Item 01: Leonard V. Bartlett diary, 3 April 1915-31 December 1915 - Page 40

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Sat. 24 July 1915
With the aid of a dixie of water I obtained a bath. Save the word! Lre. reced. from Ede. Rice issued today. Aero reports Turks landg. troops. Hope that "tonight is the night". Wolff changes dug o. with Parsons, dogs delight etc.

Sun. 25 July 1915
Beastly long stand to & as usual no attack. "Importce. of Being Ernest"! I am gettg. recognised by the O.C's now & infmts. comes more easier. Eternal cry of the trenches "Give it Imbros!" Rum issued today. I swapped mine for lime juice. Wrote lres.

Mon. 26 July 1915
Lres. posted to Ede, Katie, Mater & P.C. to Prington, damned hot & affectg. my head somewhat. Their 75 smashd. our observg. station. Shaved & hrcut. Oh for a spell!