§ 74. Mr. BALDWINasked the Under-Secretary of State for War the number of officers and men of the Worcestershire Yeomanry taken prisoners at Katia; and if he has any information as to the number of wounded who were captured?
§ Mr. TENNANTNo lists of officers or men taken prisoners at Katia have yet been received from the Turkish Government. It is reported from the base that Colonel Coventry with 20 officers and 202 men of the Worcestershire Yeomanry were taken prisoners, also two officers of the Gloucestershire Hussars. In addition, two officers of the Worcestershire Yeomanry were reported missing, believed killed, one of whom has since been reported dead. Nine of the rank and file missing were reported wounded.
§ Sir RYLAND ADKINSAre the names of the rank and file as well as the names of the officers known?
§ Mr. TENNANTIf my hon. Friend will inquire at the Casualties Department he will ascertain that. I cannot give him the information.