HQ Biscot Camp Luton

The Royal Artillery is unique in the British Army because of the emphasis they have always placed on their sub-units: known as batteries. Batteries can deploy independently, move around between regiments and even perform different roles to one another within a single regiment.

Biscot Camp was organised into 4 Batteries, with a Headquarters (HQ) component.

A, B, C, and D...B was later merged into A,C and D Batteries.

Download the War Diaries for HQ below.

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Soldiers at Biscot Camp Luton

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Friday, October 1, 1915 to Wednesday, November 19, 1919

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY October 1915

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

HIGH WYCOMBE (Later BISCOT CAMP, LUTON)

OCTOBER  1915

 

1915

Formed at High Wycombe on 6th October 1915 and designated No. 6 Artillery Training School under W.O. letter 9/Arty/6689 (A.G.6.)

 

 

The following officers, Warrant Officer, N.C.O’S and men joined on the under mentioned dates and were taken on the Permanent Cadre of the School:-

 

 Oct 6

 

Col. W.D. BURRARD R.F.A. Commandant

Lt. A.J. CROSS  Adjutant.    from 2/8th  Lond. Bde  R.F.A.

1 Sergeant 

1 Bombardier

2 Drivers                                        “                          “

 

Oct 12

Lt. H.E. BLAKE (attchd)  Instructor in Signalling

 

Oct 13

Lt. A.M. MURRAY (attchd)  Instructor in Musketry

 

Lt. H.R. HUDDLESTON (attchd) Instructor in Musketry

 

Lt. & Qr. Mr. MR R HARRIS  School Quartermaster

 

Oct 16

R.S.M.  W. FRENCH School Sergt. Major

 

Oct 18

Lt. W.J. HOWELL (attachd) Instructor in Signalling

 

Oct 19

Lt. J.D. EDGE  R.H.A.  Instructor in Gunnery

 

Oct 20

Lt. M KERRY  R.F.A.  Instructor in Equitation

 

Lt. H STANNARD  R.F.A.   Instructor in Equitation

 

Lt. F. HARRISON  R.F.A.  Instructor in Equitation

 

1 Corporal from 24th Res. Battery R.F.A.

 

Oct 21

1 a/Sergeant (Arty Clerk) from 2B Res. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Oct 26

1 Battery Sergt. Major

 

The following are all from 2/8th London Brigade R.F.A.:-

 

1 Sergeant                                        1 Trumpter

1 A/Sergeant                                    1 S. Sgt. Wheeler

1 Corporal                                         1 Cpl. S-Smith

8 Bombardiers                                  1 Shoeing Smith

4 A/Bombardiers                              1 Gunner

 

 

Oct 27

The Following are all from 2/8th London Brigade R.F.A:-

 

2nd Lt. F.J. WELDON TAYLOR  Instructor in Equitation

 

2nd Lt. F.J. MILES Instructor in Signalling

 

1 Bty Sergt Major

2 Sergeants

1 A/Corporal

1 A/Bombardier

1 Saddler

 

Oct 30

1 Wheeler from 2/8th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY November 1915

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

HIGH WYCOMBE (Later BISCOT CAMP LUTON)

NOVEMBER  1915

 

1915

The following Officers, Warrant Officer, N.C.O’s and men joined on the undermentioned dates and were taken on the Permanent Cadre of the School

 

Nov 1

Lt. Col & Hon. Col. F. GRIFFITHS, 3/8th London Bde. R.F.A.

 

Capt. BASIL WILLIAMS, 2/8th London Bde. R.F.A.

 

Nov 3

1 Corporal from No. 4 A.T. School

 

1 A/Bombardier from 2/8th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

1 Gunner                                      “

 

Nov 8

Colonel E.B. BARTON, C.B.

 

The following from 2/8th London Brigade R.F.A.:-

1 Baty. Q.M. Sergeant

1 Fitter

4 Gunners

1 Driver

 

Nov 9

Lt. J.W.H. HALL  (from School of Instructions, Lark Hill) Instructor in Gunnery

 

1 A/Corporal from 2/8th London Brigade R.F.A.

1 Driver                                       “

 

Nov 15

1 Sergeant from 2/8th London Bde. R.F.A

 

Nov 16

2ND Lt. C. LANE (on first commission)

 

Nov 17

2ND Lt. J.A. MARKWICK from 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.FA.

 

Nov 24

Tempy. Major & Hon. Lt. Col J.F. GRAHAM

 

2ND Lt. H.B. WELLS from 2/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY December 1915

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

KETTERING, NORTHANTS (Later BISCOT CAMP, LUTON)

DECEMBER  1915

 

Moves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organisation

The School moved from High Wycombe to Kettering , Northants on 1st December 1915 by 3 Special trains – Instructions  W.O. Telegram No. 3695 dated 27th November 1915.

