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‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 55. PART I. (From 1st to 15th February 1919.)’ [45r] (98/396)
The record is made up of 1 volume (194 folios). It was created in 23 Nov 1918-15 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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i
ting in officer’s positions, and 90 Indian Aimy Reserve and tempo
rarily commissioned officers* Very few of the latter 90 will remain
in the Military Works Services after demobilization.
Requirements after demobilization ; at least 175 officers, against which
number only the 120 reg ilar Royal Engineer officers, Civilians,
and Upper Subordinates referred to above can be reckoned at
present.
3. I am to request therefore that you will, if possible, state : —
(a) What engineer officers will be required with the Eorce in Mesopota
mia after demobilization is completed, and excluding those with
Sapper and Miner units.
(b) Whether any of the officers, other than regular Royal Engineers,
will be willing to serve on temporarily after demobilization, and
if so, how many.
(<?) What regular Royal Engineer officers with the force propose to
retire, or to revert to the Home Establishment.
(d) Which of the regular Royal Engineer officers now with the Eorce>
and of the non-regular Royal Engineer officers, who as proposed
under (b) may be willing to serve on temporarily, will require
leave to England.
Working copy to D. G., M. W.
Copy to M. S. C. G. S. (M. 0. 1 ., S. D. 3, S. U. 3.), A. G., Q. M. G.
APPENDIX 35
DIARY No. 8729.
Telegram R., No. Nil, dated 1st February 1919.
(Despatched 6-30 p.m., received 6 p.m., dated 1 st February 1919.)
(Received in War Section, 3rd February 1919.)
From—His Majesty's Secretary of State for India, London,
To—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.
, Baghdad.
(Repeated His Excellency the Viceroy Foreign and Political Department, Delhi.)
In your telegram No. 963 of the 3rd January (Diary No. 6261) mention
is made of occupation of Dair-ez-Zor. It is presumed that administrative
measures taken do not exceed limits sanctioned by my telegram of the 1st Decem
ber (Diary No. 99781). No steps should be taken for extension of admirdstratioa
to Rather reference invited to your telegram of the 27th January, No. 1113,
148 C. G. S.
Working copy (advance copy for information) to G. S. (M. O. 1.)
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. 0. 3.)
APPENDIX 36.
DIARY No. 8731.
Telegram P., No. 8731, Q. M. G. 13, dated 3rd February 1919.
(Despatched, 4-50 p.m.)
From—The War Section, Army Head-quarters, Delhi,
To—The Inspector-General of Communications, Basrah.
Clear the line.—Your S.-6960 of February 1st (Diary No. 8493). The
following is the programme for Cavalry Units, viz.: —
Torilla after bringing back the animals of 21st Cavalry, returns for
animals of 12th Cavalry, leaving Basra about February 3rd, Sofala, due to
leave Basrah about March 14th, detailed for 14th Lancers.
Bandra and Batnora, in respon se to D. N. T. 0., Basrah’s wire to
Bombay are diverted to Bombay.
See Director of Marines Q. 207 of second, to D. N. T. O., Basrah, for
programme in supersession of my 8171 Q,. M. G.-13 of January 31st.
Record copy to Q. M. G.
Copy to A. G., G. S. (S. D. 1, S D. 3).
APPENDIX 37.
DIARY No. 8751.
Telegram P., No. 8751, da*ed Srd February 1919.
(Despatched 7-30 p.m.)
From—The Chief of the General Staff, Delhi.
To—The General Officer Commanding, Force “D,” Baghdad.
G. S. Wagons have been brought back to India by the 23rd Cavalry. Fear
that want of clearness in instructions contained in 98411 Q. M. G. (8) of 10th
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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 1 and 15 February 1919. This is accompanied by appendices containing copies and extracts of these papers, which include: telegrams, memoranda, and tables.
An index to the contents of this volume can be found at folios 1-9. The volume concerns:
- Military personnel issues, including: equipment; the transfer and retirement of officers; nominations for Staff College; granting of leave; and demobilisation of troops
- Supply of food, construction materials, and other items to Force D
- Reductions of planned supply shipments to Force D
- Proposal for a new kind of emergency ration for Indian troops
- Preparation for demobilisation of Force D, including: disposal of animals used by Force D; withdrawal orders for specific units; and disposal of surplus ammunition
- Provision of ships to carry troops from Mesopotamia to the United Kingdom
- Proposed expansion of the jurisdiction of 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.
- Proposed changes to the Army Chaplains’ Department
- Employment of ‘Imported’ labourers in Mesopotamia and the growth of ‘Considerable local prejudice’ against these workers
- The post-war occupation and government of Mesopotamia
- British assessments of Mesopotamian public opinion
- Construction of railways in Mesopotamia
- Vaccination of animals shipped to Mesopotamia
- Arrest of thirteen Turkish [Ottoman] ‘ringleaders in recent political intrigue’ by British forces in Baghdad
- Turkish military presence at Joziret Ibn Omar [Cizre]
- British use of petroleum wells at Zakhd [Zakho]
- British arming of ‘Turcomans’ to fight the Bolsheviks on behalf of the Transcaspian Government
- Intelligence suggesting the presence of the former Ottoman leader Enver Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. [Enver Pāshā] in the Caucasus
- British military actions in Persia [Iran] including: occupation of key roads; maintenance of roads; and discussion of a ‘most virulent form of malaria’ affecting British troops in North Persia.
The volume also contains:
- Distribution and composition of Force D, including details of lines of communication, general organisation, and corrections (ff 63-73)
- State of supplies on 27 January 1919 (f 25), 31 January 1919 (ff 162-163), 7 February 1919 (f 168)
- Distribution Report showing number and condition of motor vehicles with Force D, 1 December 1918 (ff 27-42)
- Ration strength of Force D on 21 December 1918 (ff 124-130), 28 December 1918 (ff 130-136), 4 January 1919 (ff 182-187), 11 January 1919 (ff 75-78), 18 January 1918 (ff 149-152)
- Strength return of Force D on 23 November 1918 (ff 79-90)
- Weekly return of sick and wounded dated 4 January 1919 (ff 99-100), 11 January (ff 188-189)
- Ammunition return of Force D on 2 January 1918 (ff 110-111)
- Programme for February despatch of British troops from Mesopotamia and India (f 112).
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- 1 volume (194 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 192; 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.
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