Scene's OF Marseille
Frank is stationed briefly in Marseille ,he sent these cards to Ethel
It was thought at that time that the unit was on it's way to Egypt
Quote from Diary
9th Sunday/10th Monday
Left Isbergues and marched to Berguette Station, entrained 16 men per truck, left the latter station 10 o’clock am, had a good journey, and a fire in truck to cook our food. We passed through Paris goods station getting on the main line for Marseilles. passed through Lyons, fine weather prevailed, and scenery was beautiful as we travelled south.
11th Tuesday
Arrived South Marseilles 4 o’clock pm. Unloaded train and marched to Borley Camp, billeted under canvas, 3 miles out of town. Marched passed German prisoners. Cut my left hand.
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