9^th Canadian Artillery Bde Addendum to Operational Order 59.

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9^TH CANADIAN ARTILLERY BRIGADE

Addenda No 1

To

Operation Order No 59

8.4.17

SIGNALS       1. (a)  The S.O.S. Signal will be RED, either rockets or Very Lights.  As many as possible fired in quick succession.

(b) When objectives are reached the Divisional distinguishing flags will be waved NOT stuck in the ground.

Flags will be carried as below:-

3^rd Canadian Division,   Black and Red.

2^nd Canadian Division,  YELLOW flag with Black Maple Leave, Reverse Khaki.

4^th Canadian Division, RED.

The 2^nd Canadian Division are also using a signal of three WHITE Very Lights to denote that their objectives are reached.  The 3^rd Canadian Division will not use light signals to denote their position.

2. After reaching the final objective of the Division the 7^th and 8^th Canadian Infantry Brigades will arrange to push patrols forwards towards BOIS DE CHAMP POURRI (S.23.b.), PETIT VIMY and VIMY in order to ascertain whether the defences of these localities are occupied. The protective barrages will be lifted by order of Headquarters 3^rd C.D.A. to enable this to be done.

H.G. Carscallen

Lieut. Col

Comdg CARSCALLEN’S GROUP

Issued at       a.m.

TO: All Batteries