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APPENDIX "GG"
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SQUADRON ROUTINE ORDERS. NO. 59/44 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.
By
LT. COL. A.C. JANDRELL, D.F.C.
Officer Commanding,
21 Squadron, S.A.A.F.
26th June, 1944.
Para. 229. CENSORING OF MAIL- DUTY OFFICERS.
The undermentioned Officers will report to the
Assistant Adjutant for the above duty at 14.00 hours on
the dates set out opposite their names. Censoring will take place
in the R.S.M.'s. Tent near the Orderly Room.
Lieut. V.V. Michler. Tuesday 27th. June 1944.
Lieut. D.N. Nathan. " "
Lieut. P.H. Nicolay. Wednesday. 28th. June 1944.
2/Lt. J.D. Nysschen. " "
Lieut. J. Thompson. Thursday. 29th. June 1944.
Lieut. J.A. Troup. " "
2/Lt. E.A. van de Putte. Friday. 30th. June 1944.
Lieut. J. van Tukkom. " "
Lieut. O.J. van Niekerk. Saturday. 1st. July. 1944.
Lieut. A.A. Smellie. " "
Lieut. J.F. Le Roux. Sunday. 2nd. July 1944.
Lieut. C.H. v.d. Westhuizen. " "
2/Lt. L. Wille. Monday. 3rd. July 1944.
Lieut. H.A. Weber. " "
Lieut. J.W. Sandenbergh. Tuesday. 4th. July 1944.
Lieut. R. Buchanan. " "
Should an Officer be unable to report owing to oper-
ations, he will notify the Assistant Adjutant before his tour
of duty is to commence and hand in the name of a substitute.
It will be his responsibility to obtain and warn, the Officer
who is taking his place.
G Alexander Capt for LT. COL.
COMMANDING NO. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.

Transcriber's Notes

Transcriber's Historical & Tactical Notes:
* Resuming Administration at Pescara:
* Context: This order, dated June 26th, marks the resumption of routine administrative life following the squadron's relocation from Biferno to Pescara (completed June 24th-26th). The mention of the "R.S.M.'s Tent near the Orderly Room" confirms that the new camp layout was already established and functional enough to host censorship duties.
* Signatory: The order is signed by "G. Alexander Capt for LT. COL.". This is likely Captain G. Alexander acting as the Adjutant, signing on behalf of Lt. Col. Jandrell who was preoccupied with operational command during the busy transition period.
* Personnel Snapshot (The "Van" Contingent):
* South African Identity: This specific roster highlights the heavy Afrikaner presence in the unit, with names like Nysschen, van de Putte, van Tukkom, van Niekerk, Le Roux, and v.d. Westhuizen (van der Westhuizen).
* Rank Structure: The list includes several "2/Lt." (Second Lieutenants), indicating recently commissioned officers or junior aircrew joining the rotation.
* Lieut. J.A. Troup: Lieutenant Troup, listed for duty on June 29th, appears in later combat logs. The mundane task of censorship was a rite of passage for all junior officers, regardless of their combat prowess.
* Operational Conflict Clause:
* Priorities: The standard disclaimer—"Should an Officer be unable to report owing to operations..."—remains in force. With the squadron now situated closer to the Gothic Line, the tempo of operations was expected to increase, and many of these officers would likely have to "hand in the name of a substitute" as flight schedules clashed with mail duty.
* Abbreviations:
* S.A.A.F.: South African Air Force.
* D.F.C.: Distinguished Flying Cross.
* R.S.M.: Regimental Sergeant Major.
* 2/Lt.: Second Lieutenant.

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Verification:
Target File Verification: The document is Appendix "HH" to the War Diary, specifically Squadron Routine Orders No. 60/44. The document is dated 27th June, 1944 under the signature block of the Officer Commanding.