‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 22. PART II. (From 16th to 31st May 1916).’ [‎37r] (78/246)

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Addressed Chief of the General Staff, repeated Chief of the Imperial
General Staff, London.
Working copy to G. S. (M. O. 1).
Copy to M. S. C., M. S. V., G. S. (M. O. 2, M. C. 3), Heads of Branches.
Telegram ?., No. 6-S.C», dated 20th May 1916. APPENDIX 293
(Despatched 10-30 p.m., received 7-10 a.m., 21st May 1916.) (ity. No. 55114)
From - The General Officer Commanding, Force “ D,” Qurnah, through Basrah,
To—The Chief of the General Staff.
Clear the Line. —Please refer to paragraph one of my telegram No 129-
437-0., dated 20th May {By. No. 55113).
In consideration of the daring nature of this performance and to lend
prominence to this the first personal link between Brussian and British
forces in Mesopotamia I have conferred the Military Cross on the Officer
Commanding the Eussian Cavalry patrol in virtue of the authority delegated
to me by His Majesty the King. It is trusted that approval will he given to
my action.
Addressed Chief of the General Staff, repeated Chief of the Imperial
General Staff, London.
Working copy to M. S. C.
Copy to M. S. V., G. S. (M. O. 1, M. O. 2, M. O. 3).
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Telegram P., No. 16890-Cipher-A.G.-3, dated 20th May 1916
(Despatched 9-15 p.m., received 10-30 a.m., 21st May 1916.)
From—The Secretary, War Office, London,
To—The Commander-in-Chief in India.
Your 54363.
~~~ Eeference last sentence. An officer who is also an M. P. is not entitled to
send such telegrams, but as cable to Mr. Chamberlain from Captain Herbert
was sent with the permission of and after being submitted to the authorities
in India no steps can be taken against him. The question of the general
status of M. Ps. with troops in the field is under consideration and you will be
informed as to the decision arrived at.
APPENDIX 294
(Dy. No. 55130)
Working copy to A. G.
Copy to M. S. C., M. S. V.
Telegram No. 16874-Cipher-A. 2, dated 20th May 1916. APPENDIX 295
(Despatched 6-55 p.m., received 8 a.m , 21 st May 1916.) [Ly. No. 55136)
From—The Secretary, War Office, London,
To—The Commander-in-Chief in India.
Your 54868.
JEn route to you row are 24 equipments, and, possibly during next months,
16 more will be shipped. You will have despatched to you the balance as soon
as available, as well as 32 to replace the ones sent to Porce t: D.”
We approve of your proposal to despatch guns to Woolwich for repair.
Working copy to D. G. O.
Copy to M. S. C., M. S. V., G. S. (M. O. 1. M. O. 2).