Chapter XXI: Appendix: C

Comparison of rations issued in Kut at the middle of April, 1916, with full service rations.

BRITISH

_Normal Field Service._ _In Kut._

Bread, 1-1/4 lb. 4 oz. (from April 17th).
Fresh meat, 1-1/4 lb. 1-1/4-1-1/2 lb. (horse and
mule).
Potatoes and vegetables, 1/2 lb. Nil. (except sag).
Bacon, 3 oz. Nil.
(or butter 1-1/2 oz. twice a week).
Tea, 5/8 oz. Nil.
Sugar, 3 oz. Nil.
Salt, 1/2 oz. Nil.
Jam, 4 oz. Nil.
Cheese, 3 oz. Nil.
Ginger, ---- 1/3 oz.

INDIAN

_Normal Field Service._ _In Kut._

Atta (wheat meal), 1-1/2 lb. 4 oz. (barley meal).
Ghi, 2 oz. 1/2 oz.
Dal, 4 oz. Nil.
Meat, 4 oz. 9 oz. (horse).
Gur, 1 oz. Nil.
Potatoes, 2 oz. Nil.
Tea, 1/3 oz. Nil.
Ginger, 1/3 oz. }
Chillies, 1/6 oz. }
Turmeric, 1/6 oz. } 1/8 oz.
Garlic, 1/6 oz. }
Salt, 1/2 oz. }