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Indian Expeditionary Force 'D', General Routine Orders (incomplete) [2r] (16/774)
The record is made up of 2 volumes (379 folios). It was created in 28 Dec 1915-10 Jul 1918. 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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Local temperature yesterday : —
Maximum 68 Minimum 88
FORCE ROUTINE ORDERS
BY
Lieut.-General Sir P. H. N. LAKE, K.C.B., K.C.M.G.,
Commanding I.E.F. ** D.”
APPOINTMENTS
lUesday, 8th February, igi6
178. Under the provisions of para. 894-A. King’s Regulations, the unpaid acting
ranks as noted against each are conferred on the undermentioned N.C.Os. of the Army
Service Corps, whilst employed in the Supply and Transport Corps, I E. Force “D ” : —
Corporal H. Rid out. Sergeant
A. L Harris,
G. G. Giltrap,
E. VV. Payne,
Corporal F. L. Ellis,
,, J. Newton,
Lce.-Cpl H. Boswell,
„ C. F. Baker,
Sergeant
Corporal
APPOINTMENTS,
CIVIL ADMINIS
TRATION
179. (i) Mr. E. C. Niven, having reported his arrival on 5th February, 1916. is
appointed Assistant Director of River Conservancy.
(ii) The services of Captain C. A. Lakin. I A.R.O., attached 119th Infantry, are
placed at the disposal of the Director General of Port Administration and Rivet-
Conservancy; with effect from 2nd February, 1916.
(.C.G.S telegram 33700, dated 8th January, 1916).
APPOINTMENTS.
STAFF
INTERPRETERS
180. Captain N. M. Wilson, officiating Staff Captain, 30th Infantry Brigade, was
temporarily appointed to officiate as Brigade Major, 30th Infantry Brigade, in addition
to his other duties, vice Captain J. C. McKenna, admitted to hospital; with effect from
16th December, 1916 (forenoon).
181. («) With reference to Force Routine Order No. 1785 (5), dated 15th December,
1915, Emil Farage is discharged with effect from 31st January, 1916.
(ii). As references are frequently made to the Police regarding Interpreters, will
O.C. Units and Services kindly furnish the Commissioner of Police, Basrah, with the
names, parentage and residence of all Interpreters in their employ, as without this
information such cases are difficult to dispose of.
INDIA ARMY
ORDERS
182. The following extracts from India Army Orders, dated 27th December, 1915,
are re-published for information :—
713. Military Works Services .—The undermentioned officers on promotion from
the ranks have been posted to the Military Works Services :—
2nd-Lieutenant A. P. Battman, R.E.
„ ,, T. W. Abbott, ,,
714. Corps of Sappers and Miners .—The undermentioned officers on promotion
from the ranks have been posted to Sappers and Miners, as shown against their
names:— .
2nd-Lieutenant H. J. Wogan, R.E., 1st Sappers and Miners.
A. E. Stevens,
2nd
LANGUAGES
183. With reference to Force Routine Order No. 1792, dated 16th December, 1915,
the following candidates passed the Field Service Test in Arabic held in Januaiy at.
Basrah.
Captain W. J. Bovill, 43rd Erinpura Regiment.
I). F. Borrie, Esq., Port Health Officer.
C. T. Edmonds, Esq , Political Department.
2nd-Lieut. J Marshall, attd. General Staff, Intelligence, General Headqrs.
Capt F. C. Molesworth, R.E.
Lieut.-Colonel K. Macmullen, 27th Light Cavalry.
H St J. B. Phiiby, Esq., Political Department.
Lieut. C. H. Phillips, S. & T. Corps.
Or-Mr.-Sergt. F. Russell, R.E.
Duncan Willey, Esq.. Political Department.
Lieut. R. Wright, S. & T. Corps.
Bashir e.
Capt. E. J. Nixon, R.G.A.
Is asiny cihr,
Capt. G. W. Buckland, R.A.
184. In Force Routine Order No. 105, dated 23rd January. 1*16. for “11 motor
drivers,” read “ 34 motor drivers. |
1C * r , - ^Red for the information of all concerned that only one copy of
ROUTINE ORDERS virions should be submitted to General Head Quarters m future.
M. COWP/ER, Major-General,
D.A. & Q.M.G.
RATIONS
3RD S. & M- FIELD PRESS,
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The volumes contain the General Routine Orders [until 25 September 1916 referred to as Force Routine Orders] by the Commander of Indian Expeditionary Force D between 28 December 1915 and 10 July 1918, along with annexures to these orders and lists issued with the orders. Topics covered include:
- Appointments and promotions
- Equipment and supplies
- Clothing and rations
- Arrangements for postal and telegraphic communications
- Changes to the organisation of Force D
- Details of those in receipt of honours and rewards
- Compensation awarded
- Interpreters: discharges, postings, and transfers
- Accounts and expenditure
- Pay and allowances
- Reports and forms to be submitted
- Details of Courts Martial
- Local temperature readings and other meteorological observations
- Lists of candidates who have passed the Field Service Tests in Arabic and Turkish.
There are also Orders of the Day relating to the above subjects, as well as two Special Orders of the Day containing messages to the armed forces from George V of Great Britain and Ireland (f 95) and Mary, Queen Consort of George V (f 367).
- Extent and format
- 2 volumes (379 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: this file consists of two physical volumes. The foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio of volume one (ff 1-188) and terminates at the last folio of volume two (ff 189-378); these numbers are printed 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. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers of the two volumes. The sequence contains one foliation anomaly, f 308a.
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