Item 01: Ralph Ingram Moore letters, 10 February 1907-15 March 1918 - Page 238
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63. The Australians entrenching a hill to protect themselves from shrapnel fire whilst not in the firing line. The great disadvantage we have been working under is that whether in the firing line or in the supports we are under shell fire just the same. Now the Turks, having more ground behind them, can take their reserves back several miles, away from fire altogether. This gives their nerves as well as their bodies a rest.
64. Man resting in the firing line during a lull in the fighting.
65. Russian 5 funnel battleship (same that was at Colombo) when "Euripides" called there. Eric will know its name, though I have forgotten). A French battleship is just behind, with transports further in the background. Mudros Bay Lemnos Is.
66. The big hill over which the Australians advanced on the day of landing. April 25th 1915. A proper idea of the steepness cannot be gained for the photo is taken from the back looking towards the sea, instead of from the sea looking towards the land.
Hope all the above will turn out OK. I am glad that Elsie has procured an album to put them in.
Thanks very much for your congratulations on medal.
Love to all.
Your affec. son,
Ralph.