Sir John Monash, Personal Files Book 6, 3 August - 7 August 1915, Part 2
5/8/15
Operations of Aug 6 & 7
Conference with C.O'S
✓ I. Explain general plan
✓ 2. Read & Consider Operations order
✓ 3. Fix Bayonets when turning into Aghyl Dere
✓ 4. Every leader take his successor into his confidence
✓ 5. Reserve gully to be clear of all ∧our troops after 8 p.m till our march starts.
✓ 6. 13th Bn responsible for reaching S P Arach by 9.45.
✓ 7. No falling out to assist in carrying wounded
✓ 8. Notify position of Bn. H.Q. to each other
✓ 9. No liaison officers after comm
10. Meeting of all officers & N.C.O'S (except on special duty) 9.30 a.m.✓
⇡ 11. All Battalion & Co Commanders hold largest possible reserves.
Address to Officers & N.C.O's
✓ Perfect silence
✓ No lights or Smoking
✓ Rifles not to be loaded
✓ Hang on to Sandbags, picks & shovels
✓ Conserve food & water
✓ Leaders keep cool
✓ All leaders to know who's who, tell men no of Co & Bn, name of Co + Bn Cr.
✓ Getting touch, & keeping touch, & communications
Messages - place, time, unit, bearing
✓ Cutting & knotting enemy telephone wires
✓ Putting enemy guns & M. Guns out of action.
✓ Vigilance to see orders obeyed - by all leaders
✓ Digging - in dark - two men pits - sandbag Cover
✓ Password
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Notes re Route
| Points | Yards |
Totals yds |
From Aghyl Dere track crossing yds |
| A. Bgde H.Q. Reserve Gully | 0 | - | |
| B. Junction Reserve Gully & Heach Road | 475 | 475 | - |
| C. Sazli Beit Dere | 1260 | 1735 | - |
| D. No 3 outpost | 450 | 2185 | - |
| E. Aghyl Dere - track crossing. | 1300 | 3485 | 0 |
| F. Where track crosses 92.5.x (via creek bed) | 1460 | 4945 | 1460 |
| G. Confluence of Aghyl Deres. | 270 | 5215 | 1730 |
| H. Foot of Spur at CK Junction E.q.e in Dere | 780 | 5995 | 2510 |
| I. Objective A in Rahman | 1000 | 6995 | 3510 |
Approximations:-
From present Bgde H.Q to Aghyl Dere in 92.v = 2 miles
Thence to Abdel Rahman Spur = 2 miles
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Total 4 miles
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Pass No5 supply depot at 9.35 p.m. )
Pass S.P. - beach road 9.45 p.m. )
Reach No 3 outpost (1710x) = 1 mile 10.30 p.m. ) assuming
Reach Aghyl Dere track crossing say 11.15. p.m. ? ) no halts or
Reach pt. where 13 + 14 leave 12.30 a.m. ? ) checks
Reach Confluence of Aghyl Deres 12.35 a.m. ? )
Reach objective 1.40 a.m. ? )
JM
SPECIAL ORDER.
General Headquarters,
Mediterranean Expeditionary Force,
5th August, 1915.
Soldiers of the old army and the new.
Some of you have already won imperishable renown at our first landing
or have since built up our foothold upon the peninsula, yard by yard, with deeds
of heroism and endurance. Others have arrived just in time to take part in our
next great fight against Germany and Turkey, the would-be oppressors of the
rest of the human race.
You, veterans, are about to add fresh lustre to your arms. Happen what
may so much at least is certain.
As to you, soldiers of the new formations, you are privileged indeed to
have the chance vouchsafed you of playing a decisive part in events which may
herald the birth of a new and happier world. You stand for the great cause of
freedom. In the hour of trial remember this and the faith that is in you will
bring you victoriously through.
IAN HAMILTON, General.
"A" Form.
Army Form C. 2121.
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TO Br Gen Monash
4 Aus Inf Bl
* Senders Number. Day of Month. In reply to Number AAA
NZG877 5
Commanders and composition of Reserve
columns are as follows.
(a) Left Columns Line BrGen TRAVERS
4th S.W Bord.
