Item 02: W. E. Bendrey diary, 6 October 1915-19 June 1916 - Page 122
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May 19 Leaving for Eng this morning. An Australian Sister whom I had known in Luna Park Hosp. came in to see me this morning. Am marked for the 2nd London Genl Hosp, St Marks Chelsea – per the St George, Southampton.
Takes us about 9 hours to do the trip to England. Sailed at 12 noon. Lovely day, & the sea is calm – no end. Nearly all Tommies in this ward (E)
Somehow I always seem to strike Ward E wherever I go. She's pretty slick this boat, 17 to 20 or more I reckon. Jolly nice Sister in this ward, good beds.
Choc's & plenty of reading matter. Passed the Isle of Wight – on our left – (& a nifty little Isle it is too) & are now heading for Southampton. The County is pretty & beautifully green – but low. You should have seen how we zig-zagged coming in to dodge our own mines & Torpedo Nets. Must write Uncle & Harry tonight or tomorrow. Anchored here for the