Item 01: Gordon Macrae diary, 12 November 1914-4 January 1916 - Page 142
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September 1915
going to attack. They poured in a solid machine gun & rifle fire & also a few shells. One burst fairly close to my dug out & a few shrapnel bullets came in. Six of our Rgt were killed 5 with a shell & one shot through a loophole during the demonstration. Capt Richardson & Lieut Buskin of A Squadron were 2 of those killed.
Friday 17th
Was present at the funeral this morning. Capt Robertson & the RC padre conducted the services. The Turks shelled our lines continually the best part of the day but didn't do any damage worth mentioning. Wrote a letter to mother. Was on second shift observing at night. Things were very quiet all along the line.
Saturday 18th
A fine warm day again. Put in a very quiet day. Wrote a letter to Doug.
Sunday 19th
Very cold windy day. The Turks made a demonstration in the afternoon