Item 01: H. V. Berry diary, 14 June 1915-27May 1916 - Page 70

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attack, 12 months ago. Weird & gruesome sight, dozens on surface of ground, legs & arms protruding in many other cases. Pushing full gauge railway on very rapidly on this side of canal; platform & shed erected just north of our camp.

Thursday 20/1/16
Railway on opposite bank commenced running to-day.
Major Newell & Capt Wooster accompanied Brigade Headquarter's Staff to Ismailia to inspect sight where we are about to move.

Friday 21/1/16
Camel Corps, with 500 Camels arrived here last night. First train ran on heavy gauge

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