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APPENDIX 12
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Word Code Telegram No. 45345-A.G.l. B., dated 3rd June 1919. "
(Despatched 1 p.m.)
From—The Commander-in-Chief in India, Simla,
To—The Secretary, War Office, London.
(Repeated to the G. O. C., Force “ D/’ Baghdad.)
Cadres of 128tli, 130th, 256th and 275th Machine Gun Companies
intended for inclusipn in India’s Post-war garrison have arrived from
Mesopotamia but consist of personnel for early demobilization.
We propose to treat these men in the same way as the remainder of the
gairison of India and they will take their turn for passage allotment in
due course.
Record copy to A. G.
Copy to Collection, M. S. C., Q. M. G., D. G. T., G. S.
APPENDIX 13
Letter No. Q.-3691-36, dated 19th May 1919.
(Received in War Section, A. H. Qrs., 3rd June 1919.)
From—The G. O. C., Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force,
To—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla.
(Dy. No. 45370)
In answer to your letter No. 9175-1-(Q. 7-M.T.), dated 18th February 1919
(Dy. No. 13180), I have the following remarks to make.
It has not been the practice to lend or hire cars and launches to individual
civil officers. When the civil administration requires the use of military
mechanical transport and it can be made available, cars, etc., are lent to the
civil administration as such and the civil become liable for all charges
connected with them ; in the case of single vehicles an all round rate of hire
has been fixed, which is calculated to cover all military charges in connection
therewith. Further for the carriage by M. T, of stores for civil departments
rates are also being fixed.
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It is proposed to frame a rate of hire for organised M. T. Companies lent to
the Civil Administration.
Finally it has been suggested that the Civil Administration should, with as
little delay as possible, make their own arrangements for mechanical transport,
but as long as the principle has to be observed that we must be able to
pass without dislocation from a peace to war footing, should it be necessary,
the present arrangements are considered best.
As regards launches, the civil administration is arranging to purchase
outright what craft they require.
Cases of serious damage to or destruction of vehicles or launches have
heretofore been dealt with on their merits and necessary orders given bv
the G. 0. C.-in-C. *
In these circumstances I do not consider any additional rules are necessary,
and I trust you will agree to allowing the existing arrangements to stand.
Working copy to Q. M. G.
Copy to C. W. A., M. A. G.
APPENDIX 14
(Dy. No. 45576)
Word code telegram No. K.-2511, dated 3rd June 1919.
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From—The General Officer Commanding, Baghdad,
To—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla.
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My telegram 12th May Q.-2209 (Dy. No. 35463). As I have now a U
large force engaged nearly 200 miles from railhead am obliged to retain
Workshops and half the cars and drivers of 45 M. A. C. Am sending medical
personnel with remainder cars and drivers to you. Much regret inability to
fulfil my original offer. J *
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Working copy to D. G. T. and D. M. S.
Copy to Collection, A G„ Q, M, G., G. S.
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