The Road to Chunuk Bair

The day opened disastrously. The O.C. visited the outpost groups between 4.30 and 6am and caught several groups not standing to arms. A crop of severe punishments followed. It is very noticeable how many men on duty are continually asking for concession to their own personal comfort and convenience, the inevitable result being that the men get slack on their duty and serious breaches occur. Captain Cameron left today on urgent private business in Cairo. A Camel Corps with a backing of other troops is proceeding out today to see if they can discover anything of the whereabouts and intentions of the Turks. Absolutely nothing has been seen or heard of them for three weeks. Life on the Canal is getting somewhat monotonous. Nothing but digging and drill.

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