With the Zionists in Gallipoli

APPENDIX

I had no idea when I was taken to hospital that I should not see my Zion men again. I thought I should be fit for duty in the course of a few days, so I never even said good-bye to them before I left. However, I am in touch with them still through the post, and I am glad to say that there were no deaths after I left and all got safely back to Egypt when that brilliant piece of work—the evacuation of Gallipoli—took place. I promised to recommend those who did well to the Russian Authorities, and I was glad to forward the following letter and list of names to the Imperial Russian Consul at Alexandria, for transmission to the proper quarter:

From the Officer Commanding
Zion Mule Corps.

To
The Imperial Russian Consul,
Alexandria.

Sir,

I have the honour to state that with the approval of your Government a number of Jewish refugees from Palestine, Russian subjects, were formed into a corps for service with the British Army. I have already furnished you with a nominal roll of all officers and men of Russian nationality in the Corps. I now wish to bring to your notice, for the favourable consideration of your Government, the names of those soldiers who did especially well while serving under my command in Gallipoli, and I sincerely trust that you may find it possible to have their names brought before the Imperial Russian Minister for War for favourable consideration.

The following have distinguished themselves before the enemy:

Officers:

1. Captain J. Trumpledor has proved himself a most gallant soldier and has been already decorated by H. I. M. the Tsar for gallantry at Port Arthur.

2. Second Lieutenant Alexander Gorodisky. This was one of my best officers and he was a very brave soldier. I was much grieved when he died as the result of the hardships of the campaign. He leaves a widowed mother who was dependent on him for her maintenance.

3. Second Lieutenant Zolman Zlotnic, a useful officer and a gallant man.

Non-Commissioned Officers:

1. Sergeant-Major Joseph Yassinsky.

2. Sergeant Nissel Rosenberg.

3. Corporal M. Groushkousky. This Corporal has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry in the field.

4. Corporal Nehmia Yehoudis.

5. Corporal Isaac Yorish.

6. Corporal Frank Abram (killed in action, leaving a widow and five little children).

I have only mentioned those who have specially distinguished themselves, many others did very good service also, and I am glad to be able to attach a copy of an official letter, enclosed herewith, testifying to the good work done by these Russian subjects while serving under me in the British Army.

Trusting for the favour of your transmitting these names to the proper quarter.

I remain,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
(Signed) J. H. Patterson.
Lieutenant-Colonel Commanding Zion Mule Corps.

[COPY.]

8th Army Corps, H. Q. D. Adjt.-General, G. H. Q.

No. 274/12.	No. B. 3322,
October 2nd, 1915.	5/10/15.
M. E. F.

The A. Q. M. G. 8th Army Corps.

I have had a petition from forty-five N. C. O.'s and men of this corps for permission to go to Alexandria for a couple of weeks on leave. I would very strongly recommend that this leave may be granted, as these N. C. O.'s and men have been here (and have worked well) ever since the original landing in April.

I consider that the men really need this change and as their families are in Alexandria, I hope they will be sent there in accordance with their request.

If, as I hope, my men are given leave to proceed to Alexandria, I propose to give one half leave as soon as granted, and the other half on the return of the first party.

As these men have done particularly well, I trust that their good service will be recognised.

J. H. Patterson,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding.

2/10/15.
(Zion Mule Corps)

2. Adjutant-General, G. H. Q. 8th Corps, H. Q.

No. B. 332.	No. A. 274/12.
5/10/15	4/10/15
	M. E. F.

G. H. Q.

I recommend this application. As the G. O. C.-in-C. is aware this Corps has done excellent work.

(Signed)Francis Davies,
Lieutenant General,
Commanding 8th Corps.

4/10/15.

3. G. O. C. 8th Corps.

This leave is approved, the delay is greatly regretted, but has been unavoidable. The C.-in-C. has approved of a grant of one pound to each of these forty-five men in consideration of the good work of the Corps, and the Field Cashier is authorised to issue the cash.

(Signed)A. Cavendish,
Colonel,
A. A. G., G. H. Q.

5/11/15. 4. Field Cashier.

Please note, and pass to O. C. Zion Mule Corps, who should return this memo to Corps Headquarters.

(Signed)C. D. Hamilton Moore,
Lieutenant-Colonel for B. G., D. A.
and Q. M. G. 8th Army Corps.

7/10/15.

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