28th, 29th, 30th November, 1916
Company training etc
Draft of 47 Other Ranks arrived
Casualties on Battle of the Ancre
Lt (T-Capt) E M CHARRINGTON Killed
Captain C G CARSON Died of Wounds
Captain J M ROUND Missing
Captain W W BUSBY Missing
Lieut H B WILCOCK Missing
2/Lieut G M GEMMELL Missing
2/Lieut C C N MARSHALL Missing
2/Lieut B W FINN Missing
2/Lieut J G FULKES Missing
2/Lieut F G ENGLISH Missing
Wounded
Lieut G SIMPSON
2/Lieut C L B LYNE
2/Lieut D J DREW
Other Ranks
Killed 6
Died Of Wounds 6
Wounded 133
Missing 165
27th November, 1916 - 7.50am
The Battalion moved to new billets at GAPENNES a distance of about 5 miles arriving about 1pm
Draft of 57 Other Ranks arrived
The Battalion moved to new billets at GAPENNES a distance of about 5 miles arriving about 1pm
Draft of 57 Other Ranks arrived
25th November, 1916 - 10am
The Battalion moved to new billets at LE TITRE, a distance of about 4 miles arriving about 11.30am.
Draft of 147 Other Ranks arrived.
The Battalion moved to new billets at LE TITRE, a distance of about 4 miles arriving about 11.30am.
Draft of 147 Other Ranks arrived.
24th November, 1916 - 9am
The Battalion moved to new billets at MARCHEVILLE, a distance of about 10 miles arriving about 2pm.
The Battalion moved to new billets at MARCHEVILLE, a distance of about 10 miles arriving about 2pm.
23rd November, 1916 - 10.40am
The Battalion moved to new billets at COULONVILLERS, a distance of about 10 miles, arriving about 3.40pm.
The Battalion moved to new billets at COULONVILLERS, a distance of about 10 miles, arriving about 3.40pm.
21st November, 1916 - 10am, Doullens
The Battalion moved to new billets at BERNAVILLE, a distance of about 10 miles arriving about 3pm.
The Battalion moved to new billets at BERNAVILLE, a distance of about 10 miles arriving about 3pm.
19th November, 1916 - 9.30am, Vauchelles-Les-Authie
The Battalion moved to new billets at DOULLENS, a distance of about 10 miles arriving about 2pm.
The Battalion moved to new billets at DOULLENS, a distance of about 10 miles arriving about 2pm.
16th November, 1916
- 2am
The Battalion was relieved by the 1st DORSET Regt and took over billets at MAILLEY MAILLET
- 11am
The Battalion proceeded to VAUCHELLES-LES-AUTHIE by Motor Lorries.
15th November, 1916
At 10.30am I asked for artillery barrage to be brought on the 2nd + 3rd GERMAN LINES at a point 100 yards NORTH of the QUADRILATERAL and later asked for the barrage to close as the ESSEX, KINGS + ROYAL FUSILIERS were in the CHORD.
At 11am I sent 2/Lt PATERSON to find Capt JAMESON and report on the progress made and he reported that Capt JAMESON had bombed his way into the QUADRILATERAL in conjunction with the ROYAL FUSILIERS under a Major ADAMS and was working NORTHWARDS successfully. I then sent my last party under 2/Lieut PATERSON to report to Major ADAMS for disposal.
I then ordered my party who were holding the new trench to go forward and reinforce Capt JAMESON + I again conferred with Col BARKER regarding his and my own dispositions.
At 3pm I sent out to major ADAMS to get the disposition of the whole force in QUADRILATERAL.
A sketch showing the dispositions was sent to Brigade HQ's.
at 3.15pm I was informed that the battalion would be relieved.
During the afternoon of the 15th inst an officer of the 24th ROYAL FUSILIERS came with a party of 50 men + I sent him to report to Major ADAMS as reinforcements.
At 6.10pm I was ordered to arrange relief with Colonel BARKER + I went to confer with him. The remainder of the Battalion was relieved by a company of the 1st Bn DORSET Regt in the RIGHT SUBSECTION at 2.30am on the morning of the 16th inst + I handed over with dispositions as follows:- one platoon in MINOR, one platoon in WOLF, one platoon in TOP of EGG, + one platoon in EGG with a post + Lewis Gun at junction of MINOR and FRONT LINE, a post + Lewis Gun at junction of BORDEN + FRONT LINE and post + Lewis Gun at junction of
EGG and FRONT LINE.
Report by 2/Lt A C HONE
On the morning of the 16th inst I was in charge of 1 platoon of C Coy forming the right half of the 4th WAVE.
At 5.51am we commenced to move forward to the German line. The lines moved forward with very little opposition with the exception of a few of the enemy who bombed us from the left.
We pushed forward over the 2nd + 3rd German lines + arrived at the GREEN LINE a few minutes after our own artillery barrage had lifted.
I found myself with two Lewis Gun teams + 40 men of the Essex Regt + 2/Lt PATERSON (signalling officer) also 1 Lewis Gun team and a few men of the 1st KINGS Regt with an officer of the 2nd SOUTH STAFFS Regt.
On looking round my position I found that the left flank was exposed owing to the remainder of the waves not reaching objective. I immediately placed 2 Lewis Guns on this flank + commenced consolidating the position. A small party of the enemy attempted to bomb us but were dispersed by Lewis Gun fire.
I next visited the THIRD LINE + found that the junctions of LAGER ALLEY was a weak point so I placed my third Lewis Gun + a post at this point.
I placed myself under the 24th ROYAL FUSILIERS
Later I received instructions to place myself under major ADAMS of the 22nd ROYAL FUSILIERS.
Report forwarded to Brigade HQ's by the Commanding Officer
(1) German bombing post S of QUADRILATERAL + Machine Gun in SE Corner of QUADRILATERAL.
On the morning of the 15th inst, the position was as follows:-
a new communication trench from our lines had been dug from EGG STREET to a point S of the SE corner of the QUADRILATERAL.
Between this point + the SE corner of the QUADRILATERAL the Germans had established a bombing post in their front line.
The 22nd ROYAL FUSILIERS had formed a post in the old German front line about 30yds South of its junction with the communication trench
The 13th ESSEX established a post in the communication about 25yards from its junction with the old German line. (the attached rough sketch marks the position clearer). Later on the same morning the Germans perhaps thinking themselves threatened by TANKS, withdrew northwards and apparently took with them the Machine Guns previously at SE Corner of QUADRILATERAL. We then advanced into the QUADRILATERAL.
(2) Prisoners
2/Lt HONE took 70 or 80 prisoners who were handed over to the 24th ROYAL FUSILIERS and sent down to WHITE CITY. One wounded prisoner was found in a dug out in the QUADRILATERAL.
Report sent to OC 1st KINGS Regt on 18/11/16
On 15th November I was in command of operations against the QUADRILATERAL and portion of the enemy line South of it. At this time only the Southern portion of the QUADRILATERAL was held by our troops. Capt JAMESON with 50 men of the 1st KINGS Regt was sent to reinforce the troops under my command and I instructed him to proceed by the new communications trench that had been dug from our lines to the QUADRILATERAL,
to get into touch with the 22nd ROYAL FUSILIERS, to bomb up the trenches still held by the enemy and establish a strong point in the Northern part of the QUADRILATERAL.
This was a task of considerable difficulty which was successfully accomplished. Later this position of the line was very heavily shelled by the enemy. Capt JAMESON therefore, with great skill, withdrew his men slightly South + established bombing + strong points about the centre of the QUADRILATERAL in such a way that the enemy was prevented from obtaining a foothold in any part of the QUADRILATERAL. This position he held in spite of very heavy shelling and machine Gun fire until relieved next morning.
During the period under review, the ground was in a very bad condition owing to the constant rain previous to the attack. The trenches were in places waist deep in mud or water and in all trenches the thick mud was at least knee deep.
In "No mans land", progress was greatly hampered owing to the shell holes + barbed wire
Beyond the German first line was a perfect quagmire due to the heavy shelling from our guns.
On the day of the attack (Nov 13th ) there was a thick mist + this continued in modification until the afternoon of the 15th inst. On the morning of the 16th inst a thick frost prevailed.
On the morning of the 11th inst when the battalion took over the sector preparatory to the attack until relieved on 16th inst, the spirit of the officers + men was excellent and on making the attack on the 13th inst, everybody was quite cheerful + confident.
At 10.30am I asked for artillery barrage to be brought on the 2nd + 3rd GERMAN LINES at a point 100 yards NORTH of the QUADRILATERAL and later asked for the barrage to close as the ESSEX, KINGS + ROYAL FUSILIERS were in the CHORD.
At 11am I sent 2/Lt PATERSON to find Capt JAMESON and report on the progress made and he reported that Capt JAMESON had bombed his way into the QUADRILATERAL in conjunction with the ROYAL FUSILIERS under a Major ADAMS and was working NORTHWARDS successfully. I then sent my last party under 2/Lieut PATERSON to report to Major ADAMS for disposal.
I then ordered my party who were holding the new trench to go forward and reinforce Capt JAMESON + I again conferred with Col BARKER regarding his and my own dispositions.
At 3pm I sent out to major ADAMS to get the disposition of the whole force in QUADRILATERAL.
A sketch showing the dispositions was sent to Brigade HQ's.
at 3.15pm I was informed that the battalion would be relieved.
During the afternoon of the 15th inst an officer of the 24th ROYAL FUSILIERS came with a party of 50 men + I sent him to report to Major ADAMS as reinforcements.
At 6.10pm I was ordered to arrange relief with Colonel BARKER + I went to confer with him. The remainder of the Battalion was relieved by a company of the 1st Bn DORSET Regt in the RIGHT SUBSECTION at 2.30am on the morning of the 16th inst + I handed over with dispositions as follows:- one platoon in MINOR, one platoon in WOLF, one platoon in TOP of EGG, + one platoon in EGG with a post + Lewis Gun at junction of MINOR and FRONT LINE, a post + Lewis Gun at junction of BORDEN + FRONT LINE and post + Lewis Gun at junction of
EGG and FRONT LINE.
Report by 2/Lt A C HONE
On the morning of the 16th inst I was in charge of 1 platoon of C Coy forming the right half of the 4th WAVE.
At 5.51am we commenced to move forward to the German line. The lines moved forward with very little opposition with the exception of a few of the enemy who bombed us from the left.
We pushed forward over the 2nd + 3rd German lines + arrived at the GREEN LINE a few minutes after our own artillery barrage had lifted.
I found myself with two Lewis Gun teams + 40 men of the Essex Regt + 2/Lt PATERSON (signalling officer) also 1 Lewis Gun team and a few men of the 1st KINGS Regt with an officer of the 2nd SOUTH STAFFS Regt.
On looking round my position I found that the left flank was exposed owing to the remainder of the waves not reaching objective. I immediately placed 2 Lewis Guns on this flank + commenced consolidating the position. A small party of the enemy attempted to bomb us but were dispersed by Lewis Gun fire.
I next visited the THIRD LINE + found that the junctions of LAGER ALLEY was a weak point so I placed my third Lewis Gun + a post at this point.
I placed myself under the 24th ROYAL FUSILIERS
Later I received instructions to place myself under major ADAMS of the 22nd ROYAL FUSILIERS.
Report forwarded to Brigade HQ's by the Commanding Officer
(1) German bombing post S of QUADRILATERAL + Machine Gun in SE Corner of QUADRILATERAL.
On the morning of the 15th inst, the position was as follows:-
a new communication trench from our lines had been dug from EGG STREET to a point S of the SE corner of the QUADRILATERAL.
Between this point + the SE corner of the QUADRILATERAL the Germans had established a bombing post in their front line.
The 22nd ROYAL FUSILIERS had formed a post in the old German front line about 30yds South of its junction with the communication trench
The 13th ESSEX established a post in the communication about 25yards from its junction with the old German line. (the attached rough sketch marks the position clearer). Later on the same morning the Germans perhaps thinking themselves threatened by TANKS, withdrew northwards and apparently took with them the Machine Guns previously at SE Corner of QUADRILATERAL. We then advanced into the QUADRILATERAL.
(2) Prisoners
2/Lt HONE took 70 or 80 prisoners who were handed over to the 24th ROYAL FUSILIERS and sent down to WHITE CITY. One wounded prisoner was found in a dug out in the QUADRILATERAL.
Report sent to OC 1st KINGS Regt on 18/11/16
On 15th November I was in command of operations against the QUADRILATERAL and portion of the enemy line South of it. At this time only the Southern portion of the QUADRILATERAL was held by our troops. Capt JAMESON with 50 men of the 1st KINGS Regt was sent to reinforce the troops under my command and I instructed him to proceed by the new communications trench that had been dug from our lines to the QUADRILATERAL,
to get into touch with the 22nd ROYAL FUSILIERS, to bomb up the trenches still held by the enemy and establish a strong point in the Northern part of the QUADRILATERAL.
