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.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
11th and 12th December 1916
"The 11th; Have a very rough journey through the Gulf of Lyon."
"The 12th; Arrive at Toulon harbor about half past eight in the morning. Three other boats came in about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, they got chased by three submarines."
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