The 1916 war diary of 2nd Lieut. Dick Willis Fleming

 

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8 June 1916

Posted by Dick on June 8, 1916
Nothing much doing today except odd jobs. Our report about the Russians getting hold of thirty thousand Turks is all a myth - it sounded to good to be true. Another rumour in tonight says that the 'Hampshire' has been sunk with Kitchener on board, who was on his way to Russia. We are still in hopes it is only an empty rumour.

The intelligence bulletin in tonight was very full of information. The Turks apparently intend to attack us after Ramadan (some sort of religious feast or fast) which takes place in few days time. The sooner they do attack the better for them as the place is getting stronger every day with wire and trenches.

On duty in the O.Pip tonight.

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