The battalion left Sydney on 22 December 1914 for Egypt, where Herring was promoted to major and given command of 'D' Company on 1 February 1915. The 13th Battalion landed at Anzac Cove on the evening of 25 April 1915.
On December 22, 1914, the battalion left Sydney for Egypt, where Herring was promoted to major and took command of 'D' Company on February 1, 1915. The 13th Battalion arrived at Anzac Cove in the evening of April 25, 1915.