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11 November 1918 – Armistice

Typed order to cease fire at 11 AM on November 11. From 17th Infantry Brigade to 8th Queens. 1st Royal Fusiliers. 3rd Rifle Brigade. 17th L. T. M. Battery. 103 Coy. R. E. 74th Field Ambulance

Cease Fire

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17th Infantry Brigade.
C. H. 1.
8th Queens.
1st Royal Fusiliers.
3rd Rifle Brigade.
17th L. T. M. Battery.
103 Coy. R. E.
74th Field Ambulance.
Hostilities will cease at 11.00 hours today November
11th. Troops will stand fast on the line reached at that
hour, which will be communicated to Divisional H. Q. by wire.
Defensive precautions will be maintained. There will be no
intercourse of any description with the enemy.

Ronald McScobe Captain,

11th November, 1918.  Brigade Major, 17th Infantry Brigade.