Memorandum from Captain Roger T. Sermon

2 Bn Headquarters 129th F. A. 7 February 1919. EMORARDUL: To All organizations: 870 Outline de work for organizations until t me of sailing. 1. Every effort will be made to completely equip and clothe avery man in the or- ganization at once. Fach article will be put in the best possible state of cleanliness and repair. Reduction of vermin will be given special attention web equipment will be washed. Helmets will be cleaned, a light coat of oil applied and chin straps washed wi th saddle soape In order to sedure uni formi ty throughout the Regiment Trap puttees will be rolled from the top dow with a neat broad roll of the tape at the ankl e 2. Officers will pay particular attention to their personal appearance, clothing and leather quipment. Leather equipment will be kept olean and polished, also metal parts of the belts. 3. Drill and exercises will be conducted wi th the 1 dea of attaining the highest standard of alertness and precision in the rendition of miliary courtesy. The method of salute preseri bed. in G. O. 2, Second Army 1919 will be given special attention and the requirements of 0-Sulemo. No. 36 Hq. 35th Division 16 January 1919 will be striotly complied with. 4. On Monday 10 yeb. 1919 a show down inspection will be conductod bay organization commaniers supervised by battalion commanders and a aheak made of every article of cloth- ing and equipment and immediately after the inspection a requisi tion will be subrait ted to the supply officer for all shortages found. The following is a list of clothing and ipment required to complete equip each mans on person In Pack 1 belt, maist 1 extra Pair Shoes 1 Breeches, Service, wool 3 Blancets, O.D. 1 Dap, overseas 2 Pair Extra Shoe laces 1, cost, Service, wool with 3 Pair socks, wool Chevron, if required and 1 Drawers U.S.Gollarornaments. 1 Went,- shelter, half 1 pair Sodks, wool 1 pole, tent, shelter 1 Drawers, woolen 5 Pins, tent, shelter 1 pair Gloves 1 Undershirt, wool an 1 Shirt Flannel, D.D. 1 toilet Kit, cons is ting of 1 pair shoes 1 shaving brush 2 tags identification 1 comb 1 Mape for Tags, 1 yard 1 mirror A 1 rasor SERVICE RECORDE NATIONAL 1 Uniershirt, woolen 1 pair puttees or leggins 1 cake sháving soap 1 overcost 1 cake hand soap ORDITANCE PROPERTI 1 tooth Brush 1 Havorsack and, Padk Carrier 1 too th Paste 1 Belt,cartridge or pistol 1 towel, face. 1 Meat Oan 1 slicker 1 knife 1 Shirt, flannel, O.D. 1 fork MEDICAL PROPERTY 1 spoon 1 First All Paoket 1 Canteen 1 Canteen oup Gas Masks and Helnet 1 First Ald pouch Method of making pack will be prescribed by later oriors from these Hondguarters 5. The Regimental Surgaon will make an Immediate inspection of each man in the com- mand. so as to determine accurately overy man infected with Mice. 6. The Headquarters 00. will be consolidated on Saturday morning Sth Fob. 1919 at Vavincourt. Battalion Details will be sont to join the Company on that day. All officors of the Eg. 00. will report for duty with company with the Bn. details. BY ORDER OF OOLONEL SHITH, Roger t. Sermon, Captain, 129th Adjutant.