Wallet 2 - Papers of Tom Harnett Harrisson - Part 12 - Decoded signals in - July 1945










From Trusan. NR.79. 10.7.45.
Report from 07 at Pa Brayon states major portion
of enemy troops ex Pa Tengor enroute Pa Matung
travelling slowly and will take 3 or 4 days.
Native report occupy Long Bliouw. Gen. ex oc
Bruni in party. 500 left behind at Pa Tengor
apparently the sick. This party includes armednitf nip "WOMEN" and children. Attacking with
all troops available 10TH. Further 1000 now
in Trusan expected few days. Native report
this force from CERI and by passed Limbang.
ACKED TO S.F.
For W3 This message reads OK except for the word
"WOCEN"? We are sending this message on to
(S.FORCE
D7
From TRUSAN Nr.29 28/7 P/L.
For H from L3.Request 1 tin white paint andd brush.Reason recent
inciden t.
TOO 27/0130 Z.
REC 28/0510 Z.
From TRUSAN. Nr.25 28/7 P/L
To H. From E1. Sending 11 BARWAN ATG troops back with explanatory note to
today. Will build up strong reinfts from native recruits this area,
Owing food position estab bases at strategic points under comd white.
When required for reliable or emergency all troops can be consolidated
quickly on force.
T O O 28/0030 Z
Received 28/0410 Z
From TRUSAN Nr.24 28/7 P/L
From E1. General picture of this area 28th. Prisoners comprise 1 man
and 2 women. Sick unfit to travel now. Will send earliest. Very pleased
with attitude of Tagals. Am assured of c o-operation of TOMANI natives.
Everybody helping but position very serious. Finding great difficulty
in feeding native troops. Obtaining releif supply from LONG MYIO. Could
Rice and salt be dropped. IBURU D Z signals ready. For LONG. Send
2 big crystals approx same freq now in use. This 6065 crook.
T O O 28/0010 Z
Received 28/0400 Z
From TRUSAN. Nr.21 27/7 P/L
From E1. Request your approval following plan. Hardie and Griffiths
with Native troops remain LONG MYIO. Bower move here with W/T to
accompany recce to patrol to SAPONG ESTATE route Location ensure
quick report (Route move O C all interdate.
T O O 27/0910 Z
Received 27/1700 L
From TRUSAN. Nr.20 27/7 P/L
From E1. Sendind Hayes 28th to attack enemy patrol at ULU MENSALONG
MR (L) A3950. Have no contact Griffiths yet could you notify him to
meet Hayes at MIOA MR (L) A3344 on 31st or 2nd.
T O O 27/0900 Z
Received 27/1700 L
From TRUSAN. Nr.17 27/7 P/L
From E4. Native troops from MALAMAN reported 26th 17 enemy troops now in
ULU MENSALONG approx Ref (L) A2753 apparently standing patrol. Supplied
regularly from SAPONG ESTATE. Griffiths previously informed no action
taken yet. Am I i/c whole area. If so will take immediate action.
T O O 27/0130 Z
Received 27/1130 L
From TRUSAN Nr.76 27/7 P/L
From E1. Short SGT from TENOM with detailed knowledge that areaand
SAPONG ESTATE now in MALAMAN. Have instructed him report IBURU H Q
immediately to assist with recce. Preliminary intelligence information
dated 13th reports 1000 enemy tropps in SAPONG ESTATE. Definite positions
constructed and sited two hills vicinity former EUROPEAN Quarters. W/T
station based there. Sending recce locate and pinpoint targets and
exact positions enemy troops.
t o o 27/0100 Z
Received 27/1140 L
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From TRUSAN. Nr.84 26/7 P/L
For from E1. Latest report from Mac dated 23rd states main enemy force
moving north of Bole. (F) A2327 in direction Tomani (F) A5635. Enemy
move being constantly harrassed by own troops. Awaiting note from Mac
today. Will forward at earliest.
TOO 25/0400 Z
Received 26/1130 L
From TRUSAN. Nr.10 26/7 P/L
For A1 From E1. Self and R3 moving with W/T to Iburu (F) A2714 today.
ETA Iburu 1300 hrs L on 26th. Intention establish H Q and set up base
station that area will organise control and enlarge operations in Padas
as requested.
T O O 24/0200 Z
Received 26/1130 L
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From TRUSAN. Nr.12 26/7 P/L.
From Leckie. Sitrep as at 26th 0800L.NiI enemy contact own area.
2 day patrol report nil enemy Northern area.
T O O 26/0800 Z.
R E C 26/0835 L.
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From TRUSAN Nr75. 26/7. P/L.
From E1.Enemy troops from ULU TENGOA area from (19-20th to 22nd.
Agressive action has resulted 61 enemy killed.3 prisoner and
equipment captured. Enemy intention move to TENOM.Action continuing.
T O O 23/1310 Z.
REC 25/1530 L%
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