Item 01: W. E. Bendrey diary, 16 May-5 October 1915 - Page 16

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sundry articles. Burial service at 5 pm (a Q'ld light horseman)
Boat hove to for 3 minutes. Imagine the ever moving waters of the Indian ocean (luckily free from Monsoonal weather – so far)
The sharp rattle of rifle fire as the dead hero's mates fire a parting volley. The long lines of Khaki clad figures standing firm & erect at the "present" arms as the "last post (our sweetest bugle call) breaks upon the tropical stillness. As if in keeping with such a sad event the sun lies hidden behind the ever thickening cloud veil whilst the remains of our first hero glide swiftly to a watery grave