Secret Operation GINGER - Notes., 05/24/1917-05/24/1917

File — Box: 2, Folder: 58

Identifier: 91135

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence written by Michael and Paul Richey to their parents, George and Adelaide Richey. Correspondence written by George Richey to his wife, Adelaide. Also includes photographs, manuscripts, and other correspondence.

Dates

05/24/1917-05/24/1917

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.04 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger boxes (2 Document Cases, 1 Slim Document Case))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/07

Container Summary

5 pages of notes dated 5/24/1917 regarding an Operation referred to as GINGER labeled as "Secret" and including a map. The notes are written by F.B. Henson, Capt. Brigade Major 198 Infantry Brigade. The operation is to take place during the first week in June on Canal Right and will be carried out by the 2/4 East Lancs Regt. References to Leith Craters, Le Quesnoy, O.C. 2/9 Manchester Reat, O.C. 2/10 Manchester Reat, O.C. 2/4 East Lancs Reat, 199 Infantry Brigade, and 66 Division G.