Item 01: Eric Susman war diary, 1 January 1915-4 April 1916 - Page 177
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[Page 177]
Tuesday 8 June 1915
March 30 – Inspection by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales.
March 27 – Left Tel-el-Kebir at 1600. Bivouac 5 to 6 miles out.
28th – Starting at 0500 reach Mahsamah [also spelt Mahsama] at 0800. Leave at 1500 and arrive at Moascar at 0900 on 29th. All troops very much fatigued.
30th – Leave for Serapeum & cross canal from Africa to Asia.
1st to 3rd April – Recuperation after long march. Bathing in the Canal. On 3rd we leave for advance trenches & reach "Railhead".
April 4th – In the desert. Post No. 3 occupied by B Coy, 45th Batt., part of sub-section commanded by Gen. Cox.
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