Item 08: Fred Harold Tomlins war diary, 19 January-28 April 1917 - Page 31

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16-2-17
tried today for their blow out at Bir-El-Abd but the sentences have been very light; Raining again this evening; 5% of the Regt can get leave to visit Cairo & I applied this afternoon for leave; Col Granville seemed to think I have had enough for the present, but recommended it.

17-2-17
Sat 17th
Sutherland went in to Bir-El-Abd this morning & this afternoon I went for a ride to Ruesat & Hill 286 with Capt Weir, Lieut Wright & Sergt.Major Lenehan, it was fine day & an enjoyable ride; The passes came back from B.H.Q. this evening & a note saying my application for leave was cut out, the lads

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