“M” Coy Bombing Team

2^nd Res Batt S.A.I.

Score 189   2/7/16

L/Cpl Leathern

Pte. Rethmen

   “   Woolmore

   “   Lanford

   “   Hambridge

   “   Van Staden.

C.R.A.C.  73225/13 (A2)

Col. J.F. Purcell, D.S.O.

Comdg South African Res. Bns.

Reference your appointment to command South African Reserve Battalions date of assuming has been reported to War Office as June 22^nd, this being the date on which notification was received approving your appointment vice Col Martyn

Charrington Captain

Staff Captain for A.A.G., A.C.

Aldershot

28^th June 1916

In OHMS envelope addressed to Col J.S. Purcell D.S.O.

Cmdg South African Res Bttn.

Opened G.H. Elliot

O.R. Sgt.