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 were at war. McAlister of A. Squadron is shot through the head. Then four more of our fellows got hit with shrapnel which fell fair on to our bivvy. Tpr J. F. Ballinger (120), Corpl Chambers (311) Tpr J. M. Hawke (16)  Tpr De Raeve (14)

Later in the afternoon came the news that the "Triumph" had been torpedoed, and could be seen sinking from the higher ground which commanded a view of the sea to Imbros. I wouldnt step 10 yards for the spectacle being satiated by sensational sights ere this. Submarines off Anzac – what a glorious sight for the enemy – these were my predominant thoughts.

Our Regiment stood to arms this evening evidently some developement of the mines & counter mines on Quinns was expected but the men were dismissed before midnight without any untoward happening.

Tpr N.G. Clarke (497) and Tpr J. Hopper (58) were also wounded on this day.

Wednesday May 26th

There is a theory that the enemy has