Blake diary, 1917-1919 / Frank Blake - Page 170

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[Page 170]

hands except pickets in bed. Soon got out of bed. Killed a number of horses & wounded & killed Troops. The Turk is trying to put the wind up us and we are at present having a very rough spin.
Thursday April 4
1ST L. horse captured Turkish patrol last night 1ST Brigade digging trenches just over Jordan. Both sides shelling heavily. All hands ordered to dig in.
Friday April 5
The weather is exceptionally hot here & flies very bad.
A number of the lads are getting sick. All Details I am told are coming down from Jerusalem. It will make things easier for we are very much under strength.

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