In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Saturday 13 February 1943, he visits Nazareth. He said – Passed on to Synagogue where Christ preached his first sermon which caused the Jews to threaten to throw him over the cliffs of Mt … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Nazareth, Palestine 1943
Click here for entry for Saturday 13th February 1943 … sermon which caused the Jews to threaten to throw him over the cliffs of Mt Tabor sometimes known as the Mt of Precipitation. In afternoon looked through French Convent which since … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Saturday 13th February (cont.) – Thursday 18th February 1943
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Saturday 13 February 1943, he visits Nazareth. He said – Saw Franciscan Monastery which was for a while No 2 N.Z.G.H. (New Zealand General Hospital). Visited “Mary’s Well” only good spring left at Nazareth and … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Mary’s Well & Franciscan Monastery – Nazareth, Palestine 1943
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Saturday 13 February 1943, he visits Nazareth. He said – Passed over Plains of Jezreel. Nazareth like all other Arab towns. Visited “Church of Annunciation” built over caves believe to have been part of … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Plains of Jezreel, Churches of Annunciation & St Joseph, Nazareth, Palestine 1943
Click here for entry for Wednesday 10th February – Friday 12th February 1943 16803 S Sillars A Company (note he has switched from B Company to A Company) 23 Rifle Btn. 2.N.Z.E.F Saturday 13th February 1943 Day 679 On tour to … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Saturday 13th February 1943
