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Frank Swannell Diaries: Part I

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BC Archives MS-0392 - Box 1, Volume 4-5

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Army Form W. 3092 COLLECTION OF INFORMATION REGARDING THE ENEMY

General Headquarters require at all times early and complete information regarding the enemy's units with which our troops are engaged. Such information is best obtained by:--

(a) A copy of the marks on the identity disc. (This is the most reliable means of identification.)

(b) The pay-book (Soldbuch), which has a brown paper cover.

(c) Letters, diaries, and papers found on German soldiers.

(d) The soldier strap marked with regimental number or monogram. (Where soldier straps are forwarded, it should be stated whether they were taken from a tunic or greatcoat.)

(e) Markings on arms, clothing, and equipment. (The number of the regiment is marked on the inside of

BC Archives, MS-0392 Box 1 Volume 4 / FRANK SWANNELL PAPERS / Diary and enclosures, 1915.

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