointed.