David_Blanchard Posted 16 September , 2022 Share Posted 16 September , 2022 (edited) Having more problems of handwriting in this diary of the ADMS of 3rd Division - 23 April 1915- day after gas attack at Ypres. Any help again warmly appreciated. ‘Wire from General Staff 12.30 am stating that some of our troops in trenches complaining of asphyxiating gas being used by enemy and asking if the ADMs can suggest any measures to combat this device. ADMS recommended that ? ? in the trenches be received by every (?) means in ? of troops. Heavy artillery all day NW of Ypres and Ypres itself. ‘Saw Gen Staff and recommended improvised respirators made of ? ? 9x5 inches with a pices of tape or string tied at each corner. The ? tissue(?) will provide 12 respirators. W (?) may not respirators in water and ? ? ? ?. Also pointed out that these improvised respirators ? be ? Belad-(?) café ( Not sure of the rest of this sentence) white patch from the enemy.’ Edited 16 September , 2022 by David_Blanchard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin DavidOwen Posted 16 September , 2022 Admin Share Posted 16 September , 2022 Circulation of air in the trenches be increased by every means in power. Gauze tissue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin DavidOwen Posted 16 September , 2022 Admin Share Posted 16 September , 2022 Wring out respirators in water And tie over nose and mouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin DavidOwen Posted 16 September , 2022 Admin Share Posted 16 September , 2022 Be used under balaclava cap Which would conceal the white patch from the enemy (1st two words abbreviated) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Blanchard Posted 16 September , 2022 Author Share Posted 16 September , 2022 Excellent, thanks David. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aconnolly Posted 17 September , 2022 Share Posted 17 September , 2022 (edited) Hi David ....made of gauze tissue 9"x5" Andrew Apologies - didn't let see this was already noted earlier by David Edited 17 September , 2022 by aconnolly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Blanchard Posted 17 September , 2022 Author Share Posted 17 September , 2022 Thanks for your help, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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