‘WAR DIARY. ARMY HEADQUARTERS, INDIA. […] I.E.F. “D”. Volume 17. PART I. (From 1st to 15th December 1915.)’ [‎230v] (465/488)

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preparing a strong defensive position at Kut, and also whether he still proposes
to retain troops at Nasiriyah.
In regard to the defence of India, please let me know whether you are
satisfied that you will be sufficiently strong with four garrison battalions already
arranged and drafts for Artillery and frontier troops.
The War Committee require this information.
Working copy to G. S. (M. 0. 1).
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. O. 2, M. 0. 3).
Telegram P., No. S.-29142, dated 1st December 1915. APPENDIX 22
(Despatched 3 p.m.) (Zty. jv*. 29142)
From—The Chief of the General Staff,
To—The General Officer Commanding, Force “ T).”
Clear the line.
Poliowing from Secretary of State :— Begins :
{Repeats By. No. S.-29140 from “ 3 L69. Reference ” to “JNTasiriyah ”) Ends.
Send reply “ clear line ” please.
Record copy to G. S. (M. O. 1).
Copy to M. S. C , G. S. (M. O. 2, M. 0. 3).
Telegram P., No 58-xR.-l7-ExF. (58-17-F. ? ), dated 30th November APPENDIX 23
191 5- {Dy. No. 29145)
(Despatched 4-45 a.m., received 1-25 p.m., 1st December 1915.)
Irom The General Officer Commanding, Force D, 33 Kut-al-Amarah,
To—The Chief of the General Staff.
^Priority.
Poliowing addressed to Secretary, War Office, is repeated to C. G. S. :
Poliowing is strength of warrant and non-commissioned officers of No 30
oquadron Headquarters and 2 flights, R. P. C., in Mesopotamia.
1 Sergeant Major, Australian.
1 Squadron or Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant, Australian.
^ 1 Staff Sergeant, Australian.
1 Plight Sergeant.
4 Sergeants, R. p. C.
1 Sergeant enlisted in India.
2 Sergeants, Australian.
2 Corporals, R. P. C.
2 Corporals, Australian.
TToc^ 1118 , establi s h “ent is considered short of that proposed for Squadron
P!p C nl q fAi rtei ’ S 1 nd 2 . W; 8 sent recentl y to Indian Government by War Office.
authorised 8 ” 111 establlshment > b y ranks * including 1st and 2nd mechanics,
Working copy to G. S. (S. D. 3).
Copy to A. G., G. S. (M, O. 2).
Letter No. 6486-31 (0.-9), dated 29th November 1915. APPENDIX 24
(Received in War Section on 1st December 1915.) (2fy. p[ 0 . 29153)
From—The Director General of Ordnance in India,
To—The General Officer Commanding, I.E.F. “ D.”
I am directed to inform you, for the information of your Deputy Director
of Ordnance Services, that arrangements have been made for the despatch of
Ordnance stores on the usual scale for the units of the—
1st (Home Counties) Brigade, R. P. A.
34th Infantry Brigade.
35th Infantry Brigade.
No. 13 Company, Sappers and Miners.
33rd Divisional Signal Company (2 Sections).
12th Cavalry. . . x
/ 28th Punjabis.