05 Mar 1945, R. E. Jones Wartime diary

Submitted by Admin on Sun, 02/22/2015 - 23:46

Foggy, drizzly.

Hosp. roof but didn’t get much done.

Nichol asked me re diving experience, must follow it up. 

Parcels released & distributed  4pm. (1 Parcel each similar to our first ones of Nov ’42 & from the same cargo.

  • 1 tin Galantine 10 oz,
  • 1 tin Jam 12 oz,
  • 1 tin Biscuits 8 oz,
  • 1 tin tomato  juice 10 oz,
  • 1 Curry Mutton 1lb,
  • 1 tin cheese 2 oz,
  • 1 tin meat paste 2 oz,
  • 2 tins sugar each 2 oz,
  • 1 Pkt Chocolate ¼ lb,
  • 1 Pkt Rowntrees gums 2 oz,
  • 1 Treacle pudding 1 lb,
  • 1 tin Nestles milk 12 oz,
  • 1 piece soap.
  • 1 Pkt tea 2 oz,
  • 1 tin Margarine 12 oz,
  • 1 tin Bacon 12 oz)

Had nice rice pudding & some chocolate tonight.

Blasting still.

All news good.

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