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[Top Left] 1916
[Centre] 6th Month - 30 Days
[Top Right] June
that no engagement had taken
place. An English General with
his Cavalry Corps has taken up
a position a mile to the rear of
us. This General was to have
been here to [Illegible] but our
Colonels came in without him.
It is understood that the General
was sore after his long ride
so he stayed with his cavalary.
Towards evening important
news ame to hand. All guards
& sentries were doubled and
sent out earlier than usual.
Strict instructions were given
by the Major. Shortky after the
sentries had manned the trenches
at spaces of about 7 or 8 ft. betueen
men, I heard an order ring out.
"No. 3 Face outwards & load your
rifles". Shortly after going to bed
we heard a few sharp shouts
"Halt" delivered by the Indians.