 

Strength – 36 Officers, 750 Warrant Officers, N.C.O’s and men, 1 Horse, 24 Vehicles and 50 tons of baggage and stores.

 

All Officers and men were billeted

 

On 1st December, 1915 the School was organised into two Wings – Right Wing and Left Wing.

 

Each Wing was commanded by a Field Officer, Viz. Lt. Col and Hon. Colonel F. GRIFFITHS (Right) and Major and Hon.  Lt. Col F.R. GRAHAM (Left), with staff of 1 Signalling Officer, 1 Musketry Officer and one Orderly Officer to each Wing.

 

The Right Wing comprised Groups I & II and the Left Wing Groups III & IV.  Each group comprised two Sub-Groups, Viz. Sub-Group I and Sub-Group II.

 

Group I comprised 3/1st Depot Lond. Bde. R.F.A. (S.G .I) and 3/2ND Depot Lond. Bde. R.F.A. (S.G. II)

 

Group II comprised 3/3rd Depot, Lond. Bde. R.F.A. (S.G. III) and 2/2nd Lond. D.A.C. (S.G. IV)

 

Group III comprised 3/5th Depot, Lond. Bde. R.F.A. (S.G. V) and the 3/6th Depot Lond. Bde R.F.A. (S.G. VI)

 

 Group IV comprised 3/7th Depot Lond. Bde. R.F.A. (S.G. VII)

 

The following N.C.O’s and men were transferred from No. 4 Artillery training School on 1st December 1915 and taken on strength of the Permanent Cadre from that date:-

 

1 Sergeant,   2 A/Bombardiers.  4 Gunners.  2 Drivers

 

 

Moves.

3rd Line

Depots

The 3rd Line Depots, strength as under, arrived at Kettering on 16th December 1915 and were taken on the strength of the School from that Date:-

 

3/1st Lond. R.F.A.

19 Officers   241 Other Ranks.   56 Horses

 

3/2 Lond. R.F.A.

19 Officers.     252 Other Ranks.   33 Horses

 

 

 

3/3rd Lond. R.F.A.

14 Officers.  250 Other Ranks.  47 Horses.  6 Vehicles.

 

2/2nd Lond. D.A.C.

3 Officers.  90 Other Ranks.  40 Horses.

 

3/5th Lond. R.F.A.

16 Officers.  314 Other Ranks.  49 Horses.

 

3/6th Lond. R.F.A.

11 Officers.  244 Other Ranks.  39 Horses.  15 Vehicles.

 

3/7th Lond. R.F.A.

11 Officers.  242 Other Ranks.  28 Horses.  8 Vehicles.

 

Xmas Leave

10% of the total strength of each Wing of the School were granted Xmas Leave.  Special Entertainments were arranged for those remaining in Kettering during the Xmas Holidays.

 

 

Telegram from

“The King”

Xm as 1915

Copy of Telegram received from Horse Guards, London

 

Telegram No. A 4545 Dated 24th December 1915:-

 

The following message has been received from the King and “His Majesty” commands that it be published in Orders of the various Garrison Towns, Defensible Ports, and Military Camps, on Xmas Day.

 

“Another Xmas finds all the resources of the Empire still engaged in War, and I desire to convey on my behalf and on behalf of the Queen a heartfelt Xmas Greeting and our good wishes for the New Year to all who on Sea or  Land are upholding the honour of the British name.  In the Officers and men of my Navy whom the security of the Empire depends I repose in common with all my subjects a trust that is absolute, on the Officers and men of my Armies, whether now in France, in the East or in other fields, I rely with an equal faith confident that their devotion, their valour, and their self-sacrifice will, under Gods guidance, lead to Victory and an honourable peace.

 

There are many of their comrades now alas in hospital, and to these brave men also I desire, with the Queen, to express our deep gratitude and our earnest prayers for their recovery.  Officers and men of the Navy and Army, another year is drawing to a close as it began in toil, bloodshed and suffering, but I rejoice to know that the goal to which you are striving draws nearer into sight,

May God Bless you and all your undertakings.”

 

Authority W.O. telegram 6654 (A.G.4)

 

Dec 19

Officers from the following Units were ordered to proceed Overseas:-

3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Lieut. V. STRANDERS

2nd Lt. W.G. WHITE

Dec 21

Officers from the following units were ordered to proceed Overseas:-

 

3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. – Two Officers

 

3/2nd Lond Bde. R.F.A. – One Officer

 

3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. – One Officer

 

Dec 26

The following men comprised a draft which proceeded Overseas on Boxing Day 1915, total 81.

 

3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. – 1 Telephonist.  12 Gunners.  9 Drivers.

 

3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. – 15 Gunners.  15 Drivers.

