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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 55. PART II. (From 16th to 28th February 1919.)’ [71r] (150/254)
The record is made up of 1 volume (123 folios). It was created in 11 Jan 1919-28 Feb 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.
24-2-19
The General Officer Commanding, Mesopotamia, replied to General Cox’s telegram ^ provision of
certain arms for the Pesian Government and made suggestions as to the point of delivery.
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340
The
Political Resident
A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency.
in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
forwarded a request re formation of company composed
of Mohomedan, Jewish and Christian commercial interests to run steamers on the Tigris and
stated that if the request was not granted a great discontent would ensue.
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341
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The Director, Ordnance Stores, Force “ D,” was informed that India did not require any Russia^’
Small Arm Ammunition.
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342
The Secretary of State informed the Viceroy and others that our claims against the Turkish Govern
ment were being referred to the Peace Delegation in Paris.
14399
343
The General Officer Commanding Force, <fr D,” was told that when the 31st Indian Signal Company
returned to India it would retain its number.
14414
344
The Secretary to the War Office stated that the Army Council agreed to the General Officer Comman
ding, Mesopotamia, keeping such reserves over War establishment as he thought fit.
14418
345
The
Political Resident
A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency.
in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
asked that for certain reasons no Armenians should
be repatriated through Basrah.
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346
The Secretary of State's attention was invited to a telegram from the Commander-in-Chief in India,
to Secretary, War Office, regarding the disposal of rivercraft in Mesopotamia.
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The General Officer Commanding, Force “ D,” was requested to submit an estimate showing
accommodation required by certain officer for despatch to England.
14487
348
The Secretary, War Office, stated as the question of rivercraft for North Russia was still under
consideration the despatch of vessels to India should be deferred.
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349
The Secretary, War Office, was told that India would give a definite reply in three months as to
whether they would be able to take any of the propellants which Mesopotamia wished to dispose
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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 16 and 28 February 1919. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, memoranda, tables, and letters.
An index to the contents of this volume can be found at the start of IOR/L/MIL/17/5/3317. The volume concerns:
- Military personnel issues, including the granting of leave, promotions, nominations for Staff Officer positions, and conditions for garrison units
- Supply of food, artillery, construction materials, and other items to Force D
- Reductions of planned supply shipments to Force D
- Matters relating to the demobilisation of Force D, including: shipment of troops from Mesopotamia to India and the United Kingdom; provision of civilian clothing for demobilised troops; and the disposal of surplus stores and motor vehicles
- Repatriation of non-Turkish prisoners of war
- Nomination of Indian officers for honorary ranks in the British Indian Army
- Discussion of conflict between Bin Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān Āl Sa‘ūd] and King Hussein [Al-Ḥusayn bin ‘Alī al-Hāshimī]
- Discussion of coordination of British policy in Mesopotamia, South Persia [Iran] and Maskat [Muscat]
- Arrangements for financing the army of occupation in post-war Mesopotamia
- Discussion of future political system of Mesopotamia, including need to ‘prevent Arab nationalism from being drawn into opposition to British control’
- Construction of railways in Mesopotamia
- British assessments of Mesopotamian public opinion
- Appointment of a Commercial Secretary in Mesopotamia
- Testing and disposal of malfunctioning ammunition
- Reports of ‘dissatisfaction’ among soldiers in Force D regarding pace of demobilisation
- Withdrawal of British forces from Trans-Caspia [Turkmenistan] to Meshed [Mashhad]
- British occupation of Krasnovodsk [Turkmenbashi]
- Arming of ‘friendly Turcomans’ in Trans-Caspia
- Dispatch of naval vessels from India for service in northern Russia
- Construction and maintenance of roads in Persia
- Supplying of captured Turkish [Ottoman] ordnance to the Persian Government
- Tensions between the Persian Government and the Jangali [Jangalī] Movement.
The volume also contains:
- Strength return of Force D on 11 January 1919 (f 23)
- Ration strength of Force D on 11 January 1919 (ff 109-114), 25 January 1919 (ff 32-35), February 1 1919 (ff 106-109)
- Programme for March despatch of British troops from Mesopotamia (f 48)
- Distribution and composition of Force D, including details of lines of communication, general organisation, and post-war garrison units (ff 53-62)
- State of supplies on 17 February 1919 (ff 64-65)
- Firing test results and summary for 18-pounder shrapnel ammunition (ff 90-97)
- Weekly return of sick and wounded dated 18 January 1919 (ff 98-99).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (123 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 121; 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. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.
Dimensions: 21 x 33cm
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- ‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 55. PART II. (From 16th to 28th February 1919.)’
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:i-v, 1r:121v, ii-r:ii-v, back-i
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