These are the diary entries of Private Peter Jack (1044) of the Lanarkshire Yeomanry, B Squadron. A native of Blackridge. It follows his experiences during the First World War campaign on the Gallipoli Peninsula and later in Egypt, as part of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
13th and 14th August 1916
"The 13th, Church Parade."
"The 14th, Left Kantara at 3 o'clock in the morning and arrived at No. 1 redoubt and relieved a machine gun section of Scottish Horse."
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