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21: Left Romani 2 a.m. reaching Katia ( 6 miles) at daybreak. Our patrols in touch with the enemy, brining in 16 prisoners. Returned at 9 p.m.
23: Left Romani for Katia at 11 p.m. This stunting to & from Katia was carried out by the 1st & 2nd Bde on alternate days, so as to keep in touch & watch any enemy movements. Rumour has it that the enemy will attack very soon.
25: Taube brought down & we were in action at noon, 5 of our boys wounded & 35 Turks captured.
29: Two batteries accompanied us today & gave Abdul a lively time. 7 of our boys wounded & one killed in the action today. Five of our planes bombed enemy troops causing heavy casualties. Reached Romani again at midnight.
August
1: Left Romani 3 a.m. for Katia. Monitors bombarded Oghratina from Bay of Tineh. Our planes & artillery also gave Abdul a lively time, 70 surrendering to our men. Left at 10 p.m. reaching Romani at midnight.