5th Wills R
1/2 88th Co RE
[*Lt Col Tilney to
note this. JM
Noted
L G Tilney
Lt Col.*]
b) Reserve Columns
(1) AGHIL DERE
39th Inf Bde BrGen Cayly
9th R. War R.
7th Glos. R.
9th Worc R
7th N Staff. R.
72nd Falo: RE
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(2) CHAILAK DERE
6th South Lancs ) Lt Col
8th Welch R (Purnells) ) Bald
1/2 88th Co RE ) 8th Welch R
From NZA Div
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WP Braithwaite Lt Col
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TO 4th INF BDE
*Sender's Number. Day of Month. In reply to Number. AAA
NZQ 878 5th _____
Flares are to be burned by the advanced
troops at dawn on AUGUST 7th to indicate
to the Navy the position reached. AAA
These flares consist of Naval Green
lights and one is to be burned at
3.45 AM and another at 3.55 AM by each
Battalion in the front line along the
position occupied by the most advanced
troops AAA Care is to be taken
to place the flare where it will be
shaded from the direction of the enemy AAA
If the CHUNUK BAIR ridge has been
reached the flares will be burned
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a little lower down our side of the
slope AAA These flares will be
obtained by Brigades from CAPT
PARRY OKEDEN in charge of the
Ammunition Supply without delay.
FROM N.Z.A. DIV
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'Hand drawn sketch - see original'
DIAGRAM OF COMMNS AFTER 10PM 5-8-15 (PROVISIONAL)
NZ & A DIVN
4. Aust Inf Bde
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SECRET. NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIAN DIVISION. Copy No. 8
DIVISIONAL ORDER No. 11.
Anzac Cove,
5 4th August 1915.
Reference Maps
Gallipoli 1: 20,000
and
Anzac Area Map 1: 10,000
1. INFORMATION.
(a) The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps with attached
Troops has been ordered to undertake offensive operations
commencing on the 6th August, 1915, with a view to
eventually occupying the line GABA TEPE - Along main
spur marked approximately by the track 82 - 87 - 165
CHUNUK BAIR and thence along the CHUNUK BAIR RIDGE to
and including KOJA CHEMEN TEPE, with this object in view.
(b) The First Australian Division assaults the Turkish positions
on Plateau 400 (68 C) at 5 p.m. on the 6th August,
and later undertakes a subsidiary operation against
GERMAN OFFICERS TRENCH.
(c) The New Zealand and Australian Division, the 13th Division
less one brigade (except one battalion) and less Artillery,
29th Indian Infantry Brigade, and the Indian Mountadn
Artillery Brigade, less one section 2lst Mountain Battery,,
under the command of Major General Sir A. J. Godley,
K.C.M.G., C. B., undertakes operations on the 6th and
7th August, as detailed in para 2.
(d) A force is being landed North of the ANZAC Position on
the night 6/7th August for an operation distinct from
that of the Anzac Force.
(e) The following Naval support will be available:-
A Southern Squadron of five vessels, stationed off
GABA TEPE, and firing on targets East of Plateau 400
(68 C) - HILL 180 (80 N 9) - CHUNUK BAIR BRIDGE.
A Northern Squadron of two Monitors and two Torpedo
Boat Destroyers, firing on targets on the Northern and
Western Slopes of SARI BAIR (80 0 K; 81 A; 93 W).
2. INTENTION
The G.O.C. intends-
(a) With covering forces to attack and hold -
1. The Line DESTROYER HILL (80 I 1) exclusive -
TABLE TOP - BAUCHOP'S HILL, - 3 (a) (92 X 7 - 8)
2. The DANAK JELIK BAIR, 3 (b) (92. N). with the
object of covering the march of the left assaulting
column (3 d) and protecting the right of a Force being
landed to the North West.
(b) To attack and hold the Line CHUNUK BAIR (80 X 3) -
KOJA CHEMEN TEPE (93 W 6) - starting from the line No.
1 POST (80 H 8) - No. 3 POST (80 B4) - West end of
AGHYL DERE (92 Q 6) in two assaulting columns (3 c and d).
