Monday 18th June 1917
In Palestine
1st/5th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment, has constructed a latrine on the
beach and allotted an area for use by the troops for bathing - nowhere near one
another, I was assured. The bathing area is in view of an enemy strong-point
called Sea Post, about a mile away and so only twelve bathers are allowed at any
one time. A bathing picquet has been formed in case of accidents, drownings
etc.
The ground on
which the battalion now resides comprises a series of sand dunes and the
adjutant mentioned with some pleasure that there is nearly always a cool breeze
from the sea. In consequence the health of the troops has greatly improved
since arrival.
Second Lieutenant Lydle [X550/1/81]
The adjutant
of 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment, has commented on comings and goings
this week. On 12th Second Lieutenant Lydle was admitted to hospital. On 13th
Lieutenant Hart rejoined from hospital. On 14th Major Newbolt was appointed
Area Commandant of 30th Division. On 15th the padre, Rev Turnbull was sent to
hospital sick. On 16th he was followed by Second Lieutenant Cline and yesterday
a new Medical Officer, Lieutenant A Newton-Brady joined the Battalion,
replacing Lieutenant Cogan who left today.
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