Item 03: Thomas Alcock war narrative, 1917-February 1919 - Page 57

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We left the shores of Dover in a mist escorted by destroyers. The sea, I take it was moderate – As on the trip over the Australians were sent below decks and were ordered to put on life belts as in case of a submarine attack

We disembarked from Calais and were sent from No 2 Camp for the night being issued with bread jam tea and 2 blankets making ourselves comfortable for the night.

Next morning setting off for the Railway Station to rejoin our Battalion I found mine just in time to participate in a further trip into the line which was to be my last experience.

We were encamped in under

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