Sir John Monash, Personal Files Book 8, 25 August - 27 August 1915, Part 7
COPY.
CONFIDENTIAL. Australia Valley,
(Gallipoli) Aug. 26/15
N.Z. & A. Div. -
I desire to bring under the special notice of the
G.O.C. the services rendered in this campaign by my Brigade-Major,
Lieut.-Col. J.P. McGlinn, V.D.
This officer has brought to bear upon the discharge of
his important duties untiring industry and zeal, sound judgment
and a wide knowledge of military usage and precedent and of the
elements which contribute to fighting efficiency and success
in the field to a degree which is deserving of the highest
praise.
During the organization of the Brigade in Australia,
while acting as my Staff Officer during the time that I was
in command of a Convoy of 17 Transports carrying 10,000 troops,
throughout the War-training of this Brigade in Egypt, and the
heavy fighting in Monash Valley for the first five weeks, and
during all the work done since by this Brigade, this officer's
services have stood upon the highest plane of merit.
He served with distinction in the South African War,
and as head of an important branch of a Government Department
in Australia, he made exceptional sacrifices to enlist for War
service.
I venture to suggest that Lt. Col. McGlinn's services
are deserving of the highest recognition appropriate to his
rank and status.
(Signed) JOHN MONASH
Brig-General
Commanding Fourth (Aust.) Inf. Brigade.
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Certified true copy
WM Carl J.P.
Town Clerk
Melbourne.
31st May, 1934.
Note: "Original" written by the late Sir John Monash, handed
to Brigadier-General J.P. McGlinn by Dr. Gershon Bennett,
Melbourne, April 1934.
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No. 6 SECTION ORDER BY MAJOR-GENERAL H.V. COX, C.B., C.S.I., COMDG.
The boundary of Nos. 1 and 2 Sub-Sections of defence is altered
so that No.1 Sub-Section will include the trenches across the KAIAJIK
DERE at present manned from 4th Australian Brigade.
No. 2 Sub-Section will include the defences on the lower portion
of the KAIAJIK AGHALA manned at present from the New Zealand Mounted
Rifles Brigade and 18th Australian Battalion, and the KABAK KUYU
defences up to the right of the Indian Brigade.
DAMAKJELIK BAIR. GM Jeferys
26/8/15. Captain,
Brigade Major No. 6 Section...
To/ G.O.C. No. 1 Sub-Section. O.C. 14th Sikhs.
" No. 2 " " 1/5th Gurkha Rifles.
O.C. No. 3 " " 1/6th “ “
" 29th Brigade. " 2/10th " "
" N.Z. Engineers. " 108 Ind. Fd. Ambulance.
JM
A revis of tps in No 1 Subsect w
b promulgated in due course
OPERATION ORDER NO.1 BY MAJOR-GENERAL H.V. COX C.B., C.S.I., COMDG.
NO.6 SECTION SARI BAIR ATTACKING FORCE.
26th August 1915.
(1) Under orders from G.O.C. N.Z.A. Division operations will be undertaken
commencing at 16 hours tomorrow (27th August) with the object of gaining
commanding ground on the KAIAJIK AGHALA Hill.
(2) The objectives are as marked on the accompanying sketch -
Viz (1) A to B, vis- Turkish trenches in front of 4th Australian
detachment.
(2) B to C. vis- long Turkish communication trench running over
Hill 60.
(3) C to D. - a line of Turkish trench from the communicating
trench on knoll 60 round North of Hill to present left of
New Zealand trench on KAIAJIK AGHALA.
(3) The following artillery cooperation and previous bombardment has been
arranged for, the latter to commence at 16 hours on 27th.
(a) Naval guns on enemy's trenches on ASMA DERE spur (92-p-6-9 and 93-1-7-9)
also on ABDEL RAHMAN BAIR and on valley beyond KAIAJIK AGHALA
till dark.
(b) Howitzers, etc., Commencing at 16 hour 27th on Knoll 60, KAIAJIK
AGHALA and enemy's trenches on it, East of a line 92-i-j and 92-n-c c
1-4, steady rate of fire 16 hours to 16-30, 5 minutes break and intens
fire 16-35 to 17 hours. During above period some fire on N.E. spur
of KAIAJIK DERE from KAIAJIK AGHALA to knoll at contour 100 inclusive.
After assault (17 hours) steady fire on N.E. spur KAIAJIK DERE as
described above till dark, and to search low ground beyond the spur.
(c) Field Artillery. - generally, the valley between DERVISH ALI KUYU
and KAIAJIK AGHALA, and roads by which reinforcements from East must
move up - 16 hours till dark - intense fire on spur N.E. of KAIAJIK
DERE from 16-35 - 17 hours
(d) Mountain Artillery. As for Field Artillery - also 2 guns 21st
Mountain Battery at close range on to hostile KAIAJIK AGHALA trenches
from the main trenches held by the 4th Australian Brigade
N.B.- Days registration to be over by 12 noon.
(4) To assist the Artillery it is of the utmost importance that the
(trenches we now hold on the KAIAJIK AGHALA shall be marked by red ∧ or pink flags
(at 15 hours to be placed so as not to be seen by enemy, also that the
(trenches gained shall be marked by other red flags xxxxxxxxx as
(occupied. Flags have been arranged for.
(During preliminary bombardment all infantry in advanced trenches
(except a few look-out men in secure spots) will sit down at bottom of
(their trenches with their backs to the parapet.
