FIGHTING IN MESOPOTAMIA.
A GALLANT STAND. By Telegraph.—Press Aasn.—Copyright. r Delhi, August 20. "Two British captains, Dregley (political officer) and Buchanan (irrigation officer), and two British sergeants, are reported killed. The officers, together with Arab levies at the post at Shahraban, offered a most gallant resistance against overwhelming numbers. They held out for three days until all their amiiitmition was exhausted. Arab levies remained loyal to the end, and died lighting side by side with the British officers. —Reuter. Delhi, August 20. Leachman, who was murdered at lvufanauta, was the famous British traveller. His name was a household word from end to end of Arabia, He performed brilliant service as political officer from the beginning of the campaign Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 23 August 1920, Page 5
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