World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula
Met Duff, my H.A.C. pal, again; so funny seeing him; both of us ride
together. Last time we rode together was at Goring, side by side in B
Sub., A Battery. Never thought that we should both be officers riding
side by side on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Have a delightful bathe off
“W” Beach to-day; the water crowded with bathers, French and English.
By far the best bathing I have ever had in my life.
_May 11th._
Rather cloudy to-day, and much cooler. Rode up to Brigade H.Q. with
Hyslop, to the same place as yesterday. Saw Australian Supply Officer.
As I was talking to him a few shells came over our way—not singly,
but by twos and threes. I have got used to the sound of them passing
through the air now, and know by the sound whether they are coming my
way or not. Again, as yesterday, the Australian officer gave me the
warning “Look out!” and we dived for a dugout. The Australians get
awfully amused when they see people doing these dives out of the way of
shells, and it certainly does look humorous.
My Brigade is moving back to the reserve trenches for a rest, and they
need it. The reserve trenches are those by the white pillars, occupied
at present by the Lancashires and Manchesters (Territorials). I meet
General D’Amade and his Staff, including the officer that I knew on the
_Arcadian_. They are all riding. He stops me, asking if I have seen
General Parish, the Australian General. I express regret that I have
not, at which he appears annoyed. One of his Staff asks me to point out
29th D.H.Q., and I direct him to Hill 138, in rear of us. I point out
the Australian camp to the General, who goes off then to inquire for
General Parish.
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
Reviews
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this work.
Join the Discussion
Join the discussion
Sign in to leave a comment or review.
Sign InorCreate an account