Eighty years ago today Friday 25 July1941

 Today I actually discovered the loss of the ring and it has made me most unhappy since. I have looked everywhere for it and also my Bearer, but it seems hopeless. I also had a notice put in orders and I am still hoping.

Nights Operations were cancelled owing to the rain.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Eighty years ago today Wednesday 27 August 1941

  Not so early getting up; feeling very dirty from dust and smoke of the train had chota hazri , no breakfast. Fine train, three fans to our compartment, shower, bath, etc. Passed through Delhi last night, must be very interesting. On and on, little change except for an occasional station. Went to bed early; it was very hot – I was practically wet through.
Read more

Eighty years ago today Saturday 2 August 1941

We had not undressed since we had arrived and had had very little sleep, so we were glad to roll up the tents and stack all equipment. At 9:00 a.m. we went off on another Forest Warfare scheme until lunch and at 2:00 p.m. arrived back in Bangalore, a dirty, dishevelled party. Unfortunately, we had to attend a lecture on ‘Eritrea’, which was made even worse as a terrific deluge made us wet through. Bed at 7:00 p.m.
Read more