[Routine Order] APPENDIX "R"

Saturday, 26 February 1944 Other pp. 90

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The National Archives' reference AIR 27/269/2
APPENDIX "R"
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SQUADRON ROUTINE ORDERS. No. 15/44. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.
By
LT. COL. A. C. JANDRELL. D.F.C.
Officer Commanding,
21 Squadron, S.A.A.F.
26th February, 1944.
Para. 63. BOUNDS :
CAMPOMARINA. Campomarina is placed OUT OF BOUNDS to all ranks.
Vehicles passing through Campomarina on duty must not stop.
TERMOLI. Termoli is OUT OF BOUNDS to all ranks, unless in
possession of an authorised pass. This does not apply to officers of
of Field rank. Vehicles visiting Termoli must have a unit authorising
the journey.
The Corps of Military Police, Termoli, have been
advised of the above, and may demand chits or passes at any time, which
must be exhibited upon request.
Para. 64. GENERAL SERVICE OATH :
The undermentioned personnel are to report to the Orderly Room
as soon as possible to give information required in connection with
the signing of the General Service Oath.
(Column 1)
207076V. F/Sgt. Alvey. J. D.
206326V. Lieut. Askew. G. H.
212343V. A/M. Baragwanath. S.
578205V. A/M. Bartor. D.L.
325503V. A/M. Biljon. P.
312611V. A/M. Bozzadier. W.F.
101319V. A/M. Boucher. E.F.
327297V. F/Sgt. Borcher. K.A.
328707V. F/Sgt. Carter. E.P.
207049V. A/M. Case D. E.
101489V. A/M. Clark. E.W.J.
312811V. A/M. Clegg. L. W.
P7004V. A/M. Cummings. R.A.
281206V. A/M. Davison. J.
326405V. A/M. De Klerk. W.
326488V. A/M. De Villiers P v.d.
336460V. A/M. De Villiers T.H.
328675V. 2/Lt. Du Preez. J.K.
313644V. F/Sgt. Eaton. R. A.
280096V. A/M. Erasmus. J.
326758V. A/M. Esterhuizen A.M.
543546V. A/M. Frohnen. R.H.
336858V. F/Sgt. Geldenhuys. J.V.
543456V. A/M. Gilbert J.
280182V. A/M. Groch. A.W.
280603V. F/Sgt. Greyling.
207860V. A/M. Hill. S. H.
208454V. A/M. Hollamby. E.N.
99728V. A/M. Howell. M.
313028V. A/M. Ingles. R.L.B.
542255V. A/Sgt. Jenkinson. T. S.
207725V. A/M. Jones T. E.
211427V. A/M. Kohl. R.L. G.
328608V. F/Sgt. Kidney. J.S.
328762V. Lieut. Kirby. E. E.
208306V. A/M. Le Roux. J.C.
542366V. A/Sgt. Liesching. P. L.
(Column 2)
543633V. A/M. Lindecke. M.J.
328595V A/M. Linsley. L.
337469V. A/Sgt. McCrindle. D.R.
281369V. A/M. MacDonald. I. A.
207996V. A/M. McGregor. W.
542282V. A/Sgt. Mackay. D. R.
313084V. A/M. Maeder. D. P.
99977V. A/M. Marais. J.
577366V. A/M. Marsh. H. A.
327821V. A/M. Moneron. E.J.
212290V. A/Cpl. Mouwoudt. M. M
152489V. A/M. Ollewagen. H.W.J.
312926V. A/M. Opperman. J.A.L.
581359V. A/M. Paul. A.
578967V. A/M. Pearce. L. S.
542798V. A/Sgt. Peckitt. B.
280153V. A/Cpl. Pio.
101178V. A/M. Pretorius. I.W.
200535V. A/M. Purchase. T.
100965V. A/M. Richards. J.J.W.
327459V. A/M. Richards. R.
211646V. A/M. Richter. S.H.
327775V. A/M. Roberts. G. D
280560V. A/M. Rumbold. V. V.
328591V. Lieut. Rushforth P.
279466V. A/M. Salomon. A.P.S.
101501V. A/M. Sass D. A.
210454V. F/Sgt. Savage. G.A.
282987V. A/M. Seegers. D.A.
326214V. A/M. Slinger I. T.
152846V. A/M. Styles. J. R.
212444V. A/M. Swart. J. B.
579488V. A/M. Turnbull A. A.
312947V. A/M. Turner. F. W.
314388V. A/M. v.d. Westhuizen J. P
152729V. A/M. v.Loggerenberg. C
327647V. A/M. van Niekerk. G.J.
181162V. A/M. Viljoen. J.
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Transcriber's Notes

Transcriber's Notes:
* Administrative Context (The General Service Oath):
* The "Red" vs. "Blue" Oath: South African forces were initially composed of volunteers who signed an oath to serve anywhere in Africa (the "Red Oath"). As the war moved across the Mediterranean to Italy, troops were required to sign a new "General Service Oath" (the "Blue Oath") allowing deployment outside the African continent.
* Timing: By February 1944, the squadron had been in Italy for months. This long list of personnel being called to "give information... in connection with the signing" likely represents a sweep of administrative housekeeping to ensure all files were legally compliant with the unit's location in Europe.
* Locations (Bounds):
* Campomarina: Refers to Campomarino, the village immediately adjacent to the Biferno airfield. Placing it "Out of Bounds" was a standard measure to prevent overcrowding, friction with the civilian population, and the spread of diseases (like typhus, which was rampant in war-torn Italy).
* Termoli: The major town in the area. Restricting access to those with passes or officers of "Field rank" (Major and above) helped maintain discipline and prevent soldiers from wandering away from duty in the rear areas.
* Personnel Identification:
* Service Numbers: The suffix "V" on all service numbers (e.g., 206326V) denotes a Volunteer of the Union Defence Force (UDF).
* F/Sgt Geldenhuys J.V.: This confirms the identity of the "F/Sgt Geldenhuys" seen in numerous Sortie Reports (e.g., Feb 8th).
* Lieut. G.H. Askew: A pilot frequently mentioned in operational reports (e.g., Appendix K, Feb 14th).
* F/Sgt G.A. Savage: Listed here, he flew as the gunner for Capt. v.d. Riet (e.g., Appendix B, Feb 3rd).
* Lieut. P. Rushforth: Listed here as "Lieut.", confirming his rank which was noted as "2/Lieut." in Appendix I (Feb 12th) but evidently updated or inconsistent in records.
* A/Sgt P.L. Liesching: Gunner who flew with Capt. V. Breda (Appendix J, Feb 14th).
* Lieut. E.E. Kirby: Observer who flew with Lt. Greder (e.g., Appendix F, Feb 8th).

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Verification:
Target File Verification: The document is the continuation page ("PAGE TWO") of Squadron Routine Order No. 15/44. The text references a future Pay Parade on "Tuesday next, 29th February, '44", and the previous page of this order (Appendix R) was dated 26th February, 1944.