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Grandad’s WWII Diary – Thursday 5th February – Tuesday 10th February 1942

August 18, 2014October 20, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Click here for diary entry Saturday 31st January – Wednesday 4th February 1942 Thursday February 5th 305th Day Had daylight assault attack.  A Company (23rd Battalion) … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Thursday 5th February – Tuesday 10th February 1942

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Snap of group on Delta Barrage Trip

Grandad’s WWII Diary – Delta Barrage Photos (25th January 1942)

August 13, 2014August 13, 2014 The Sock Mistress

On his diary entry for January 25th 1942, my Grandfather wrote about his day trip to Delta Barrage while he was on leave.  These are the … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Delta Barrage Photos (25th January 1942)

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Wise Girl (1937)

Grandad’s WWII Diary – Sunday 25th January – Friday 30th January 1942

August 12, 2014October 19, 2014 The Sock Mistress

  Click here for diary entry for Tuesday 20th January – Saturday 24th January 1942 Sunday January 25th 294th Day Went on Delta Barrage Trip. Leaving Empire Service … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Sunday 25th January – Friday 30th January 1942

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Women Balancing Water Containers

Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Cairo (part 2)

August 8, 2014August 9, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Selection of photos of Cairo that Grandad took during his stint in North Africa during World War 2.  None of these are dated but I think they would all be from 1941-1943.  The comments on the photos are based on upon … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Cairo (part 2)

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Grandad’s WWII Diary – Monday 12th January – Monday 19th January 1942

August 7, 2014October 19, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Click here to read entry for Saturday 3rd January – Sunday 11th January 1942 Monday January 12th 282nd Day Catching up with my mail.  Received parcels & … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Monday 12th January – Monday 19th January 1942

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The Courtyard of the Mosque Mohammed Ali

Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Cairo

July 30, 2014August 9, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Selection of photos of Cairo that Grandad took during his stint in North Africa during World War 2.  None of these are dated but I think they would all be from 1941-1943.  The comments on the photos are based on upon … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Cairo

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Boys outside tent - Kibret - August 4 1941

Grandad’s WWII Diary – Boys outside tent – Kibrit – August 4th 1941

July 27, 2014October 19, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Now I have the photos taken by my Grandfather during World War 2, I will be starting to post them where possible with the correct entries. For some, I will be posting for entries transcribed some time ago and for … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Boys outside tent – Kibrit – August 4th 1941

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World War 2 Egyptian Postcards – Pyramids and Sphinx

July 27, 2014July 27, 2014 The Sock Mistress

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While my grandfather served in Egypt, he purchased a number of postcard sets. These most likely would have been purchased between 1941 & 1943 when he was on leave and went to Cairo. This… Continue reading World War 2 Egyptian Postcards – Pyramids and Sphinx

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Looking down Sharia Madalegh(?) - Cairo July 23 1941

Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos taken in Cairo – 23rd July 1941

July 23, 2014July 8, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Now I have the photos taken by my Grandfather during World War 2, I will be starting to post them where possible with the correct entries. For some, I will be posting for entries transcribed some time ago and for … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos taken in Cairo – 23rd July 1941

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From the back of the postcard "The Three Pyramids of Giza, which are among the oldest monuments of mankind. From right to left: The Great Pyramid build by Kheops 2900BC. The second pyramid, built by Khephren 2869BC. The third pyramid built by Mankaura 2774BC."

Water Colour World War 2 Postcards by A Bishai

July 21, 2014July 7, 2014 The Sock Mistress

  The last few postcards my Grandad bought back from Egypt when he served in World War 2 in North Africa.  These would have been purchased between 1941 & 1943.                     … Continue reading Water Colour World War 2 Postcards by A Bishai

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Cairo - The Pyramids of Giza

World War 2 Egyptian Postcards – Pyramids and Sphinx

July 20, 2014July 27, 2014 The Sock Mistress

While my grandfather served in Egypt, he purchased a number of postcard sets. These most likely would have been purchased between 1941 & 1943 when he was on leave and went to Cairo. This lot are all sepia print ones of … Continue reading World War 2 Egyptian Postcards – Pyramids and Sphinx

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Swimming Pool - Mena Sports Ground - July 21 1941Swimming Pool - Mena Sports Ground - July 21 1941

Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos taken at Mena Sports Day – 21st July 1941

July 19, 2014July 8, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Now I have the photos taken by my Grandfather during World War 2, I will be starting to post them where possible with the correct entries. For some, I will be posting for entries transcribed some time ago and for … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos taken at Mena Sports Day – 21st July 1941

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Sphinx - 1941

Grandad’s War Diary – Photos of Pyramid and Sphinx – 1st July 1941

July 18, 2014July 28, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Now I have the photos taken by my Grandfather during World War 2, I will be starting to post them where possible with the correct entries. For some, I will be posting for entries transcribed some time ago and for … Continue reading Grandad’s War Diary – Photos of Pyramid and Sphinx – 1st July 1941

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J Ericson - R Radcliff & Myself (Stuart Sillars) - Japanese Gardens - Helwan June 29 1941

Grandad’s WWII Diary – Japanese Gardens – Helwan – 29th June 1941

July 15, 2014July 8, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Now I have the photos taken by my Grandfather during World War 2, I will be starting to post them where possible with the correct entries. For some, I will be posting for entries transcribed some time ago and for … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Japanese Gardens – Helwan – 29th June 1941

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Boys outside hut at Maadi

Grandad’s WWII Diary – Hut at Maadi – May/June 1941

July 11, 2014July 8, 2014 The Sock Mistress

Now I have the photos taken by my Grandfather during World War 2, I will be starting to post them where possible with the correct entries. For some, I will be posting for entries transcribed some time ago and for … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Hut at Maadi – May/June 1941

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