Item 02: George R. Faulkner war diary, 16 March 1916-5 July 1916 - Page 8

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2.30 pm – Paraded at 2-30 pm & were dismissed, but still to be readiness to march out. My old Friend Bill Bedsor came over & dug me out at 3 pm very pleased to see each other – We pushed off to Cairo – Visited Native Bazaar & several other places. Had Tea at a very flash place. After Tea Bill introduced me to some Gypo Friends. The two girls took us for a drive in their Gari all around Cairo & then to their Home at Helliopolis. They spoke very good English & rather enjoyed the evening. Got into camp rather later than regular time.

20/3/16 Monday

Very cold last night – At the 6 am Parade we got orders to stand by & march out at a moments notice. 1.30 pm got marching orders to Report No. 1 Heliopolis Hospital – Only a rumour myself