Duty 1800 to 0600.
Still successfully advancing but Turks are putting up a stubborn fight. One of our submarines sank a Turk battleship “Torgus Reiss” in Narrows. 9th Corps hold line from sea at 135.0 to 135Z thence towards Lala Baba. Down to Maston Tepe, Ismail Olgu Tepe not in line. Anzac Div. Have occupied Chunuk Bair 1661 Sq, 80 K and are consolidation position. Duty 1800 to 0600. Very hot. J. A. Graham
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Duty 1200 to 1800 to 0600. A huge surprise in store for us when waking. In Suvla Bay one saw the sight of a lifetime. There were dozens of transports, destroyers, mine sweepers, trawlers and other small craft, whilst outside were 8 hospital ships, several warships, monitors and submarines etc. which were covering the landing parties with heavy fire. Above were aeroplanes and airships taking observations and directing the fire. It was a great sight was to see the artillery galloping into position. Can understand the reason for our advance now, which still continues. The objective being to link up with Suvla Bay operations and carry Hill 971. The key of the situation. Recd a large parcel from friends of Maadi also the ladies of Cairo. Still advancing. J. A. Graham Duty 0900 to 2100.
Two furious attacks by enemy but without success. Our big advance begins this afternoon (general). Later: attack commences and proving a success. Many trenches already taken. Advance continues. Fleet and heavy guns doing good work. By 2100 a considerable advance made. Went off duty then and before turning in they were still going. The pace was fast and furious and nothing can stop our boys. J. A. Graham Duty 0600 to 1200, 2400 to 0600.
More troops landed. Making a big attack on Abdul tomorrow and will relieve him of a few trenches. J. A. Graham Duty 0600 to 2400 (18 hours duty).
More troops landed last night. J. A. Graham A great battle underground between Sappers to see which side can blow the other up first.
Ironmongery flying freely tonight. The bursting of shells etc. making the place as light as day. A large number of troops landed last night – something in the wind. J. A. Graham Duty 0600 til 1800.
German aeroplane flew over and dropped bombs and arrows on our position. Nobody killed. J. A. Graham Duty 0600 to 1800. Still hot and I’m feeling worn out.
The terrible strain is beginning to tell on me at last. Am outlasting all the other boys. There was a vicious counter attack last night and the row, I’m told, was tremendous. Being off duty my chum Harry Emerson and I slept through it all and never heard a sound. The sleep was badly needed. As the sun was setting, the rays showed through a bank of clouds and displayed a perfect map of Australia. Is that a good omen! Our Colonel was buried at 2100 last night. J. A. Graham |
AuthorJack Graham, ANZAC soldier, kept a diary from 1914-1918. Here it is, blogged 100 years later to the day.... Archives
February 1958
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