Geoffrey Bell Hughes diary, 1 January 1916-31 December 1916 - Page 42
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Also a march past & taking the salute from General Birdwood.
20 February 1916 Sun
Church-parade with 6th Brigade attended by Generals Birwoods & [Godley] & Paton & staff. After the service General Birwood addressed one & all in words of praise for the great work they did under him at Gallipoli. No wonder all the boys think the world of him [text continued at top of page].
1.45 pm 'B Sect' bids farewell to 5th Field Ambulance & start on 8 mile walk to Rail Head which is just about the start of the trenches. Sorry to have to say good-bye to Norm Burgess. Also Davis, Jack Dudgeon & Cropley. Arrive Rail Head 4.30. Join up with B Section 7th Field from S.A.
21.2.16
Everything seems to be going along alright in our new quarters nothing but Jippoes camels & sand. Billy Weisener joins us in dinner. Sid Stanley pushes his boat off to a new job at Ismailia.