Letter · 3 Jun 1915 · Cairo, Egypt

A hell for heat and dust


Leddie was killed in action at Gallipoli.

From
Leddra Le Gallais
To
Dad and family
Sent from
Cairo, Egypt
Date
3 June 1915

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"Zeitoun Camp was quite deserted and except for a few Australian troops we were the only ones there. The camp is simply a hell for heat and dust, the temperature being as high as 120 in the shade."

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