The Road to Chunuk Bair » Alexandria

Saturday 10th April 1915

lynley — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:00:57 +0000

Entrained at 2 a.m. at Palais Kubbeh. Going by train to Alexandria and thence on transport Achaia which went into Stream at 4 p.m.

Thursday 3rd December 1914

lynley — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:00:52 +0000

Arrived at Alexandria and berthed about 7a.m. Everyone excited at the prospect of early disembarkation. Other units on ship disembark. Cargo discharging started. Our Coy supply all fatigues. Alexandria a great port but appliances not equal to Wellington. Company worked very hard. No leave. Men rather grumble but Orvieto beer has a quieting effect. Great confusion as to entraining for Cairo. We get ready to move at a moments notice. Baggage disembarked but has to be taken on board again at night to allow men their blankets.

Wednesday 2nd December 1914

lynley — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:35 +0000

Remained at Port Said till 5p.m. Officers allowed ashore. A dirty town but interesting. Sailed at 5p.m. for Alexandria. Everyone packing up.

Monday 30th November 1914

lynley — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:08 +0000

A much cooler day. Wind cold. Everybody putting on winter clothes. Arrived Suez at 5 p.m. Received our orders to disembark at Alexandria. Started up the Canal at 7 p.m. A glorious sunset. First view of the Desert. Passed numerous posts manned by Indian troops. Had to anchor during night for fog. Armed guard roused at 11 p.m. in case of sniping. Staff officers depart for Cairo.