Aug. 18
|
The first man reported to the Mobilisation Camp, Addington. |
Sept. 23
|
The Regiment embarked on the "Tahiti" and "Athenic' at Lyttelton. |
25 |
Went into camp at Lyall Bay and Trentham. |
Oct. 14
|
Embarked on transports "Tahiti" and "Athenic." |
15 |
Sailed. |
21 |
Called at Hobart. |
28 |
Joined the Australian transport fleet at Albany. |
Nov. 9
|
H.M.A.S. "Sydney," one of the convoy's protecting ships, defeated and destroyed the German cruiser " Emdem." |
16 |
Arrival at Colombo. |
24 |
Called at Aden. |
Dec. 1
|
Arrival at Suez. |
3 |
Began disembarkation at Alexandria. |
4 |
Arrived at Zeitoun, a suburb of Cairo. |
23 |
March through the streets of Cairo. |
30 |
Inspection by General Birdwood. |