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War Diary
1916 17th April
at Rail Head
18th April
Corps Commander inspected Major Scott's Jifjafa party and expressed his great satisfaction.
[In right margin] Lt. Wilson E.H. 8th L.H. died in Hospl. Ismailia
19th April
Triple typhoid innoculation in the Bde. was commended. [commenced]
20th April
Training continued in intended work and protection – men feeling the effects of being innoculated
21st April
"Good Friday", voluntary Church Parade, remainder of day observed as a holiday.
22nd April
Regimental inspection.
23rd April
Church Parade
24th April
[Bde Major to Tel-el-Kebir] to look into matters with Training Regt.
25th April
Enemy planes reported more active. Anzac Day treated as a holiday as far as possible
26th April
Patrol of one troop under Capt. Dunckley towards Moiya Habib to report on presence of enemy and water – nothing seen – Lt. [name not shown] with one troop escort to water convoy supporting
27th April
ordinary patrols sent out and regimental training continued.
28th April
Regimental Training and building of stables continued.
29th April
Regimental inspection
30th April
Church Parade. G.O.C. 4th Divn. inspected right of line – redistribution of troops on front line.
1st May
G.O.C. inspected front line – 9th L.H. concentrated at Railhead all horses being sent out from Railhead.
2nd May
G.O.C. to Tel-el-Kebir to inspect training regiments and 11th L.H. – test concentration of 9th L.H. at Hill 580 – a good turn out
3rd May
Permanent signalling stations (3) established ahead of front line. Front line inspected.
4th May
G.O.C. inspected left of line, arrangements made for moving 2nd Batts. up into front line
5th May
Corps Commander inspected left of line; intelligence indicates enemy troops and guns moving east.