bart's+diary+entries

__ October 1914 __ Date and time unknown The first lot of soldiers have left for Gallipoli. The band is playing and we are marching. HONK HONK! The boat is departing ............................................................................................................................ __ April 1915 __ 25th 1:46 am I was woken at 1 am for a hot meal and a drink. We then had to leave for the boats. Orders were whispered and it was silent except the muffled curses as men slipped on the stairs. I headed for the largest boat. ............................................................................................................................ Around 30 minutes later 2:10 am  We are approaching Gallipoli. We are nervous but excited. ............................................................................................................................ 15 minutes later 2:35 am  We are around 10 metres from Gallipoli, but we were spotted by Turkish snipers. One person next to me was shot. Only 5 metres left to go but I think we are off course ............................................................................................................................ __ May 21 __ The bodies are starting to stink terribly. Many bullets have shot by my head ............................................................................................................................ __ May 31 __ We have moved camp due to a surprise attack by the Turks. My squadron is on duty ............................................................................................................................ __ June 1 __ My squadron had to get water today. Had a good swim ............................................................................................................................ __ June 15 __ My birthday today. Had to shift camp again. Almost got hit ............................................................................................................................ __ December 10 __ We gained chunuk bair recently. Not feeling well ............................................................................................................................ December 14 I’ve left Gallipoli for good. The war is over. This is the last barge. Oh no we’ve been spot--- I am Alistair Sharp. I am finishing this off for my friend Bart Van Zuilen. He was shot before finishing this diary entry. He was a brave man and he risked his life to save others more times than I can count. He died trying to save my life.