(c) To co-operate with an attack on BABY 700 which is to
be delivered by No. 4 Section (3 f), and to make god
good the line QUINN'S POST (80.S.7) - X roads about
SCRUBBY KNOLL. (80.Z.) - CHUNUK BAIR with the object of
taking the CHESSBOARD trenches (80.S.3.) in reverse and
opposing the enemy's reserves from the direction of
KOYA DERE.
(d) To eventually hold the Line, QUINN'S POST (80.S.7.)
X roads near SCRUBBY KNOLL, CHUNUK BAIR, KOJA CHEMEN
TEPE
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2.
3.
ORDERS TO TROOPS.
Times for leaving bivouacs and routes to be followed
by columns to the points from which they pass our Outpost
Line are shown on the March Table attached.
Right Covering Force.
(a) The New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade, Otago Mounted Rifles
Regiment, New Zealand Field Troop, and Maori Contingent,
under the command of Brigadier-General A.H. Russell will
seize and hold the points BIG TABLE TOP (80 C 9), OLD N No.
3 POST (80 B 9), BAUCHOP'S HILL (92 X 7 and 8) with the
object of covering the advance (in its initial stages) xx
of the assaulting columns. This Force will commence its
advance from Nos 2 and 3 Posts at 9 p.m. 6th August.
General Russell will arrange to hold the points
occupied with sufficient garrisons and will, when the
further advance of the Assaulting Columns admits of his
doing so, assemble such of his Force as remains in hand
at a convenient ∧spot in the CHALAK DERE and report to the G.O.C.
for orders. General Russell will also arrange to hold Nos
1, 2, and 3 Posts with three troops or platoons, i.e. 1
each, throughout the operations.
Left Covering Force.
3 (b). The 13th Division will furnish a Covering Force. Strengt
1 Brigade (less 2 Battalions and Field Ambulance Details) to
seize and hold the DANAK JELIK BAIR (92.N) occupying its
Northern Slopes as far East as KNOLL 92 0 9 inclusive with
the object of (1) protecting the left flank of the left
assaulting column during its passage up the AGHIL DERE (Lower
portion) and (2) protecting the right of a force landing
to the North West.
This force must reach the Southern Slopes of the
DANAK JELIK BAIR AT 10.30 p.m.
Right Assaulting Column.
3 (c) The New Zealand infantry Brigade, one Mountain Battery
(less 1 Section) and one Company N.Z. Engineers, under the
command of Brigadier-General F.E. Johnston, will move via
the Communication Trench to the vicinity of the Western
ends of the SAZLI BEIT DERE (Square 80 H 1) and the CHAILAK
DERE (Square 80 A 6): the leading Troops of this column
will commence moving up these Gullies at 10.30 p.m.
Objectives The Line Point 161 (80 K 6) - CHUNUK BAIR -
Head of KUR DERE (81 A 4).
When this has been gained and consolidated, a report will
be made at once to Divisional Report Centre, and preparations
made for the further advance indicated in para 1 C.
Left Assaulting Column.
3 (d) The 29th (Indian) Infantry Brigade, 4th Australian Infantry
Brigade, One Mountain Battery (less one Section) and 1 Company
N. Z. Engineers, under the command of Brigadier-General
H. V. Cox, will move via the Beach Road to the CHAILAK DERE
West of No 3 Post (80 B. 4). The leading Troops of this
Column will cross the CHAILAK DERE at 10.30 p.m.
Objective: KOJA CHEMEN TEPE with a view to the eventual
occupation and consolidation of the line head of KUR DERE
(81 A 4) - KOJA CHEMEN TEPE (inclusive).
The Column will move via WALDEN POINT (92 W 1) and the AGHYL
DERE, and after clearing the covering Force (para 3. b) will
protect our left flank.
RESERVE
3 (e) The 13th Division (less 2 Infantry Brigades, except 1
Battalion, 2 Field Company Engineers and Divisional Artillery
will be in reserve, and will be disposed in two columns.
Troops to leave their bivouacs and march via the BEACH ROADXXXXXXXXXX (80 Q 3 to 80 A 6), so as to reach the
mouths of the AGHYL DERE and CHAILAK DERE respectively by
1 a.m., 7th August. On arrival they will halt and await
orders.
