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1916-03-04
Regiment 5th Wiltshire
Location Mesopotamia, Busreh sic [Basra]
Entry Disembarkation at Busreh sic [Basra] and marched to Magill Camp 5 1/2 miles further up stream (quay at Magill presumably overcrowded) Lt. J.N. CARSON was now performing the duties of adjutant (appointed on embarkation from PORT SAID) vice Capt. J.W. Greany appointed 2nd in command. During the next ten days heavy storms were experienced and the weather was unsettled.