Another of 2180 Gunner George Courtney Benson's sketches, detailing
the Battery's training grounds on the far side of the Pyramids. Utilised
by Col. Rosenthal throughout the Gallipoli Campaign, Benson would go
on to become one of Australia's most recognised war artists. The above
sketch was completed on the 14th of February1915.
[Courtesy of Australian War Memorial - ART03605.007.003]
Thursday 25th February
Battery Commanders in charge of their Batteries in
camp. Officers of 1st Brigade who have not previously had series did some
shooting. Adjutant and myself reconnoitred country for purposes of signalling
scheme laid down for 26th inst. Instruction on European maps with O.C. Received
two letters from Charley and one from A.T.Sharp.
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