Personal Files Book 4, 2 May - 4 May 1915

File of papers relating to the First World War service of Colonel John Monash, 4th Infantry Brigade. This file, originally part of Book 4, covers 2 May to 4 May 1915 and includes official correspondence relating to the concerted Turkish attacks of 2 May on Commonwealth-held positions. The messages relay requests for periscopes and reinforcements, the movements of Turkish troops, and the positions of their snipers.
This file contains:
Message from Lieutenant Golding to 4th Brigade, 2 May 1915;
Message from Lieutenant Colonel Courtney to 4th Brigade, 2 May 1915;
Message from Australian Infantry Brigade to NZ and Australian Division, 2 May 1915;
Message from Major Falla to Monash, 2 May 1915;
Message from Operator, 4th Brigade to Captain Jess, [date unknown];
Message from Signals, 13th Battalion to 4th Brigade, 2 May 1915;
Message from O.C. A Company to O.C. 14th Battalion, 2 May 1915;
Message from General Staff, ANZAC Cove to 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 2 May 1915;
Message from Lieutenant Colonel Braithwaite to HQ, 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 2 May 1915;
Message from Lieutenant Colonel Braithwaite to HQ, 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 2 May 1915;
Message from NZ and Australian Division to 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 2 May 1915;
Message from Captain Quinn to 4th Brigade HQ, 2 May 1915;
Message from Captain Quinn to 4th Brigade HQ, 2 May 1915;
Operation Order No. 5 issued by Lieutenant Colonel Braithwaite, 2 May 1915;
Message from Captain Cosser to 4th Brigade HQ, 2 May 1915;
Message from Lieutenant Colonel Braithwaite to HQ 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 2 May 1915;
Message from O.C. D Company to 14th Battalion, 2 May 1915;
Message from O.C. D Company to 14th Battalion, 2 May 1915;
Message from 16th Battalion to Brigade HQ, 2 May 1915;
Note from Sergeant Major J. Crawford McCankie, 2 May 1915;
Message from Division HQ Beach to Monash, 2 May 1915;
Note addressed to Lieutenant Colonel Pope requesting stretcher bearers, 2 May 1915;
Note addressed to Lieutenant Colonel Pope requesting ammunition, 2 May 1915;
Message from 13th Battalion to 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 2 May 1915;
Message from Signalling Offices to 4th Brigade HQ, 2 May 1915;
Message from C.R.E. to O.C. 4th Australian Brigade, 3 May 1915;
Message from Captain Quinn to 4th Brigade HQ, 3 May 1915;
Message from Captain Durrant to 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 3 May 1915;
Message from Captain Durrant to 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 3 May 1915;
Message from Division HQ Beach to 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 3 May 1915;
Message from Division HQ to 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 3 May 1915;
Message from Lieutenant Colonel McGlinn to Lieutenant Colonel Cannan, 3 May 1915;
Message from C.R.A. Division HQ to 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 3 May 1915;
Message from Lieutenant Colonel Pope to 4th Brigade, [date unknown];
Message from Lieutenant Colonel Pope, [date unknown];
Message from NZ and Australian Division to Brigadier General Trotman, 3 May 1915;
Message from 'Baker' to 4th Brigade, requesting assistance because the "position is untenable", 3 May 1915;
Message from NZ and Australian Division to Brigadier General Trotman requesting the assistance of Lieutenant Colonel Chaytor, 3 May 1915.
Message from NZ and Australian Division to Brigadier General Trotman, 3 May 1915;
Message from 13th Battalion to 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 3 May 1915;
Message from NZ and Australian Division to Brigadier General Trotman, 3 May 1915;
Message from 1st Infantry Brigade to Brigadier General Trotman, 3 May 1915;
Message from C.R.E. to O.Cs NZ Engineers and 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 3 May 1915;
Message from 14th Battalion to C.O. 4th Brigade, 3 May 1915;
Message from Captain Quinn to 4th Brigade HQ, 3 May 1915;
Note from C.O. 14th Battalion, 3 May 1915;
Sketch showing position of trenches and the 15th Battalion, 3 May 1915;
Topographical sketch showing Australian trenches and position of enemy, 3 May 1915;
Note from Simpson, 13 Battalion, 3 May 1915;
Message from Captain Hening to the Adjutant, 3 May 1915;
Message from Adjutant to Brigade Major, Royal Marine Brigade, 3 May 1915;
Message from Captain Quinn to 4th Brigade HQ, 3 May 1915;
Message from 1st Infantry Battalion to 4th Infantry Brigade, 3 May 1915;
Operation Order No. 6 issued by Sir Godley, 3 May 1915;
Message from NZ and Australian Division to 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 3 May 1915;
Message from NZ and Australian Division to 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 3 May 1915;
Message from Lieutenant Colonel Cannan to 4th Brigade HQ, 3 May 1915;
Message from Adjutant C.R.E. to 4th Australian Infantry Brigade HQ, 3 May 1915;
Message from Lieutenant Colonel Cannan to Brigade HQ, 3 May 1915;
Message from Adjutant C.R.E. to 4th Australian Infantry Brigade HQ, 3 May 1915;
Message from NZ and Australian Division to 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 3 May 1915;
Message from NZ and Australian Division to Brigadier General Trotman, 3 May 1915;
Message from Captain Quinn to 4th Brigade HQ, 3 May 1915;
Message from D.A.A.G. ANZAC Cove to 4th Australian Infantry Brigade, 3 May 1915;
Message to NZ and Australian HQ, 3 May 1915;
Message from Lieutenant Colonel McGlinn to O.C. 16th Battalion, 3 May 1915;
Message from B Company, 14th Battalion to O.C. Royal Marines, 3 May 1915;
Message from NZ and Australian Division to Australian Infantry Brigade and Royal Marines Brigade, 4 May 1915;
Message from Monash to HQ, NZ and Australian Division, 4 May 1915;
Message from the NZ and Australian Division to Monash, 4 May 1915.