Sir John Monash, Personal Files Book 13, 1 June - 1 July 1916, Part 3

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Sir John Monash (General, b.1865 - d.1931)
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H.M.TRANSPORTITTTRANSILYANLAT SMIPSS ORER Ne.S. Br BRIGADLER GENERAL J.MONASH C.B. V.D. Go0.C. TROOPS. 4th. June 1916. Capt.P.B.Stanton, 14th. Battalioy. Captain of the Daygs 10 Capt.K.J.Mundall. 15th. Battalion. Next for duty. 14th. Battalien. Lieut.R.D.Julian. Orderly Officer. 15th. Battalion. Lient.E.K.Carter. Next for duty. 15th. Battalion. Capt.A.H. Pewell. Nedical Offteer. Tour of duty 0900 to 0800. SUNMARINE SUARDSOFTICERS. Lieut.M.R.WALKER. 14th. Battalien. Lient.A.T.HARVEY. Lieut.J.B.RODERICKI Next for duty. Lieut.AGR.NEVIN. 15th. Battalion. MOGHIE. Liext. Lient. J.M.NATSON. 0400 to 2000. Your of Anty:- 14th. Battalion. enit for duty. 15th. Battalien. Next for duty. WUTIESE.2.The Canteen Patigue will not in futute be supplied from the Unit for Duty,This fatigue has been made permanent and has been detailed fm from 16th.A 17th.D.U.S. and 362 Coy.A.s. C.Personnellisgt.Al2 men. SENTRIES.S. Sentries are not to pace the decks at night as this disturbs the rest of the men sleeping belev. MESSING. 4. Arrangements for Monday June 5th. 1916. 13th. Battalion. istisitting (all meals) 15th. Battalion. and. Sitting 14th. Battalien. Ird.Sittins 411 Officers are required to sign the MESS CERTIFICATE (Form 7 201) The Ships Adjutant will be in attendance at the Ships Orderly Room OFFICERS S. 8 W.0s. (with same) on Sunday June 4th. and Menday Jung 5th. between the hours MESSING. of 1945 to 2030.. Warrant Officers will parade for the signing of above en Menday June 5th. at 1100. at Ships Orderly Room. 411 empty Bettles are to be returned to the Canteen. T he shipy NINERAL WATER Authorities state that unless this is done the supply of Kinerg) DorthS Water must cease. 4h Copies tor - Major. 1. 6.0.C. MrBie Adsutant. 2. File. S. LieutaCol, Cannan C.B. to 13th. Battalien. S. 14th. Battalion. 6. 15th. Battalien. To Lieut.Bartlett. NOTECR. S. Netice Board. L0ST.lSam Brewne Belt. Finder please return to Capt. The Rev. Johe Cope,I4thBn FoUnD. 1 Meney Belt.Owner apply te Ship's Orderly Room,
GRT H.M.T.G TRANSYLVANIA Sunday, 4th June, 1916 Dinner Consomme an Sagou Supreme of Whitefish, fines herbes Ox Tail, Bourgeoise Haunch of Matton, Soubise Turkey Poult, St. James Boiled Rice String Beans Potatoes: Roast & Boiled Apple Tart Black Cap Pudding Coffee Dessert
SBree 4 BAND PROGRAMME. 13th BATTALLON,ALF. Bendix. Intermezzo Dawn of Love Joyce. dee Songe J Automme Finks. Selection Melodious Memories Fieldman. Moonlight Bay Solo's A Perfect Day B CODSAVE THEKING P.E. Copp Bandmaster.
Austialian C.O.C. Division Lapires. 1276051 &25/49 (TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENGH.) NOTE ON THE ORGANLATION OF GERNAN SHELTERS ON THE VERDUN FRONT. AROUPR DRS ARMERS DU CRNTRE. Goneral Siad. AA, Fo. D 4th June, 1916. Owing to the increasing intensity of bombardments, the question of shelters has become of capital importance in the fortification of sectors, from both an offensive and a defensive point of view, and Armies should devote particular attention to it. The following notes are issued as a guide. They are based on information obtained from deserters and prisoners, and indicate the manner in which the