 

3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. – 14 Gunners.  15 Drivers.

 

Move of School to Luton

On 24th December 1915, Instructions were received from War Office to hold No. 6 Artillery Training School ready to move to Luton on 5th January, 1916

 

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

KETTERING, NORTHANTS (Later BISCOT CAMP, LUTON)

DECEMBER  1915

 

Moves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organisation

The School moved from High Wycombe to Kettering , Northants on 1st December 1915 by 3 Special trains – Instructions  W.O. Telegram No. 3695 dated 27th November 1915.

 

Strength – 36 Officers, 750 Warrant Officers, N.C.O’s and men, 1 Horse, 24 Vehicles and 50 tons of baggage and stores.

 

All Officers and men were billeted

 

On 1st December, 1915 the School was organised into two Wings – Right Wing and Left Wing.

 

Each Wing was commanded by a Field Officer, Viz. Lt. Col and Hon. Colonel F. GRIFFITHS (Right) and Major and Hon.  Lt. Col F.R. GRAHAM (Left), with staff of 1 Signalling Officer, 1 Musketry Officer and one Orderly Officer to each Wing.

 

The Right Wing comprised Groups I & II and the Left Wing Groups III & IV.  Each group comprised two Sub-Groups, Viz. Sub-Group I and Sub-Group II.

 

Group I comprised 3/1st Depot Lond. Bde. R.F.A. (S.G .I) and 3/2ND Depot Lond. Bde. R.F.A. (S.G. II)

 

Group II comprised 3/3rd Depot, Lond. Bde. R.F.A. (S.G. III) and 2/2nd Lond. D.A.C. (S.G. IV)

 

Group III comprised 3/5th Depot, Lond. Bde. R.F.A. (S.G. V) and the 3/6th Depot Lond. Bde R.F.A. (S.G. VI)

 

 Group IV comprised 3/7th Depot Lond. Bde. R.F.A. (S.G. VII)

 

The following N.C.O’s and men were transferred from No. 4 Artillery training School on 1st December 1915 and taken on strength of the Permanent Cadre from that date:-

 

1 Sergeant,   2 A/Bombardiers.  4 Gunners.  2 Drivers

 

 

Moves.

3rd Line

Depots

The 3rd Line Depots, strength as under, arrived at Kettering on 16th December 1915 and were taken on the strength of the School from that Date:-

 

3/1st Lond. R.F.A.

19 Officers   241 Other Ranks.   56 Horses

 

3/2 Lond. R.F.A.

19 Officers.     252 Other Ranks.   33 Horses

 

 

 

3/3rd Lond. R.F.A.

14 Officers.  250 Other Ranks.  47 Horses.  6 Vehicles.

 

2/2nd Lond. D.A.C.

3 Officers.  90 Other Ranks.  40 Horses.

 

3/5th Lond. R.F.A.

16 Officers.  314 Other Ranks.  49 Horses.

 

3/6th Lond. R.F.A.

11 Officers.  244 Other Ranks.  39 Horses.  15 Vehicles.

 

3/7th Lond. R.F.A.

11 Officers.  242 Other Ranks.  28 Horses.  8 Vehicles.

 

Xmas Leave

10% of the total strength of each Wing of the School were granted Xmas Leave.  Special Entertainments were arranged for those remaining in Kettering during the Xmas Holidays.

 

 

Telegram from

“The King”

Xm as 1915

Copy of Telegram received from Horse Guards, London

 

Telegram No. A 4545 Dated 24th December 1915:-

 

The following message has been received from the King and “His Majesty” commands that it be published in Orders of the various Garrison Towns, Defensible Ports, and Military Camps, on Xmas Day.

 

“Another Xmas finds all the resources of the Empire still engaged in War, and I desire to convey on my behalf and on behalf of the Queen a heartfelt Xmas Greeting and our good wishes for the New Year to all who on Sea or  Land are upholding the honour of the British name.  In the Officers and men of my Navy whom the security of the Empire depends I repose in common with all my subjects a trust that is absolute, on the Officers and men of my Armies, whether now in France, in the East or in other fields, I rely with an equal faith confident that their devotion, their valour, and their self-sacrifice will, under Gods guidance, lead to Victory and an honourable peace.

 

There are many of their comrades now alas in hospital, and to these brave men also I desire, with the Queen, to express our deep gratitude and our earnest prayers for their recovery.  Officers and men of the Navy and Army, another year is drawing to a close as it began in toil, bloodshed and suffering, but I rejoice to know that the goal to which you are striving draws nearer into sight,

May God Bless you and all your undertakings.”

