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.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
10th and 11th March 1916
"10th March; Usual parade and a cricket match between B and C squadron and B to the fore gain."
"11th March; We got a wind storm that nearly blinds us with sand."
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