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Headquarters 2nd. Bn. 129th. F. A. NOV. 3rd. 1918. From: Comm. Officer 2nd. Bn. 129th. F. A. for 42.2 TO: Comm. Officer 129th. F. A. Subject; Request for special Barrage. (1). Col. Ristinerequest that the barrage on the accompanying sketch maybe fired by my Battalion in case of need on telephone call. (2). The ocdassion for this is the fact, that a patrol is tonight going to take Dieppe, for the purpose of taking prisoners This patrol will coneist of 100 men. I (3). Thave designated D and F Batteriesto be ready to kkixx fire this, in case of your approval. (4) . Col. Ristine request that I notify him as prompt as possible, if this can be done. If you approve please telephone the code word Dieppe. In case you do not approve telephone the code word Verdun. ARCHIVES NATIONAL RECORDS SERVICE" AND Marvin H gates. Major 129th. F. A. s comm. and. Bn.