 

Authority W.O. telegram 6654 (A.G.4)

 

Dec 19

Officers from the following Units were ordered to proceed Overseas:-

3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Lieut. V. STRANDERS

2nd Lt. W.G. WHITE

Dec 21

Officers from the following units were ordered to proceed Overseas:-

 

3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. – Two Officers

 

3/2nd Lond Bde. R.F.A. – One Officer

 

3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. – One Officer

 

Dec 26

The following men comprised a draft which proceeded Overseas on Boxing Day 1915, total 81.

 

3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. – 1 Telephonist.  12 Gunners.  9 Drivers.

 

3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. – 15 Gunners.  15 Drivers.

 

3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. – 14 Gunners.  15 Drivers.

 

Move of School to Luton

On 24th December 1915, Instructions were received from War Office to hold No. 6 Artillery Training School ready to move to Luton on 5th January, 1916

 

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY January 1916

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP LUTON

JANUARY   1916

 

1916

 

Jan 1

Advance Party – An Advance Party composed as follows proceeded to Luton on 1st January 1916 to take over Huts etc., from No. 7 Artillery Training School:-

 

  Lieut. & Qr. Mr. HARRIS (in charge)

 

1.One Officer and one Senior N.C.O. from each Depot for the purpose of taking up billets

      

2.  One N.C.O. and 10 Men from each Depot for General Fatigue.

 

3.  One Officer and 4 N.C.O’s from the Permanent Cadre.

 

4.  Sergt . McCONNELL and 17 Men as cooks.

 

5.  One Senior N.C.O. to take over Barrack Stores

 

6.  Two N.C.O’s from Permanent Cadre for Billeting purposes.

 

 

Mr M.R. JONES is appointed in Veterinary Charge of No. 6  Artillery Training School on its arrival at Luton.

Authority. W.O. Telegram V68 dated 3rd January 1916

Jan 5

The School moved to Luton on Wednesday 5th January 1916 (in 8 trains)

 

The Personnel, horses, guns, transport, etc., as detailed for each train arrived at Kettering Ry. Station for entraining 1 ½ hours before the departure of the train.

 

The Horses travelled with saddlery and harness on.

 

Transport vehicles carried the authorised loads.

 

Horses were entrained in accordance with Sec. 38 Field Service Regulations.

 

Guns, wagons and stores were loaded in accordance with Sec. 39 Field Service Regulations.

 

The under mentioned Officers were in charge of the various trains during the journey to Luton:-

 

1st Train.  2/2nd D.A.C. and half of Permt. Cadre.  CAPT. AUSTIN.

 

2nd Train.  3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.  MAJOR THOMAS.

 

3RD Train.  3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Capt. ALLBERRY

 

 

 

 

4th Train.  3/3rd Lond Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. B.B. CLARKE

 

5th Train.  3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Capt. STAPLEY

 

6th Train.  3/6th  Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Major BALL

 

7th Train.  3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Capt. CLEGG

 

8th Train   Details of Depot and half of P. Cadre of the School.  Lt. BROWN 

 

The whole of the Entraining was superintended by Col. F. GRIFFITH.

 

 

The following comprised the Rear Party remaining at Kettering to clear up Billeting and hand over offices, etc.

 

Lieut F.J. MILES

R. Q.M.S. JEAL

Sergt. ROYSTON,

3 N.C.O’S

16 Men

 

19 Officers and 600 Other Ranks were accommodated in Huts; the remainder were billeted.

 

 

The Permanent Cadre and Right Wing Offices were allocated at Biscot Camp and the Left Wing Office at High Town Road, Luton.

 

Jan 6

The Horses of the various Depots were organised into 4 Groups viz:-

 

3/1st and 3/2nd became Group I

 

3/3rd and 2/2nd D.A.C. became Group II

 

3/5 and 3/6th became Group III

 

3/7th became Group IV

 

The personnel still remained under Depot system

 

Jan 10

Lieut. R.H. JOHNSTON was appointed Orderly Officer to the Commandant.

 

Jan 15

Major THOMAS on transfer to the Territorial Reserve handed over command of the 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. to Lieut.  H. CAREY MORGAN

 

Jan 16

The unde rmentioned Details proceeded Overseas to  join 47th Div. Artillery

4 Gunners.

15 Drivers.

 

Jan 17

The School was inspected by Brigadier General R.W. BREEKS

(Inspector of R.H. & R.F.A.)

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY February 1916

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP LUTON

FEBRUARY 1916

 

Feb 5

2nd Lt. H.W. BROWN 3/1st Lond. Bde R.F.A. proceeded  overseas

 

Feb 11

The under mentioned men were transferred from 3/2nd Lond. To 2/2nd (2nd Line)

 

10 Gunners

27 Drivers

 

From 3/2nd and 3/3rd to 2nd Line

 

457 Men

 

Feb 19

The following N.C.O’s and Men proceeded Overseas to 47th Divl. Artillery

 

 6 N.C.O’s

25 Gunners

27 Drivers

 4 Artificers

 

The following N.C.O’s and Men proceeded Overseas to 26th Divl. Artillery

 

 2 N.C.O’s

47 Gunners

44 Drivers

 

Feb 22

Transferred to 60th D.A.C.

