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1915
The cruisers and Allied destroyers came close inshore and shelled the trenches at the head of Malone's Gully, which must have caused many casualties to the enemy. Winter quarters were now being dug by terrcing the hillside and shelters were erected for cookhouses, etc., although material was very scarce. The attached squadron of 12 L.H., known as "D", was moved to the left of the post. The following is the nominal roll of the officers of 12 L.H. attached:- Major P.A.Chambers, Capt. H.K.McKell, Lieutenants C.M.Featherstonhaugh, E.P.Ralston. R.K.Robey, C.A.Brough, M.A.Brown.
Lieut-General Birdwood inspected No.1 Outpost on November 3 and complimented the men on the work done. By now a small steam packet was running to Imbros and we were able to buy canteen stores, but not in sufficient quantity. Septic sores, dysentery and jaundice were causing daily evacuations to the Field Ambulance.
On November 6 Lieut-Col Meredith took over command of the 1st A.L.H. Brigade, vice General H.G.Chauvel who went to the 1st Australian Division, Major C.H.Granville taking over 1 L.H. and Captain A.A.White the duties of Adjutant; the command of "C" Squadron fell to Lieut G.H.L.Harris. About this date Brigade H.Q. commenced a map reading and field sketching school, which was only fairly well attended for working parties were required every night and many officers were sick, so few could avail themselves of the opportunity offered. On November 10 the officers were further reduced by Major Chambers and Lieut Wordsworth being evacuated sick and Major Smith with Lieuts F.C.W.Wright and D.G.Campbell (later transferred to Artillery) and 95 other ranks going to Mudros for a month's rest. All this week the weather was very rough and stormy, the sea breaking up in a single night the work which had taken the Engineers weeks to do (e.g. large dumps made on the seaboard and small piers pushed out into deeper water). In one night the piers were wrecked, tugs were blown ashore and much damage done to the supply dumps.
Winter clothing was now issued to all ranks: cardigans, vests, underpants; trench boots were issued as trench stores. The Regiment was detailed to find 1 officer and 16 other ranks as an