(5) The following force is detailed for the assault on the objectives
named in para. 2 of this order :-
RIGHT viz- to capture trenches A-B (on sketch) -
250 4th Australian Brigade.
100 17th Battalion, 5th Australian Brigade.
CENTRE. - to capture trenches B-C -
300 N.Z. Mounted Rifles Brigade.
100 15th Battalion, 5th Australian Brigade.
LEFT. - to capture trench C - D -
250 men Connaught Rangers, 29th Infantry Brigade.
Detailed orders will be issued to each of the above parties by
Br-General Russell who is placed in command of the assaulting force and
will arrange for consolidating and linking up new line when gained.
(6) THE ASSAULT will take place at 17 hours on 27th precisely. Watches
to be compared at Head Quarters, No.6 Section at 10 hours on 27th.
(7) All infantry going forward will carry 200 rounds, ∧& 2 empty sandbags
per man, and each party will have bombers specially detailed and well
supplied with bombs.
Attacking troops must have one days rations and full water bottles
with them.
Entrenching
JM
Entrenching tools will be carried by 40% of the attacking force.
A forward reserve of S.A.A. Ammunition of 50 rounds per man for
the attacking force will be formed close behind our present trenches
on KAIAJIK AGHALA. MAJOR MARGOLIN
(8) Reserves will be held in readiness if required as follows:-
(a) In gully near new communicating trench to KAIAJIK AGHALA (outside
our former line) from 4th Australian Brigade xxxxx trenches.
[*ReserveX*] 100 men - ( 50 from 4th Australian Brigade.
( 50 " 17th Bn., 5th Australian Bde.
(b) At KABAK KUYU - 100 men, 16th Bn. 5th Australian Bde.
To be fully equipped as in preceding paragraph.
(9) MEDICAL - First aid posts, first field dressing stations, stand
fast in present positions.
(10) Telephonic reports for G.O.C. No.6 Section to Head Quarters,
4th Australian Brigade.
Reports by hand to trenches, 13th Battalion, 4th Australian
Brigade.
Both after 14-30 hours on 27th.
GM Jeferys Captain,
Brigade Major, No. 6 Section...
To/
Br-General Russell ........... 3 copies
" Monash ........ 2 "
Col. Agnew, 29th Brigade ..2 "
N.Z.A. Division ........................... 2 copies (one for ANZAC Corps)
Col. Napier-Johnston,
C.R.A. N.Z.A. Divn ......................2 Copies.
Colonel Sykes F.A ...................... 1 Copy.
Colonel Parker, O.C. M.A.
Bde. 1 "
O.C. 21st Kohat M.B. ... 1 "
Office ............................................. 1 "
Major White N.Z.
24 hrs rations
Assault at 5 o clock
Entanglements
4.30 oclock Report to Gen Russell all correct
Operation Orders
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From C.O. 13th Battalion 43
To G.O.C. 4th Aust Inf. Brigade
Major S.C.E. Herring has displayed
conspicuous ability in his military
duties during my temporary command
of the 13th Battalion. I respectfully
beg to recommend that this Officer
take over the Command of the
Battalion during my absence on
sick leave.
LE Tilney Lt.Col
Cmdg 13th Battalion A.I.F.
Australia Valley
26th August 1915
For orders accordingly
John Monash
Brig Genl
BO
26/8/15 248
FORCES ATTACKING SARI BAIR
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Summary of events from 6 a.m. 26th August to 6 a.m. 27th August 1915.
No. 3 SECTION
In the night, two demonstrations were carried out - these
drew considerable rifle and Machine Gun fire from the Turks -
and during the first, an enemy's gun fired into the left of
POPE'S from the direction of MULE GULLY.
NO. 4 SECTION
Two ruses were carried out in conjunction with No. 3
Section, which were successful in drawing heavy fire from the
enemy.
NO. 5 SECTION
Nothing unusual to report.
NO. 6 SECTION
SUSAK KUYU is now linked up, but the road is not safe for
about 70 yards.
The 9th Corps have relieved the picquet held by the
Australians.
At 4. 30 a.m. there was some shelling, but only 2 casualties
resulted.
ARTILLERY
The artillery report that the left flank was very quiet
yesterday, and they were only very occasionally engaged.
The guns on the SARI BAIR ridge opened fire several times
and were replied to effectively on each occasion.
The enemy's trenches at KAIAJIK AGHALA were fired at
intermittently during the night by the 4th (Howitzer) Battery.
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CASUALTIES
Officers Other Ranks
KILLED - 1
WOUNDED 1 21
MISSING - -
SICK (Evacuated) 4 337
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Headquarters,
No. 2 Post
27th August 1915.
W.J.M.G, HRE, JMR, HMcD, CM
W.J.M.G.
JMR HRE
HMcD CM
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QA 110 TWENTY-SEVENTH AAA 26/27
Report for 24 hours ended
0500 - 27-8-15. AAA
1/ Sap to 14th pushed on continuously AAA
2/ Quiet along our front AAA No movement
of troops observed
3/. One officer & 30 men reported to R.F. Post for
sapping duty. AAA
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[*14th Bn*]
Report 24 hrs ending 0530 27/8/15
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Trenches being improved
and kept in
good repair.
Communication
Trenches have
been widened
and deepened.
Sapping progressing very
fast.
Sniping our men have
got the upper
hand over enemy
on our front
General Day quiet
During night
several short
sharp bursts
of fire from
Kaiajik Aghala
direction
G Cooper Capt
0520 for Lt Col.
CO. No 2 Post
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