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War Diary

1915-11-07
Regiment 5th Wiltshire
Location Gallipoli, Lala Baba
Entry Fire trenches Quiet day, Work on communication trench named BEAUFORT ROAD. Turkish artillery contrary to general custom have fired several high explosive shells at night which fell on CHOCOLATE HILL. Considerable activity in reconnaissance by our aeroplanes. Turkish artillery displays of late more activity numerous heavy shells passing over from behind SCIMITAR HILL the ridge running to Suvla Point. Lt Livens acting Adjutant went to hospital. A patrol of 1 officer and 6 men were sent to reconnoitre approaches to SCIMITAR HILL. Remarks: T. artillery