The Thirteenth Hussars in the Great War

by H. Mortimer Durand

[53] March.

[54] The Regimental Diary of 14th May says: “Moved into standing camp at Chaldari.”... “The tents were on the edge of a palm grove, but the horses were picketed down in the open.”

[55] The old camp on the Hai stream. The kit was not received till the middle of May.

[56] Khalis Canal?

[57] The expedition against the Arabs in May 1917.

[58] The Jebel Hamrin is described by the Colonel of the Thirteenth as not unlike the Cheviot Hills.

[59] Private J. Tunnicliffe.

[60] “Includes myself and Captain Godfree (2nd in command).”

[61] It may possibly be argued that both Lord Haig and Lord Allenby were Cavalry officers, and therefore perhaps inclined to think highly of the achievements of their own arm. They certainly were Cavalry officers, as was Lord French, a fact well worthy of note, but, like him, they were something more—great leaders of armies.

[62] Did not join Regiment for duty.