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1915-08-06
| Regiment | 5th Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Gallipoli |
| Entry | [6th - 7th] On that evening (Friday) at 8p.m the Battalion moved from White Valley accompanied by the S.W.Bs. Route taken was through Rest Gulley and over the cliffs through the cutting, reaching the shore again beyond Ari Burnu. Thence they were sniped and encountered considerable shrapnel fire. Finally a position was taken up on DAMAJELIK BEIR A,B & C companies take up position from Track 92 N8 to KNOLL 92 O 8-9 inclusive D company in Bde reserve in Gulley S. of Pt. 40 This position was taken with but slight opposition. Number of prisoners taken during the operation by the SWBs and WILTS is estimated at 250 (Reports agree that a number of the prisoners taken on this occasion were old men and very willing to fall into our hands. There was every indication of a hasty retirement of those previously occupying the ground. The fires in the cottages were warm and there were signs throughout of recent habitation. Excellent honey and water was found here. HBLB) Officer casualties on march from ANZAC Lieut A.G.O. Wigmore R.A.M.C (wounded slightly) Lieut A.C Belcher (killed) Remarks: Reference Gallipoli Map 1.20,000 KURIJA DERE |
