Item 02: H. E. Gissing diary, 18 December 1915-23 November 1916 - Page 30
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much in evidence & at one time I counted twenty in a row, altogether there must have been forty, some fellows even on the roof, some lurking in the hedges, round corners, out of windows etc. anywhere for a snap. General Birdwood who was with the Prince did all the talking being indispensable to such a visit. On returning to camp I found orders had been received to prepare for a march to Ismailia about 30 miles or so & the next few days were spent on practice marches fixing up kit etc. We were also supplied with khaki drill clothing Helmets etc also web equipment. A certain amount of training has been going on, trench digging bomb throwing & artillery firing. One day I went out to watch their practice which was very good. The 1st & 2nd Divisions have already gone & perhaps we also will shortly move off, the sooner the better. Rumours are rife concerning boats being torpedoed with our troops aboard but so far nothing is official one I believe is right the "Minneapolis" which during the Gallipoli stunt was known as A.41.