Tuesday, 24 February 2015

24th February 1915


The New Zealand Artillery returning to camp.


Wednesday 24th February

Obtained leave to visit New Zealand Field Artillery at Zeitoun. Saw 4".5 Howitzers and went through their mechanism. Had an interesting time with Col Johnstone who drove me into Cairo in the afternoon in one of the N.Z. staff cars. Very hot day, camp very dusty and trying. Purchased pumps for use of Brigade, 5 per battery and 1 for Brigade Head Quarters, for use in pumping out trenches and assisting in watering horses.

Returned to camp at 5PM. Received letter from Nell dated Jan 24th, Emma, Alvord and Chris ditto.










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