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.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
22nd and 23rd August 1916
"The 22nd, One of our aeroplanes went up and had some bomb dropping practice in the afternoon."
"The 23rd, Trench digging and rifle inspection in the morning."
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