Item 02: Thomas Alcock war narrative, 28 July 1915-1917 - Page 24

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tropics through which we were then proceeding. I may say that at this portion of the narrative that the clippers for the hair and also the implements for the Sports were supplied to us, I think, from the funds of the Y.M.C.A. or some similar organisation.

When we reached Colombo we were allowed ashore and marched across to the barracks, about half a mile or so inland. The weather was intensely hot and we were very glad indeed when the march culminated at the Barracks where we spent the rest of the day.

We were given a ticket with which it was possible to buy yourself a glass of beer or soft drink as the case might be.

Prior to reaching Colombo

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