Item 01: Gordon Macrae diary, 12 November 1914-4 January 1916 - Page 152
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[Page 152]
October 1915
sick to the Ambulance on the Beach. It is the first time I have been on the beach since I came back from Imbros. Went on water guard at 6 pm with 6 men. It was very cloudy & cold & the fleas were very persistent all night. Chauncey came back.
Friday 15th
Had an easy day on guard. Nothing to do except read & smoke. It was cloudy & cold all day & we had no wood to make a fire. Were relieved at 6 pm by a guard from the 12th
Saturday 16th
At 4 am there was a lot of artillery fire, both by warships & land batteries. They peppered the Turkish positions for nearly half an hour. Had party making a road till dinner time Had nothing to do in the afternoon. At night went down to the beach with 2 sick men. Was promoted to sergeant.
Sunday 17th
Had an easy morning. At 6 pm