This was a task of considerable difficulty which was successfully accomplished. Later this position of the line was very heavily shelled by the enemy. Capt JAMESON therefore, with great skill, withdrew his men slightly South + established bombing + strong points about the centre of the QUADRILATERAL in such a way that the enemy was prevented from obtaining a foothold in any part of the QUADRILATERAL. This position he held in spite of very heavy shelling and machine Gun fire until relieved next morning.
During the period under review, the ground was in a very bad condition owing to the constant rain previous to the attack. The trenches were in places waist deep in mud or water and in all trenches the thick mud was at least knee deep.
In "No mans land", progress was greatly hampered owing to the shell holes + barbed wire
Beyond the German first line was a perfect quagmire due to the heavy shelling from our guns.
On the day of the attack (Nov 13th ) there was a thick mist + this continued in modification until the afternoon of the 15th inst. On the morning of the 16th inst a thick frost prevailed.
On the morning of the 11th inst when the battalion took over the sector preparatory to the attack until relieved on 16th inst, the spirit of the officers + men was excellent and on making the attack on the 13th inst, everybody was quite cheerful + confident.
14th November, 1916
At 9am on the 14th inst I sent 2/Lieut PATERSON back to the GREEN LINE to report on dispositions etc. He returned the following information:-
2/Lt HONE was still holding on the GREEN LINE with the party of ESSEX and KINGS at the junction of GREEN and LAGER. He (2/Lt PATERSON) told 2/Lt HONE to place himself under the orders of the 24th ROYAL FUSILIERS
During the morning of the 14th inst, I went to Brigade HQ and was informed that two Battalions of the 99th Brigade were attacking the QUADRILATERAL from the SOUTHERN flank with the assistance of two tanks and that was to watch events and take advantage of any movement made by the enemy. This was to be done in conjunction with the 22nd ROYAL FUSILIERS.
I interviewed Colonel BARKER regarding his and my own dispositions and told off two parties, one of 30 men under 2/Lt SHERMAN which included 4 bombers and other under 2/Lieut PATERSON of 25 men and one platoon of the KINGS regt under Capt JAMESON.
These parties were to stand in readiness for eventualities.
The Quadrilateral
Day of the Attack
13th November, 1916
At 2.30am each man received a cup of hot cocoa.
At 3.00am the WAVES moved into position in open country.
At 4.15am all WAVES and clearing up parties were in position.
Orders were given that they should be in position by 4am but on account of the waves not being in touch with the battalion on my LEFT, everyone had to be moved
The men lay quiet till the barrage commenced at 5.45am. Then the whole of the waves moved forward followed by the 1st KINGS.
Immediately the barrage lifted, they assaulted the FIRST LINE. After that I lost touch with them and got no information back.
At 8am I sent 2nd Lieut LOWINGS + 2nd Lieut SHERMAN with two men each to gather what information they could. They reported that the RIGHT could not be seen but that on the LEFT the men were about the GERMAN FRONT LINE WIRE and that a party of about 50 men were lined up behind a small bank, 100 yards in front of our wire and were under heavy machine gun + rifle fire, and it was impossible for them to advance. I gave orders for this party to consolidate the position they held and to await instructions.
Reference my X2 of the 13th, a second officers patrol was sent out and brought back the same report as the first. I had previously given orders that if it was possible, the machine guns in the QUADRILATERAL should be rushed, but on the officers report on the condition of the ground I decided it was an impossibility. I came to this decision at about 8.45am. Up to this time I had received no information from my front whatever.
At 3pm 2nd Lieut PATERSON (Signalling Officer) who had gone to find accommodation for the new HQ's returned from the GREEN LINE (the objective) and reported as follows:- He and 2nd Lieut HONE of this Regiment with a party of ESSEX and KINGS numbering about 50 had gone through the GREEN LINE with the OXFORD and BUCKS and 22nd ROYAL FUSILIERS.
They found no British troops on their left and on making reconnaissance they found a party of GERMANS and they immediately made a blockade and strong point with 3 Lewis Guns.
2nd Lieut PATERSON was subsequently interviewed by the Brigadier General Commanding 6th Infantry Brigade.
At 4.30pm I was informed that the 22nd ROYAL FUSILIERS were coming up to form a defensive flank facing NORTH, SOUTH of the QUADRILATERAL and asking me to give them every assistance. I decided to run out a trench from BUSTER to the small sap in GERMAN FRONT LINE, 200 yards SOUTH of the QUADRILATERAL. This was reconnoitred.
During the reconnaissance it was found that CAT TUNNEL could be used with great advantage and I asked permission from the Brigade to allow me to use it. Consent was given (later the same night the RE officer in charge informed me that this tunnel could not be used by us without express instructions from the Division.)
About 6pm I was informed that the construction of the trench was handed over to OC 22nd ROYAL FUSILIERS who decided to nullify my proposed scheme and cut it from EGG STREET to the QUADRILATERAL. This was started by the RE and 10 DCLI and a certain amount of progress was made. (The next night the RE Officer who came up to continue the work came and saw me and said that owing to the state of the ground to continue the trench in that direction was useless and I decided that it should be turned half right to join up with the two craters about S of the QUADRILATERAL. This was done and the trench completed.
At 9am I received intimation that OC 1st KINGS took over command of the RIGHT SUBSECTION.
13th November, 1916
At 2.30am each man received a cup of hot cocoa.
At 3.00am the WAVES moved into position in open country.
At 4.15am all WAVES and clearing up parties were in position.
Orders were given that they should be in position by 4am but on account of the waves not being in touch with the battalion on my LEFT, everyone had to be moved
The men lay quiet till the barrage commenced at 5.45am. Then the whole of the waves moved forward followed by the 1st KINGS.
Immediately the barrage lifted, they assaulted the FIRST LINE. After that I lost touch with them and got no information back.
At 8am I sent 2nd Lieut LOWINGS + 2nd Lieut SHERMAN with two men each to gather what information they could. They reported that the RIGHT could not be seen but that on the LEFT the men were about the GERMAN FRONT LINE WIRE and that a party of about 50 men were lined up behind a small bank, 100 yards in front of our wire and were under heavy machine gun + rifle fire, and it was impossible for them to advance. I gave orders for this party to consolidate the position they held and to await instructions.
Reference my X2 of the 13th, a second officers patrol was sent out and brought back the same report as the first. I had previously given orders that if it was possible, the machine guns in the QUADRILATERAL should be rushed, but on the officers report on the condition of the ground I decided it was an impossibility. I came to this decision at about 8.45am. Up to this time I had received no information from my front whatever.
At 3pm 2nd Lieut PATERSON (Signalling Officer) who had gone to find accommodation for the new HQ's returned from the GREEN LINE (the objective) and reported as follows:- He and 2nd Lieut HONE of this Regiment with a party of ESSEX and KINGS numbering about 50 had gone through the GREEN LINE with the OXFORD and BUCKS and 22nd ROYAL FUSILIERS.
They found no British troops on their left and on making reconnaissance they found a party of GERMANS and they immediately made a blockade and strong point with 3 Lewis Guns.
2nd Lieut PATERSON was subsequently interviewed by the Brigadier General Commanding 6th Infantry Brigade.
At 4.30pm I was informed that the 22nd ROYAL FUSILIERS were coming up to form a defensive flank facing NORTH, SOUTH of the QUADRILATERAL and asking me to give them every assistance. I decided to run out a trench from BUSTER to the small sap in GERMAN FRONT LINE, 200 yards SOUTH of the QUADRILATERAL. This was reconnoitred.
During the reconnaissance it was found that CAT TUNNEL could be used with great advantage and I asked permission from the Brigade to allow me to use it. Consent was given (later the same night the RE officer in charge informed me that this tunnel could not be used by us without express instructions from the Division.)
About 6pm I was informed that the construction of the trench was handed over to OC 22nd ROYAL FUSILIERS who decided to nullify my proposed scheme and cut it from EGG STREET to the QUADRILATERAL. This was started by the RE and 10 DCLI and a certain amount of progress was made. (The next night the RE Officer who came up to continue the work came and saw me and said that owing to the state of the ground to continue the trench in that direction was useless and I decided that it should be turned half right to join up with the two craters about S of the QUADRILATERAL. This was done and the trench completed.
At 9am I received intimation that OC 1st KINGS took over command of the RIGHT SUBSECTION.
12th & 13th November, 1916 - Regan Sector
Dispositions Continued
B Coy from left of A Coy to 100 yards NORTH MINOR trench and Front line.
C Coy from junctions of BUSTER and CHATAM along CHATHAM line to BORDEN AVENUE exclusive.
D Coy from BORDEN AVENUE along CHATAM WOLF + MINOR
Disposition prior to the assault.
No's 1+ 2 platoons of A Coy and no's 5 + 6 platoons of B coy formed the 1st WAVE. These were to be followed by No's 3 + 4 platoons of A Coy + No's 7 + 8 platoons of B Coy immediately in rear of No's 1, 2, 5 + 6 platoons.
No's 3, 4, 7 + 8 platoons were to form the 'clearing up parties' of the 1st and 2nd German lines
These two lines were to advance at 3 paces interval between each man; the "clearing up parties keeping as near as possible to the 1st WAVE
Two Lewis Guns were detailed by OC Lewis Guns to go with each company, ie A + B Coys;
these particular Lewis Guns were to be with the clearing up parties, one behind each platoon of the 1st WAVE, the other ones being immediately on the flank, ie the right of No 1 platoon
and left of No 6 platoon. The whole of these guns were to go with the 1st WAVE into the GREEN LINE
The 2nd WAVE consisted of 1 platoon of C Coy on the Right and 1 platoon of D Coy on the left. Immediately in the rear of these 2 platoons would be the "clearing up party" for the 3rd German line, - 1 platoon of C Coy on the right and 1 platoon of D Coy on the left.
Two Lewis Guns were detailed by OC Lewis Guns to follow on im immediate rear and centre of
"clearing up party" for the 3rd German Line.
The 3rd WAVE consisted of 1 platoon of C Coy + 1 platoon of D Coy.
Two Lewis Guns were detailed by OC Lewis Guns to proceed on the right + left flanks of either platoons
The 4th WAVE consisted of 1 platoon of C Coy adn 1 platoon of D Coy.
Two Lewis Guns were detailed by OC Lewis Guns to follow on in immediate rear and centre of either platoon.
Intervals were to be kept between each man forming the 2nd, 3rd + 4th WAVES.
The Saping Platoon, Police + Pioneers were to remain with HQ's under the command of an Officer.
Platoons earmarked for Special Work
OC A Coy 1 platoon + Lewis Gun to form a Defensive Right Flank
OC B Coy 1 platoon + Lewis Gun to form a defensive Left Flank
These were to be placed in position immediately the objective was taken.
OC D Coy No 15 platoon was detailed to form working party under RE's to construct a strong point at a point selected by OC D Coy + RE Officer. K35b(?) was suggested
OC A + B Coys were detailed to earmark 4 parties each consisting of 3 bombers + 2 bayonet men
to block communication trenches leading from the GREEN LINE and right and left of the objective in the event of the Battalion on the RIGHT and LEFT not having reached that point.
Clearing Up parties
No's 3 + 7 platoons were to be the "clearing up parties for the 1st German line
No's 4 + 8 platoons were to be the "clearing up parties for the 2nd German line
No's 10 + 13 platoons were to be the "clearing up parties for the 3rd German line
Officers ion charge of "clearing up parties" were detailed to detail 3 men in each party to remain
in the trench to act as relay runners as soon as they are satisfied that all is clear. The remainder of the men under the officer were to make their way to the objective + join their companies.
Carrying parties were to be mixed up with the waves.
Carried per company
Each company was detailed to carry the following:-
15 men with shovels, 5 men with picks.
10 men with sandbags containing 10 bombs
5 men with sandbags containing 10 Mills Rifle grenades
35 flares to be distributed between 1st, 2nd, 3rd + 4th Waves
(not clearing up parties)
Annunition + Rations
Each man was issued with the following:-
1. 0 rounds SAA
2 bombs
2 very lights
2 sandbags
1 iron ration
1 extra days ration
1 cheese ration
1 chocolate ration
Tools for clearing up parties
5 men per platoon were detailed to carry shovels + 5 men to carry sandbags with 10 bombs.
Special
2 parties of 5 men each were detailed to hold themselves in readiness
to carry "bangalore torpedoes". These aprties were to follow on behind the 2nd WAVE.
If the 1st WAVE was hung up by wire these parties were to be called up in addition to the small parties told off to bomb the German line in the vicinity of the obstacle whilst the men with wire cutters + wire breakers try to force their way through, if a gap could be made with wire cutters and wire breakers, the torpedo was not to be placed in position as the use of the torpedo would not only be difficult but would also cause a certain amount of delay. Also troops would have to move away from the vicinity of the obstacle to allow of its being used.
