Minahan diary, 1 January 1917-3 January 1918 / M. Minahan - Page 89
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[Page 89]
22 Th February
Moved to Sheikh Zawaied as we were going along beach a Taube was over observing travelled all day reached Sheikh about 4 pm tired & dusty very fine country en route was warned for picquet as soon as we reached camp
2nd B & NZ. B. moved to Rafa where they engaged the enemy
gave horses feed of green barley
[See also p 187]
23 Fri February
Fixing a temporary camp in Hod 2nd NZ Bgde arrived back from Rafa they drove Turks out of their front line trenches our casualties were very slight
53 inf arrived expect a big go in a few weeks our camp is crawling with Camel ticks I have been scratching like Hell
[in margin] Rum Issue
24 Sat February
Taubs over observing no bombs had Mike out grazing Turks occupied Rafa 2nd Bgd moving out to keep in touch