NAM.1988-08-65-1

Memoir, 1937-1938. Written by Signaller J F Door and L/Cpl H H Bird, 1st Bn Northamptonshire Regiment;. Typed and edited by Maj M J Barthorp. Associated with Brig John Stuart Marshall and the Gurkha Rifles. With the original manuscript. Signaller J F Door describes the need for physical fitness to contend with the terrain and climate, long marches in full kit in mountainous country, mountain warfare training by Gurkhas, the lay out of Razmak Camp and the composition of the garrison, weapons, scout cars, artillery, piquets and patrols, native tactics, supply by air, amenities, relations with the Gurkhas, communications and presentation of campaign medals. L/Cpl Bird mentions Brig John Stuart Marshall, the Razmak Brigade Commander, the building of the defensive perimeter around the camp, piqueting, guard duties, sorties against tribesmen, construction of the Razmak-Narai road and operations with the Gurkhas. Associated with India, North West Frontier (1920-1937).

India, North West Frontier (1920-1937)