 

Lieut B.A. BOYTON

 

 9 Officers

18 N.C.O’s

88 Gunners

118 Drivers

2 Trumpters  (sic)

17 Artificers

 

(Total 9 Officers, 243 other ranks to 60th D.A.C)

 

Feb 24

Lt. A.F. QUINN transferred Overseas from 3/2nd.

Lt. D.C. CATTERELL                     “

 

Feb 28

40 Gunners were transferred from 3/2nd Lond. Bde to 2/8th Lond. Bde.

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY March 1916

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

MARCH  1916

 

Mar 1

On this date the strength of the horses in No. 6  School was 387

 

The Following were transferred to 58th London D.A.C on its formation.

 

5 Officers

2 Sergeants

9 Corporals and Bombardiers

1 Gunner

3 Drivers

2 Trumpters  (sic)

9 Artificers

 

Mar 7

The Following men were transferred from 3/5th to 2nd/5th (Second Line)

 

38 Gunners

35 Drivers

 

Mar 10

The Following men proceeded Overseas to 47th Lond. Divl. Artillery

 

24 Gunners

2 Drivers

 

The Following men proceeded Overseas to 56th Lond. Divl. Artillery

 

11 Gunners

2 Drivers

1 Far. Sgt.

 

Mar 12

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

Lieut. R. MASSEY, 3/2nd Lond. Bde.

2nd Lieut C.P. FOX 3/2nd Lond. Bde.

 

 

Calling up Class “B” Army Reserve, 1500 Recruits.

 

The O/C 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. was directed to take charge of all Recruits called up from Class “B” Army Reserve and to maintain them as a separate unit, until such time as the School was ready to adopt its new organisation.

 

Their clothing to be issued by him. 

 

A New Pay and Mess a/c was also to be opened by him, and the preliminary training to come under his supervision.

 

 

 

Mar 18

The undermentioned Officers proceeded overseas

 

2nd Lt. C.T. WILSON 3/5th Lond. Bde

“           G.C. DUFFUS                   “

 

The following men were transferred to 58th Divl. Arty. (2nd Line)

 

131 Gunners

2 Drivers

 

Mar 20

The under mentioned Officers  proceeded Overseas.

 

2nd Lt. F.W. LANSBURY 3/2nd to 1/2nd

 

2nd Lt E.G TOMBE, 3/6th to 1/6th

 

The under mentioned Officer was transferred to 2nd Line

 

2nd. Lt. HODDINOTT, 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

 

Mar 21

The Following men proceeded Overseas to 47th Divl. Artillery

 

42 Gunners

 9 Drivers

38 Signallers

 7 Artificers

 

The Following men proceeded Overseas to 56th Divl. Artillery

 

19 Gunners

 2 Drivers

15 Signallers

 4 Artificers

 

Mar 31

9 Horses were struck off the strength of the School during the month of March 1916, leaving a total strength of 378.

 

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY April 1916

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

APRIL  1916

 

Apr 1

Reorganisation of School

 

The existing School organisation passed into Four Battery System in accordance with A.C.I. 469 of 1916 and Appendix 47, viz.

 

Personnel

 

“A” Battery

O/C Capt ALLBERRY

 

Consisting of 3/1st London Bde R.F.A, 3/2nd Lond. Bde R.F.A. and 400 Class “B” Regular Recruits.

 

“B” Battery

O/C Major FITCH

 

Consisting of 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. and 400 Class “B” Regular Recruits.

 

“C” Battery

O/C Lt. Col GRAHAM

 

Consisting of 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A,  3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. and 400 Class “B” Regular Recruits.

 

“D” Battery

O/C Major TURNER

 

Consisting of 3/7th Lond. Bde, R.F.A. and 400 Class “B” Regular Recruits.

 

Horses

 

A” Battery Transferred from Group I

“B” Battery Transferred from Group II

“C” Battery Transferred from Group III

“D” Battery Transferred from Group IV

 

The under mentioned Officers were transferred to 60th Lond. Divl. Artillery.

 

Capt. F.G. STAPLEY 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. W.G. HARRISON, 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Apr 3

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

2nd. Lt. A.H. THOMAS 3/1st Lond. Bde R.F.A.

“           E.A. SHIPTON                   “

“           R.P. REW                           “

“           E.R. GREEN      3/6th Lond Bde. R.F.A.

