In my Grandad’s war diary, he wrote on Wednesday January 27 of his day trip to the Dead Sea, Jordan River and Jericho – … After lunch continued on to the River Jordan where Israelites forded the river and is also … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of the Jordan River & Jericho day trip
In my Grandad’s war diary, he wrote on Wednesday January 27 of his day trip to the Dead Sea, Jordan Valley & Jericho – … traveling to Jerusalem – passed through parts of Old City & around walls then onto Bethany … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of the Dead Sea day trip
Click here for entry for Wednesday 20th January – Wednesday 27th January 1943 Wednesday January 27 Day 662 … traveling to Jerusalem – passed through parts of Old City & around walls then onto Bethany – where Christ stayed with Mary … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Wednesday 27th January (cont) – Tuesday 2nd February 1943
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Friday August 21 1942, he visits Jerusalem & Bethlehem. He said “… saw Wailing Wall then to Jerusalem and went through the million dollar American YMCA – beautiful building and grounds.” He most likely took (or purchased) these photos … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Jerusalem 1942
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Friday August 21 1942, he visits Jerusalem & Bethlehem. He said “… saw Wailing Wall then to Jerusalem and went through the million dollar American YMCA – beautiful building and grounds.” He most likely took (or purchased) these photos … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Jerusalem 1942
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Friday August 21 1942, he visits Jerusalem & Bethlehem. He said ” Left camp on trip at 8AM. Arriving at Jerusalem at 11AM. Straight onto Bethlehem – reaching Church of Nativity – star(?) & manger then to British … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Bethlehem, Palestine 1942
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Friday August 21 1942, he visits Jerusalem & Bethlehem. He said ” Left camp on trip at 8AM. Arriving at Jerusalem at 11AM. Straight onto Bethlehem – reaching Church of Nativity – star(?) & manger then to British … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Church of the Nativity – 1942 Bethlehem, Palestine (photos)
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Friday August 21 1942, he visits Jerusalem & Bethlehem. He said ” Returned to Jerusalem for lunch. Afternoon taken over the Way of the Cross. Saw Garden of Gethsemane in which stands Church of All Nations & Church of Virgin Mary. … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Church of All Nations & Church of Virgin Mary – 1942 Jerusalem
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Friday August 21 1942, he visits Jerusalem & Bethlehem. He said “Saw Garden of Gethsemane in which stands Church of All Nations & Church of Virgin Mary..” From Wikipedia – Gethsemane is a garden at the foot of the Mount … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – 1942 Souvenir of Gethsemane – Jerusalem
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Friday August 21 1942, he visits Jerusalem, Bethlehem & the British War Cemetery. He said “NZ paid for decorating of chapel. Some wonderful mosaic work & really a credit.” He most likely took (or purchased) … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – British War Cemetery – Jerusalem (photos taken 1942)
Click here for entry for Sunday 9th August – Monday 17th August 1942 Tuesday August 18 Day 499 On tent picquet – boys have chameleon on tent rope for catching flies. Spent day in writing. Wednesday August 19 Day 500 … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Tuesday 18th August – Sunday 23rd August 1942
