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1915-11-08
Regiment 5th Wiltshire
Location Gallipoli, Lala Baba
Entry Turkish artillery directed chiefly on beaches at LALA BABA and WEST BEACH. Plentiful water supply from new well started by R.E. from which Bn. Water carts are now filled and supply drawn. In the afternoon about a dozen shrapnel shells burst over our support and reserve lines killing one of a fatigue party at work on the BEAUFORT ROAD. Work continued on new H.Q. and support trench. Remarks: Artillery fire