 

Apr 4

The Following men proceeded Overseas to 47th Divl. Artillery

 

8 Gunners

6 Drivers

2 Signallers

8 artificers

 

To 56th Divl. Artillery

 

15 Drivers

 

Apr 10

Opening of Y.M.C.A. Hut

 

The Y.M.C.A. Hut at Biscot Camp was opened by H.S.H. Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein.  A “Guard of Honour” was furnished by the School.

 

Apr 12

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

2nd Lt. N.S. McBAIN     3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          P. BOYDON       3/1st                “

“          C. WHEELER      3/2nd               “

“          H. ADCOCK        3/2nd               “

 

Apr 17

The Army Council directed that NO Easter Leave was to be granted.

 

Apr 20

The Following were transferred to 60th London D.A.C. (Sub. Park)

 

1 N.C.O

53 Gunners

 

Apr 21

Lieut. GRANTLEY SMITH 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. proceeded to Salonika

 

Apr 24

The Commandant inspected the School in “Drill Order Dismounted” on open space bounded by Marlborough Road, Biscot Road and Alexandra Avenue.

The School was formed up in Column (10 yards interval) facing West in the following order:-

 

  1.  Trumpters of School

 

  1.  3/1st London Bde. R.F.A.

               3/2nd London Bde. R.F.A.                “A” Battery

               R.F.A. Regulars

 

 

 

  1.  3/3rd London Bde. R.F.A.                 “B” Battery

               2/2nd London D.A.C

 

  1.  3/5th London Bde. R.F.A.

                3/6th London Bde. R.F.A.                  “C” Battery

                R.F.A. Regulars

 

  1.  3/7th London Bde. R.F.A.                   “D” Battery

 

  1.  The Provisional Depot composed of Army “B” Recruits was formed up in 3 Companies, Lieut. Col. GRAHAM commanded the Parade.

 

After the Commandant has inspected the School, three cheers were called for “His Majesty the King”.  The units of the School then marched past the Commandant to their respective private parade grounds and were dismissed.

 

Apr 30

The Following casualties took place amongst the horses of the School during the month of April 1916

 

50 Joined

 7 Transferred

 4 Died or destroyed

 

Leaving a total strength of 417

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

MAY  1916

 

May 4

The Following comprised a draft which proceeded Overseas to 47th and 56th Divl. Artillery.

 

90 Gunners

97 Drivers

25 Signallers

 6 Artificers

 

May 15

The Following comprised a Draft furnished to 4A Reserve Brigade for Overseas

 

5 Sergeants

5 Corporals

6 Bombardiers

2 A/Bombardiers

 

May 30

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

Capt. CAREY-MORGAN 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Capt. H. JACOBY 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the School during the month of May 1916

 

Nil Joined

7 Transferred

3 Died or Destroyed

 

Leaving a total strength of 407

 

Colonel W.D. BURRARD, R.F.A. relinquished Command of No. 6 Arty. Training School.

 

Colonel C.H. ALEXANDER, R.A. assumed Command of No. 6 Arty. Training School

 

Lieut. L.R. RAWES 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. was transferred to 40th Divl. Artillery.

 

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

JUNE  1916

 

Jun 9

The following draft proceeded Overseas to 47th Divisional Artillery

19 Gunners

18 Drivers

 

To 56th Divisional Artillery

3 Gunners

23 Drivers

 

Jun 12

The following draft proceeded Overseas to 47th Div. Artillery

3 N.C.O’s

48 Gunners

8 Signallers

38 Drivers

 

To 56th Divisional. Artillery

53 Gunners

32 Drivers

15 Signallers

1 Artificer

 

Jun 13

Lieut. D.C. DICKSON 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. was transferred to Anti-Aircraft Shoeburyness.

 

Jun 17

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas.

 

2nd Lt. W.A.J. MARSDEN 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“           F.M.W. ADAMS                       “

“           G.R. ANCUTT                            “

“           W.B. FOORD  KELCEY               “

 

2nd Lt. C.E. WILES 3/6th Lond. Bde R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. C.N. GRABURN 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Jun 18

The following R.F.A. Men were transferred to Infantry Battalions.

 

100 to 4/4th Queens Regiment

 

100 to 3/5th East Surrey Regiment

 

Jun 20

The following N.C.O’s and Men were transferred to No. 685 Machine Gun Corps.

2 Sergeants

2 Corporals

3 Drivers

 

 

Jun 20

Major & Temp. Lt. Col. J.F. GRAHAM proceeded Overseas

 

Jun 23

The following R.F.A. men were transferred to Infantry Battalions

 

100 to 3/6th East Surrey Regiment

 

100 to 4/4th Royal West Kent Regiment

 

Jun 24

The following R.F.A. men were transferred to Infantry Battalions

 

150 to 3/9th Middlesex Regiment

 

Jun 26

Lieut. J.C. THORNTON, 3/3rd Lond.  R.F.A. proceeded Overseas.

