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Heliopolis
Egypt 20.815

Dear Dad, Mum & All

This is possibly the last note that I shall write to you from Egypt, before embarking for Gallipoli.

In my own mind I believe that we shall be here for another two long weeks yet.

The fifth brigade moved off five days ago – last Sunday: it was generally believed that they were to go straight to Gallipoli, but I believe that they are still at Alexandria, awaiting the rest of the Division.

At last I believe that I can send you some real good news. I have been selected, from a number of applicants in the 23rd Battn., for my commission. Major Knox who is acting C.O of the 23rd Battn. and who will soon have command – since Colonel Morton, is, unfortunately found to be not physically strong enough for service, recommended me very strongly.

I was then paraded, by the Major, to the Brigadier, who in turn saw fit to recommend me to the General – General Legge The Brigadier remarked upon my action, Enlisting for Service

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