Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Alexandria 1943

Posted by The Sock Mistress ⋅ September 22, 2015 ⋅ Leave a comment

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In my Grandfather’s diary entries from Tuesday 27th April – Friday 30th April 1943 and Friday 30th April – Monday 3rd May 1943, he wrote of his leave in Alexandria. These photos were possibly taken during this period of leave. The caption to the photos is what he had written on the back of them.

Western Side of Silsila Bay – Alexandria

Zaghloul Pasha Street – Main Area – Alexandria

Zaghloul Pasha’s Statue – Cecil Hotel in background – Alexandria

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