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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 54. Part I. (From 1st to 15th January 1919.)’ [137r] (278/464)
The record is made up of 1 volume (228 folios). It was created in 12 Sep 1918-15 Jan 1919. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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APPENDIX 125.
[Diary No, 1905.)
Word Code Telegram No. 1905 (Q. M. G. 13), dated 8tli January 1919.
(Despatched 11-30 p.m,)
From—The War Section, Army Headquarters, Delhi,
To—The Inspector-General of Communications, Basrah.
(Repeated to General Officer Commanding, Force “ D, ” Baghdad.)
Tour No. 2266, January 4th (Diary No. 1139). All the 90 class vessels
can be prepared for immediate return to India. Eurther instructions will
follow regarding Irrawaddy Flotilla vessels.
Record copy to Q. M. G.
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. O. 2).
APPENDIX 126.
[Diary No. 1919.)
Telegram No. 158—5, dated 6th January 1919.
(Received in War Section, 8th January 1919.)
From—The Civil Commissioner, Baghdad,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Delhi.
Your telegram, dated January 4th, 12 -S. (Diary No. 1663). My telegram,
dated November 4 th, 9483, to Secretary of State for India.—Begins.—I am
desirous of obtaining loan of services of a few pilots and. observers of, or
attached to, Royal Air Force, Mesopotamia, who have specially good.educa
tional linguistic and other qualifications and are desirous of joining civil ad
ministration. Terms of service will be same as for other military officers, that
is, temporary employment without guarantee of permanency. I am, as you
know, very short (of) officers and this (these) young men are admirable
material. Officers of Royal Air Force have not hitherto been available
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for civil employment and I am anxious (to) be able to draw probationary
officers from this source. Officer Commanding 31st Wing concurs and is ready
to facilitate above but requires authority of Air Ministry. Could you kindly
approach the latter and ask them to authorise Officer Commanding 31st Wing
to place at my disposal services of a few officers who are desirous of and re
commended for temporary civil employment in this country. Their salaries
will be met from local funds as usual. General Officer Commanding approves.
—Ends.
Working copy (advance copy for information) to D. of Aer.
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. 0. 1).
APPENDIX 127.
[Diary No. 1921.)
Telegram P., No. 1921 (Q. M. G. 13), dated 8th January 1919.
(Despatched 11-30 p.m.)
From—The Commander-in-Chief in India, Delhi,
To—The Secretary, War Office, London.
(Repeated General Officer Commanding, Force “ D,” Baghdad.)
Your 73510-Cipher-S. R. I. A., January 6 th (Diary No. 1670).
Survey and classification of animals must he completed before number of
horses and mules to be returned from Mesopotamia to India can be reported.
Arrangements can be made with Director of Royal Indian Marine for return
of animals in the horse and mule ships at present in Indian waters. It. is
suggested that definite number of vessels be placed at Director of Royal Indian
Marine’s disposal and that I be permitted to arrange, direct with forces con
cerned, the programme of evacuation.
Record copy to Q. M. G.
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (S. D. 1 , S. D. 3).
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- Content
The volume contains a chronological list of brief summaries of papers relating to the activities of the Indian Expeditionary Force D (also known as the Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force) between 1 and 15 January 1919. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, memoranda, tables, and letters, containing instructions and reports.
An index to the contents of this volume can be found at folios 3-21. The volume mostly relates to:
- Personnel strengths across multiple departments and units
- Matters relating to demobilisation, including: release of officers; repatriation of troops; administrative procedures; abolition of units and bureaucratic procedures; arrangements for interim personnel; comments on demobilisation orders; potential relaxation of censorship; and the sale of surplus animals, vehicles and materials
- Arrangements for the civil administration of Mesopotamia, including transfer of departments and personnel from military to civil control
- Matters relating to oil fields
- Procedure for recommending British officers of the Indian Army for the Staff College
- Proposals to increase the Agricultural Directorate
- Details regarding road and railways construction in Mesopotamia and Persia [Iran]
- Details of traffic and tonnage [amounts of cargo] transported on railways and ships
- Status of rations and supplies
- Matters relating to Persia, especially financial issues and levies
- Reports from Baku and Krasnovodsk [Turkmenbasy], especially regarding updates on the Georgians, Armenians and Azerbaijan
- Minor discussions about events and policy in the Caspian and Caucasus regions, as well as southern Kurdistan
- Arrangements for the post-war garrison in Mesopotamia, particularly the ratios of British and Indian troops
- Lists of sick and wounded soldiers
- Intelligence regarding German commanders and political officers
- Matters relating to staff, including: creation of posts; leave; and numbers required
- Repatriation of non-Turkish [non-Ottoman] prisoners of war and of Assyrians and Armenians
- Matters relating to the exchange and transport of personnel and supplies between Mesopotamia, India, Egypt, and Persia
- Minor details of a Court of Enquiry held at Kasvin [Qazvin] into the mismanagement of government funds
- Intelligence regarding Turkish demobilisation
- Port Directorate requirements.
The volume also contains:
- Detailed statements of ration strength of Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force on 9 November 1918 (ff 52-59) and 23 November 1918 (ff 77-84)
- Statement of Animal Transport [types of animals and the vehicles they convey] for Force D for October 1918 (ff 60-65)
- Appreciations [reports] from the Directorate of Military Operations summarising the situation in Mesopotamia, Persia, and Turkestan [historic region in Central Asia] on 6 January (ff 90-91) and on 13 January (ff 184-185)
- Statements showing strength of the different contingents serving with Force D as of 2 November 1918 (ff 96-108) and 23 November 1918 (ff 131-133)
- Distribution of Force D on 7 December 1918 (ff 109-120), including corrections for the distribution as of 7 December and 14 December 1918
- Statement showing strength of British and Indian Personnel in Force D on 7 December 1918 (f 197)
- Field return for Force D showing number of personnel, animals, weapons, and transport vehicles on 2 November 1918 (ff 206-228).
Whilst the volume contains copies of earlier material dating from September 1918 onwards, the bulk of the material dates from January 1919.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (228 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
The foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 230; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is also present in parallel between ff 3-228; these numbers are printed and are located in the bottom centre of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
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