On the night of Sept 23 there was much excitement. Rumors of a possible move had been in the air for days. A kit inspection was called and our extra blankets taken away. We were off surely now! But it proved a false alarm.

Sept 24 was our official day for joining the overseas forces for on that date we signed our attestation papers. We were ordered to stand by for a march but it rained and we didn't leave. Next day our rifles were called in and biscuits were issued instead of bread. This surely meant a move but we still remained. Finally after many rumors and much uncertainty we left camp at noon on Sept 27 by train. Everyone was in high spirits. We would be out of the mud at any rate.