Telegram received from London October 14, 1941. Naval October 13th His Majesty's ship Lochoskaig (Armed Boarding vessel) was damaged by FOCKE WULF Aircraft 50 miles south west of Lisbon, 7 crew wounded. Mediterranean. His Majesty's Submarine reports she torpedoed 4,000 tons merchant vessel already aground on San georgia Island (East Milo) on October 3rd. and a merchant vessel probably French THEOPHILE GAUTHIER on October 4th. On October 7th off Suda Bay she sank a 3,000 tons merchant vessel in convoy. 2. Military Tobruk, October 11/12 Patron Activity with tanks continued by both sides. At times opposing tanks were within fifty yards of each other but poor visibility made observation of enemy casualties and damage impossible. We had one light tank damaged. Enemy withdrew from our observation post captured previous night. October 12th considerable enemy activity in ELADEM SECTOR consolidating outpost positions gained during last three nights. Frontier area October 12th British Patrol attacked four enemy armoured cars and some mechanical transport in area Sheferzen. One enemy Armoured Car destroyed, three ammunition dumps blown up and four German prisoners taken. Russia: Position in Moscow and Mariupol sectors remains serious. |