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Tues April 17th Cont'd
order at 10-30 A.M. Very Cold. At 12-0 King George inspected us. 52,000 Australian troops on parade, comprising Light Horse, Artillery, Infantry, Cycle Corps, Machine gun sections, Engineers, Pioneers, Air Service, A.S.C. [Army Service Corps] & A.M.C. [Army Medical Corps]. Splendid sight. After inspection, the whole of the troops marched past the saluting base, the King taking the salute on a black Australian charger. Great number of ladies present. King presented D.S.O. [Distinguished Service Order] &+ D.C.M's [Distinguished Conduct Medal] to about 20 Anzacs, General Moore complimented by King on the appearance of the men. Review over at 2-30 & after lunch we marched back to camp, everybody very tired but pleased. This has been the greatest number of Australians seen together in England. Met Harry Fisher at night, he leaves for France with his company on Saturday.