and Yeomanry (Hussars). 7th Cyclist Co.

_Royal Engineers_:
54th & 55th Field Cos. 7th Signal Co.

_Royal Artillery_:
R.H.A. Batteries--"F" and "T."
R.F.A. Batteries--
XXII. Brigade--104, 105, 106.
XXV. Brigade--12, 35, 58.
Heavy Batteries R.G.A.--111, 112.

_R.A.M.C.:_ 21st, 22nd and 23rd Field Ambulances.

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_3rd Cavalry Division_:
Major-Gen. The Hon. JULIAN BYNG.

_6th Cavalry Brigade_:
Brig.-Gen. E. MAKINS.

3rd Dragoon Guards (joined the Division early in November).
North Somerset Yeomanry (attached to the Brigade before the
end of First Battle of Ypres).
1st Dragoons (The Royals).
10th Hussars.

_7th Cavalry Brigade_:
Brig.-Gen. C. T. McM. KAVANAGH.

1st Life Guards. 2nd Life Guards.
Royal Horse Guards (the Blues).

_Royal Horse Artillery_:
Batteries "C" and "K."

_Royal Engineers_:
3rd Field Squadron.

_R.A.M.C.:_ 6th, 7th and 8th Cavalry Field Ambulances.

CHAPTER III.

THE SAILING OF THE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.

I left Charing Cross by special train at 2 p.m. on Friday, August
14th, and embarked at Dover in His Majesty's cruiser "Sentinel." Sir
Maurice FitzGerald and a few other friends were at the station to see
me off, and I was accompanied by Murray, Wilson, Robertson, Lambton,
Wake, Huguet and Brinsley FitzGerald (my private secretary). The day
was dark, dull and gloomy, and rather chilly for August. Dover had
ceased to be the cheery seaside resort of peace days, and had assumed
the appearance of a fortress expecting momentary attack. Very few
people were about, and the place was prepared for immediate action.
The fine harbour was crowded with destroyers, submarines, and a few
cruisers; booms barred all the entrances and mines were laid down.

It was the first time since war had been declared that I witnessed the
outward and visible signs of the great struggle for which we were
girding our loins. Not the least evidence of this was the appearance
of the officers and men of the "Sentinel." All showed in their faces
that strained, eager, watchful look which told of the severe and
continual daily and nightly vigil. This was very marked, and much
impressed me.

We sailed a little before 4 and landed at Boulogne about 5.30 in the
evening. I was met by the Governor, the Commandant, and the port
officials, and w