FIELD MESSAGE BOOK: ARMY BOOK 153

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Lieutenant Donald Day

c. 1941

Overview

B1989.320a. Cover for Army Book 153. A Dark blue linen outer cover for field message book refills. B1989.320c . Field message Book refill. A plain beige card covered note book with the first two pages being instructions for use the remaining sheets ruled in 1/4 inch squares. to , penciled words Phar---- Alexandria, Port Said written at top. Field Message Book (For the use of Dismounted Regimental Officers and Non-commissioned Officers of Cavalry and Infantry)

Historical information

This is a Field Message Book and cover belonging to WX9248 Lieutenant Donald Day 2/32 Battalion AIF. It contains approximately thirty five pages of field notes and a situation reports on the days prior to and during the lead up to the pivotal battle of El Alamein in October 1942. They cover a 72 our period from 25th to the 27th October. These notes were possibly intended to for part of the 2/32 or 26th Brigade unit or war diaries.

There are also summaries of Bde signals traffic that detail position and disposition of several II AIF infantry battalions across the AIF 9th Division, 26th Brigade front.
It includes accounts of enemy tank types and movements. The positions coming under enemy counter attacks, the effect of enemy artillery counter battery work as well as mine field locations. There are also detailed list of L.O.B for various units across the 26th Brigade as they prepare for the major El Alamein offensive.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-51-B1989.320a>b

Item type

Books

Material

Paper

Inscriptions and markings

WX9248 Lieut. D.Day

Keywords

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Military