3 February 1943 Part 2

3 February 1943 3rd Security Division review of St Malo diary for 16–31 December

One copy of the St Malo Convoy Control Office diary for 16–31 December 1942 is enclosed. Concerning page 22, 26 December at 2300 and 27 December at 0300: the purpose of the S.M. service is defeated unless the relevant reports of ship movements reach the responsible office with scrupulous accuracy and punctuality. It is requested that the Sea Commanders, Channel Islands and Normandy, be reminded that harbour-defence boat movements must also be brought to the convoy office's notice promptly. Otherwise serious misunderstandings and unwanted disturbances during unexpected encounters can arise. By order [signature]. [S.M.-Dienst retained as the source's abbreviation.]

T-1022 Roll 2423, scan 0680. Secret, reference G 503 AII, 3 February 1943. To Commander Security West in two copies; for information to St Malo Convoy Control Office. One enclosure; no previous correspondence. Endorsements identify it as an enclosure to Naval Group West 812/43 and Commander Security West G 1780 [endorsement date partly indistinct].