Communication
3 signallers were detailed from each Company by OC Signals to carry discs and shutters and one telephone.
OC Signals was detailed to follow up behind the 4th WAVE with sufficient signallers to keep up communications with HQ's.
As soon as it was possible he was to select spots in the 2nd + 3rd German Lines suitable for Battalion HQ's and AID posts. Telephone lines were to be laid as he moved forward so that he could tap in at any time. In addition to this line being laid a roll of wire netting 2 feet wide was to be used
Battalion Dump
The Sapping Platoon was detailed to transfer stores from the old battalion HQ's to the new HQ's imeediately they are selected in the German line.
Re-Organisation
As soon as possible after the objective has been taken Companies were to re-organise and Company Dumps formed of the bombs, very lights re carried by the men.
One large dump to be formed with the stores dropped by the 1st KINGS Regt as they passed through the GREEN LINE. These were to be sent up to the YELLOW LINE as soon as it was taken.
Barrages
All ranks were warned that it was most important for WAVES to follow up our barrage as closely
as possible. They were also instructed that, in the event of the enemy putting up a barrage, they were to rush it and not to hesitate as the least hestitation would cause a larger number of casualties. They were instructed to keep the old proverb in mind - "He who hesitates is lost"
Objective - The QUADRILATERAL and 4 lines of German trenches SOUTH of same.
The following report was sent by the Commanding Officer Lieut Col W H CARTER, DSDO, MC, to HQ's 6th Infantry Brigade after the attack
Previous to the attack
On the night of the 12th, I sent for the Company Commanders who were in command of the 1st Wave and told them that I thought it was impossible to take the QUADRILATERAL with a frontal attack, and gave orders that it should be taken from the flanks.
Both the officers disagreed with this and on account of the points they raised (especially (1) "that it was almost impossible to get the men into line again and that the direction would be lost. (2) That once the force as divided they would come under enfilade fire from the NORTH and SOUTH of the QUADRILATERAL).
I decided to let my orders for the attack stand as before, although I was still in doubt as to whether I had done right. This consultation took place in the presence of the Adjutant, who heard everything that was said.
12th November, 1916 - Brigade Front, Regan Sector
On the night 12th +13th the dispositions of the Battalion in the assembly trenches was as follows
A Coy from junctions of BUSTER and Front line to junction BORDEN AVENUE and the Front line. BORDEN AVENUE inclusive
On the night 12th +13th the dispositions of the Battalion in the assembly trenches was as follows
A Coy from junctions of BUSTER and Front line to junction BORDEN AVENUE and the Front line. BORDEN AVENUE inclusive
11th November, 1916 - 10.30am
Battalion relieved the 1st Kings Regiment in trenches in the Brigade Front preparatory to the attack.
Battalion relieved the 1st Kings Regiment in trenches in the Brigade Front preparatory to the attack.
8th - 10th November, 1916 - Mailly Maillet
Battalion engaged in preparing the trenches for the proposed attack.
Battalion engaged in preparing the trenches for the proposed attack.
1st - 6th November, 1916 - Bertrancourt
Battalion engaged in working parties in preparing the trenches for the proposed attack.
28th October, 1916
Battalion relieved by t he 2nd South Staffs Regt and took over hutments vacated by them at BERTRANCOURT
Battalion relieved by t he 2nd South Staffs Regt and took over hutments vacated by them at BERTRANCOURT
26th October, 1916 - 3pm
Battalion relieved 1st Kings Regt on the Brigade front. Heavy bombardment of German lines by our artillery. Slight retaliation by enemy.
Casualties
2/Lt S W Hunt killed
17197 Sgt H J Morrison killed
4 Other Ranks wounded
Battalion relieved 1st Kings Regt on the Brigade front. Heavy bombardment of German lines by our artillery. Slight retaliation by enemy.
Casualties
2/Lt S W Hunt killed
17197 Sgt H J Morrison killed
4 Other Ranks wounded
21st October, 1916 - 9am
Battalion moved to MAILLY WOOD EAST and took over hutments vacated by 22nd Bn Royal Fusiliers.
Battalion moved to MAILLY WOOD EAST and took over hutments vacated by 22nd Bn Royal Fusiliers.
7th October, 1916 - 4.15pm
Battalion moved over to billets at PUCHEVILLERS, a distance of about 8 miles.
Battalion moved over to billets at PUCHEVILLERS, a distance of about 8 miles.
3rd October, 1916 - 3pm
Battalion relieved by the 6th Bn Gordon Highlanders and took over billets at BERTRANCOURT
2nd October, 1916
heavy shelling by enemy Trench mortars + Minenwerfer. New kicking off trench constituted in No Mans Land
heavy shelling by enemy Trench mortars + Minenwerfer. New kicking off trench constituted in No Mans Land
Adieu, Papillon
1st October, 1916 - 10.30am, Bois du Warnimount
Battalion relieved the 16th Bn Sherwood Foresters in the RIGHT subsection SAILLY AU BOIS section.
En route to the above trenches Lieut-Colonel PR Papillon, DSO, the Commanding Officer returned to the Transport lines - sick
Major W H Carter DSO MC, 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment, attached to the 17th Middlesex Regt, took over the command of the Battalion + assumed the rank of Lieut Colonel.
20th to 30th September, 1916
Battalion training including co-operation with aircraft, assault on trenches etc
19th September,1916 - 10am
Battalion relieved by the 16th Rifle Brigade and took over tentage + hut accommodation at BOIS-DU-WARNIMOUNT.
18th September, 1916 - 9pm
Heavy shelling by enemy Minenwerfers. Our artillery retaliated which proved effective.
Mine sprung by enemy on front of RIGHT Brigade.
19th Sepetember, 1916 - 3.30pm, Courcelles
Battalion relieved by 2nd South Staffs Regt in the LEFT subsection SERRE section.
14th/15th/16th September, 1916
Working parties found by Battalion
15th September 1916
Lieut Col P R Papillon awarded the DSO
Capt J D Paterson awarded the MC
17391 Cpl N W Bellinger awarded the DCM
2nd Div RO 221
14th September, 1916
The following were awarded the Military Medal
17736 Sgt C Burleigh
17155 Sgt T W White
17391 Cpl N W Bellinger
18108 Pte F H Plato
17192 Pte J M Smith
Authy - London Gazette 14/9/16
Working parties found by Battalion
15th September 1916
Lieut Col P R Papillon awarded the DSO
Capt J D Paterson awarded the MC
17391 Cpl N W Bellinger awarded the DCM
2nd Div RO 221
14th September, 1916
The following were awarded the Military Medal
17736 Sgt C Burleigh
17155 Sgt T W White
17391 Cpl N W Bellinger
18108 Pte F H Plato
17192 Pte J M Smith
Authy - London Gazette 14/9/16
13th September, 1916
Battalion relieved by the 2nd South Staffs Regt + took over billets vacated by them at COURCELLES
Battalion relieved by the 2nd South Staffs Regt + took over billets vacated by them at COURCELLES
11th September, 1916 - 1.30am
Mine sprung by enemy.
2/Lieut P G Fountain rejoins the Battalion and takes over the duties of acting adjutant.
Heavy shelling by both sides at intervals
casualties wounded
23651 L/Cpl E J Steward
21686 Pte A Price
17240 Pte J Clark
Mine sprung by enemy.
2/Lieut P G Fountain rejoins the Battalion and takes over the duties of acting adjutant.
Heavy shelling by both sides at intervals
casualties wounded
23651 L/Cpl E J Steward
21686 Pte A Price
17240 Pte J Clark
10th Sepetember, 1916
Shelling on both sides at intervals.
Casualties
17170 Pte A Davis wounded, at duty
Shelling on both sides at intervals.
Casualties
17170 Pte A Davis wounded, at duty
9th September, 1916 - 5.30pm, Courcelles
Battalion relieved 2nd South Staffs Regt in left subsection SERRE section
Dispositions
C Coy Right Front
D Coy Left
A Coy Right Support
B Coy Left Support
5th September, 1916 - 5pm
Battalion relieved by 2nd South Staffs Regt and took over billets at COURCELLES
Lieut Col P R Papillon returned from leave and resumed the Command of the Battalion.
Battalion relieved by 2nd South Staffs Regt and took over billets at COURCELLES
Lieut Col P R Papillon returned from leave and resumed the Command of the Battalion.
4th September, 1916
Enemy patrol of 1 NCO + about 8 men came to our lines apparently with the view of ascertaining the extent of the damage done by their bombardment on the previous day. The party was seen and bombed, the NCO being killed, one man also killed and another taken prisoner. The patrol belonged to the 16th Jaeger Rifles.
Casualties Killed
885 L/Cpl A Miller
807 Pte H Evans
18477 Cpl F O Hunt
26946 Pte J W Lee
Wounded
21780 Pte W G Bailey
23673 Pte C R Draper (at duty)
2368 Pte A E Bennett
18677 Pte G Moore
27887 Pte W Myhall
2119 Pte F Barham
Enemy patrol of 1 NCO + about 8 men came to our lines apparently with the view of ascertaining the extent of the damage done by their bombardment on the previous day. The party was seen and bombed, the NCO being killed, one man also killed and another taken prisoner. The patrol belonged to the 16th Jaeger Rifles.
Casualties Killed
885 L/Cpl A Miller
807 Pte H Evans
18477 Cpl F O Hunt
26946 Pte J W Lee
Wounded
21780 Pte W G Bailey
23673 Pte C R Draper (at duty)
2368 Pte A E Bennett
18677 Pte G Moore
27887 Pte W Myhall
2119 Pte F Barham
3rd September, 1916 - Left subsection
Heavy bombardment on our front line trenches by enemy Minenwerfers
Casualties Killed
17155 Pte W Wake
Wounded
18378 Pte F Branton
17664 Pte J Brosnan
Heavy bombardment on our front line trenches by enemy Minenwerfers
Casualties Killed
17155 Pte W Wake
Wounded
18378 Pte F Branton
17664 Pte J Brosnan
1st September, 1916 - 8pm - Courcelles
Battalion relieved 2nd South Staffs Regiment in the LEFT subsection SERRE Section
Dispositions
A Coy Right Front
B Coy Left do
C Coy Right Support
D Coy Left do
Battalion relieved 2nd South Staffs Regiment in the LEFT subsection SERRE Section
Dispositions
A Coy Right Front
B Coy Left do
C Coy Right Support
D Coy Left do
30th August, 1916
18260 Pte C E Beck commended in 2nd Div Routine Order for gallantry in stopping a pair of runaway mules in limber
18260 Pte C E Beck commended in 2nd Div Routine Order for gallantry in stopping a pair of runaway mules in limber
29th August, 1916 - Courcelles
Information recieved that the following had been awarded the MILITARY MEDAL for gallantry during operations on July 28th/31st and Aug 8/9th
17692 Sgt Cotton P
18147 Sgt Todd F W
18061 L/Cpl Songhurst C
18647 Pte Roscoe H
18094 Pte James F A
17117 Pte Sampson W
17228 Pte Smith W H J
Authy - 2nd Div Routine Order 202 of 29/8/16
Information recieved that the following had been awarded the MILITARY MEDAL for gallantry during operations on July 28th/31st and Aug 8/9th
17692 Sgt Cotton P
18147 Sgt Todd F W
18061 L/Cpl Songhurst C
18647 Pte Roscoe H
18094 Pte James F A
17117 Pte Sampson W
17228 Pte Smith W H J
Authy - 2nd Div Routine Order 202 of 29/8/16
28th August, 1916 - 6.30pm Left Sub section
Battalion relieved by 2nd SOUTH STAFFS Regt and took over billets vacated by them in COURCELLES
Lieut Colonel P R PAPILLON proceeds to England on special leave
Capt S E COLLIER took over Command of the Battalion with Capt J M ROUND in Second in Command
Battalion relieved by 2nd SOUTH STAFFS Regt and took over billets vacated by them in COURCELLES
Lieut Colonel P R PAPILLON proceeds to England on special leave
Capt S E COLLIER took over Command of the Battalion with Capt J M ROUND in Second in Command
25th/26th/27th August 1916
Heavy shelling at intervals
Casualties
1 OR killed
1 OR Died of Wounds
7 OR Wounded
Heavy shelling at intervals
Casualties
1 OR killed
1 OR Died of Wounds
7 OR Wounded
22nd August, 1916 - 6.30pm Right Subsection
Battalion relieved by 17th Middlesex Regt and took over billets vacated by them at COURCELLES
Battalion relieved by 17th Middlesex Regt and took over billets vacated by them at COURCELLES
19th August, 1916 - 10.30am BOIS-DU-WARNIMONT
Battalion marched to COURCELLES where a halt was made for dinner after which we proceeded to relieve that 1st Bn IRISH GUARDS in the RIGHT Subsection
Casualties
3 Other Ranks wounded
Battalion marched to COURCELLES where a halt was made for dinner after which we proceeded to relieve that 1st Bn IRISH GUARDS in the RIGHT Subsection
Casualties
3 Other Ranks wounded
18th August 1916 - 9.50am Bernaville
Battalion marched to BOIS-DU-WARNIMONT, a distance of about 18 miles, and took over tents and huts. En route the Battalion passed the GHQ of the Commander In Chief at BEAUQUESNE
Battalion marched to BOIS-DU-WARNIMONT, a distance of about 18 miles, and took over tents and huts. En route the Battalion passed the GHQ of the Commander In Chief at BEAUQUESNE
17th August, 1916 - 2.35pm Vignacourt
Battalion marched to BERNAVILLE a distance of about 10 miles arriving about 7pm
Battalion marched to BERNAVILLE a distance of about 10 miles arriving about 7pm
16th August, 1916 - 2.20pm La Chaussee
Battalion marched to VIGNACOURT a distance of about 7 miles and occupied billets there.
