'Sandbagged' in Egypt

[coffeeaddict]

Hi all
My g/grandfather served in ww1. The family story is that he was sandbagged while on duty outside an ammunition store in Egypt then left in the desert for 2 days. He did survive though he suffered with very bad head problems for the rest of his life.
Could anyone help me by clarifying 'sandbagged'? Does it mean he was coshed?
Unfortunately the only picture i have of him is in a ww1 hospital and the uniform has no badges etc on it.
Many thanks for looking
CA

[corisande]

Not a subject I claim to be an expert in, but from a website specialising in the black arts of killing people

LESSON 3: Clubs For Killers

The weapon we now consider is the lowly club. This weapon has been with us since caveman days and has proved its lethality ever since It can be in several forms and comes under a variety of names these days: black-jack, baton, night-stick, sand-bag, cosh, flail, sap, etc. But basically it is a heavy, bone and muscle crushing instrument that is an extension of the human arm and fist.   

[DeeBoneham]

Hi

If you post his name and details on here someone may be able to do some research and see if his Army record survives.  Some of them got destroyed in WW2 but you may be lucky.  If so it will include his medical history plus more about where he was serving and with who...

Best wishes
Dee