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3. Distribution.
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87
R.G.A.-
2-5-in. howitzers at High West
1–4·7-in. Q.F. at Wong-nei-cheong
R.E., Fortress Co.
At Sanitarium
Native Infantry, Headquarters at Sanitarium-
Outpost-High West
Taihowan Bay
12
Mount Kellet
29
Mount Cameron and 1 Maxim
Mount Nicholson
""
Deep Water Bay (protection of cable)
""
"3
Aberdeen (protection of docks)
Reserve (remainder), Sanitarium.
Volunteers (Staff and Reserve at Sanitarium), 2-15-prs.
R.A.M.C. at Sanitarium (I.M.S.)
A.O.D. at Sanitarium
Telephone operators at Sanitarium Coolie Corps..
Officers.
N.C.Os, and Men.
18
11
12
12
25
25
32
32
31
25
25
20
1
3
1
22
84
CHAPTER IV.
4. Quartering.-R.A., Native Infy. outposts, A.O.D., and Coolie Corps under canvas or in mat-sheds, remainder at Sanitarium.
5. Communications.-The section is in telephonic communication from the Sanitarium with the Headquarters. There are other permanent offices in the outpost line, as shown on map, from which further communication would be by visual signalling and orderlies.
6. Ammunition.-Gun ammunition at rate of 500 rounds per gun and 11,000 rounds per Maxim is issued, except as under-
10-in. and 9 2-in, guns
250 rounds per gun.
(iv.) No. III (Eastern) Section.
Headquarters
Lyemun.
1. Area. This Section comprises the eastern end of Hong Kong Island and the
Devil's Peak Battery position on the mainland, as illustrated on the map.
2. Staff and Troops.-
R.G.A.
Volunteers, 2—15-prs... H.K.S.B.R.G.A.
R.E.
"
Fortress Co.
S.M. Co.-
Europeans
Natives
Volunteers
Infantry-
Natives
::::
:
1 double co. (Native) with 1 Maxim
Natives R.A.M.C.
•
A.O.D.
Telephone operators Coolie Corps..
[1306]
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::::
•
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Officers.
N.C.Os. and Men.
6
181
2
20
2
97
2
1
12
28
16
19
242
204
:::
10
84
6228
2 C
50
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