Germans had constructed their shelters on the Verdun front before the attack on the 21st February. The type uniformly adopted was that of a shelter, constructed in the form of a gallery or Stollen. The simple Stollen is a horizontal gallery constructed at 16 to 20 feet beneath the surface, and about 33 feet long and 8 feet wide. Access is obtained by means of two separate Hights of steps, the entrances to which are situated in a fire or communication trench. Several of these Stollen are connected up and form a continuous gallery capable of accommodating a platoon or a company, as may be necessary. This gallery is frequently connected with a second and deeper gallery, the two then forming a double Stollen, with numerous exits, and covered with more than 33 feet of natural earth, as shown in the following aketch: DOUBLE FSTOLLENT FOR TWO COMPANIES. VERTICAL SECTION ON A.B. uuu ll PLAN Concrete TPEACE M SMon 16A G Men H R 332 X] XiIII TOOIIORY 9 M Calleries ysu (Stollen). second L COIIOPY V1l0 In their first line of defence, the Germans constructed simple Stollen with a view to affording rest to their look-out men. In rear of their first line of defence, they constructed double Stollen for the use of the reserves; some of these were large enough to accommodate two companies or even a battalion. The shelters at the Cap de Bonne Esperance were particularly carefully arranged. The Stollen were approached by numerous communication trenches, which were either concealed from view or blinded; the Stollen themselves were either lined with concrete or roofed over with trunks of trees and galvanized iron sheeting (see Section). Some of the galleries were fitted up as magazines, ration stores, kitchens, etc. The garrisons were thus self-contained and could exist without leaving their shelters, where they had at least three days' supplies. A powerful electrical plant installed in the centre of the position furnished electric light and also operated the boring machines with which the shelters were excavated. There were similar arrangements at Flabas and Bethincourt. It is considered that we should in future construct our shelters on a plan similar to the above, which possesses the following advantages:- I.—It affords protection for the garrison of the trenches against the heaviest bombardments. 2.—It enables the occupants of the shelters to leave them even when several exits are blocked. 8. It provides the men with a certain amount of comfort, which becomes necessary the longer hostilities last. The above information is given as a guide, which should aid Army Commanders in their efforts to provide shelters of a similar type for the troops under their command. Reports should be rendered as to the results obtained. LE GENERAL PETAIN, Commandant le Groupe des Armees du Centre. (o 13314) Wz. w. 4196-sai6 10,000 spe HAS P. 16/56s
S.—1320c. (Established—May, 1900. Rerieed-February, Joia, TRANSYIVANA. NAVAL SIGNAL. Mew DE RxPORThD BY FroM To PARSDI DI LodeED BY. Paris All Stations Dar 4WUNISIE 73 French official commuriquis, medingl to Juner 3. On the right bank of the mense no infantry action has taken place during the day. Artillery fighting continues very violent on the Terme-Thianmont Vaux front. In the fort of Vaux the situation remains unchanged, the Germans have made no effort to develop the slight advantage they obsained last night. On the left bank of the mence, the bombardment of the French second lines continues. The day has been sum on the rest of the front land of Communique. M. 1704/1900. Sta. 6/14. 15851) 39903 De7 7Om pads 1116.y 92S 108 157
