Another quiet day. A train load of Indian sick & wounded arrived at the docks to go on board a hospital ship for return to India. We received word that General Melliss V.C. commanding our section of the Canal Defence would inspect us tomorrow. Some three more prisoners were bought in by the Ghurkas. They [...]
There was no reveille this morning. We were all awakened very early 4 a.m. by heavy firing from the Canal about a mile to our front followed by gun fire. Men in the bivouac stood to arms and a platoon was sent out to get touch with Otago Battalion on our right. The firing continued [...]
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 [...]