Battalion marched to VIGNACOURT a distance of about 7 miles and occupied billets there.
13th August 1916 - 2.50pm MEAULTE
Battalion marched to MERICOURT L'ABBE Stn and first company entrained at 8pm for SALEUX arriving at this station about 12.30am
From SALEUX the Battalion was conveyed by Motor Buses to LA CHAUSSEE, the last company arriving here at 5.30am 14/8/16
Battalion marched to MERICOURT L'ABBE Stn and first company entrained at 8pm for SALEUX arriving at this station about 12.30am
From SALEUX the Battalion was conveyed by Motor Buses to LA CHAUSSEE, the last company arriving here at 5.30am 14/8/16
12th August 1916 2-5pm
Battalion marched to MEAULTE a distance of about 4 miles and took over billets.
Battalion marched to MEAULTE a distance of about 4 miles and took over billets.
8th August 1916 8.30pm + 9th August 1916
Orders were recieved to move up to the trenches at TRONES WOOD + make the attack which had failed earlier in the day. The Battalion got into position at 3.30am on the night of 8th/9th, leaving no time for reconnaisance or thorough explanation to officers, NCO's+ Men of the attack which was to take place at 4.10am
There were four objectives : viz
(I) German front line from Deep Dugouts (inclusive) to BROMPTON ROAD (exclusive)
(II) GUILLEMONT STATION
(III) Line of HIGH HOLBORN to MACHINE GUN HOUSE (exclusive)
(IV) southern portion of Z....Z Trench from BROMPTON ROAD (exclusive) including forks
running due south and south east of Railway lines to S24 B98 inclusive.
At 4.10am C Coy moved up under artillery barrage to within 40 or 50 yards of the 1st objective.
When the barrage lifted they rushed on to attack but found that the enemy wire had not been cut and in attempting to get through were mown down by machine gun fire.
D Coy followed at an interval of 10 minutes and again attacked this position with a like result.
Orders were given to the two remaining companies to Stand fast and assist in getting in the wounded.
The matter was then referred to Brigade Headquarters and instructions were sent through not to continue the attack.
Casualties
2nd Lieut G H T ROSS MISSING
2nd Lieut P R PAGE MISSING
2nd Lieut E O JOHNSON Wounded (at duty)
13 Other Ranks Killed
60 do Wounded
13 do Missing
1 do Died Of Wounds
Orders were recieved to move up to the trenches at TRONES WOOD + make the attack which had failed earlier in the day. The Battalion got into position at 3.30am on the night of 8th/9th, leaving no time for reconnaisance or thorough explanation to officers, NCO's+ Men of the attack which was to take place at 4.10am
There were four objectives : viz
(I) German front line from Deep Dugouts (inclusive) to BROMPTON ROAD (exclusive)
(II) GUILLEMONT STATION
(III) Line of HIGH HOLBORN to MACHINE GUN HOUSE (exclusive)
(IV) southern portion of Z....Z Trench from BROMPTON ROAD (exclusive) including forks
running due south and south east of Railway lines to S24 B98 inclusive.
At 4.10am C Coy moved up under artillery barrage to within 40 or 50 yards of the 1st objective.
When the barrage lifted they rushed on to attack but found that the enemy wire had not been cut and in attempting to get through were mown down by machine gun fire.
D Coy followed at an interval of 10 minutes and again attacked this position with a like result.
Orders were given to the two remaining companies to Stand fast and assist in getting in the wounded.
The matter was then referred to Brigade Headquarters and instructions were sent through not to continue the attack.
Casualties
2nd Lieut G H T ROSS MISSING
2nd Lieut P R PAGE MISSING
2nd Lieut E O JOHNSON Wounded (at duty)
13 Other Ranks Killed
60 do Wounded
13 do Missing
1 do Died Of Wounds
7th August 1916 - Trenches, Mine Alley
Continous shelling by our own artillery and heavy shelling by enemy on our trenches lasting from 10pm until about 1am. No casualties.
Continous shelling by our own artillery and heavy shelling by enemy on our trenches lasting from 10pm until about 1am. No casualties.
6th August, 1916 - 6.30pm Waterlot Farm Section
Battalion relievd by 17th Middlesex Regt and took over trenches vacated by the 1st Kings Regt in MINE ALLEY (A.8.a)
Battalion relievd by 17th Middlesex Regt and took over trenches vacated by the 1st Kings Regt in MINE ALLEY (A.8.a)
5th August 1916 - 5pm
Battalion relieved 17th Royal Fusiliers in front line in WATERLOT FARM Section at 5pm.
Heavy shelling on both sides during the night. One casualty - wounded.
Battalion relieved 17th Royal Fusiliers in front line in WATERLOT FARM Section at 5pm.
Heavy shelling on both sides during the night. One casualty - wounded.
3rd August/4th August, 1916
In reserve trenches. Shelling on both sides which increased towards midnight
In reserve trenches. Shelling on both sides which increased towards midnight
2nd August 1916
In reserve trenches. Shelling by enemy at intervals and heavy fire by our own artillery during the night.
In reserve trenches. Shelling by enemy at intervals and heavy fire by our own artillery during the night.
1st August 1916 - Breslau Support Trenches
Continous shelling by enemy on MINE ALLEY during afternoon.
Enemy shell exploded above transport of the 99th Machine Gun Coy which was going toward MONTAUBAN, killing several men and wounding others. Battalion moved to new trenches some distance back.
Continous shelling by enemy on MINE ALLEY during afternoon.
Enemy shell exploded above transport of the 99th Machine Gun Coy which was going toward MONTAUBAN, killing several men and wounding others. Battalion moved to new trenches some distance back.
July 31st, 1916 - Delville Wood
Artillery activity continued throughout the day on both sides.
6.30pm Battalion relieved by 1st kings Regt and took over reserve trenches
Casualties wounded
Captain C G Carson
Lieut F T Folkard
Casualties during tour in Delville Wood
Other Ranks
Killed 39
Wounded 138
Shell Shock 20
Missing 17
Wounded - at duty 7
Total 221
Artillery activity continued throughout the day on both sides.
6.30pm Battalion relieved by 1st kings Regt and took over reserve trenches
Casualties wounded
Captain C G Carson
Lieut F T Folkard
Casualties during tour in Delville Wood
Other Ranks
Killed 39
Wounded 138
Shell Shock 20
Missing 17
Wounded - at duty 7
Total 221
30th July, 1916
- afternoon
A party of enemy snipers were discovered and a party of about 40 men drove them out.
- night
Enemy made an attack which was repulsed. Intense artillery activity on both sides
continously during the day and night
Casualties wounded
Lieut Col P R Papillon (at duty)
Major A P Churchill
2/Lieut a/adjt C L B Lyne (at duty)
Captain J M Round (at duty)
Lieut L C Holthusen
- afternoon
A party of enemy snipers were discovered and a party of about 40 men drove them out.
- night
Enemy made an attack which was repulsed. Intense artillery activity on both sides
continously during the day and night
Casualties wounded
Lieut Col P R Papillon (at duty)
Major A P Churchill
2/Lieut a/adjt C L B Lyne (at duty)
Captain J M Round (at duty)
Lieut L C Holthusen
29th July, 1916 - Delville Wood
Intense artillery activity on both sides.
Minenwerfer activity by the enemy
Intense artillery activity on both sides.
Minenwerfer activity by the enemy
The Devil's Wood
28th July, 1916 - 6am
Battalion took over trenches vacated by the 17th Middlesex Regt at BRESLAU SUPPORT
28th July, 1916 - 6.30pm Breslau Support
Battalion went into action in DELVILLE WOOD
B + D Coys who were supporting the 2nd S Staffs Regt were attacked by the enemy who was repulsed.
Intense artillery activity during the whole of the night
2nd Lieut R G NORMAN and 2nd LIEUT H P DAVIES wounded.
Battalion took over trenches vacated by the 17th Middlesex Regt at BRESLAU SUPPORT
28th July, 1916 - 6.30pm Breslau Support
Battalion went into action in DELVILLE WOOD
B + D Coys who were supporting the 2nd S Staffs Regt were attacked by the enemy who was repulsed.
Intense artillery activity during the whole of the night
2nd Lieut R G NORMAN and 2nd LIEUT H P DAVIES wounded.
25th July, 1916 - 9am, Bois de Tailes
Battalion relieved the 8th Batt Kings Own Lancaster Regt in reserve trenches at a.7.a. (The Triangle)
Battalion relieved the 8th Batt Kings Own Lancaster Regt in reserve trenches at a.7.a. (The Triangle)
20th July, 1916 - 7am BEUGIN
Battalion marched to BRYAS STATION a distance of about 7 miles arriving at 10.45am. From thence the Battalion - including Transport) entrained and travelled to LONGEAU Station arriving at 5.30pm. At this station all packs were stacked and the battalion marched to WELCOME WOOD,
VAUX SUR SOMME - a distance of about 12 miles arriving at about 12 midnight (billeted in huts)
Battalion transferred to XIIIth Corps, 4th Army with the 2nd Division
Battalion marched to BRYAS STATION a distance of about 7 miles arriving at 10.45am. From thence the Battalion - including Transport) entrained and travelled to LONGEAU Station arriving at 5.30pm. At this station all packs were stacked and the battalion marched to WELCOME WOOD,
VAUX SUR SOMME - a distance of about 12 miles arriving at about 12 midnight (billeted in huts)
Battalion transferred to XIIIth Corps, 4th Army with the 2nd Division
18th July, 1916 - 10.30am GOUY-SERVINS
Battalion marched to BEUGIN a distance of about 7 miles arriving at 2.30pm
Battalion marched to BEUGIN a distance of about 7 miles arriving at 2.30pm
Night 16th/17th July - 10.30pm Northern Subsection CARENCY
Battalion relieved by 22nd london Regt and took over billets vacated by the 22nd Royal Fusiliers at GOUYS-SERVINS
Battalion relieved by 22nd london Regt and took over billets vacated by the 22nd Royal Fusiliers at GOUYS-SERVINS
15th July, 1916
Shelling on both sides at intervals
Casualties Killed
21232 Pte R Lee
Wounded
17665 Sgt E J F Hawtin (at duty)
18167 L/Sgt C H Piddington (at duty)
Shelling on both sides at intervals
Casualties Killed
21232 Pte R Lee
Wounded
17665 Sgt E J F Hawtin (at duty)
18167 L/Sgt C H Piddington (at duty)
13th/14th July 1916 - 8pm ESTREE CAUCHE
Battalion relieved 2nd Ox & Bucks LI in NORTHERN SUB SECTION CARENCY
Dispositions
A Coy Right
B Coy PICQUETS
C COY CENTRE
D COY QUARRIES
Enemy trench mortar activity about 2am
14th July
Shelling at intervals on both sides and enemy trench mortar activity
Casualties Killed
18545 Pte G T Franker
Wounded
17713 Pte E A Lamb
18140 Sgt F S Dabbs (at duty)
Battalion relieved 2nd Ox & Bucks LI in NORTHERN SUB SECTION CARENCY
Dispositions
A Coy Right
B Coy PICQUETS
C COY CENTRE
D COY QUARRIES
Enemy trench mortar activity about 2am
14th July
Shelling at intervals on both sides and enemy trench mortar activity
Casualties Killed
18545 Pte G T Franker
Wounded
17713 Pte E A Lamb
18140 Sgt F S Dabbs (at duty)
11th July 1916 - ESTREE CAUCHIE
Raiding party marched to CAMBLAIN L'ABEE and were inspected by general C C MUNRO the army commander.