S.—1320c. (Established— May, 1900.) (Revised—February, 1914.) NAVAL SIGNAL. Rew BI RMPOMpD BI To FroM PARSND BI e P BONEN TRANSTIVANIA, Malta 310 4 N W 1916 - 2 M 5DAMIEAT) kome. Attack on the Barke hass repulsed enemysitacked Form aith & were beaten back. The action between Postra and Astico continuing o mys attempt to cross the position weeked Aastresn are neaviy pressing Halan wing position at Monte Eengis and sette Petrograd In Daucasus Comunio. we repulsed heavt anacks in Baiburt region strong Tutkirk foris ateked ademp is to out lank our porition at Saleint Mamosal we left cibanasatum after destroying bridge in the direction of ararbeky we repulsed offenive of Turkish inforloy and Rardish CCavaloy, General Barg reports continuation of heavy shelling all day. in the neighbourhood of Vinmybidges. Fire sometimes very intense Warist yermans on right of mease attacked from hiamonts Term to Vaus M. 1704/1900. Sta. 6/14. (5851) 39903DST 70m pads 1115.y 92S 108 157
S.—1320c. (Established—May, 1900.) (Revised—February, 1914.) NAVAL SIGNAL. Rew DE REPORThD Br From nF P LoDO B IN 10 SYSTEM Malta TRANSYIVANIA Dar ANUN 1916 2. .F.DANRMII after several arrivits managed. E penctiate our first line trench between Danumon Fort and Vauk Pond everywhere else attacks shattered causing eneliy heavy rosses. Tuc- therevig violent bomberdmentson whole gront of Verdam, on right of mense sattle, continues wilh citien stubborness on whole front from Thumout Farm to Damboupe in region of N2ux the attack were repussed with Pecaplosies To left of the mease we advanced 100 welres on enemys wuches. cur an squadion scattered the enemys squadron woilst attempting to bombard Bar de Duc. a sokker and another The Mililary Cross aeroplane fell has been conferred on the Prince of Wales. Official. There was a naval encounter tn the Afternoon M. 1704/1900. Sta. 6/14. (5851) 30903DS7 70m pads 1115.y 92S 108 157
(Established—May, 1900. S.-1320c. (Revised—February, 1914.) NAVAL SIGNAL. RxiD Br REROMDD BI FRoM EOOONBYV WID Srern Malta pr A N W 1316 3 5 Pam 941 31st may off Jutland T. hrunt of the battle I was torneby te hatth crusin freet and crusiers and light cruisers supported by 4 fasy batthships the losses are beboy. hottle crussers Oveen Mary, Indefatigable, Invincible and truyeis D.Pence and Peack Prince were sunk, the Wanrior was desobled I had to be abondoned ii yown that destroyers Tipperary, surbalent Fortune, Sparie, Bawkand Aident were lost 6others are not accoanted for No British bottleship of light crusi were sank. Onemy Porses wie serious one hattle cruiser destroyed & an siverly damaged one battleship sunk & light crusies disabled & probebly sank humber of enemys destroyes disposed of can. of be yscerthend with certanly but muit have been large number M. 1704/1300. Sta. 6/14. (5851) 39903DS7 70m pads 1116.y 92S 108 157
GreU H.M.T. G TRANSYLVANIA. Monday, 5th June, 1916 Dinner. Consomme Riz Celeri Fillcted Whitefish, Sauce Cheren Braised Ox Tongue, Navets Quarters of Lamb, Mint Sauce Gosling, Normande Green Peas Fried Egg Plant Potatoes: Roast & Boiled Compote of Apricots Bermuda Pudding Coffee Dessert

