3rd January 1915

'Benson' referred to by Col. Rosenthal below, was 2180 Gunner George Courtney

Benson of the 3rd Field Artillery Brigade, hailing from Melbourne - Gnr Benson's

artistic talent would be utilised by Col. Rosenthal throughout the Gallipoli Campaign,

& would go on to become one of Australia's most recognised war artists.  The above

is titled "3 minute Reconnaissance sketch - Egypt," completed on the 8th of January

1915 & detailing geographical formations around the Battery's training grounds.

[Courtesy of Australian War Memorial - ART03605.007.004]

Sunday 3rd January

Easy day for all units. Church parade in the morning. Good attendance. Major Browne & Burgess completing gun emplacements. Took Benson out during the afternoon over the manoeuvre area and gave him instructions in Field sketching from a military point of view.

[Courtesy of State Library of New South Wales - Sir Charles Rosenthal diary]