The following letter was recieved from First Army (No OAD 34) a/ 2/7/16
"The numerous successful raids carried out along our front during the last few days have undoubtedly been of considerable assistance to the main operations, besides having added appreciably to the enemy's casualties.
The Commander In Chief desires that his appreciation of the good work done may be conveyed to all who have planned and carried out the raids"
(sd) L E Kiggell Lieut General
Chief of General Staff
The following were awarded the MILITARY CROSS for gallentry on the night of 1st/2nd July 1916.
Capt A G HAYWARD
LIEUT W W BUSBY
LIEUT F R KEEBLE
3/3049 CSM (a/RSM) G E CATTERMOLE
(Authy :- AMS 1st Army a/ 11/7/16)
Raiding party marched to CAMBLAIN L'ABEE and were inspected by general C C MUNRO the army commander.
The following letter was recieved from First Army (No OAD 34) a/ 2/7/16
"The numerous successful raids carried out along our front during the last few days have undoubtedly been of considerable assistance to the main operations, besides having added appreciably to the enemy's casualties.
The Commander In Chief desires that his appreciation of the good work done may be conveyed to all who have planned and carried out the raids"
(sd) L E Kiggell Lieut General
Chief of General Staff
The following were awarded the MILITARY CROSS for gallentry on the night of 1st/2nd July 1916.
Capt A G HAYWARD
LIEUT W W BUSBY
LIEUT F R KEEBLE
3/3049 CSM (a/RSM) G E CATTERMOLE
(Authy :- AMS 1st Army a/ 11/7/16)
10th July, 1916
The following NCO + men were awarded the MILITARY MEDAL by the IV Corps Commander
for "Gallentry on the night of 1st/2nd July 1916
18352 L/Sgt C W D Browning
18202 Pte A Therin
17951 Pte E W Wilding
17994 Pte G L Brown
18059 Pte J W Miller
18018 Pte E H Simonds
Auth - IV Corps No I 436 a/ 8/7/16
The following NCO + men were awarded the MILITARY MEDAL by the IV Corps Commander
for "Gallentry on the night of 1st/2nd July 1916
18352 L/Sgt C W D Browning
18202 Pte A Therin
17951 Pte E W Wilding
17994 Pte G L Brown
18059 Pte J W Miller
18018 Pte E H Simonds
Auth - IV Corps No I 436 a/ 8/7/16
5th July, 1916
Battalion marched to ESTREE CAUCHIE and took over billets vacated by the 23rd Royal Fusiliers.
The following wire was recieved from the G.O.C., 1st Army :-
"The G.O.C. First Army wishes to congratulate all who took part in the raid carried out on night of 1st/2nd July at about S 15 C 4 1/2 2"
Battalion marched to ESTREE CAUCHIE and took over billets vacated by the 23rd Royal Fusiliers.
The following wire was recieved from the G.O.C., 1st Army :-
"The G.O.C. First Army wishes to congratulate all who took part in the raid carried out on night of 1st/2nd July at about S 15 C 4 1/2 2"
3rd July, 1916
Slight shelling on both sides at intervals.
Battalion was relieved by the 1st kings Regt and took over billets at CAMBLAIN L'ABBE.
Relief complete about 3am
Slight shelling on both sides at intervals.
Battalion was relieved by the 1st kings Regt and took over billets at CAMBLAIN L'ABBE.
Relief complete about 3am
July 1st/2nd, 1916 - Southern Subsection BERTHONVAL
A raid was carried out on the enemys strong point at the junction of VINCENT STREET and the German front line.
The raiding party consisted of :-
CAPT. A G HAYWARD
LIEUT W W BUSBY
LIEUT F R KEEBLE
and 100 NCO's + Men including No 3/3049 a/RSM G E CATTERMOLE
The whole party crawled out in the dead ground between the two lines to within 60 or 70 yards of the objective and they were in position there by 12.30am at Zero Hour
12.39am an intense fire of artillery, trench mortars and stokes Guns was opened, the artillery and trench mortars forming a box barrage round the objective also firing on suspected emplacements, Minenwerfer positions and communications trenches in rear. These continued to fire on the same points throughout the raid.
The Stokes Guns opened rapid fire on the objective for one minute and the instant the minute was up a dash was made for enemys trenches and the whole party succeeded in getting in, suffering only one casualty.
The strong point was found to be free of Germans, some ten or a dozen of whom had already been killed by the fire from the Stokes guns, a fierce fight ensued, a party on the left was told off to deal with the sap in VINCENT STREET found it unoccupied, nor were they any more successful with the supposed machine gun emplacement to the North of it, which was found to be a mineshaft. A few Germans however, were seen by the party and five of them who took refuge in a dug out were also killed.
The right centre party found more Germans in their part of the trench. They killed five of them and ran seven to ground in a shallow dug out, six of whom they killed and one made prisoner.
The back [?] of the garrison attempted to withdraw down a communications trench leading
eastward. These were heavily bombed by the right party and twenty wer killed and a number
wounded.
The raiding party withdrew after being about a quarter of an hour in the enemys trenches
and came under rather heavy shrapnel fire on the way back.
The casualties among the raiding party were as follows
Officers Wounded
Capt A G HAYWARD
LIEUT F R KEEBLE
Other Ranks Killed
17524 Pte E W Clark
17608 Pte A Newton
18595 Pte W May
18057 Pte G H Moss
17591 Pte E H Turner
Wounded
17167 Pte Free C T
18280 Pte Peek J
17659 L/Cpl Keen G W
17349 Pte Argent F (subsequently died of wounds)
18861 Pte Hartigan R T
17269 Pte Cox G
18669 Pte Desmond H
17147 Pte Simmonds G
17206 Pte Griffiths G A
18807 Pte Edmunds C E
17313 Pte Hill R A W
17697 Pte Clarke G H
18157 Cpl Williams F A (subsequently died of wounds)
21577 Pte Carter C G
21768 Pte Loney T J
17965 Pte Wilson W R
18277 Pte Page F W
17941 Pte Jacks R J
18448 Pte Luck W
17953 Cpl Rowe R
17293 Pte Tomlin CH
17202 Cpl Hunt B J
17512 Pte Sarker A
17626 Pte Minahane T (subsequently died of wounds)
17719 Cpl Gretton A
17645 Pte Mantle B
17522 L/C Cockin J
17703 Pte Cooper J
17515 Pte Myers L
17534 Pte Allen J C B
17518 Pte Head W R
17751 Pte Keen W
17962 Pte Varley J A
18113 L/Cpl Prickett A V
17955 Pte Higdon C
18264 Pte Pelham H
17906 Pte waring A W
17454 Pte Cochrane J H
17579 Sgt Acres A V (at duty)
Missing
18816 L/Cpl A E Bolton
17700 Pte J Berney
18034 Pte A Hockley
19265 Pte F Sage was also killed by shellfire during the night 1/2nd July
A raid was carried out on the enemys strong point at the junction of VINCENT STREET and the German front line.
The raiding party consisted of :-
CAPT. A G HAYWARD
LIEUT W W BUSBY
LIEUT F R KEEBLE
and 100 NCO's + Men including No 3/3049 a/RSM G E CATTERMOLE
The whole party crawled out in the dead ground between the two lines to within 60 or 70 yards of the objective and they were in position there by 12.30am at Zero Hour
12.39am an intense fire of artillery, trench mortars and stokes Guns was opened, the artillery and trench mortars forming a box barrage round the objective also firing on suspected emplacements, Minenwerfer positions and communications trenches in rear. These continued to fire on the same points throughout the raid.
The Stokes Guns opened rapid fire on the objective for one minute and the instant the minute was up a dash was made for enemys trenches and the whole party succeeded in getting in, suffering only one casualty.
The strong point was found to be free of Germans, some ten or a dozen of whom had already been killed by the fire from the Stokes guns, a fierce fight ensued, a party on the left was told off to deal with the sap in VINCENT STREET found it unoccupied, nor were they any more successful with the supposed machine gun emplacement to the North of it, which was found to be a mineshaft. A few Germans however, were seen by the party and five of them who took refuge in a dug out were also killed.
The right centre party found more Germans in their part of the trench. They killed five of them and ran seven to ground in a shallow dug out, six of whom they killed and one made prisoner.
The back [?] of the garrison attempted to withdraw down a communications trench leading
eastward. These were heavily bombed by the right party and twenty wer killed and a number
wounded.
The raiding party withdrew after being about a quarter of an hour in the enemys trenches
and came under rather heavy shrapnel fire on the way back.
The casualties among the raiding party were as follows
Officers Wounded
Capt A G HAYWARD
LIEUT F R KEEBLE
Other Ranks Killed
17524 Pte E W Clark
17608 Pte A Newton
18595 Pte W May
18057 Pte G H Moss
17591 Pte E H Turner
Wounded
17167 Pte Free C T
18280 Pte Peek J
17659 L/Cpl Keen G W
17349 Pte Argent F (subsequently died of wounds)
18861 Pte Hartigan R T
17269 Pte Cox G
18669 Pte Desmond H
17147 Pte Simmonds G
17206 Pte Griffiths G A
18807 Pte Edmunds C E
17313 Pte Hill R A W
17697 Pte Clarke G H
18157 Cpl Williams F A (subsequently died of wounds)
21577 Pte Carter C G
21768 Pte Loney T J
17965 Pte Wilson W R
18277 Pte Page F W
17941 Pte Jacks R J
18448 Pte Luck W
17953 Cpl Rowe R
17293 Pte Tomlin CH
17202 Cpl Hunt B J
17512 Pte Sarker A
17626 Pte Minahane T (subsequently died of wounds)
17719 Cpl Gretton A
17645 Pte Mantle B
17522 L/C Cockin J
17703 Pte Cooper J
17515 Pte Myers L
17534 Pte Allen J C B
17518 Pte Head W R
17751 Pte Keen W
17962 Pte Varley J A
18113 L/Cpl Prickett A V
17955 Pte Higdon C
18264 Pte Pelham H
17906 Pte waring A W
17454 Pte Cochrane J H
17579 Sgt Acres A V (at duty)
Missing
18816 L/Cpl A E Bolton
17700 Pte J Berney
18034 Pte A Hockley
19265 Pte F Sage was also killed by shellfire during the night 1/2nd July
Fri., Jun 30, 1916
Whilst at bombing practise at the CHATEAU DE LA HAIE an accident occurred owing to the premature bursting of a bomb causing the following casualties
Killed
18832 Pte A C Giles
Wounded
17661 Pte A B Ellis (died 1/7/16)
18844 Pte RP Pogson
18351 Cpl JJ McKarkell
17420 Pte E Barker
Shelling on front at intervals
Casualties
Killed
21662 Pte G W Jacks
Wounded
14136 Pte A W Stanton
18015 L/Cpl C E Pears (remained at duty)
Whilst at bombing practise at the CHATEAU DE LA HAIE an accident occurred owing to the premature bursting of a bomb causing the following casualties
Killed
18832 Pte A C Giles
Wounded
17661 Pte A B Ellis (died 1/7/16)
18844 Pte RP Pogson
18351 Cpl JJ McKarkell
17420 Pte E Barker
Shelling on front at intervals
Casualties
Killed
21662 Pte G W Jacks
Wounded
14136 Pte A W Stanton
18015 L/Cpl C E Pears (remained at duty)
Tue., Jun 27, 1916 8pm
Battalion relieved 1st Kings Regt in SOUTHERN subsection BERTHONVAL + 17th Middlesex took over the Support Area.
18358 a/CS Mjr F D Bartley slightly wounded remained at duty
Battalion relieved 1st Kings Regt in SOUTHERN subsection BERTHONVAL + 17th Middlesex took over the Support Area.
18358 a/CS Mjr F D Bartley slightly wounded remained at duty
Mon., Jun 26, 1916
Casualties
17610 Pte J Ward - wounded (died 26/6/16)
18825 Pte A Pluck slightly wounded
Casualties
17610 Pte J Ward - wounded (died 26/6/16)
18825 Pte A Pluck slightly wounded
Sun., Jun 25, 1916
A further party consisting of 25 Other Ranks + A/RSM G E Cattermole proceeded to the CHATEAU DE LA HAIE to undergo special training
A further party consisting of 25 Other Ranks + A/RSM G E Cattermole proceeded to the CHATEAU DE LA HAIE to undergo special training
Thu., Jun 22, 1916
Heavy shelling at intervals on both sides. Artillery engaged in wire cutting
17745 L/Cpl E Probyn
21561 Pte E J Godfrey
wounded
10.45pm
Battalion relieved by 1st Kings Regt + took over the Support Area as follows -
Battalion HQs CABARET ROUGE
A Coy ALHAMBRA + COLISEUM
B Coy CABARET ROUGE
C Coy BAJOLLE LINE
D Coy CABARET ROUGE
Heavy shelling at intervals on both sides. Artillery engaged in wire cutting
17745 L/Cpl E Probyn
21561 Pte E J Godfrey
wounded
10.45pm
Battalion relieved by 1st Kings Regt + took over the Support Area as follows -
Battalion HQs CABARET ROUGE
A Coy ALHAMBRA + COLISEUM
B Coy CABARET ROUGE
C Coy BAJOLLE LINE
D Coy CABARET ROUGE
Tue., Jun 20, 1916
A party of 62 Other Ranks (raiding) under Capt A G HAYWARD, Lieut F R KEEBLE + Lieut W W BUSBY proceeded to the CHATEAU DE LA HAIE for training
19324 Pte E P Hill wounded
A party of 62 Other Ranks (raiding) under Capt A G HAYWARD, Lieut F R KEEBLE + Lieut W W BUSBY proceeded to the CHATEAU DE LA HAIE for training
19324 Pte E P Hill wounded
Mon., Jun 12, 1916
Capt + Adjt F J Trimble admitted to hospital. 2nd Lieut C H B Lyne took over the duties of Acting Adjutant.