4/6/16
Lt. Col. Winter
Please promulgate attached memo
to all unattached officers whom it may
concern, & on completion return to me.
John Monash
B.G.
G.O.C. Troops
4/6/16
Please pass initial & return to me.
D Winter

 

Lt Col. Murray   [*EM*]

Lt.  Col Macklan  [*Duty. IM*]

Maj. Hutchinson [*ajH*]

Cap. [[K ?]] [*H.L.K.]

Cap Sharpin   [*M.S.*]

Cap Bruce  [*TB.*]

[[?? ]] Conteus  [*RB.C.*]

Lt L[[ ? ]]   [*[[?]]*]

Lt White         [*GOitw*]

Lt Harke     [*CWH*]

Lt Foley      [*FFoley Lt*]

 

H.M. TRANSPORT. " TRANSYLVANIA".

SHIPSS ORDER NO. 5.

By

BRIGADIER GENERAL J.MONASH C.B. V.D.

G.O.C. TROOPS

4th. June 1916.

 

1. Captain of the Day:- Capt.F.B.Stanton.     14th.Battalion.

Next for duty.                 Capt.W.J.Mundell.   15th. Battalion.

Orderly Officer.              Lieut.R.D.Julian.       14th.Battalion.

Next for duty.                 Lieut. E.K.Carter.       15th.Battalion.

Medical Officer.             Capt.A.H.Powell.       15th.Battalion.

 

Tour of duty 0900 to 0900.

 

SUBMARINE GUARD OFFICERS.

Lieut.M.R.WALKER.  )

Lieut.A.T.HARVEY.    )   14th.Battalion.

Lieut.J.B.RODERICK.)  

 

Next for duty.

Lieut.A?R. NEVIN.   )

Lieut. McGHIE.        )  15th.Battalion.

Lieut.J.M.WATSON.) 

 

Tour of duty:- 0400 to 2000.

 

Unit for duty.  14th. Battalion.

Next for duty. 15th. Battalion.

 

DUTIES 2.2. The Canteen Fatigue will not in future be supplied from the Unit for 
Duty. This fatigue has been made permanent and has been detailed fm 
from 16th. & 17th.D.U.S. and 362 Coy. A.S.C.Personnel:-1 Sgt. & 12 men.

 

SENTRIES.3. Sentries are not to pace the decks at night as this disturbs the 
rest of the men sleeping below.

 

MESSING. 4. Arrangements for Monday June 5th. 1916.

1st.Sitting (all meals) 13th. Battalion.

2nd.Sitting   2              15th.Battalion.

3rd.Sitting    "               14th.Battalion.

 

OFFICERS 5.    All officers are required to sign the MESS

& W.Os.             CERTIFICATE (Form T 201) 

MESSING.       The Ships Adjutant will be in attendance at the                                      Ships Orderly Room 

(with same) on Sunday June 4th. and Monday June 5th. between the hours 

of 1945 to 2030.

Warrant Officers will parade for the signing of above on Monday

June 5th. at 1100. at Ships Orderly Room.

 

MINERAL X. 

WATER                6. All empty Bottles are to be returned to the  Canteen. T he ships 

BOTTLES.  Authorities state that unless this is done the supply of Mineral

Water must cease.
 

OCW Fuhrmann

Major.

Ships Adjutant.

 

Copies to : -

  1. G.O.C.
  2. File.
  3. Lieut-Col, Cannan C.B.
  4. 13th. Battalion.
  5. 14th.Battalion.
  6. 15th.Battalion.
  7. Lieut.Bartlett.
  8. Notice Board.   

 

NOTICE.

LOST. 1" Sam Browne" Belt. Finder please return to Capt. The Rev.

J.L.Cope. 14thBn

FOUND. 1 Money Belt. Owner apply to Ship's Orderly Room.

 

 

MENU

H.M.T. "TRANSYLVANIA"

Sunday, 4th June, 1916

Dinner

Consomme au Sagou

Supreme of Whitefish, fines herbes

Ox Tail, Bourgeoise

Haunch of Mutton, Soubise

Turkey Poult, St.James

String Beans    Boiled Rice

Potatoes: Roast & Boiled

Black Cap Pudding     Apple Tart

Dessert           Coffee

 

[*J McDermant
L Brenell
Col Cannon*]
BAND PROGRAMME 

13th BATTALION, A.I.F.

"Intermezzo"    Bendix.

"Dawn of Love"

"Valse"    Joyce.

"Songe d' Automme"

"Selection"    Finks.

"Melodious Memories"

Solo's--

A "Moonlight Bay"  Fieldman.

B "A Perfect Day"  Bond.

