Pages That Mention Egypt
Allsop Diary
Page 42
May 1916
8 Monday
Hot day: Continuing on trench but now making headway. Camp to be prepared and left standing for the unit which will take our place. May be leaving Egypt in a fortnights time possibly 23rd inst.
9 Tuesday
Hot. Carpentering latrines Heard that I may have leave to Cairo on Thursday. Water tanks sandbagged for proof against bombs from hostile aircraft.
10 Wednesday
Still warm. Continued carpentering. Left for Cairo in party of 5 at 6.45. Travelled to Ferry Post in light service waggon Seat broke. Going like fire engine Delay at Canal. Stayed. No 2 Stationary Hosp for night. Cup Cocoa. Slept in open on stretchers Two blankets & pillow