Key Information
Reference code
O'CONNOR 5/3/64
Title
Correspondence, 16-21 Oct 1944, with Colonel Jack Gannon, about officers exhausted by prolonged front line service
Date(s)
- 1944 Oct 16 - 1944 Oct 21 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
5pp
Scope and content
Correspondence with Gannon, concerning cases of commanding officers and brigadiers losing efficiency and ultimately becoming unfit for command, due to prolonged service at the front; and referring to Brig Cass of 8 Bde in 3 Div in particular. With letter to Dempsey concerning Cass, recommending him for appointment as a Battle School Commandant or command of a brigade at home; and Whistler's opinion of Cass. 5pp