Topic: AIF - DMC - British
The First Battle of Gaza
Palestine, 26 to 27 March 1917
Egyptian Expeditionary Force Annerly-Corder Letter 3 March 1917
Annerly-Corder Letter 3 March 1917.
The following is a transcription of the Annerly-Corder Letter of 3 March 1917 from the War Diary of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force detailing the plan for issuing Hotchkiss Guns in anticipation for the First Battle of Gaza, Palestine, 26 to 27 March 1917.
DDOS EF
OM 165
With reference to attached letter from DADOS A & NZ Mounted Division, re 1 Hotchkiss Gun per Troop, I am informed by this Headquarters, through the telephone, that they have no written authority for this issue; but that it is based on remarks, made in conversation by General Lynden Bell.
If you know nothing of the matter, perhaps you would refer it to DOS
Signed A Annerly Corder, Lieutenant Colonel
ADOS Desert Column
3 March 1917
War Diaries
All War Diaries cited on this site should be read in conjunction with the Australian Light Horse Studies Centre, AIF War Diaries of the Great War, Site Transcription Policy which may be accessed at:
Australian Light Horse Studies Centre, AIF War Diaries of the Great War, Site Transcription Policy
Further Reading:
British Forces, EEF, Roll of Honour
The First Battle of Gaza, Palestine, 26 to 27 March 1917
The First Battle of Gaza, Palestine, 26 to 27 March 1917, Allied Forces, Roll of Honour
The Palestine Campaign, 1917 - 1918
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
