Item 01: Gordon Macrae diary, 12 November 1914-4 January 1916 - Page 80
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[Page 80]
April 1915
Monday 26th
No day duty today. Saw the 3rd LH Brigade go through Cairo on their way to Heliopolis where they are shifting to from Mena. Went on duty at 6pm on town patrol. Came off about 11pm.
Tuesday 27th
No day duty. The Manchester Regiment marched past about 7 oclock . They are going to the front in a few days & were in the best of spirits. Went on duty at Bab-el-Hadid at 8 oclock & came off at 11.30 oclock
Wednesday 28th
Went on early morning patrol 6 to 9am & got no more duty that day. Went out to Maadi & saw some of the chaps & managed to rake up £2 which came in very handy.
Thursday 29th
Spent most of the day in town & had lunch at the Soldiers café. Went for a walk round the gardens after tea. Was on the 10 to dismiss