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, November 6, 2012
4th to the 8th of November 1916
"The 4th; International football match between Scotland and England, all honours went to Scotland by one goal to nil."
"The 5th; Out at the shooting range all day."
"The 6th to 8th; Out in the Desert doing manoeuvres."
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