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Saturday 18/12/15Stretcher drill during morning, very hard over sandy country. Afternoon, half holiday, thought it good opportunity to do my washing, had difficulty to obtain water. Selected among 12 A.M.C bearers to go with A Coy 31st Btn into desert to form outpost; Very busy making preparations to leave early to- morrow morning.
Sunday 19/12/15Arose early & made all preparations & moved off from opposite side of canal, about 10.15 AM. Crossed canal by pontoon, 10 AM. Marched about 8 miles out into Arabian desert & pitched camp at 4 pm.
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