| Title | 50 (NORTHUMBRIAN) Division Adm Order No.1. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | 50 (NORTHUMBRIAN) Division Adm Order No.1. | ||
| Source | UK_National_Archive | Reference | WO 223/6 |
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Appx 'G' to 50 (N) Division
Adm Order No.1 dated 9 May 44
Details of Ration Scales for issue under
the terms of para 11 of 50 (N) Div Adm Order No.1.
1. Landing Rations
(a) The Landing Rations, to be issued to tps before embarkation consist of:-
| Emergency nations | 1 |
| Twenty-four hr ration (incl 20 cigarettes) | 2 (incl one 'A' Pack) |
| Tommy Cooker (Hexamine Type) | 1 |
| Water Sterilising Outfit | 1 |
(b) One additional tin of preserved meat will be issued with each landing ration. This will NOT he demanded until further orders.
(c) One 24 hr ration will be issued by Div RASC, and one in the Marshalling Area.
2. Field Service Ration Scale
The Field Service Ration Scale is applicable to all Allied Troops and consists of the items specified in Annx 1 to this Appx.
3. Prisoners of War
PW Transit Ration consists of the following items:-
| Preserved Meat | 8 oz |
| Biscuits | 12 oz |
| Jam | 1 oz |
| Tinned Milk | 1 7/8 oz |
| Sugar | 7/8 oz |
| Tea | 1/4 oz |
4. Civil Affairs
Ration scales for issue on Civil Affairs demand consists basically of:-
Preserved Meat
Biscuits
Tinned Meat
Pulses
Vitamin Chocolate.
These items will continue to be imported until the introduction of bulk rations.
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