Item 01: Hector Brewer diary, 21 August 1914-31 December 1915 - Page 89
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[Page 89]
May 1915
Tuesday 4
Fine with cool wind.
Misfortune seems to be following our Reg. Our Col. (Braund]) was shot dead last night about 1.30 PM. With a bullet through the head, it is beleived by a stray bullet. Both the enemies guns & ours are very quiet. More reinforcements are coming for us today. Our Hydroplane is doing his tour of inspection over the battle field. Letters from home again. Received a beautiful mouth organ from Clare.
Wednesday 5
Cloudy. Moved into the firing line again on the right of our position. Splendid sheltered trenches. The Turks gave us no trouble except to give us a shot at the trench occasionally. It was cold towards dusk. Our artillery had a turn at them about 7 P.M. and shook them up a bit. We watch the enemy through periscopes.