Gallipoli Diary
Saturday 24/4/15
Saturday 24/4/15
At day break further
movement of ships to outer
harbour took place. I expect
the great array of ships here
[gap — reason: illegible]
comprising the transports of
the Mediterranean Exp. Force
under Gen. Sir Ian Hamilton and
their escort, the Eastern Medit.
Fleet under V. Admiral de Roebuck
is & will be the largest and
most powerful ever assembled
for active service. The spectacle
witnessed by the peacable
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Greek villagers of Lemnos will
be one never to be forgotten.
Today this following message
was transmitted to the troops
[gap — reason: illegible]by Sir Ian Hamilton, from His
Majesty. “The King wishes
you & your army every success
& you will be constantly
in his prayers & thoughts.”