The English of military communications

by William Addleman Ganoe

Twelve enemy’s cavalry marching north on Carlisle Road at Hamilton 11:45 a. m. Repeat.”

Swinton: “I am going back to the Commanding Officer of our Outpost and say,—

Twelve of enemy marching north on Carlisle Road at 11:45 a. m.”

P. L.: “No, Swinton, twelve enemy’s cavalry marching north on Carlisle Road at Hamilton 11:45 a. m. Repeat again.”

Swinton: “I am to go back right away and say to Commanding Officer,—

Twelve enemy’s cavalry marching north on Carlisle Road at Hamilton 11:45 a. m. Repeat.”

P. L.: “Not quite; you are to go back to Commanding Officer of Outpost. Repeat again.”

Swinton: “I am to go back and say to Commanding Officer of the Outpost,—

Twelve enemy’s cavalry marching north on Carlisle Road at Hamilton at 11:45 a. m.”

P. L.: “That’s right. It is now 12 o’clock. Notice where we are located. I am going to continue on my mission toward the southwest. Do you understand?”