[Printed Second World War pamphlet.] Homeward Bound. Issued by the Quartermaster General's Branch (Movements Directorate) G.H.Q. (India). Cover and sketches by Capt. A. S. Morris, R.E.

The Quartermaster General's Branch (Movements Directorate) G.H.Q. (India) [Brigadier V. Boucher; Captain A. S. Morris, Royal Engineers]

Published by 'GIPD - M Army - 12-12-44 - 5000.' 12 December 1944, 2079

[6] + 28pp., 12mo. In coloured illustrative wraps. Morris's illustrations are light and fresh, the first being a caricature of 'the enemy': a sour-looking bespectacled Japanese army officer. The first section, which it illustrates, is on 'Security' and concludes: 'Remember that in disposing of household effects, releasing servants from employment, etc., you may easily give away too much information. Be guarded; it is YOUR life too that is in danger this time.' The volume is entertainingly-written, and paints a vivid picture of the logistical niceties facing the British armed forces at the end of the war. One piece of advice, illustrated with another Morris cartoon, is: 'If you have a "double-barrelled" name, sink your pride and use one name only. You will not enjoy searching amongst piles of Baggage under two letters in the Customs Sheds on your arrival.' The pamphlet is divided into four sections: Preparations; Movement to the Port; Embarkation and the Voyage; Arrival in the United Kingdom. Subsections include: 'Vaccination Certificate', 'Pre-Censorship', 'Pets', 'Despatches from Stations in India', 'Clothing Coupons' and 'Ration Cards'. Scarce: no copy on COPAC or OCLC. Seller Inventory # 12642

Bibliographic Details

Title: [Printed Second World War pamphlet.] ...
Publisher: 'GIPD - M Army - 12-12-44 - 5000.' 12 December 1944
Publication Date: 2079
Binding: Soft cover