Item 06: General William Holmes correspondence, 1900-1915 - Page 129

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6.
Australian Naval & Military Expedition.
Officers confidential reports

Lieutenants

Lieutenant L.B. Ravenscroft   A keen & capable officer of considerable ability & character; of strong personality which served him well, when discharging the special duties of Provost Marshall.

Lieutenant B.H.McLachlan.   A keen & capable young officer of good ability & dash & thoroughly reliable:   Detailed for duty with Major Martin at Frederick Williams Hafen.

Lieutenant J.M. Maughan.   A thoroughly steady & capable officer  of good  ability & strong character, has been coy. commander since Capt Twynams absence & showed great ability as coy commander & good work as O.C. Kieta garrison: His legal knowledge was of great assistance to me on several occasions.

Lieutenant V. H. Sampson.   A keen & capable young officer, possessing dash & considerable military knowledge, his work had been quite satisfactory and I can confidently report on his services for any future military work.   He was O.C. Kawieng garrison.

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