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1915-07-16
Regiment 5th Wiltshire
Location Lemnos, Mudros Bay
Entry 8.30a.m Issued to men (I) 100 extra rounds ammunition, (II) Blankets (1 per man) (3) waterproof sheets, (4) Iron rations (5) 24 hours rations. Weather cooler. 3p.m Bt H.Q (less 2nd in command) and A & B Companies were transferred to SS Osmanieh, sailed for Cape Helles, transferred (1 mile from shore) to 2 tugs.