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CHAPTER IV.
3. Distribution.-
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R.G.A., Fire Commanders
H.K.S.B.R.A.-
Saiwan
Europeans
Redoubt
Europeans
West, 3-6-prs.
European
R.G.A.-
Pak-sha-wan, 12-prs.
2-5-in. B.L. howitzers
Gough
Pottinger
Mount Parker, 1-1-7-in.
Look-out party
Signallers for examination service
Volunteers, 2-15-prs...
R.E-
Fortress Co.. at Lvemun Barracks
At Brennan installation and electric light Native Infantry—
At Lyemun
At Devil's Peak
•
R.A.M.C.
A.O.D.-
Devil's Peak
Lyemun
Telephone operators
Coolie Corps..
5
88
Officers.
N.C.Os. and Men.
1
8
1*
33
2
25
39
1
2
48
1
1
35
41
20
1
12
2
63
3*
153
1*
51
Q
**** 23 850 --
18
11
9
6
10 84
* Native officers.
4. Quartering. At Lyemun the outposts will be under canvas or in mat-sheds, aud the remainder of the troops in barracks.
At Devil's Peak in casements and under canvas or mat-sheds.
5. Communications.-The section is in telephonic communication from the guard-room at Lyemun Barracks with Headquarters, and besides this there are permanent offices at Tytam Gap and Haiwan Hill, and the new F.C.'s post at Devil's Peak is in com- munication with all the batteries. Further communication will be by visual signalling. 6. Ammunition.-Gun ammunition is issued at the rate of 500 rounds per gun to all guns, except 10-in. and 9-2-in. 250 rounds per gun, and Maxims have 11,000 rounds
per gun.
Headquarters
(v.) No. IV (Northern) Section.
Kowloon Rifle Range.
1. Area.--This section comprises that portion of the new territory, except Devil's Peak, as described on the map.
2. Staff and Troops.-
Officers.
N.C.Os. and Men.
H.K.S.B.R.G.A. R.E., Fortress Co.
R.A.M.C. (I.M.S.)
A.O.D.
Telephone operators Corps (mules)
7
6.
185
1
24
Infy., 3 double cos. (Native) with Maxim..
9 12*
693
1
1
14
30
• Native officers.
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