Operational Order No. Movement Order 2
Based on the new image provided (Og_21__277.jpg), here is the strict character-for-character transcription.Note: The document contains a typo in the heading "ADMINSTRATION" (missing the 'I'), which has been preserved below to maintain accuracy to the original source.21 SQUADRONMOVEMENT ORDER NO. 2BYMAJOR J.D. PRETORIUSINTENTION:-The Squadron will proceed to Middle East by(a) Rail and Sea(b) Air(A) PERSONNEL TRAVELLING BY RAIL AND SEA.METHOD :- A Detachment under the command of MajorB.B.F. Russell, Squadron Adjutant, willproceed by rail and sea as follows :-Personnel enumerated in Annexure "A" will entrainat Nakuru at 07.56 hours on the 11.7.41 in accordancewith instructions issued by Movement Control OrderNo. 526.The Detachment will be under the command of Lt. P.J.Carroll from Nakuru to Mombasa.Two Officers and five details will join the train atNairobi at approximately 15.00 hours on the 11.7.41.On arriving at Mombasa O.C. train will take thenecessary steps to ensure that all details embarkon the ship without delay.ADMINSTRATION :-Two days rations per man and two days bulk reserverations will be drawn at Nakuru prior to departurefrom the R.A.F. Station, Nakuru.O.C., A.F.R.D., will be responsible that the abovetwo Officers and five details join the train atNairobi.Major Russell, Lt. Reid, Lt. Hazelhurst and twoN.C.Os will proceed in advance to Mombasa to makethe necessary arrangements for embarkation and willmeet the Detachment on arrival at Mombasa.Discipline, Hygiene, Sanitation, etc., will be inaccordance with Movement Control Order No. 526 andO.C. Detachment will be responsible for the efficientcarrying out of instructions contained therein.(B) PERSONNEL TRAVELLING BY AIR.Personnel as shown on Annexure "B", will leave Nakuruat a date to be advised later, by air, using theSquadrons own aircraft, under the command of the O.C.Major J.D. Pretorius, S.A.S.O., AHQ. EA., will beasked to provide any additional air transport whichmay be considered necessary.[Signed: B B Russell]Major.[Handwritten: for] O.C. No. 21 SQUADRON, S.A.A.F.8.7.41
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