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War Diary
1915 5th Oct.
vice Temp. Major S.C. Gibbs transferred to 2nd A. Divn. 4/8:
6th Oct.
G.O.C. Divn. (Br. General Chauvel, Tempy.) inspected lines and trenches which were to his satisfaction. 9th L.H. 2w - 10th L.H. 1w.
7th Oct.
Visited lines of 2nd L.H. Bde. on extreme right (nearest Gabe Tepe) and spent all day inspecting trenches, Galleries, defences, etc. – There has been a lot of work done – lines in good order – During my absence G.O.C. Army Corps Gen. Birdwood visited my area, and was very pleased with condition and work done: 8th L.H. 1w: 9th 1w: 10th 1w.
8th Oct.
Two French 75s furiously bombarded trenches and bivouacs some 40 shells in an hour: Major J.B. Scott who has been with his Regt. – 10th L.H. - since the beginning was blown to pieces, also 2w of 10th L.H. –
Recd. news of war with Bulgaria – Moved 10th L.H. bivouacs from previous area. Buried Major Scott about 300 yds. E of No. 3 outpost. Severe gale and wind at 8 p.m. which continued all night – first rain for months: German Taube across our lines – from activity in their guns, it appears as if the Turks were replenished in guns and amn.
10th Oct.
Genl. Godley inspected Trenches and was very pleased – For the first time continuous communication trench along entire perimeter of the Divl. Defence Area:- Sent large party to Beach to collect timber from some ships which have broken up and washed ashore: Two bridges now complete. 9th L.H. 2w with long range bombs across Dere. Visited Ordnance Dump, the Field Ambulance and sick and took Major Pinnell (G.C.O.) thro trenches --