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(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." 
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