Object number
6411.2.2.2
Title
Special order of the day 1917-12-15
Description
Orders of the Day issued by the C-in-C, EEF, on capture of Jerusalem, 1917 - Maj-General Dawnay This is split into 18 bullet points in which the Commander in Chief all ranks for the work they have done to capture various Turkish positions. He mentions the key services involved, Army, Navy, RFC, Medical and Veterinary teams. He also mentions the Egyptian Labour corp which aided the rapid advance of the fighting troops.
Date
1917 - 1917
Production period
First World War
Material
Dimensions
- Height: 274 mm
- Width: 204 mm