Capt + Adjt F J Trimble admitted to hospital. 2nd Lieut C H B Lyne took over the duties of Acting Adjutant.
Sat., Jun 10, 1916 6.45pm
Battalion relieved by 1st KRR Corps + marched to ESTREE CAUCHIE and took over billets vacated by the 22nd Royal Fusiliers.
Battalion relieved by 1st KRR Corps + marched to ESTREE CAUCHIE and took over billets vacated by the 22nd Royal Fusiliers.
Tue., Jun 6, 1916 10pm
Battalion relieved by 17th Middlesex Regt + took over billets vacated by the 1st Kings Regt at VILLERS AU BOIS
Casualties 5 OR Wounded
1848? L/Cpl H - ?
17370 Pte J E M ?
17565 Pte W Evans
18920 Pte J E Riley
17931 J W Stace
Battalion relieved by 17th Middlesex Regt + took over billets vacated by the 1st Kings Regt at VILLERS AU BOIS
Casualties 5 OR Wounded
1848? L/Cpl H - ?
17370 Pte J E M ?
17565 Pte W Evans
18920 Pte J E Riley
17931 J W Stace
Sun., Jun 4, 1916
Heavy shelling at intervals
Casualties wounded
21439 Pte J J Turner
21664 Pte G H Waite
18919 Pte J Cross
18152 Pte E Langley
Heavy shelling at intervals
Casualties wounded
21439 Pte J J Turner
21664 Pte G H Waite
18919 Pte J Cross
18152 Pte E Langley
Sat., Jun 3, 1916 8pm
Battalion relieved the 17th Middlesex Regt in NORTHERN Subsection CARENCY
as follows -
A Coy Right
B Coy Right Centre
C & D Coys Quarries
Heavy shelling on boths sides
Casualties Wounded
17231 Pte J H Sait slightly wounded Remained at duty
Battalion relieved the 17th Middlesex Regt in NORTHERN Subsection CARENCY
as follows -
A Coy Right
B Coy Right Centre
C & D Coys Quarries
Heavy shelling on boths sides
Casualties Wounded
17231 Pte J H Sait slightly wounded Remained at duty
Fri., Jun 2, 1916
Heavy shelling at intervals also Minenwerfer
Casualties
Killed
18487 Pte J Newman
17404 Pte J Williamson (6/1 TMB)
wounded
17492 Sgt P Cotton
17572 L/Cpl H Clark
17575 L/Cpl H E Archer
18538 Pte S Ault
21626 Pte D C Barker
17493 Pte A E Burley
17479 Pte J W Cain
17687 W H Cooper
18518 L/Cpl P E Wilson
Heavy shelling at intervals also Minenwerfer
Casualties
Killed
18487 Pte J Newman
17404 Pte J Williamson (6/1 TMB)
wounded
17492 Sgt P Cotton
17572 L/Cpl H Clark
17575 L/Cpl H E Archer
18538 Pte S Ault
21626 Pte D C Barker
17493 Pte A E Burley
17479 Pte J W Cain
17687 W H Cooper
18518 L/Cpl P E Wilson
Thu., Jun 1, 1916
Battalion occupied Support Area CARENCY. 3 mines were exploded by us. The 17th Middlesex regt succeeded in holding craters. Violent artillery duel lasting from 4.40pm until 10pm. Enemy put up a heavy barrage on Support Area + on ZOUAVE VALLEY. D Coy acted in support to the 1st Kings Regt who raided the German trenches. They rendered valuable assistance for which Lieut Col Goff expressed his thanks. The Sapping Platoon also carried bombs to the Front Line under heavy shell fire. The trenches in front of battalion HQ's were severely damaged.
Killed
18250 Pte T. Crispin
Wounded
21017 L/Cpl T C Day
21021 Pte J H Hassell
18470 Pte W J Dean
18483 L/Cpl J R Knight
18497 Pte S G Tanner
18804 Pte H O Puckett
17259 Pte A Lewin
18492 Pte A Robinson
18308 L/Sgt W Oughton
18687 Pte B Gormley
18381 Pte J Baggott
18050 Pte H J Hemmings
18558 Pte J Ives
18350 Pte A J Dawes
17257 A E Stone
18472 W T Emmings
18445 Cpl F W Carsdale
18105 Pte Smith J
17992 Pte E W Crisp
Battalion occupied Support Area CARENCY. 3 mines were exploded by us. The 17th Middlesex regt succeeded in holding craters. Violent artillery duel lasting from 4.40pm until 10pm. Enemy put up a heavy barrage on Support Area + on ZOUAVE VALLEY. D Coy acted in support to the 1st Kings Regt who raided the German trenches. They rendered valuable assistance for which Lieut Col Goff expressed his thanks. The Sapping Platoon also carried bombs to the Front Line under heavy shell fire. The trenches in front of battalion HQ's were severely damaged.
Killed
18250 Pte T. Crispin
Wounded
21017 L/Cpl T C Day
21021 Pte J H Hassell
18470 Pte W J Dean
18483 L/Cpl J R Knight
18497 Pte S G Tanner
18804 Pte H O Puckett
17259 Pte A Lewin
18492 Pte A Robinson
18308 L/Sgt W Oughton
18687 Pte B Gormley
18381 Pte J Baggott
18050 Pte H J Hemmings
18558 Pte J Ives
18350 Pte A J Dawes
17257 A E Stone
18472 W T Emmings
18445 Cpl F W Carsdale
18105 Pte Smith J
17992 Pte E W Crisp
31st May 1916 Support Area, Vimy Ridge
Heavy shelling at intervals. Battalion engaged as working parties.
Casualties Killed
18826 L/Cpl H Thomas
Wounded
17465 Pte J W Tully
17909 Pte A A Spurling
17280 Pte T J Llewellyn
8pm
Battalion ordered to Stand To Arms.
Major W H Winthrop proceeds on leave to England
Heavy shelling at intervals. Battalion engaged as working parties.
Casualties Killed
18826 L/Cpl H Thomas
Wounded
17465 Pte J W Tully
17909 Pte A A Spurling
17280 Pte T J Llewellyn
8pm
Battalion ordered to Stand To Arms.
Major W H Winthrop proceeds on leave to England
30th May 1916
Battalion relieved by 17th Middlesex Regt. HQ’s remained in previous quarters and were designated HQ’s of Support Battalion.
Dispositions of Battalion
B Coy at CARENCY, also 3 platoons of A Coy. C Coy at ZOUAVE VALLEY, south of UHLAN VALLEY. D Coy at ZOUAVE VALLEY, north of UHLAN VALLEY. 1 platoon of A Coy at BAJOLLE LINE, NORTH OF CARABET ROAD. Sapping Platoon with C Coy + Lewis Gun Section at CARENCY
Battalion relieved by 17th Middlesex Regt. HQ’s remained in previous quarters and were designated HQ’s of Support Battalion.
Dispositions of Battalion
B Coy at CARENCY, also 3 platoons of A Coy. C Coy at ZOUAVE VALLEY, south of UHLAN VALLEY. D Coy at ZOUAVE VALLEY, north of UHLAN VALLEY. 1 platoon of A Coy at BAJOLLE LINE, NORTH OF CARABET ROAD. Sapping Platoon with C Coy + Lewis Gun Section at CARENCY
28th may 1916 Vimy Ridge
Continous shelling on both sides during day and night
Casualties Wounded
2nd Lieut H E G West
18499 Pte H G Weston
Continous shelling on both sides during day and night
Casualties Wounded
2nd Lieut H E G West
18499 Pte H G Weston
27th May 1916
Heavy shelling on both sides. Gas alert on
Casualties Killed
17325 Pte A S Motton
17181 Pte A W Percival
Wounded
18294 L/Cpl F T Gevaux
18378 Pte F Branton (Remained at duty)
18333 Pte W Waving
18355 Pte G W Carter (since died 29/5/16)
Heavy shelling on both sides. Gas alert on
Casualties Killed
17325 Pte A S Motton
17181 Pte A W Percival
Wounded
18294 L/Cpl F T Gevaux
18378 Pte F Branton (Remained at duty)
18333 Pte W Waving
18355 Pte G W Carter (since died 29/5/16)
Vimy Ridge
26th may 1916 - Vimy Ridge
Heavy shelling on our front by minenwerfer. Our artillery replied effectively as the minenwerfer were not heard again for a considerable time.
Casualties Wounded
2nd Lieut W F Martinson
17659 L/Cpl G W Keep
17418 Pte W Baker - remained at duty
18832 Pte A C Giles - remained at duty
25th May 1916 7pm
Battalion relieved by the 19th 21st 23rd Bns London Regts at VIMY RIDGE. Delayed en route north of CARENCY owing to road being heavily shelled by enemy. Heavy rain was falling which continued for some hours. Relief complete by 3am 26/5/16
Battalion relieved by the 19th 21st 23rd Bns London Regts at VIMY RIDGE. Delayed en route north of CARENCY owing to road being heavily shelled by enemy. Heavy rain was falling which continued for some hours. Relief complete by 3am 26/5/16
23rd may 1916 Maisnil Bouche
Large numbers of troops observed being conveyed to the surrounding villages by motor buses and a number of batteries of artillery passed through going towards CARENCY.
Large numbers of troops observed being conveyed to the surrounding villages by motor buses and a number of batteries of artillery passed through going towards CARENCY.
22nd May 1916 8.40am
Battalion less transport section proceeded to MAISNIL BOUCHE by motor lorries arriving about 11am.
Battalion under orders to move off at an hours notice. Heavy bombardment heard on our front.
Battalion less transport section proceeded to MAISNIL BOUCHE by motor lorries arriving about 11am.
Battalion under orders to move off at an hours notice. Heavy bombardment heard on our front.
An Hours Notice
21st may 1916 11pm Divion
Battalion under orders to be prepared to move to CARENCY VALLEY at an hours notice.
Battalion under orders to be prepared to move to CARENCY VALLEY at an hours notice.
21st may 1916 9am Fresnicourt
Battalion marched to DIVION a distance of about 6 ½ miles arriving at 11.45am and took over billets vacated by the 23rd Royal Fusiliers.
Battalion marched to DIVION a distance of about 6 ½ miles arriving at 11.45am and took over billets vacated by the 23rd Royal Fusiliers.
19th may 1916 9am Coupigny
Battalion marched to the village of FRESNICOURT a distance of about 4 miles, arriving at 10am
where billets were taken over from the 22nd London Regiment
Battalion marched to the village of FRESNICOURT a distance of about 4 miles, arriving at 10am
where billets were taken over from the 22nd London Regiment
18th May 1916 4pm
Battalion relieved by 1st Cameron Highlanders and marched to COUPIGNY and took over billets vacated by the 2nd HLI. Arrived at 6pm
Battalion relieved by 1st Cameron Highlanders and marched to COUPIGNY and took over billets vacated by the 2nd HLI. Arrived at 6pm
17th May 1916
Lieut Col Papillon proceeds to England on leave of absence and Major W H Winthrop takes over
Command of the battlion with Capt J D Paterson as 2nd In Command.
Lieut Col Papillon proceeds to England on leave of absence and Major W H Winthrop takes over
Command of the battlion with Capt J D Paterson as 2nd In Command.
16th May 1916
Transport lines at FOSSE 10 shelled
Casualties wounded
18796 Pte W Thorne
Working parties found by Battalion and the following casualties occurred
Killed
21767 Pte J L Lygoe
Wounded
17998 Pte E Gibbons
Transport lines at FOSSE 10 shelled
Casualties wounded
18796 Pte W Thorne
Working parties found by Battalion and the following casualties occurred
Killed
21767 Pte J L Lygoe
Wounded
17998 Pte E Gibbons
15th May 1916
Heavy shelling at intervals
Casualties Killed
18052 L/Cpl J W Dutton
Battalion relieved by 17th Middlesex Regt and took over billets vacated by the 1st Kings Regt in BULLY GRENAY.