 

Jun 30

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the School during the month of June 1916

 

52 Joined

 6 Transferred

 1 Died or Destroyed

 

Leaving a total strength of 452.

 

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

JULY  1916

 

Jul 1

The under mentioned Officers proceeded overseas

 

 To 47th Divl. Artillery

 

2nd Lt. J.G. BLAVER,     3/5TH Lond. Bde R.F.A.

“          J.H. HOWELL                     “

 

2ND Lt. W.JAY                3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“           L.N. MACKIE                     “

 

2nd Lt. G.H. NEVILLE    3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“           P.S. AYRES                        “

“           GROWSE                           “

 

To 56th Divl. Artillery

 

2nd Lt. E.L. RALLI          3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A

“          A.C. ELLIS                          “ 

                     

2nd Lt. C.A. THURLEY  3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.                  “

“          C.S. DEAR                          “

“          F.H. COBBOLD                  “

Lt.       A.A. PRENTICE                  “

2nd Lt. G.V. CHILVERD                 “

 

To 60TH Divl. Artillery

 

Lt.        J.W. TAYLOR (P.C)

2ND Lt. J.E. HOUGHTON 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A

 

2nd Lt. A. HUNEN             3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“           P.A.  HARRISON                    “

 

2nd Lt.  E.R. HICKS            3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt.  S.H. LYNCH          3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“           W. HONEY                            “

Lt.         BLOOD                                  “

 

To 1/2 London D.A.C.

 

2nd Lt. A.F.A. PARKER     3/5TH Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          P.S. HOODLESS    3/2nd D.A.C.

“          S.W. MILLS           3/2ND Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

        

Jul 3

The following R.F.A. Men were transferred to Infantry Battalion.

 

150 to 3/5th Essex Regiment

 

Jul 11

The new Sergeants Mess and Hutments were taken over.

Huts were occupied as follows.

 

Hut 24  -  “A” Battery

Hut 25  -  “B” Battery

Hut 29  -  “C” Battery

Hut 30  -  “D” Battery

 

Jul 17

Captain Edwards and 250 Other Ranks (66th East Lanc. Divl. Artillery) moved to Deepcut.

 

Jul 18

Central Messing for No. 6 Arty. Training School was established.

 

Jul 20

The following Men were transferred to 4A Res. Brigade for drafts Overseas

 

60 Drivers

 

Jul 22

The School Regimental Sports were held on 22nd July 1916 as follows

 

Mounted Events  -  On School Driving Field

 

Dismounted Events  -  On Wardown Park cricket ground.

 

Jul 25

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

2nd Lt.  J.H. STIRLING    3/5TH Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“           W.C.P. DAWSON                “

“            J.M. UNDERWOOD           “

 

2ND Lt.  B.R. HARRIS      3/7TH Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“            A.N. CARMICHAEL            “

 

Jul 27

The following N.C.O’s and men were transferred to 60th Lond. Division.

 

6 N.C.O’s

100 Gunners

14 Artificers

 

Jul 31

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the School during the month of July 1916

 

9 Transferred – leaving a total strength of 443

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

AUGUST  1916

 

Aug 3

2nd Lt. W.J. HOWELL, 3/West Surrey Regt. Attached as Signalling Instructor, proceeded Overseas.

 

Aug 4

78 Gunners were transferred to 4A Res. Bde. For drafting Overseas

 

The Chaplain General of the Forces ordered special Church Services to be held, it being the second Anniversary of the Declaration of War.

 

Aug 6

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

Capt. W. SHELDON DICKASON, 3/2nd London D.A.C.

 

Capt. P. OAKLEY, 3/5th London Bde. R.F.A.

 

Aug 10

The following Men were transferred to 57th Divl. Artillery.

 

12 Gunners

12 Signallers

12 Artificers

 

Aug 11

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

Lieut. P.J. COLE    3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

2nd Lt. P.L. HAYCOCK            “

 

Lieut. LUCIE SMITH  3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

The following Men proceeded Overseas

 

24 Signallers

2 Artificers

 

 Aug 12  

50 Gunners  were transferred to 4 “A” Reserve Brigade for drafting overseas

 

Aug 21

Telegram received from Eastern Command, dated 18th August 1916, cancelling leave for all ranks as a temporary measure.

 

Aug 24

Embargo on leave cancelled

 

Aug 31

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses during the month of August 1916

 

215 Joined

187 Transferred

2 Died or Destroyed, leaving a total strength of 469.

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

SEPTEMBER  1916

 

Sept

Re-organisation

 

Under A.C.I. 1588, dated 14th August 1916, No. 6 Artillery Territorial Force, to consist of Headquarters and 3 Batteries.

