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13 October 1942 Part 10

Summary

Army and Navy discuss firing on fishermen and a German convoy.

Location Details

Alderney

Diary Entry

13 October 1942 Army and Navy discuss firing on fishermen and a German convoy

Date note: Conference with Naval Commander Channel Coast on 13 October, in the journey record of 12–14 October. The incidents discussed are earlier events, not new firing on this date.

4. He mentions 319th Infantry Division’s order concerning firing on fishermen off the islands, issued without naval participation, and the Alderney commandant’s firing against a German convoy before the situation had been fully clarified. The Army Chief of Staff requests the documents so that he can investigate.

Source of Information 

German Seventh Army records, T-312 Roll 1548. T312 Roll 1548 English translation REVIEWED EDITION 4.docx. Local source scans: 0606.jpg, 0607.jpg.

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