Summary

Captured and translated enemy orders intended for the 5th Guard Infantry Brigade of the Imperial German Army, dated September 27, 1917.

The orders provide instructions for the readiness of the troops for an enemy (Allied) attack, the positioning of two machine guns along the front lines and the installation of telegraphic communications.

A second set of translated orders, dated October 10, 1917, provide the details of a 'secret' attack on the Allied lines by the German forces with the urgent notation that the attack has been postponed by a day.

Part of the collection of World War I memorabilia donated by Sergeant John Lord (#6252), although it is believed that not all of the material relates to his own war service.

John Lord was 19 years old when he enlisted with the Australian Imperial Forces in June 1915. Originally part of the 1st Australian Stationary Hospital, 11th Reinforcement; Lord was transferred to the 13th Australian Field Ambulance upon its formation in February 1916. He subsequently moved to the headquarters of the Assistant Director of Medical Services, 4th Division, in December 1918 where he seems to have spent the remainder of the war. Although listed as 'effective abroad,' Lord returned to Australia on 30 October 1919, and was discharged from service on 12 March 1920. He died in 1951.

Physical Description

Two unbound pages with text on both sides.

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