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, 1¼ lb. | 4 oz. (from April 17th). |
| Fresh meat, 1¼ lb. | 1¼-1½ lb. (horse and mule). |
| Potatoes and vegetables, ½ lb. | Nil. (except ság). |
| Bacon, 3 oz. | Nil. |
| (or butter 1½ oz. twice a week). | |
| Tea, 5/8 oz. | Nil. |
| Sugar, 3 oz. | Nil. |
| Salt, ½ oz. | Nil. |
| Jam, 4 oz. | Nil. |
| Cheese, 3 oz. | Nil. |
| Ginger, — | 1/3 oz. |
Indian
| Normal Field Service. | In Kut. |
|---|
| Atta (wheat meal), 1½ lb. | 4 oz. (barley meal). |
| Ghi, 2 oz. | ½ 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. | } | 1/8 oz. |
| Chillies, 1/6 oz. |
| Turmeric, 1/6 oz. |
| Garlic, 1/6 oz. |
| Salt, ½ oz. |