Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 82
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[Page 82]
Tuesday 30th March
Brigade Scheme. Practising Communications using new Telephone cart. Very hot and trying day.
Wednesday 31st March
Parades in hands of Battery Commanders. I went into Cairo during the morning re horses and spent the afternoon with Col Hobbs. Benson prepared a most excellent panoramic sketch of country for tomorrow's operations
Thursday 1st April
Divisional scheme. Plenty of Generals about.
Benson's sketch much appreciated. Returned to camp at 3.15
One of my Head Quarters Signallers had a fall from his horse and fractured his collar bone.
Col Hobbs and a big party off to Luxor tonight. I wish I could go, but had better save my cash.
Friday 2nd April
At 11 last night I was sent for by Colonel Hobbs, and found we were at last under orders to embark for – somewhere.
All Brigade Commanders (or Staff) discussed details. This morning details were published of number of transports, O.Cs and troops. I have No 11 Transport (the "Cardiganshire") Lieut Clowes posted to 8th Battery. Lieut Richards from D.A.C. appointed as my Orderly Officer. I am quite satisfied with his appointment. He is a capable Officer. Arranging details re embarkation.
Saturday 3rd April
Busy all day making arrangements for embarkation.
Sunday 4th April
Again busy with embarkation returns etc. Plenty to arrange.
Monday 5th April
All arrangements complete for departure. I am due to leave Cairo station late tonight. I take over the "Cardiganshire" tomorrow as O.C. Troops. Major King's coming with me. Tents all struck and returned by noon. Posted last letters to Nell, the three boys, Mother, John Halford, Emma and A.T. Sharp re electric torches.