Click here for entry for Friday 28th May – Monday 31st May 1943 … both been sent through Cook & Son – believe are from Marg, other Erin & Rona. Tuesday June 1 Day 786 Definitely known that Div. around at … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Monday 31st May (cont.) – Friday 4th June 1943
Click here for entry for Monday 24th May – Thursday 27th May 1943 Friday May 28 Day 782 Last day on sister’s compound. Pay parade then swim – another large convoy passed through canal, escorts as well as cargo boats. … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Friday 28th May – Monday 31st May 1943
Click here for entry for Wednesday 19th May – Sunday 23rd May 1943 Monday May 24 Day 778 Still on Sisters Compound. Many rumours circulating concerning 1st, 2nd & 3rd Echelon returning home. All leave cancelled to Cairo – believe … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Monday 24th May – Thursday 27th May 1943
Click here for entry for Friday 14th May (cont.) – Tuesday 18th May 1943 Wednesday May 19 Day 773 Weather properly cleared – usual swimming during afternoon. House at night – chasing snow-ball worth over £5 – not successful. Thursday May … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Wednesday 19th May – Sunday 23rd May 1943
Click here for entry for Sunday 9th May – Friday 14th May 1943 … hospital. Had rather good form – Maoris singing hymns – last part being played. Continued writing at night. Saturday May 15 Day 769 Arose early going on … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Friday 14th May (cont.) – Tuesday 18th May 1943
Click here for entry for Tuesday 4th May – Saturday 8th May 1943 Sunday May 9 Day 763 Arose early doing washing. Afternoon down to Canal for swim – rather nice there – can buy tea – cold drinks & cakes … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Sunday 9th May – Friday 14th May 1943
Click here for entry for Friday 30th April (cont.) – Monday 3rd May 1943 Tuesday May 4 Day 758 Again out to Stanley Bay where spent the majority of the day. Returned and at night attended concert at Jewish Club, … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Tuesday 4th May – Saturday 8th May 1943
Click here for entry for Sunday 11th April – Wednesday 14th April 1943 Thursday April 15 Day 740 This afternoon layed in sun – must begin to get some colour up. Wrote in application for leave on next Thursday. At night sisters … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Thursday 15th April – Tuesday 20th April 1943
Click here for entry for Wednesday 7th April – Saturday 10th April 1943 Sunday April 11th Day 736 Left hospital at seven o’clock by ration truck taking us to El Ballah on main road – Palestine truck took us another seven … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Sunday 11th April – Wednesday 14th April 1943
Click here for entry for Saturday 3rd April – Tuesday 6th April 1943 Wednesday April 7 Day 732 Big convoy of wounded arrived towards late afternoon – travelled nearly 2000 miles from Tunisia. Weather rather warm and day becoming rather monotonous. … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Wednesday 7th April – Saturday 10th April 1943
Click here for entry for Tuesday 30th March – Friday 2nd April 1943 Saturday April 3 Day 728 Weather cleared during morning. During hut inspection lost _____ . Days getting rather monotonous but cannont definitely make up mind about extended leave. … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Saturday 3rd April – Tuesday 6th April 1943
Click here for entry for Thursday 25th March (cont.) – Monday 29th March 1943 Tuesday March 30 Day 724 Morning spent in sleeping. Afternoon played cards & had trousers altered. Evening played Housey – then attended the Dancing class for half an … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Tuesday 30th March – Friday 2nd April 1943
Click here for entry for Saturday 20th March (cont.) – Thursday 25th March 1943 … walked over in direction of Sweet Water Canal. Housey in canteen again at night – watched patients down in Welfare Hut then went on duty. Friday … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Thursday 25th March (cont.) – Monday 29th March 1943
Click here for entry for Monday 15th March – Saturday 20th March 1943 … did not bother to leave camp as there is blowing up terrific sand storm – everything covered with dust. Spent afternoon in learning “Bridge”. Housie at night … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Saturday 20th March (cont.) – Thursday 25th March 1943
Click here for entry for Thursday 11th March – Sunday 14th March 1943 Monday March 15 Day 709 Moved into another tent taking place of man away on leave. Guard duty commenced at night 9-11 then supplied with supper which in … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Monday 15th March – Saturday 20th March 1943
