The Road to Chunuk Bair

A very hot day. Usual routine.

Left Aden about 8 a.m. A calm day. Coast visible on all sides. An interesting days sail. It became known here that orders were awaiting us at Suez and our ship and the Orvieto pushed on ahead of the rest of the convoy.

Arrived at Aden am. Everyone interested to see the famous garrison station. Barrenness very marked. No one allowed ashore. We remained all day.

South coast of Arabia in sight.
Midday east coast of Africa.
Very hot. Usual routine.

Very hot. Usual routine.

Church parade. Very hot day.

Pvt Lewis buried at sea at 9.30. The Coy supplied the firing party. Rest of day washing and cleaning. A concert was held at night in the well deck. Pvt Pike won the prize for the best item. Pat Jackson “taking the cake”. Hqrs. Officers attended in good numbers and the concert was very enjoyable.

A very hot day. Pvt Lewis M.F.A. died at 7 p.m. from Pneumonia. Usual routine.

The news reached us that Dr Webb had died at Colombo. Great regret was expressed by all ranks who had been associated with him at Awapuni. A memorial service was held at 10. o’clock.

A hot tropical day. Usual routine resumed.