Photostat copy of diaries of Benjamin Bennett Leane, 1915-1916 - Part 8
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asked for 18 men from us
to replace backward men
in their own company (the
Co is trying to get Nos 1 & V Corp.
out within a week). We
knew the men would be keen
to get out, especially as at
present they have no camels
themselves, and we anticipated
rather a lot of volunteers.
Eventually we got the 18,
but I am pleased to say
that not one of my section
would leave it.
Clarie Fairlie came over
this afternoon and brought
a young chap by name
Stan Thomas with him. They
are both protegees of Ethels.
Clarie was able to tell me
where to find him. Edie (Ethel's friend,
who has receive instructions from
Ethel to
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