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BSM. James George Brennan 3rd (Capes) Overseas BatteryMy Great Granddad James Brennan was originally from Surrey England born 1886. He joined the Canadian Artillery and the date of his attestation was 4 November 1915. After the war he returned to London England and was killed in a motor accident in 1935.Below is a typed copy of the Daily Orders.
Daily Orders No7 By Major E.G.M. Cape Officer Commanding Troops On Board S.S. Missanabie. At Sea, December 24th 1915
Duties
Orderly Captain for tomorrow, Lieut. W.F.F Stacey, 34th Battery C.E.F. Next for duty, Lieut, T.I. Findley, 39th Battery C.E.F
Orderly Subalterns for tomorrow, Lieut. N.R. Mack Jost, 51st Battalion, Lieut. P. Sheard, C.A.S.C. Next for duty, Lieut. E.R.W Hebden, 3rd Siege Battery, Lieut. V.R. Sutherland, 5th Regt. C.G.A
Detachment on Duty tomorrow, 5th Regt. C.G.A Trumpeter on Duty tomorrow, Trumpeter Pauline
Discipline. Tomorrow morning the ship will enter the Danger Zone. Commencing tomorrow morning every N.C.O. and man must have his life preserver with him at all times, except when he is in bed, when it will be hung beside his bed. The ship's lights will be extinguished, and it is absolutely imperative that the ship be kept in total darkness. The utmost care must be taken that all port-holes are completely covered and the no flashlights or matches be lighted on the deck. These regulations are necessary for the safety of the ship, and any infractions of them will be most severely dealt with. The Officers Commanding Units are responsible that the men in their commands are instructed accordingly. In case of emergency alarms will be sounded and every man will immediately make his way to his allotted place on deck.
Sunday. From tomorrow morning Armed Guards will be placed fore and aft and on the boats as detailed. The 79th Cameron Highlanders, Mr. a Sullivan, Commanding Officer, are detailed for this duty.
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Acting Sergt. Sladen Smith is relieved of the appointment of Provost. Sergeant, Br. Brennan, 3rd Battery, C.G.A. is appointed Acting Sergt. and carry out the duties of Provost Sergeant for the remainder of the voyage.
EGM Cape Major. Officer Commanding Troops On Board S.S. Missanabie.
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