GOD SAVE THE KING

P.E. Copp

Bandmaster.
[*T Thompson
John Monash
L G Tilney
Amon Winter*]

 

G.O.C. 3rd Australian Division
121/8537   Ia/11789.
[*HEADQUATERS 
G25/49
FOURTH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION*]
[TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.]
NOTE ON THE ORGANIZATION OF GERMAN SHELTERS
ON THE VERDUN FRONT.
GROUP DESARMEES DU CENTRE,
———————————————

General Staff.

———————————————
3rd Bureau, No. 9482.
4th June, 1916.
Owing to the increasing intensity of bombardments, the question of shelters has become of capital importance in the fortification of sectors, from both an offensive and a defensive point of view, and Armies
should devote particular attention to it.
The following notes are issued as a guide. They are based on information obtained from deserters and prisoners, and indicate the manner in which the Germans had constructed their shelters on the Verdun front 
before the attack on the 21st February.
The type uniformly adopted was that of a shelter, constructed in the form of a gallery or Stollen.
The simple Stollen is a horizontal gallery constructed at 16 to 20 feet beneath the surface, and 
about 33 feet long and 8 feet wide. Access is obtained by means of two separate flights of steps, the
entrances to which are situated in a fire or communication trench. Several of these Stollen are connected 
up and form a continuous gallery capable of accommodating a platoon or a company, as may be necessary.
This gallery is frequently connected with a second and deeper gallery, the two then forming a double Stollen, with numerous exits, and covered with more than 33 feet of natural earth, as shown in the following 
sketch:-
DOUBLE "STOLLEN" FOR TWO COMPANIES.
Diagram - see original document
In their first line of defence, the Germans constructed simple Stollen with a view to affording 
rest to their look-out men. In rear of their first line of defence, they constructed double Stollen for the use 
of the reserves; some of these were large enough to accommodate two companies or even a battalion.
The shelters at the Cap de Bonne Espérance were particularly carefully arranged. The Stollen were 
approached by numerous communication trenches, which were either concealed from view or blinded; the Stollen themselves were either lined with concrete or roofed over with trunks of trees and galvanized iron
sheeting (see Section). Some of the galleries were fitted up as magazines, ration stores, kitchens, etc. The garrisons were thus self-contained and could exist without leaving their shelters, where they had at least 
three days' supplies. A powerful electrical plant installed in the centre of the position furnished electric light 
and also operated the boring machines with which the shelters were excavated.
There were similar arrangements at Flabas and Bethincourt.
It is considered that we should in future construct our shelters on a plan similar to the above, which 
possesses the following advantages:-
1.- It affords protection for the garrison of the trenches against the heaviest bombardments.
2.-It enables the occupants of the shelters to leave them even when several exits are blocked.
3.-It provides the men with a certain amount of comfort, which becomes necessary the longer 
hostilities last.
The above information is given as a guide, which should aid Army Commanders in their efforts to 
provide shelters of a similar type for the troops under their command. Reports should be rendered as to the results obtained.
LE GÉNÉRAL PÉTAIN,
Commandant le Groupe des Armées du Centre.
(B 12314) Wt w.4196--8216  10,000  8/16 H & S P. 16/568

 

S. -1320c. (Established--May, 1900.)
(Revised--February, 1914.)  TRANSYLVANIA.
NAVAL SIGNAL.
FROM Paris
/3
TO  All Stations
P.O. OF WATCH
READ BY
REPORTED BY
PASSED BY
LOGGED BY WRB
SYSTEM
DATE 4 JUN 1916
TIME
French official communique, midnight, June 3?
On the right bank of the Meuse no
infantry action has taken place during
the day. Artillery fighting continues very
violent on the Ferme-Thiaumont Vaux
front. In the fort of Vaux the situation
remains unchanged, the Germans have
made no effort to develop the slight
advantage they obtained last night.
On the left bank of the Meuse,
the bombardment of the French second
lines continues.
The day has been calm on the
rest of the front.
End of Communiqué.
 

