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shot went to, the fourth shot, went into my Knee. I called out, "I am woundet". On me making for my tent, but unable to reach it, I first sat down, then made for the gate. Two Soldiers came up, and carried to the hospital in their arms. I went from the prisoners hospital on Torrens Island to the general hospital at Adelaide. From the Camp hospital at Keswick, I wher send to the General Hospital desame Night. I stayed in their for about four weeks. I still feel the effects of the shot. I have continually pain at Night-time, especially during wet weather. I told the authority at the headquarter hospital, how I had recieved my wound. Apart from the complaints made by W. Emde, I have not made a complaint.
Cross excamined by Capt Hawkes. At the time of the shooting I dit not hear any remark from the Meal tent, other than the one I have mentioned, asking for a cigarette. I never heard being called out from the rear of our tent, the bugger want shot us.