HEADQUARTERS 34TH INFANTRY DIVISION
UNITED STATES ARMY
APO - 34
101600B August 1945 *
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS NUMBER 87
1. There are no civil police in the city of GORIZIA. Allied Forces are providing police protection. It is desired to use both British and American troops to show the local population the spirit of Allied cooperation.
2. 133rd Inf --
-- Will provide one (1) company to cooperate with other Allied forces in performing police details in the city of GORIZIA.
-- In maintaining law and order the power of arrest will be exercised with maximum caution. It will be essential to insure that solid grounds for arrest exist before action is taken.
-- In maintaining law and order the power of arrest will be exercised with maximum caution. It will be essential to insure that solid grounds for arrest exist before action is taken.
3. Representatives will confer with Major HAY at Allied Police Headquarters in GORIZIA concerning accommodations and operations.
BOLTE
Maj Gen
OFFICIAL: s/ChapmanMaj Gen
CHAPMAN
G-3
G-3
DIST: "X"
*: 101600B is read as day 10, time 1600 (4 p.m.), time zone B (GMT+2).
Source: Bolte papers, US Army Military History Institute, Carlisle Barracks PA.