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June 1916
1st – Colonel & W.O. on seeing it was a Taube, cleared for redoubt on top of hill. Bob T & I were together & did not shift except to lie flat as when bombs fell. Not quite sure if I got photo of explosions of 3rd bomb or not. Heard a bomb hissing thro the air before I got view finder on it & am not sure if I pressed lever or not. Time will tell. I fell flat & Bob T. followed suit quickly. Saw first bomb leave aeroplane. I was the only one to try & get snap. Large number of horses missing. Various reports say 100, 150 etc.
2nd – Report saying that 100 of our horses arrived back at Salhia Pt Said. Don't believe it. Early next morning (2nd) we shifted camp about 300 yards further back. L.H. also scattering & spreading out. Rather a severe lesson to them. Camp a good one but believe it to be only for a few days. Expect to be moving to Hill 70 on Sunday. Every thing cleaned up & spic & early in afternoon.
2nd – Had a letter from Dave. Said he expected to go to Conv. home at Pothcawl in day or so. Letter dated April 19th Y.M.C.A. arrived at Romani day or two ago.
3rd – Rumour re Taube being sighted at Qatia in afternoon. Regts stood to horses. New camp in good position.
4th – Packing up early in day, preparing to move to Hill 70, replacing 1st L.H.F.A. & they replaced us. Bearers left about 4pm & we caught train leaving about 5.15. Hill 70 19 miles from Romani. Left kit & equipment at stopping place & had to march about 2 miles, mostly on formed road so good walking.
5th – Found we had made a bad exchange. They took all, leaving nothing except a dirty camp. Dispensary & Dentist running together in a QMs marquee tent. Heard about naval battle off the Categatt. British losing, Queen Mary, Invincible, Indefatigable (BC)