[Routine Order] (Handwritten mark) A

Saturday, 26 February 1944 Other pp. 90

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The National Archives' reference AIR 27/269/2
(Handwritten mark) A
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
or Field rank. Vehicles visiting Termoli must have a unit authoris
(obscured) the journey.
The Corps of Military Police, Termoli, have been
advised of the above, and may demand chits or passes at any time, whi
(obscured) 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.
207076V. F/Sgt. Alvey. J. D. 543633V. A/M. Lindecke. M.L.
206326V. Lieut. Askew. G. H. 328595V A/M. Linsley. L.
212343V. A/M. Baragwanath. S. 337469V. A/Sgt. McCrindle. D.E.
578205V. A/M. Bartor. D.L. 2813697. A/M. MacDonald. I.A.
326503V. A/M. Biljon. P. 207996V. A/M. McGregor. W.
312611V. A/M. Boonsaier W.F. 542262V. F/Sgt. Mackay. D. J.
101319V. A/M. Boucher. E.F. 313084V. A/M. Maeder. D. P.
327297V. F/Sgt. Boucher K. A. 99977V. A/M. Marais. J.
328707V. F/Sgt. Carter. E. P. 577366V. A/M. Marck. H. A.
207049V. A/M. Case D. E. 319114V. A/M. Moneron. E.J.
101489V. A/M. Clark. E.W.J. 212290V. A/Cpl. Mouwendt. M. M.
312811V. A/M. Clorg. L. W. 152489V. A/M. Ollewagen. H.W.
97604V. A/M. Cymmings. R.A. 312998V. A/M. Opperman. J.A.L.
281206V. A/M. Davison. J. 581359V. A/M. Paul. A.
326405V. A/M. De Klerk. W. 578967V. A/M. Pearce. L. S.
326488V. A/M. De Villiers P v.d. 542798V. A/Sgt. Peckitt. B.
336480V. A/M. De Villiers T.H. 280153V. A/Cpl. Pio.
328675V. 2/Lt. Du Preez. J.K. 101178V. A/M. Pretorius. I.W.
313644V. F/Sgt. Eaton. R. A. 200535V. A/M. Purchase. W.
280096V. A/M. Erasmus. J. 100965V. A/M. Richards. J.J.
326758V. A/M. Esterhuizen A.M. 327430V. A/M. Richards. P.
543546V. A/M. Freemem. H.E. 211646V. A/M. Richter. S.H.
336858V. F/Sgt. Geldenhuys. J.W. 327775V. A/M. Roberts. G D.
543456V. A/M. Gilbert J. 280560V. A/M. Rumbold. V. V.
328231V. Lieut. Rushforth P.
280182V. A/M. Gooch. A.W. 279466V. A/M. Salomon. A.R.S.
280603V. F/Sgt. Greyling. 101501V. A/M. Saas D. A.
207860V. A/M. Hill. S. H. 210434V. F/Sgt. Savage G.M.
208454V. A/M. Hollamby. E.N. 282387V. A/M. Scogen. D.
99728V. A/M. Howell. M. 326214V. A/M. Slinger. I. T.
313028V. A/M. Ingles. R.L.B. 152846V. A/M. Stylos. J. R.
542255V. A/Sgt. Jenkinson. T. S. 212443V. A/M. Swart. J. R.
207723V. A/M. Jones T. E. 579488V. A/M. Turnbull. A. A.
211427V. A/M. Kehl. E.L. G. 312947V. A/M. Turner. T. W.
328608V. F/Sgt. Kidney. J.S. 311388V. A/M. v.d. Westhuizen P.
328762V. Lieut. Kirby. E. E. 152729V. A/M. v.Loggerenberg. C.
208306V. A/M. Le Roux. J.C. 327647V. A/M. van Niekerk. G.J.
542366V. A/Sgt. Liesching. P L. 181162V. A/M. Viljoen. J.
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Transcriber's Notes

Transcriber's Notes:
* Security & Discipline ("Bounds"):
* Campomarina (Campomarino): The order strictly places the local village "OUT OF BOUNDS" immediately after the squadron's arrival. This was likely to prevent black marketeering, disease transmission (typhus was a concern), and friction with the Italian civilian population.
* Termoli: The nearby port town was also restricted, requiring an "authorised pass." The mention of "Field rank" officers being exempt refers to Majors and above (Lt. Col. Jandrell could go freely; Captains and Lieutenants needed passes).
* The "General Service Oath" (The Red Oath):
* Historical Context: In World War II, service in the South African Union Defence Force (UDF) was initially limited to the defence of South Africa. To serve "Up North" (North Africa and Europe), soldiers had to volunteer specifically by signing the General Service Oath. Those who signed wore an orange-red shoulder tab (the "Red Tab"), distinguishing them from those who refused (often for political reasons related to Afrikaner nationalism).
* Late Signing: The fact that so many personnel—including experienced aircrew like F/Sgt. Savage, Lieut. Askew, and F/Sgt. Geldenhuys—are listed to "give information... in connection with the signing" in February 1944 is notable. It suggests an administrative audit or regularization of paperwork was underway at the new base.
* Personnel Identification:
* F/Sgt. Geldenhuys J.W. (336858V): Often mentioned as a gunner (e.g., in Appendix B). This distinguishes him from Lieut. M.J. Gildenhuys (Observer), who was involved in the crash on Feb 28th.
* F/Sgt. Savage G.M. (210434V): A regular gunner flying with Capt. van der Riet (e.g., in Appendix B and K).
* F/Sgt. Kidney J.S. (328608V): Gunner for Lt. Hewitt.
* A/Sgt. McCrindle D.E. (337469V): Gunner who flew multiple sorties in February.
* A/Sgt. Peckitt B. (542798V): Gunner for Lt. Rowe.
* Abbreviations:
* A/M: Air Mechanic (Ground crew rank).
* A/Cpl: Air Corporal.
* F/Sgt: Flight Sergeant.
* A/Sgt: Air Sergeant.
* d.d.: Dated.
* Spelling:
* "Campomarina" is a variation of the modern Campomarino.
* "Biljon" is likely Biljoen.

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Verification:
Target File Verification: The document is the continuation page ("PAGE TWO") of Squadron Routine Order No. 15/44. The previous page (Appendix R) was dated 26th February, 1944. The text explicitly mentions upcoming dates like "Sunday, 27th February, '44" and "Tuesday next, 29th February, '44".