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War Diary

1915-10-17
Regiment 5th Wiltshire
Location Gallipoli, Lala Baba
Entry Fire trenches Same daily routine. Completed fitting out men with two blankets and waterproof sheet each, and withdrawing Khaki Drill Clothing, substituting Service Dress. Brigadier General Travers sent to hospital. Temporary command of the Brigade taken over by Lieut-Colonel A.C Lewin DSO of this Battalion involving following changes Major C.T. Holland to command Battalion, Captain J.W. Greany DSO 2nd in Command, Captain R.W.F. Jesson to command 'B' Coy vice 2nd Lt Patterson who takes over command of D Coy from 2nd Lieut Wrigley who takes over command from Capt Greany DSO. 2nd Lieut R.G. Livens appointed Acting Adjutant takes over duties from Major Holland who has been doing them since Lieut Braund went to hospital 9.10.15