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Wednesday, 5 August 2009

Battle of Romani, Sinai, August 4 to 5, 1916, 1st LHMGS, AIF, War Diary Account
Topic: AIF - 1B - 1 LHMGS

Battle of Romani

Sinai, August 4 to 5, 1916

1st LHMGS, AIF, War Diary Account

War Diary account of the 1st LHMGS, AIF.

The transcription:

4/5 August

Sections out with 2nd and 3rd Light Horse Regiments and one Section in reserve with Brigade Headquarters. Attack by Turks early in morning. Took up position with Reserve guns and covered withdrawal of Regiment from neighbourhood of Mount Meredith, after which guns were withdrawn and accompanied Brigade Headquarters and remained with it all day. Moved out at night and bivouacked. Marched out at 0400. Struck Hod el Enna. Saw results of previous day's engagement. Afternoon. Machine Gun Section Two ordered up to support 1st Light Horse Regiment and Machine Gun Section One in the attack on Katia. Objective attained and Brigade withdrew at dusk.

Roll of Honour

Frank Railton CLINCH
Joseph Charles RADNELL
Lest We Forget

Further Reading:

1st Australian Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, AIF

1st Australian Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, Roll of Honour

Battle of Romani, Sinai, August 4 to 5, 1916

Bir el Abd, Sinai, 9 August 1916

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

Citation: Battle of Romani, Sinai, August 4 to 5, 1916, 1st LHMGS, AIF, War Diary Account

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Updated: Monday, 19 October 2009 8:36 PM EADT

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