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Another entry from the book written by Lieutenant Colonel Hüseyin Hüsnü Emir, called Yildirim. Every day, one page of the book will be posted. This is Page 144.
Colonel Hüsnü, Yildirim, Page 144.
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This chapter deals with Hüsnü observations of the Turkish response to Beersheba on other parts of the battlefield.
Diaries of AIF Servicemen, Bert Schramm, 28 November 1918 Topic: Diary - Schramm
Diaries of AIF Servicemen
Bert Schramm
28 November 1918
Bert Schramm
2823 Private Herbert Leslie SCHRAMM, a 22 year old Farmer from Whites River, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
During part of the course of his military service with the AIF, Bert Schramm kept a diary of his life. Bert was not a man of letters so this diary was produced with great effort on his behalf. Bert made a promise to his sweetheart, Lucy Solley, that he would do so after he received the blank pocket notebook wherein these entries are found. As a Brigade Scout since September 1918, he took a lead part in the September Offensive by the Allied forces in Palestine. Bert's diary entries are placed alongside those of the 9th Light Horse Regiment to which he belonged and to the 3rd Light Horse Brigade to which the 9th LHR was attached. On this basis we can follow Bert in the context of his formation.
The Diaries
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Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.
War Diaries and Letters
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The following entries are extracted and transcribed from the 9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary, the originals of which are held by the Australian War Memorial. There are 366 entries on this site. Each day has entries as they occurred from 1914 to 1919. In addition to the 9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary, when appropriate, entries from the 3rd Light Horse Brigade War Diary and other regiments with the Brigade will also appear. Entries from the unit history, Darley, TH, With the Ninth Light Horse in the Great War, Adelaide, Hassell Press, 1924 will also appear from time to time. The aim is to give the broadest context to the story and allow the reader to follow the day to day activities of the regiment. If a relative happened to have served in the regiment during the Great War, then this provides a general framework in which the individual story may be told.
9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary - Commanding Officer received instructions to proceed to Mudros at 0600 to take command of the Brigade Rest Party there vice Captain Kidd sick. Went to wharf but boat did not sail. 1100 835 Private Baker, C Squadron was shot in the head this morning while observing. Died before leaving lines. Snow covers the ground everywhere. All tracks are impassable for mule transport. Fatigue parties are carrying rations and water. Six cases of rum stolen last night from Brigade dump. Enquiry proceeding. The coldest and most trying day up to date.
1916
Tuesday, November 28, 1916
9th Light Horse Regiment Location - Bir el Malha
9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary - Details of Duties to be performed by B Squadron at Bir el Kasseiba. Patrols to meet observation patrols at Hill 316 and patrol of Imperial Camel Corps from Gensi. Squadron to be responsible for its own protection.
9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary - Reorganising preparatory for dismounted work in the hills. At 1900 Ayliffe, Lieutenant SH; and, 25 Other Ranks detailed for relay post duty between General Headquarters and Desert Mounted Corps Headquarters. At 2300 orders received to saddle up and act as advanced guard to 3rd Light Horse Brigade moving north east. Moved at 2400. B and C Squadrons supplied the advanced guard.
Another entry from the book written by Lieutenant Colonel Hüseyin Hüsnü Emir, called Yildirim. Every day, one page of the book will be posted. This is Page 143.
Colonel Hüsnü, Yildirim, Page 143.
[Click on page for a larger print version.]
This chapter deals with Hüsnü observations of the Turkish response to Beersheba on other parts of the battlefield.
Diaries of AIF Servicemen, Bert Schramm, 27 November 1918 Topic: Diary - Schramm
Diaries of AIF Servicemen
Bert Schramm
27 November 1918
Bert Schramm
2823 Private Herbert Leslie SCHRAMM, a 22 year old Farmer from Whites River, South Australia. He enlisted on 17 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
During part of the course of his military service with the AIF, Bert Schramm kept a diary of his life. Bert was not a man of letters so this diary was produced with great effort on his behalf. Bert made a promise to his sweetheart, Lucy Solley, that he would do so after he received the blank pocket notebook wherein these entries are found. As a Brigade Scout since September 1918, he took a lead part in the September Offensive by the Allied forces in Palestine. Bert's diary entries are placed alongside those of the 9th Light Horse Regiment to which he belonged and to the 3rd Light Horse Brigade to which the 9th LHR was attached. On this basis we can follow Bert in the context of his formation.
The Diaries
The complete diary is now available on the Australian Light Horse Studies Centre Site at:
9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary - Commanding Officer attended Divisional Conference to arrange sports, amusement and instruction for troops. Six Other Ranks marched in from Moascar.
Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.
War Diaries and Letters
All War Diaries and letters cited on this site should be read in conjunction with the Australian Light Horse Studies Centre, War Diaries and Letters, Site Transcription Policy which may be accessed at:
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