Tuesday, 5 September 1944

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21 Squadron War Diary

2000 hrs Pescara, Italy
"G"176SQUADRON ROUTINE ORDERS. No. 80/44. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.ByLT. COL. A. C. JANDRELL, D.F.C.Officer Commanding,21 Squadron, S.A.A.F.5th September 1944.Para. 303. DISCIPLINE : CAMP CLEANLINESS.LINES : AIR MECHANICS : The wood on the East side of Camp is being extensively used as a Latrine when ample Latrine accommodation is available. This must cease immediately and any offenders will have severe disciplinary action taken against them.Para. 304. AIRMENS' MESS :AS from todays date, airmen are forbidden to carry food to their tents and the Mess must be kept in a more satisfactory condition.Para. 305. PUNISHMENTS AWARDED.No. 606292V. A/M. Kruger. C. P. of 21 Squadron, S.A.A.F.Contra. Section. 40 M.D.C. (unauthorised use of W. D. transport).Awarded 28. days D. B. by Lt. Col. A. C. Jandrell, D.F.C.4. 9. 44.Para. 306. PRISONER OF WAR.A signal had been received (SAAF/5327. dd. 2nd Sept.) that No. 542722V. Lieut. R. F. Hurndall is a prisoner of war.Para. 307. LIBRARY : AIRMENS' MESS.The Library will be open between 19.00 and 20.00 hours on Tuesdays and Sundays. All Library books to be returned as soon as possible.(Signed) L.R. Alexander Capt.for LT. COL.COMMANDING, 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.

Transcriber's Notes

S.A.A.F
South African Air Force.
L.T
Local Time.
D.F.C
Distinguished Flying Cross.
A/M
Air Mechanic.
M.D.C
Military Discipline Code.
Lt. Col
Lieutenant Colonel.
Col
Colonel.
Capt
Captain.

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