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In the Red Sea
Voyage Diary

In the Red Sea

FWC19 November 191429 August 2020
Reveille 6 am. Wash and turn out 6.45. Well in the Red Sea now, bright blue sky, smooth sea, and very hot.  Very rugged land on our Port side, to...
Steaming Away from Suez
Voyage Diary

Steaming Away from Suez

FWC18 November 191429 August 2020
Reveille 6. Turn out 6.30. 8.15 Up anchor and start steaming away from Suez.  Everyone is glad to move, as it is getting very monotonous hanging about in the one...
Warmer Weather
Voyage Diary

Warmer Weather

FWC4 November 191429 August 2020
In the afternoon go on the Officers boat deck to witness sports that are going to take place in the competitions.  Bucket quoits, Deck Quoits, driving through bottle blindfolded etc....
Southampton
Voyage Diary

Southampton

FWC29 October 191429 August 2020
The troop train arrived at Southampton dock at about 5.45 p.m.. When guns and baggage were disentrained by our Gunners the Battery was fell in with baggage and marched on...
Dover
Voyage Diary

Dover

FWC29 October 191429 August 2020

The first entry in Frank’s “Voyage to India” diary.

The Forge
Before the Voyage

The Forge

FWC1 September 191429 August 2020
On the back of this photograph Frank wrote the following details – we’re unsure on which particular date or where the photograph was taken: The Forge3rd Kent Battery R.F.A (T)Sept...
C Sub Gun Team
Before the Voyage

C Sub Gun Team

FWC1 September 191429 August 2020
On the back of this photograph Frank wrote the following details and names – we’re unsure on which particular date or where the photograph was taken: C Sub Gun Team....
Do you recognise me?
Postcards to Ellen

Do you recognise me?

FWC26 August 191429 August 2020
Fort BurgoyneDover Dear Ellen. Received letter.  Do you recognise me on picture look quite miserable .  Writing letter later, no note paper or envelopes procurable. Love from Frank [Postmark dated...
Embodiment
Before the Voyage

Embodiment

FWC4 August 191429 August 2020
This is F W Critchley’s notice to join, confirming the embodiment of the 3rd Kent Battery, R.F.A on 5 August 1914. Frank was a Corporal in the 3rd Home Counties...
The Horse Lines at Lydd Camp
Before the Voyage

The Horse Lines at Lydd Camp

FWC31 May 191129 July 2020

A postcard to Mother from Lydd Camp.

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