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February 1916

24 Thursday

All prepared for moving presumably
to Tel-el-Kebir, when orders came
to say that through railway disorder
we can't go till tomorrow. We have
been exactly 3 weeks in suspense.
Tin 1/4lb. Condensed milk and
4 packets of cigarettes given out

25 Friday

Cleared camp. Heavy day
transporting luggage. Lively
train ride to Tel-el-Kebir, finally
getting settled at 11 o'clock. Put
on piquet all night. Camped on old
battle ground of 1882 where Kitchener
& Gordon fought in the Soudan War.
This is a tremendous camp yet
far ahead of Liverpool in administration.

26 Saturday

Setting out new camp. Visit by
Harold Alcock, Hughie Steanes
& Reg Cannon, Hughie took our photos.
Went down the lines at night. Gambling
frightful & drunkenness very
evident. All old units being split up.

27 Sunday

Doing nothing all day. Visited
Lennie Rial and stayed
talking to him all afternoon
Quirk called to see me