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to visit Ismailia & had a very pleasant evening in the shade of the gardens, quite a treat to be able to get a nice cold drink etc.
Bombs dropped on Serapeum Camp by enemy Aeroplanes – several West Indians injured.
15/6/16 Thursday
Very hot – about 110 - Had Kit inspection & drill etc with pack up. 8th Brigade moved out from Sundown till midnight – about 5 train loads – Last night the Tommys who are replacing us – gave us Australians a tip top farewell open air Concert, we all appreciated the great efforts they made to entertain us.
16/6/16 Friday
Very Hot – Getting things ready to move out, clearing out most of the sick & wounded from our hospital Tents, have sent in a lot to Cairo Hospitals – More of the Division moved out.
17/6/16 Saturday
Very hot 115 - Bivouacking in the heat is cruel. Last night I never saw such heavy dew, my Blanket was ringing wet when I awoke, also my head & face. Troops moving out again after sundown.