In the second attempt to capture Gaza we were making our advance in
face of heavy machine-gun fire. In covering the ground we crouched
as much as possible, the Turks directed their fire accordingly, and
casualties were numerous, so our Cockney humorist shouted: "Stand up,
boys. It's best to be hit in yer props (legs) than in yer blinkin'
office (head)."--_W. Reed (late 7th Battn., Essex Regiment), 3
Shenfield Road, Woodford Green, Essex._