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'Since writing you a month ago, I have been transferred from Tel el Kebir, 4th T.B., to Lima Park Hospital, Heliopolis. My work now is directly among the wounded and sick, and is very different from that among the strong'. 'At first I was not very pleased at being, brought out of battalion work. I was having a good time among the men. But I have now become reconciled, and realise that my duty, lies where I am sent. At the same time, is it not likely that an older chaplain would do this type of work better than I can? May not my robustness be of better use at some front where physical strain is greater? It was great pleasure to me to get a message from Captain Cleverdon from Ismailia. This was followed by the 'blowing in' of Captain Rentoul — right into my tent and battalion. Imagine how, gladly I secured him a native bed and made him comfortable; and we had a great Methodist talk. My joys were not complete when Rentoul had settled down, for Captain Gault arrived in 3rd T.B., just next door. We were a fine Methodist threesome! But we didn't last long. Twenty-four hours after Rentoul' s arrival I received orders to report at Cairo. Rentoul took over my E.P. tent and gear. He is a great chap! His work will tell at Tel el Kebir.' Captain Holland, Presbyerian minister, of Mortlake, is with 2nd T.B'. He and I had our regular morning hour for Bible reading and chat. He is esteemed most highly by padres, officers, and men. Captain Perry, Methodist minister, S.A., came to 1st T.B., and at 2nd Stationary Hospital there resides Captain Maley, a Methodist.' It was good to have their companionship. Up till going to Tel el Kebir I had seen nothing of Methodist padres... Here I have come to know Colonel Shannon, Presbyterian minister,of W.A. and Captain Muschamp, of Tasmania. I take the former's place, who leaves for 3rd A.G.H., in Colonel Green's place. Captain Muschamp', more than any other Anglican chaplain I have met, works in a most brotherly fashion.' 'I hold services at 1st A.G.H. Auxiliary, the Sporting Club Hospital, and the Infectious Diseases Hospital, and do visitation in each. At the second I found Captain J. Downing, an old Wesley and Queen's College boy, and Captains Harrison (of St. Mary's) and Sweetnam (of Penshurst). The latter I had not seen since I was one of your H.M.'s at that little village in the Dunkeld circuit. Here at Luna Park, Captain Withington, an old Wesley Collegian; is also doing medical service.'Today I went to Cairo to say goodbye to some 400 lads, invalided from these hospitals to Australia. You should have seen the stretchers oh the station platform, each having its deformed, yet happy, occupant. The Hearts of the boys are an good old Australia all right! Mr.J. Brown, - Y.M.C.A. secretary, and a Methodist, who came over with me, is again, associated with me here. I am very fortunate so far with my fellow workers. I am quite well, and seem to be able to stand the Egyptian summer all right. I know that I am prayed for. My happiness in this work is due to that I am only thankful for those who remember me before God.

Spectator and Methodist Chronicle Friday 7 July 1916 page 859

For faithful and energetic attention to duties during the period 26th February to 20th September 1917.
Chaplain BRADBURY has carried out his ministrations to the Units of his Brigade and by his courageous actions when in the line and his disregard of danger has impress all with the strength of the doctrine which he preaches. Besides carrying out his duties as Chaplain he has successfully managed the Brigade Canteen and by his efforts large stocks of healthy food are always available for the men. This factor has provided a means of expenditure for the men and reduced to a minimum the expenditure on liquor thus eliminating crime to a large extent. He has been of great assistance and is well worthy of recognition.