Item 03: Robert Christian Wilson diary, 1916-1917 - Page 194

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[Page 194]

Wednesday 20 December 1916
On telephone from 6 till 10 a.m. Got orders to shift back to Brigade at Gererat [also spelt Bir el Gererat]. Think we are going to attack El Arish on 24th. Suddenly got orders to leave.

Thursday 21 December 1916
Rode all night. Dick & I on left screen. Arrived daylight. Wadi El Arish turned North. Went into El Arish at full gallop and surrounded town, no turks there. Supprised to see fair sized town. Turks left day before yesterday. Two of our men blown up by mine on coast. Took up position in hills East of Al [El] Arish.

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