Heavy shelling at intervals
Casualties Killed
18052 L/Cpl J W Dutton
Battalion relieved by 17th Middlesex Regt and took over billets vacated by the 1st Kings Regt in BULLY GRENAY.
14th May 1916
Heavy shelling on both sides at intervals
Casualties Wounded
18653 Pte G Gibbs
18021 Pte PG Windley
21660 Pte A E Secker
Heavy shelling on both sides at intervals
Casualties Wounded
18653 Pte G Gibbs
18021 Pte PG Windley
21660 Pte A E Secker
13th May 1916 Northern Subsection
Shelling and hostile grenade + Trench mortar activity
Casualties Wounded
2nd Lieut A W Kaye
Shelling and hostile grenade + Trench mortar activity
Casualties Wounded
2nd Lieut A W Kaye
12th May 1916 2.10pm
Battalion relieved 17th Middlesex Regt in trenches at Northern Subsection
Casualties Nil
Battalion relieved 17th Middlesex Regt in trenches at Northern Subsection
Casualties Nil
8th May 1916
Battalion relieved by 17th Middlesex Regt and took over the support area
CITÉ CALONNE vacated by the 1st Kings Regiment.
Battalion relieved by 17th Middlesex Regt and took over the support area
CITÉ CALONNE vacated by the 1st Kings Regiment.
7th May 1916 Northern Subsection
Heavy shelling at intervals . Trench mortar and grenade activity on both sides.
Gas alert on.
Casualties
Wounded
18844 Pte R B Pogson
18154 Pte H Hawkins
Heavy shelling at intervals . Trench mortar and grenade activity on both sides.
Gas alert on.
Casualties
Wounded
18844 Pte R B Pogson
18154 Pte H Hawkins
6th May 1916
Do + Rifle Grenades re
Casualties
Killed
17530 L/Cpl J W Bedford
17633 Pte F Woolward
Wounded
17577 Pte A E Carter (duty)
17675 Pte A Preston
Do + Rifle Grenades re
Casualties
Killed
17530 L/Cpl J W Bedford
17633 Pte F Woolward
Wounded
17577 Pte A E Carter (duty)
17675 Pte A Preston
4th May, 1916 5pm Bully Grenay
Battalion relieved 17th Middlesex Regt in trenches at Northern Subsection CALONNE.
Heavy shelling during relief.
Casualties
Killed
21414 Pte G H Potter
Wounded
17182 Pte A J Skerritt
18055 Pte W T Bonser (?)
18812 Pte G W Osbourne
18544 Pte D Divver (duty)
Apr 30th 1916 4pm
Battalion relieved by 17th Middlesex Regt and took over billets vacated by 1st Kings Regt at BULLY GRENAY
Battalion relieved by 17th Middlesex Regt and took over billets vacated by 1st Kings Regt at BULLY GRENAY
Apr 27th 1916
Heavy bombardment heard on our right.
Casualties -
2nd Lt Ollett, killed by sniper
17958 Joseph Cooper, killed by trench mortar
Wounded
17391 L/Cpl Bellinger
17509 L/Cpl Wilkinson (accidentally)
Heavy bombardment heard on our right.
Casualties -
2nd Lt Ollett, killed by sniper
17958 Joseph Cooper, killed by trench mortar
Wounded
17391 L/Cpl Bellinger
17509 L/Cpl Wilkinson (accidentally)
Apr 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th. 1916
Nothing to report with the exception of heavy artillery fire at intervals. Capt & Adjutant Trimble returned from leave.
Battalion relieved the 17th Middlesex Regt in trenches in northern sub section
Nothing to report with the exception of heavy artillery fire at intervals. Capt & Adjutant Trimble returned from leave.
Battalion relieved the 17th Middlesex Regt in trenches in northern sub section
Apr 22nd 1916
Battalion relieved by the 17th Middlesex Regt and took over billets in the support area CITÉ CALONNE vacated by the 1st Kings Regt.
Battalion relieved by the 17th Middlesex Regt and took over billets in the support area CITÉ CALONNE vacated by the 1st Kings Regt.
Apr 18th 1916 9.45am
Battalion marched to BRUAY Station and entrained at 10.30am for HERSIN Station and from there marched to huts in COUPIGNY arriving about 12 noon
Battalion marched to BRUAY Station and entrained at 10.30am for HERSIN Station and from there marched to huts in COUPIGNY arriving about 12 noon
Apr 17th 1916 8.15am
Battalion marched to AIRE station arriving about 12 noon and entrained for CALONNE RICOURT Station and thence marched into billets previously occupied by Battalion on the night of the 12/13th April at BRUAY
Battalion marched to AIRE station arriving about 12 noon and entrained for CALONNE RICOURT Station and thence marched into billets previously occupied by Battalion on the night of the 12/13th April at BRUAY
Apr 13th 1916
Battalion marched to CALONNE RICOUART Station a distance of about 4 miles and entrained for AIRE Station and then marched to DELETTES (in First Army Training Area) a distance of about 10 miles arriving at 7pm
Battalion marched to CALONNE RICOUART Station a distance of about 4 miles and entrained for AIRE Station and then marched to DELETTES (in First Army Training Area) a distance of about 10 miles arriving at 7pm
Apr 12th 1916
Battalion marched to HERSIN station and entrained for BRUAY and took over billets vacated by the 24th Royal Fusiliers arriving at 3.30pm
Battalion marched to HERSIN station and entrained for BRUAY and took over billets vacated by the 24th Royal Fusiliers arriving at 3.30pm
Apr 11th 1916
Capt & Adjutant Trimble granted special leave to England. 2nd Lt Murchison took over the duties of Acting Adjutant
Capt & Adjutant Trimble granted special leave to England. 2nd Lt Murchison took over the duties of Acting Adjutant
Apr 2nd 1916 9.15am
Battalion marched to BRUAY Station and entrained to BARLIN and from thence marched to COUPIGNY and took over billets vacated by the 2nd HLI arriving about 12 noon.
Battalion marched to BRUAY Station and entrained to BARLIN and from thence marched to COUPIGNY and took over billets vacated by the 2nd HLI arriving about 12 noon.
Mar 28th 1916
Lt Col Papillon took over the command of the 6th Infantry Brigade during the absence on leave of Brig Daly.
Maj Winthrop took over command of the Battalion
Lt Col Papillon took over the command of the 6th Infantry Brigade during the absence on leave of Brig Daly.
Maj Winthrop took over command of the Battalion
Mar 17th 1916 5.30pm
Battalion relieved by 11th Northumberland Fusiliers and marched to COUPIGNY and took over billets vacated by the 13th Durham Light Infantry.
Battalion relieved by 11th Northumberland Fusiliers and marched to COUPIGNY and took over billets vacated by the 13th Durham Light Infantry.
Mar 13th 1916 5pm
Battalion relieved by 17th Middex and took over billets vacated by 1st Kings at BULLY GRENAY.
Billet area shelled at intervals
Battalion relieved by 17th Middex and took over billets vacated by 1st Kings at BULLY GRENAY.
Billet area shelled at intervals
Mar 9th 1916
Battalion relieved 17th Middlesex Regt in trenches in Northern sub section.
17th Middlesex took over support area
Battalion relieved 17th Middlesex Regt in trenches in Northern sub section.
17th Middlesex took over support area
Braziers Blocking The Door To Keep Warm...
Mar 6th 1916
The under-mentioned men of C Coy died during the night of 5th and 6th in their billet from Carbon Monoxide poisoning
17972 L/Cpl Ryan
17978 Pte Loynes
17995 Pte Barber
18535 Pte Carter
18029 Pte Busby
18078 Pte Parker
18028 Pte Chaplin
18013 Pte Payne died from the effects of CO poisoning on 7th during evacuation
The under-mentioned men of C Coy died during the night of 5th and 6th in their billet from Carbon Monoxide poisoning
17972 L/Cpl Ryan
17978 Pte Loynes
17995 Pte Barber
18535 Pte Carter
18029 Pte Busby
18078 Pte Parker
18028 Pte Chaplin
18013 Pte Payne died from the effects of CO poisoning on 7th during evacuation
Mar 5th 1916 6pm
Battalion relieved by 17th Middlesex Regiment and took over the support area vacated by 1st Kings Regt.
Battalion relieved by 17th Middlesex Regiment and took over the support area vacated by 1st Kings Regt.
Feb 27th 1916
Shelling at intervals. 2 men wounded in shell fire
17586 Pte Douglas, B Coy
17519 Pte Hall, B Coy
2nd Lt Fountain (acting Adjutant) admitted to hospital.
2nd Lt Ross took over the duties of Acting Adjutant.
Shelling at intervals. 2 men wounded in shell fire
17586 Pte Douglas, B Coy
17519 Pte Hall, B Coy
2nd Lt Fountain (acting Adjutant) admitted to hospital.
2nd Lt Ross took over the duties of Acting Adjutant.
Feb 26th 1916 5.30pm
Battalion marched to billets at BULLY GRENAY, a distance of about 2 miles arriving at 6.30pm
Battalion marched to billets at BULLY GRENAY, a distance of about 2 miles arriving at 6.30pm
Feb 25th 1916 9.30am
Battalion marched to PT SAINS to billets vacated by the French, a distance of about 13 miles arriving at 3pm.
The road en route was frozen and heavy snow fell at intervals.
Battalion marched to PT SAINS to billets vacated by the French, a distance of about 13 miles arriving at 3pm.
The road en route was frozen and heavy snow fell at intervals.
Feb 21st 1916
Lt Carson transferred from B Coy and appointed to the command of D Coy, while Capt Sharman (sick) in England.
Lt Carson transferred from B Coy and appointed to the command of D Coy, while Capt Sharman (sick) in England.
Feb 20th 1916 9.30am
Battalion moved into billets at LES HARISOIRES and MONT BERMENCHON a distance of about 8 miles, arriving at 1pm.
Heavy bombardment of enemy’s positions by our artillery, lasting from 6pm (20th) until 6pm (21st).
Battalion moved into billets at LES HARISOIRES and MONT BERMENCHON a distance of about 8 miles, arriving at 1pm.
Heavy bombardment of enemy’s positions by our artillery, lasting from 6pm (20th) until 6pm (21st).
Zeppelin Attack
Feb 19th 1916 6.15pm
Battalion relieved by the 11th South Wales Borderers and move into billets at LES CHOQUAUX arriving at 11pm. Sapping Platoons relieved at Le TOURET by the 10th South Wales Borderers and marched independently to billets at LES CHOQUAUX.
En route a halt was made by Battalion about 10pm when hot soup was served out and much enjoyed.
There was a bright moon and some excitement was caused during this halt by the appearance of what seemed to be a Zeppelin which met with fire from our aerial gunners. Bombs were dropped in the neighbourhood of LES CHOQUAUX.
Battalion relieved by the 11th South Wales Borderers and move into billets at LES CHOQUAUX arriving at 11pm. Sapping Platoons relieved at Le TOURET by the 10th South Wales Borderers and marched independently to billets at LES CHOQUAUX.
En route a halt was made by Battalion about 10pm when hot soup was served out and much enjoyed.
There was a bright moon and some excitement was caused during this halt by the appearance of what seemed to be a Zeppelin which met with fire from our aerial gunners. Bombs were dropped in the neighbourhood of LES CHOQUAUX.
A Taste Of Things To Come For D Company
Feb 19th 1916
Casualties (killed)
18463 Pte Beazley, D Coy
21412 Pte Broom, D Coy
Casualties (wounded)
18375 Pte Garner, D Coy
21392 Pte Gardner, D Coy
21308 Pte Sekles, D Coy
21117 Pte Cook, D Coy
Casualties (killed)
18463 Pte Beazley, D Coy
21412 Pte Broom, D Coy
Casualties (wounded)
18375 Pte Garner, D Coy
21392 Pte Gardner, D Coy
21308 Pte Sekles, D Coy
21117 Pte Cook, D Coy
Feb 17th, 1916 7.30pm
A Coy relieved by C Coy with the exception of number 11 platoon.
B Coy relieved by D Coy.
Casualties (wounded)
17524 Sgt Burden, B Coy (slightly)
18468 Pte Cavell, D Coy
17521 Pte Davies, B Coy (accidently shot by comrades)
Capt & Adjutant Trimble proceeded to England on leave.
2nd Lt Fountain took over the duties of Adjutant.
A Coy relieved by C Coy with the exception of number 11 platoon.
B Coy relieved by D Coy.
Casualties (wounded)
17524 Sgt Burden, B Coy (slightly)
18468 Pte Cavell, D Coy
17521 Pte Davies, B Coy (accidently shot by comrades)
Capt & Adjutant Trimble proceeded to England on leave.
