Item 01: Gordon Macrae diary, 12 November 1914-4 January 1916 - Page 60
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[Page 60]
March 1915
Monday 6th
Full marching order Parade of the whole Brigade. We put in a cruel morning. The dust & sand blinded us. General Birdwood was there. The Regt did some dismounting for action drill & our Squadron rather made a mess of things. In retiring we were taken right across the line of fire of a Squadron. We didn't come in till 1.30pm. No parade in the afternoon. Went on stable picket at night. Drew second relief.
Tuesday 9th
Dust is the prevailing element here & today was no exception. We put in a long mornings work & progressed considerably on yesterdays work. Our attack on the position could have been improved upon. We exposed ourselves too much. In the afternoon the regiment was medically examined.
Wednesday 10th
Practicing advance guard work all the morning, each squadron