Item 02: Thomas Alcock war narrative, 28 July 1915-1917 - Page 44

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of the boat, the name of which was the "Hibernia" (afterwards sunk by a German submarine). We settled down comfortably and foraging around the boat I came in contact with a bathroom. Had a nice warm bath getting rid of the coal-dust and then packed my equipment away in the receptacles provided for us. I then went on deck and started talking with a chap by the name of Tommy Donnedy.

Along came a corporal and informs me that I was one of the 14 men who would have to return to Tel-el-Keber on account of the boat being overcrowded. I found it hard for a time but still, back I had to go and that's all about it.

We were marched back to a rest camp as they are called, in the town of Alexandria and after

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