Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 187
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Heard from General Hobbs that Major Burgess had been awarded the D.S.O. and Capt. Waite some decoration which he thought was the C.M.G. Official papers will be here in a few days. Congratulated them both at dinner. General Hobbs passed through lines in the afternoon to say "Good day" to everybody.
Thursday 27th January.
On Manoeuvre area all day. Very good Brigade drill. Major Miles temporarily appointed to Command 8th Battery and Captain Waite appointed Adjutant to this Brigade.
Capt. Jopp in Cairo re A.P.M duties. Again bitterly cold on the Manoeuvre Area, and smart rain squalls. Shall be very glad to get between the blankets tonight.
Friday 28th January.
On Manoeuvre Area all day. Brigade getting very flexible in Brigade drill. General Hobbs and Major Andersen dined with us. We had quite a jolly time, and he made us a rattling good speech.
Saturday 29th January.
Again on Manoeuvre Area all day. General Hobbs inspected us at Brigade drill, afterwards had us formed up in Mass and addressed. He said he was delighted with the work done, and would tell the Divisional Commanders that the Brigade is ready to take the field at a moments notice. Men had a first class concert tonight in Y.M.C.A. tent. Major Burgess received a wire of Congratulations from General Birdwood on his D.S.O. We have not yet been informed of the exact nature of Capt. Waites decoration.
Sunday 30th January.
No Church Parade this morning, Padre having been transferred to Infantry. Capt. Waites decoration proves to be the Military Cross. Both recipients have now "put up" their ribbons. Capt Rogers called to see me re his early return to the Brigade. I promised to do all that I could to facilitate matters. Went up by afternoon train to Cairo to adjust Brigade Trust accounts. Could not get a room at the Continental, but secured one at Shepheards.