Men of the 9th Battery, 3rd Field Artillery Brigade, preparing
for an inspection at Mena Camp, 1915.
[Courtesy of Australian War Memorial - P00046.010]
Mena Camp
Monday February 8 1915
We stopped in
camp today, just gave the horses a bit of exercise etc. and then the gunners
got to gun drill and drivers to their harness.
I was told off to draw forage from the Army Service Stores so missed gun
drill again, I don’t get a show so far.
I got a new tunic and two pairs of singlets yesterday, will soon want another
kit bag. Medical inspec. this afternoon
and then nothing dong till stables.
The 2nd Brigade shooting today. The 3rd Brigade
remained in camp overhauling guns and equipment generally. General Cunliffe
Owen gave us a lecture at night, which was full of interest and concerned the
Retreat from Mons. He himself was present at the front for some months and
spoke from actual experience. He is an entertaining lecturer, but gave us some
particulars of actions which made me think seriously. We are looking forward to
his future lectures.
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