TROOPS IN No. 3 SECTION.
3 (f) (1) The First Light Horse Brigade, ½ Battalion 13th Division
and two Sections Field Ambulance, under the command of
Brigadier-General H.G. Chauvel, C.M.G., will occupy and secure
No 3 Section of Defence (Less COURTNEY'S POST).
General Chauvel will support the attack on the KEX NEKXXXXXXXX by fire action, and by the assault and occupation
of certain trenches in front of QUINN'S POST, and will
eventually co-operate in the consolidation of the line
QUINN'S POST (80 s 7 ) SCRUBBY KNOLL (80 Z 2).
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3.
TROOPS IN No. 4 SECTION
(2) The Third Light Horse Brigade, 1 Section 26th Mountain
Battery, 1 Field Company Engineers 13th Division, 2 Battalions
13th Division (less 2 Companies), 2 Sections Field
Ambulance; under the command of Brigadier-General F. Hughes
will occupy and secure the Line RUSSELL'S TOP (80 N 7)
WALKER'S RIDGE (80 H 8. 9.) to the sea.
TROOPS IN Nos. 3 & 4 SECTIONS.
(3) These forces will, on the night 6/7th August, when the
attack on the left has commenced, engage the enemy by
fire and bomb attack
At 4.30 a.m. (unless orders are given to the contrary)
7th August, General Hughes will assault and secure certain
trenches on the NEK (80 N 8), BABY 700 (80 N. 8 and 9)
and CHESSBOARD (80 S. 3).
This attack will be in conjunction with the attack on
BATTLESHIP HILL (80. 0. 2) and BABY 700, referred to in
para 3 (c).
3. (g).
ARTILLERY
The N.Z. & A. Divisional Artillery (less Headquarters and
4 guns 26th Jacob's Mountain Battery) will retain its
present positions.
One Mountain Battery (less 1 Section remaining on RUSSELL'S
TOP) (80 N. 7), joins the Left Assaulting Column (vide
para 3 d).
One Mountain Battery (Less 1 Section) joins the Right
Assaulting Column (vide para 3.c).
The above dxtntin to be detailed by the O/C, Indian Mountain
Artillery Brigade.
The details of Artillery Support available are given in
Appendix "A" attached to these Orders.
3. (h)
ENGINEERS.
Engineer Field Companies are allotted to Assaulting Columns,
to Reserve Columns, and Sections of Defence (vide para
3. c. d. and h.).
The C.R.E. will make arrangements for the firing, when
ordered, of mines which have been prepared in front of
QUINN'S POST (80 S. 7), POPE'S HILL (80 S 4), and RUSSELL'S
TOP (80 N 7). Also for the maintenance of Mining Operations
in these Posts.
4. (a)
MEDICAL ARRANGEMENTS
Bearer Divisions will be allotted to Brigades as under;-
N.Z. Mounted Rifles Bde. N.Z. Mounted Field Ambulance.
1st A.L.H. Brigade. 1 Section N.Z. Field Ambulance and
1 Section 4th Australian F.Amb.
3rd A.D.H. Brigade. 1 Section N.Z. Field Ambulance
1 Section 4th Australian F.Amb.
N.Z.. Infantry Brigade. 1st A.L.H. Field Amb? and
1 Section N.Z. Field Amb.
4th Aust. Infantry Brigade. 3rd A.L. H. Field Amb. and
1 Section 4th Aust. F. Amb.
Field Ambulances of the 13th Division will be disposed
under Divisional arrangements.
4. (b).
DRESSING STATIONS
Dressing Stations will be established as follows:-
Monash Gully (80 W 1)
Walker’s Ridge Gully (80 R 1)
Chailak Dere. ) To be formed at dawn, 7th August.
Aghil Dere. )5.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Special instructions regarding details of the operations are
issued herewith. (Appendix B).
6.
DIVISIONAL REPORT CENTRE
Divisional Report Centre will be at No 2 Outpost from
7 p.m., 6th August.
WG Braithwaite
Major,
For Lieut-Colonel
General Staff,
N.Z. and A. Division.
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