2nd Lt Fountain took over the duties of Adjutant.
Feb 16th 1916
Nothing of importance to report.
Lt Col Papillon returned from leave and resumed command of the Battalion.
Nothing of importance to report.
Lt Col Papillon returned from leave and resumed command of the Battalion.
Feb 15th 1916
Battalion relieved by the 2nd South Staffs in VILLAGE LINE. Battalion relieved 1st Herts Regt in sub section C2, A & B Coys occupied right and left front trenches, C Coy occupied the 1st support trench , HQ and D Coy the reserve line.
Battalion relieved by the 2nd South Staffs in VILLAGE LINE. Battalion relieved 1st Herts Regt in sub section C2, A & B Coys occupied right and left front trenches, C Coy occupied the 1st support trench , HQ and D Coy the reserve line.
Feb 11th 1916
Battalion under the command of Major Brown relieved 2nd Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry at VILLAGE LINE - FESTUBERT - C2 at 7pm.
17th Royal Fusiliers took over billets vacated at LES CHOQUAUX.
Battalion under the command of Major Brown relieved 2nd Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry at VILLAGE LINE - FESTUBERT - C2 at 7pm.
17th Royal Fusiliers took over billets vacated at LES CHOQUAUX.
Feb 5th 1916
Lt Col Papillon proceeded to England on Leave. Major Brown (2nd in Command) took over command of the battalion.
Lt Col Papillon proceeded to England on Leave. Major Brown (2nd in Command) took over command of the battalion.
Feb 3rd 1916 6pm
Battalion relieved by 22nd Royal Fusiliers and moves to billets at LES CHOCQUAX arriving about 10.30pm.
A halt was made en route for tea about 8.30pm which was much appreciated.
Battalion relieved by 22nd Royal Fusiliers and moves to billets at LES CHOCQUAX arriving about 10.30pm.
A halt was made en route for tea about 8.30pm which was much appreciated.
Feb 2nd 1916, 5pm
HQ’s, B & D Coys and 1 & 2 Coy 1st Herts Regt relieved 1st Kings Regt at B2.
17th Middlesex Regt took over billets vacated at GORRE.
HQ’s, B & D Coys and 1 & 2 Coy 1st Herts Regt relieved 1st Kings Regt at B2.
17th Middlesex Regt took over billets vacated at GORRE.
Jan 30th, 1916
Battalion relieved by 1st Kings Regt and occupied billets at GORRE.
Casualties (wounded)
17948 Pte Cabman
17229 Pte Smith
18203 Cpl Therin
17386 Pte Cook
17252 Pte Bull
17917 Pte Kunkel
18533 Pte Day
17296 Pte Smith
18139 Pte Trawer - accidentally shot by comrade
Battalion relieved by 1st Kings Regt and occupied billets at GORRE.
Casualties (wounded)
17948 Pte Cabman
17229 Pte Smith
18203 Cpl Therin
17386 Pte Cook
17252 Pte Bull
17917 Pte Kunkel
18533 Pte Day
17296 Pte Smith
18139 Pte Trawer - accidentally shot by comrade
Kaiser Bill's Birthday Bash
Jan 28th 1916 10.05am
Terrific bombardment by the enemy’s artillery which lasted for 7¼ hours, viz 10.05am - 5.20pm.
Slight damage done to buildings in the vicinity of Windy Corner including the dressing station at B2 (no casualties).
Our artillery replied effectively.
Terrific bombardment by the enemy’s artillery which lasted for 7¼ hours, viz 10.05am - 5.20pm.
Slight damage done to buildings in the vicinity of Windy Corner including the dressing station at B2 (no casualties).
Our artillery replied effectively.
27th Jan 1916 4.30pm
HQ’s, B & D Coys (Essex) and 1 & 2 Coys (Herts) occupied the trenches at sub section B2 vacated by the 1st Kings Regt.
HQ’s, B & D Coys (Essex) and 1 & 2 Coys (Herts) occupied the trenches at sub section B2 vacated by the 1st Kings Regt.
26th Jan, 1916 7.15pm
Expected bombardment by the enemy, all ranks ordered to Stand To Arms throughout the night of 26th & 27th
Expected bombardment by the enemy, all ranks ordered to Stand To Arms throughout the night of 26th & 27th
23rd Jan 1916
Battalion relieved by HQ’s Herts and 2 & 4 Coys Herts and A & C Coys Essex under the command of Lt Croft with Maj Brown (Essex) in 2nd in command.
Relieved battalion took over billet vacated by 1st Kings Regt at GORRE.
Battalion relieved by HQ’s Herts and 2 & 4 Coys Herts and A & C Coys Essex under the command of Lt Croft with Maj Brown (Essex) in 2nd in command.
Relieved battalion took over billet vacated by 1st Kings Regt at GORRE.
Jan 21st & 22nd 1916
Headquarters area heavily shelled.
Mine blown up by enemy, no casualties.
17361 Pte Wade wounded (self inflicted)
Headquarters area heavily shelled.
Mine blown up by enemy, no casualties.
17361 Pte Wade wounded (self inflicted)
Jan 20th, 1916
Heavy shelling at 10am and 2am. 4 casualties (wounded)
17247 Cpl Trench
17557 Pte Picking
18661 Pte McAllister
17717 Pte Ward (self inflicted)
Battalion relieved South Staffs Regt in front and second line trenches at 5.30pm.
Windy Corner and billets at B3, heavily shelled at intervals.
7 casualties (1 killed, 6 wounded)
17980 Pte King (killed)
18929 Pte Charman
17647 Pte Mile
17417 Pte Holden
17979 Pte Lincoln
17505 Pte Greenwood
17660 Pte Heighway
Heavy shelling at 10am and 2am. 4 casualties (wounded)
17247 Cpl Trench
17557 Pte Picking
18661 Pte McAllister
17717 Pte Ward (self inflicted)
Battalion relieved South Staffs Regt in front and second line trenches at 5.30pm.
Windy Corner and billets at B3, heavily shelled at intervals.
7 casualties (1 killed, 6 wounded)
17980 Pte King (killed)
18929 Pte Charman
17647 Pte Mile
17417 Pte Holden
17979 Pte Lincoln
17505 Pte Greenwood
17660 Pte Heighway
Jan 18th, 1916 4.30pm
HQ and B & D Coys occupied the reserve trenches at B3 with 1 & 2 Coys Herts under command of Lt Col Papillon.
Heavy shelling at Ypres at 7pm and 3am
HQ and B & D Coys occupied the reserve trenches at B3 with 1 & 2 Coys Herts under command of Lt Col Papillon.
Heavy shelling at Ypres at 7pm and 3am
Jan 16th 1916 8.15am
Battalion marched to BERGUETTE Station and entrained for BETHUNE station and from there marched to the village of LES CHOQUAUX arriving at 12 noon.
Battalion marched to BERGUETTE Station and entrained for BETHUNE station and from there marched to the village of LES CHOQUAUX arriving at 12 noon.
Dec 27th, 1915 8am
The Battalion marched to the village of MANQUEVILLE a distance of about 10 miles arriving at 1pm for a period of rest and training.
The Battalion marched to the village of MANQUEVILLE a distance of about 10 miles arriving at 1pm for a period of rest and training.
6th Infantry Brigade
Dec 22nd, 1915
Battalion transferred to 1st Army, 1st Corps, 2nd Division, 6th Infantry Brigade.
Battalion transferred to 1st Army, 1st Corps, 2nd Division, 6th Infantry Brigade.
Price Paid
Dec 11th, 1915
A Coy under Capt Swan and D Coy under Capt Shaman relieved B & C Coys in the trenches.
17555 Pte Price, B Coy was killed whilst in the trenches.
This was the first casualty of the Regiment.
A Coy under Capt Swan and D Coy under Capt Shaman relieved B & C Coys in the trenches.
17555 Pte Price, B Coy was killed whilst in the trenches.
This was the first casualty of the Regiment.
To The Trenches
Dec 10, 1915 10am
Battalion marched to Le PREOL arriving at 1pm and B Coy under Maj Winthrop and C Coy under Capt Paterson proceeded to the trenches.
Battalion marched to Le PREOL arriving at 1pm and B Coy under Maj Winthrop and C Coy under Capt Paterson proceeded to the trenches.
Training Up
Dec 7th, 1915
Battalion attached to the 5th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Division for instruction.
Battalion attached to the 5th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Division for instruction.
Dec 3rd 1915 10am
The Battalion marched to the village of ESSARS a distance of 2 miles arriving at 11am.
The Battalion marched to the village of ESSARS a distance of 2 miles arriving at 11am.
Bethune in December
Dec 2nd 1015, 9am
The Battalion marched to the town of Bethune a distance of about 10 miles arriving at 1.30pm.
The Battalion billeted at a tobacco factory.
The Battalion marched to the town of Bethune a distance of about 10 miles arriving at 1.30pm.
The Battalion billeted at a tobacco factory.
Nov 25th 9am
The Battalion marched to the village of Le Pieriere, a distance of about 7 miles.
Billets had been prepared here. Time of arrival noon.
The Battalion marched to the village of Le Pieriere, a distance of about 7 miles.
Billets had been prepared here. Time of arrival noon.
Nov 19, 1915, 6am Boulogne
The Battalion paraded at 6am and marched off at 6.45am under Lt Col Papillon to Pont de Bruges Station where the transport and advance party under Capt Collier joined the Battalion.
9.50am
The Battalion proceeded to THIENNES Station via St Omer arriving at this station at 3.45pm.
After detraining the Battalion proceeded to the village of BOESEGHEM where billets had been prepared.
The Battalion paraded at 6am and marched off at 6.45am under Lt Col Papillon to Pont de Bruges Station where the transport and advance party under Capt Collier joined the Battalion.
9.50am
The Battalion proceeded to THIENNES Station via St Omer arriving at this station at 3.45pm.
After detraining the Battalion proceeded to the village of BOESEGHEM where billets had been prepared.
Here We Go
Nov 17, 1915 6am
Parades. Headquarters (less Second in Command Major A H Brown and
Batman Pte J Garwood And A & B Company) under the following officers
Lt Col Papillon Commanding Officer
Capt Trimble Adjutant
Lt Holthusen OC Signalling Station
Capt Haywood OC Machine Gun Section
Lt Holthusen RAMC OC Stretcher Bearer & Medical Officer
Quartermaster T E Bird
Rev Westwerdale Chaplain
A Coy
Capt Swan
2nd Lt Bunting
2nd Lt Talkard
2nd Lt Lee
B Coy
Maj Winthrop
Lt Garson
2nd Lt Norman
2nd Lt Keeble
C Coy
Capt Patterson
Lt Lang
2nd Lt Lyne
2nd Lt Fountain
2nd Lt Page
D Coy
Capt Harford
Lt Busby
2nd Lt Hitch
Capt Sharman
The Battalion which included 26 officers and 869 other ranks proceeded to Ludgershall Station where they entrained for Folkestone harbour Station arriving at 12 noon.
The Battalion then embarked on the Princess Victoria for Boulogne which port was reached at 6pm.
After disembarking the Battalion proceeded by road to Ostrohause Large Rest Camp where it rested under canvas until 6am Friday, Nov 19th.
Parades. Headquarters (less Second in Command Major A H Brown and
Batman Pte J Garwood And A & B Company) under the following officers
Lt Col Papillon Commanding Officer
Capt Trimble Adjutant
Lt Holthusen OC Signalling Station
Capt Haywood OC Machine Gun Section
Lt Holthusen RAMC OC Stretcher Bearer & Medical Officer
Quartermaster T E Bird
Rev Westwerdale Chaplain
A Coy
Capt Swan
2nd Lt Bunting
2nd Lt Talkard
2nd Lt Lee
B Coy
Maj Winthrop
Lt Garson
2nd Lt Norman
2nd Lt Keeble
C Coy
Capt Patterson
Lt Lang
2nd Lt Lyne
2nd Lt Fountain
2nd Lt Page
D Coy
Capt Harford
Lt Busby
2nd Lt Hitch
Capt Sharman
The Battalion which included 26 officers and 869 other ranks proceeded to Ludgershall Station where they entrained for Folkestone harbour Station arriving at 12 noon.
The Battalion then embarked on the Princess Victoria for Boulogne which port was reached at 6pm.
After disembarking the Battalion proceeded by road to Ostrohause Large Rest Camp where it rested under canvas until 6am Friday, Nov 19th.
November 16 1915
November 16 1915 - Perlham Down Camp, Andover
The transport and advance party with Capt SG Collier in command and Lieut RS Biddulph-Pinchard, Lieut G Simpsons and 2nd Lt G Ross and 124 Non Commissioned Officers and men left camp and proceeded to Ludgershall Station whence they entrained for Southampton and from there by boat to France.
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