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1916-10-11
Regiment 5th Wiltshire
Location Mesopotamia, Amarah
Entry Abu Shitaib Camp 2Lts P. Gray, W.M. McInnes, J. Dodington, J.F.H. Williams joined for duty and were posted to A,B,D, and C Coys respectively. 2Lt E.A.D. Parry rejoined from hospital and was posted to 'A' Coy. Sergeants Mess opened. Capt R.D. Robertson relinquished command of 'C' Coy to take over duties of Whole Time Staff Officer Ali Gharbi. Lieut E.F. Brown assumed command of 'C' Coy.