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4th
Just 12 months to-day since England declared war on Germany. Went for a walk over to the Royal Flying Corps Headquarters, and had a good look round the aeroplanes. Afterwards had a long ramble round the coast to a big camp, where there are thousands of troops, Sikhs, Ghurkas, & Tommies.
5th
Easy day. Guard 6 p.m.
6th
In morning rambled about after blackberries, and found some fine corn roasters. In afternoon watched a great bombardment of Achi Baba, where great clouds of smoke and dust were rising. Bombardment continued all night.
7th
Bit of fatigue in afternoon. 500 prisoners brought in on destroyer, & Hospital ships very busy. Bombardment still continues.
8th
No church parade, easy day.
9th
Easy day. Guard 6 p.m.
10th
Came off guard 6 a.m., sick.
11th
Attended sick parade.