 

S.--1320c. (Established--May, 1900.)
(Revised--February, 1914.)
NAVAL SIGNAL.
FROM Malta
TO TRANSYLVANIA.
P.O. OF WATCH
READ BY
REPORTED BY
PASSED BY
LOGGED BY PWB
SYSTEM
DATE 4 JUN 1916
TIME 5.0am GMT
1
Rome. Attack on the Bache pass
repulsed enemy attacked Formaitti & were
beaten back. The action between Postra
and Astico continuing enemys attempt
to cross the position checked Austrians
are heavily pressing Italian wing
position at Monte Congis and Sette
Comunio. Petrograd. In Caucasus
we repulsed heavy attacks in Baiburt
region strong Turkish forces attacked
attempted to outflank our position at
Saleint Mamasal we left Manasatum
after destroying bridge in the direction of
Drarbekr. we repulsed offensive of
Turkish infantry and Kurdish
Cavalry. General Haig reports continuation
of heavy shelling all day. in the neighbourhood
of Vimy Ridge. Fire sometimes very intense
Paris. Germans on right of Meuse
attacked from Thiamont Farm to Vaux.
 

 

S.--1320c.  (Established --May, 1900.)
(Revised--February, 1914.)
NAVAL SIGNAL.
FROM Malta
TO TRANSYLVANIA.
P.O. OF WATCH
READ BY
REPORTED BY
PASSED BY
LOGGED BY PWB
SYSTEM
DATE 4 JUN 1916
TIME 5.0am GMT
2.
after several assaults managed to penetrate
our first line trench between
Danaumon Fort and Vaux Pond. everywhere
else attacks shattered causing enemy
heavy losses. Paris:- There was
violent bombardment on whole
front of Verdun; on right of meuse
battle, continues with extreme stubborness
on whole front from Thumont Farm
to Dambaupe in region of Vaux. the
attacks were repulsed with heavy losses
To left of the Meuse we advanced 100
metres on enemys trenches. Our air
squadron scattered the enemys squadron
whilst attempting to bombard Bar
de Duc. a fokker and another
aeroplane fell. The Military Cross has been conferred on the Prince

of Wales. Official. There was a

naval encounter on the afternoon
 

 

 

S. - 1320c. (Established - May, 1900)
(Revised - February, 1914.)
NAVAL SIGNAL.
FROM Malta
TO 
P.O. OF WATCH
READ BY
REPORTED BY
PASSED BY
LOGGED BY PWB
SYSTEM
DATE 4 JUN 1916
TIME 5.0am GMT
3
31st May off. Jutland The brunt of the
battle was borne by the battle cruiser
fleet and cruisers and light cruisers
supported by 4 fast battleships the
losses are heavy. battle cruisers
Queen Mary, Indefatigable, Invincible
and Cruisers Defence and Black
Prince were sunk, The Warrior was
disabled & had to be abandoned It is
known that destroyers Tipperary, Turbulent
Fortune, Sparrow, Hawk and Ardent
were lost 6 others are not accounted for
No British battleships of light cruisers
were sunk. Enemys losses are serious
one battle cruiser destroyed & one severly
damaged one battleship sunk 2 light
cruisers disabled & probably sunk Number
of enemys destroyer disposed of cannot be
ascertained with certinty but must have been
large numbers.
M. 1704/1900 Sta. 6/14.
[5851] 39903/D37 70m pads 1/15v G&S 109 157 

 

MENU
H.M.T. "TRANSYLVANIA"
Monday, 5th June, 1916
Dinner
Consomme Riz Celeri
Filleted Whitefish, Sauce Cheren
Braised Ox Tongue, Navets
Quarters of Lamb, Mint Sauce
Gosling, Normande
Fried Egg Plant Green Peas
Potatoes: Roast & Boiled
Bermuda Pudding Compote of Apricots
Desert Coffee 

 
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