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ORDERLY OFFICERS REPORT

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ARMY OFFICER

The following is a copy of a report of the day in a life of an army officer in Fermoy camp in 1915.

You are commanded to read this and give it your full attention!

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As Orderly Officer I performed the following duties: -

1. I inspected the Guard at Guard Mounting at 9.0 a.m. The men were clean and well turned out.
   
2. I inspected the Old Guard before dismounting at 9.15 a.m. All were correct.
   
3. I attended the issue of rations at 7.0, 8.45, 12.30 and 4.0. The meat and bread were of good quality and in proper quantity.
4. I turned out the Guard at 10.30 by day and at 11.30 by night. All were present, alert and regular.
5. I visited the Hospital at 11.0, am. The patients have no complaints.
6. I visited the Canteen and grocery Bar at 12.30 and found all correct.
7. I inspected the meat for the following day's issue at 12 noon. It was of good quality.
8. I visited the Cook-houses and Wash-houses at 11.30 am and found them clean and regular.
9. I collected the reports at Tattoo. Seventeen men were reported absent.
10. I saw Lights Out at 9.45 p.m.
11. I did not quit the camp during my tour of duty.

John H M Staniforth, Lieut.
7th (Service) Battalion The Leinster Regiment