Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 199
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Wednesday 8th March
Went up by 7 AM train to Cairo re recruits for New Div. Artillery. Spent the day with Col. Christian in Cairo, came down with him in evening train. Gen. Murray Commander in Chief M.E.F. also on train. Arranged for Rabett to go up to Cairo tomorrow to represent 4th Div. Arty, Col. Cox Taylor representing 5th D.A.
Thursday 9th March
Parry Okeden posted to 4th D.A. today. Called on Gen. Cox and protested. He is trying to get him to 1st Division. Discussed with him proposals re FERRY POST. He hopes 4th DA may remain here to organise and train. New Camp almost ready. Officers mess established, only Div. Staff now remaining with 3rd F.A. Bde. Capt. Frazer posted to Signal Co. 4th Division. Very pleased. He is a good fellow.
Friday 10th March
Wrote to Gen. Hobbs re getting from 1st DA certain N.C.Os. and men to be given commission in 4th D.A. He refused to let either N.C.Os. or men receive promotion. Received report from Major Rabett re recruits in Cairo from Light Horse etc. Prospects good, but great difficulty in overcoming Departmental red tape regarding the transfer of men, and movement to Tel el Kebir.
Received congratulatory cable from Edith Halford also one from George. He has not received my first letter offering him Commission. Have written him again, also his CO to allow him to accept and get out quickly.
Letter from Gen. Cox saying he will spend next Monday morning with our men of 4th Div Arty Wrote to Brigadier of Infantry Brigade 4th Div., re transfer of suitable men to 4th DA.
Saturday 11th March
Received long report from Rabett re Light Horse at Cairo. Sent same on to General White for his information and necessary action.
Large number of Artillery promotions published, but list not