Item 01: W. E. Bendrey diary, 16 May-5 October 1915 - Page 40

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anyhow we are gradually surrounding them. I hope to get there soon.
11th (Wed) Firing incessantly with rifle last night expected Turkish bomb attack. – One enemys guns smashed Rather cool during night & feel really hungry – Dug out a new latrine during afternoon of 10th Our Sergt Major shot couple Turk snipers.
French aeroplane chased Taube but German too fast – Cleared out. Left at 3 pm for resting base after 48 hours in the trenches .
12 Few shells – went for dip in briny Jolly nice after 6 days trenches & no wash Hospital ships 4 cruisers in distance mules & men busy drawing water etc.