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.
Friday, December 21, 2012
19th to the 21st December 1916
"The 19th; Still lying in port, aboard the Connaught."
"20th; Left Le Havre at 1 o'clock in the morning, arrived at Southampton at 8 o'clock."
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