(d) Shooting of large numbers is to be carried out in groups of five to eight, one after the other. Those to be shot have to have their legs tied. (e) Before the execution takes place, those to be shot should have all papers removed. A short report is to be made on the execution, showing-- (i) Names of those shot. (ii) Reasons for shooting. (iii) Name of officer i/c. - (iv) Place, time. (v) Name of the officer ordering the execution should be rendered. (f) The execution is to be carried out in a very regimental manner with an officer in charge. Two to four men are to be detailed for each man to be shot. Aim for the heart and head. After the volley, the officer responsible will, on orders from the Medical Officer detailed to attend, fire a final shot into the body of each with a regulation pistol 08 or 38 (no other calibre). Death is to be certified by the Medical Officer. (g) Articles of clothing (including footwear) and personal effects of those shot will on no account be given, to the local population. They are to be handed in, in exchange for a receipt, to the appropriate local military authority. Until the burial has been completed, one officer is to be present. The order of 16.10.41 by the Commanding Officer, Infantry Regimen 125, is hereby cancelled and will be destroyed." |