CO129-555-4 Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps- annual report 1934-5 6-8-1935 - 6-8-1935 — Page 25

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The dutics of this Section are of a military engineering

nature, as they are rosponsible for the construction of gun and other

service, for major railway repairs, and for all demolition and other

obstructive works situated on the Railway.

A comprehensive scheme of obstructive work is in the course

of preparation and when completed it will form the basis of training

for this Section.

ARMY SERVICE CORPS CADRE.

Officer Commandi ng Major C.M. Manners. O.B.E.

Strength

8 Officers 86 Other ranks

94 Total

Monthly lectures have been held under the direction of 0.C.,

R.A.S.C., Hong Kong Area and mobilization duties are in process of

being allotted.

The Cadre took part in a Field Day in Camp last December at

which the handling of transport, map reading &c. vore up to a good

standard.

It is proposed to issue uniform to the Cadre in 1936.

Wo await the Scheme from Headquarters, China Command, when

this unit will be more definite devoloped and organized.

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