Item 03: Gordon Macrae diary, 20 January 1917-18 April 1918 - Page 24
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[Page 24]
March 1917
Answered a couple of letters
Sunday 18th
Took some sick camels over to Railhead. In the afternoon took the sick camels with a line of coons to get washed
Monday 19th
Was detailed orderly to day, but was relieved of my job by Sergeant Berry & reported back to my unit. Sgt Fitzgerald was detailed for duty at Moascar & left at 6 pm.
Tuesday 20th
We were lined up in the afternoon & lectured by the doctor on diseases we are likely to encounter in Syria & means for their prevention. Mounted Regt orderly Sgt at night
Wednesday 21st
Being orderly Sgt could not go to the races to be held today It was a big meeting & lasted all day. Australian Horses did very well
Thursday 22nd
We were expecting to move out today & got ready for it However we didn't go.
Friday 23rd
Still in the same camp We are getting a bit impatient as orders are expected hourly to go. Other troops are in contact with the Turks in front & we don't know what it means Were lectured by the Squadron O.C.