Grandad’s WWII Diary – Saturday 24th April (cont.) – Tuesday 27th April -1943

Click here for entry for Wednesday 21st April – Saturday 24th April 1943 … and as too late to obtain overnight leave. At night while in Beer Bar met T Coutts (?). Afterward looking in at several cafes – all places … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Saturday 24th April (cont.) – Tuesday 27th April -1943

Grandad’s WWII Diary – Wednesday 21st April – Saturday 24th April 1943

Click here for entry for Thursday 15th April – Tuesday 20th April 1943 Wednesday April 21 Day 746 In afternoon get paid – collecting pass & rail warrant. Packed all gear in readiness and played housie at night. Thursday April 22 Day … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Wednesday 21st April – Saturday 24th 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 6th March – Wednesday 10th March 1943 Thursday Mar 11 Day 705 Free day – no fatigues – met Bill Leatham (or Leathem) just arrived back from Rest House (Sidi Buish?) unable to get leave to … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Thursday 11th March – Sunday 14th March 1943

Click here for entry for Sunday 28th February – Friday 5th March 1943 Saturday March 6 Day 700 Again on Officers Mess. While playing cards in afternoon Jim came to see me. Caught transport in and only had about one hour … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Saturday 6th March – Wednesday 10th March 1943

Click here for entry for Thursday 18th February (cont.) – Monday 22nd February 1943 Tuesday Feb 23 Day 689 Usual training during morning. Outgoing draft last posted up – am returning to Maadi tomorrow. Spent afternoon packing & getting ready etc. … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Tuesday 23rd February – Saturday 27th February 1943