The First World War
War Diary of The Royal Canadian Regiment

Transcription by Captain Michael O'Leary, The RCR.

AUGUST 1917

APPENDIX 3
C.J.W.
SECRET
Copy No. 19

R.C.R. Order No. 24.

11-8-1917.

Reference maps.

INFORMATION. 1. See 3RD Cdn. Div. G. 212 dated 2-8-1917 pages 2 and 3.
INTENTION. 2. To march on August 13th to the CUHEM-FEBWIN-PALFART area and to Billet over night in that area.
COMPOSITION. 3. VAN GD.
  • Lt. Col. B. McLENNAN D.S.O.
  • 1 Sqn C.L.H.
  • 1 Sec, 7TH F. Co. C.E.
  • 42ND Bn. (R.C.H.)
MAIN GD.
  • 7th Cdn. Inf. Bde. Hq. Qrs.
  • 49TH Bn.
  • 9TH Cdn. M.G. Co.
  • Bde. C.F.A.
  • R.C.R.
  • P.P.C.L.I.
  • 7TH F. Co. C.E. (less 1 sec)
  • 2 Bearer Sub. Divisions.
  • 9TH Cdn. F. Amb.
STARTING POINT.4. D.9.d.7.2. (Ry Crossing near Bn. Hd. Qrs.)
TIME OF START. 5. 5.30 a.m.
ROUTE. 6. By Road FERFAY - AUNERVAL - NECONCHELLE - FEBVIN PALFART.

Issued by Runners at 10.00 p.m.

(signed)
E.C. Snider
Captain.
Adjutant The Royal Canadian Regiment.

Copy No. 1. - 7TH Cdn. Inf. Bde.
2. - X Bde C.F.A.
3. - P.P.C.L.I.
4. - "A" Co.
5. - "B" Co.
6. - "C" Co.
7. - "D" Co.
8. - Scouts.
9. - Signals.
10. - L.G.O.
11. - B.O.
12. - T.O.
13. - M.O.
14. - Umpire.
15. - Bandmaster.
16. - R.S.M.
17 to 19. - War Diary.