Item 01: Percival Hurley war diary, 29 September 1915-24 September 1916 - Page 40
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wonderful but not picturesque. How these huge piles of enormous stones were built to such a height is a puzzle & the every detail carved in the huge stone of the Sphynx is also marvellous. The tombs of the Caliphs are here & the dead city of Babylon.
7th Nov:-
We have been awaiting orders of removal & wonder if we are to be sent on to the front, so the suspense is annoying. Detailed for inlaying picket to-day, & manage an accident to my shoulder. Very painful. After first parade, a surprise awaits me. We are to pack up kit & go to No 1 Hospital at once. After breakfast we set off and are duly sworn in & detailed to various duties in the hospital. So far, so good. Sort of "Do as you are told & ask no questions" business. What a change after the desert. Whether we are to go