Antill war diary, 1915-1916 / John Macquarie Antill - Page 21

[Page 21]

War Diary

[Sketch map of Turk positions around Canterbury Slope by J.M. Antill dated 24.9.1915]

1915 24th Sept.
Inspected Trenches with C.O.R.E. again shelled by our own 18 prs. – third time in last 4 days – also by enemy at 1730, both Bivouacs and Trenches – One man killed and 3 wounded – former by our own guns – Working incessantly to improve our trenches and saps but are very short-handed and men dropping out each day. We require at least double the number to hold against attack having less than one men per yard without either supports or Reserves – demonstration at 2000 with