 

The Batteries were designated “A”, “C”, “D” respectively.

 

“A” Battery, consisted of 3/1st, 3/2nd and 3/3rd London Brigades R.F.A. (T)

 Major ALLBERRY commanding.

 

“C” Battery,  consisted of 3/5th and 3/6th London Brigades R.F.A. (T)

Major FITCH commanding.

 

“D” Battery, consisted of 3/7th London Brigade R.F.A. (T) and 3/2nd London D.A.C.

Major TURNER commanding.

 

The R.F.A. details remained with their present batteries except “B” Battery.  These were divided equally between the new “A”, “C”, and “D” Batteries.

 

Remarks by Commandant on the above reorganisation:

 

In circulating the above order reducing the establishment of this Reserve Brigade to 3 Batteries, the Commandant regrets that the redistribution involved will break up many personal associations amongst both Officers, N.C.O’s and Men.

 

He wishes it to be understood that the Battery to be absorbed was selected solely by the Division to which it belonged, and not the lack of efficiency in its training.

 

Similar reductions have been made in many other units under a comprehensive War Office Scheme and the Commandant hopes that all ranks will accept their new allocation with good spirit and continue the same high standard of  discipline.

 

Sept 1

50 Gunners were transferred to 4 “A” Reserve Brigade for drafting Overseas.

 

Capt. CLARK was transferred to Leeds Anti-Aircraft Defences.

 

Lieut. J.C. GODMAN proceeded Overseas on transfer to the Somaliland Camel Corps.

 

Sept 2

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

Lieut. RYDER

2nd Lt. DERRETT

 

 

Sept 2

16 Artificers were transferred to 2nd Line as under

 

6 to 47th Division

6 to 56th Division

4 to 60th Division

 

Sept 5

50 Drivers were transferred to 4 “A” Reserve Brigade for drafting overseas

 

Sept 6

A Staff Captain of Remounts inspected the horses at their ordinary work and in stables

 

Sept 7

Lieut. MASSEY 281st London Brigade joined, and was taken on strength of 3/2nd London Brigade R.F.A. (T)

 

2ND Lt. BARBER            proceeded Overseas

“           DOBLE

“           RANDOLPH                         “

 

8 Artificers were transferred to 56th Division (2nd Line)

 

Sept 11

Capt. C.P. BERTIE 3/6th London was transferred to R.F.C

 

Sept 14

1 N.C.O and 52 Men were transferred to No. 7 Reserve Brigade Artillery TF at Winchester

 

A representative from War Office gave a Lecture on the Interpretation of Aerial Photography – 25 Officers were detailed to attend this lecture.

 

Sept 18

2nd Lt. C.E. DAVENPORT was transferred to R.F.C.

 

200 Category Bi Recruits were transferred as follows

 

 70 to 336th Brigade at Canterbury

130 to 337th                  “

 

Sept 19

50 Gunners transferred to 47th Divisional Artillery (2nd Line)

 

Sept 20

162 N.C.O’s and Men proceeded Overseas

Conducting Officers Lt. CAWSTEN and 2nd Lt. WIGG

 

Sept 21

2 N.C.O’s, 43 Gunners and 24 Drivers proceeded overseas to Salonika for Pack Transport Duties.

 

Sept 24

2nd Lt. W.C. PEARCE 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. transferred to 235th Bde. Overseas

 

Sept 25

2nd Lt. G. DAVIS transferred to R.F.C. Oxford

 

The following Officers proceeded Overseas.

Lieut.  A.F. WAYLEN      3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Lieut   N.A.E. MASSEY    3/2nd               “

2nd Lt. A.M. COLE          3/6th               “

Sept 25

The under mentioned Officers were taken on the strength

 

2nd Lt.  C.F. DEADELL  3/5th London. Bde. R.F.A.

“            R. PEACOP                            “

 

2nd Lt. T.P. MIDDLETON 3/5th Lond. Bde. Transferred to R.F.C.

 

Sept 27

180 Cii Infantry from Crawley Camp attached for employment duty.

 

Sept 30

2nd Lt. J.C. BALLARD joined from 291st Brigade R.F.A.

 

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the Brigade during the month of September 1916.

 

178 Joined

157 Transferred

2 Died or Destroyed

Leaving a total strength of 488

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

OCTOBER  1916

 

Oct 1

The under mentioned Officers joined the Brigade from the units shown, and were taken on strength.

 

Temp. Lieut. G.A. OGDEN             291st Bde. R.F.A.

2nd Lt.             W.O. COSGROVE                 “              

“                      S.T. DAVIS                             “

“                      H.E. SHEPPERD        58th D.A.C.

 

Oct 2

A draft consisting of 2 Sergeants, 1 Corporal, 1 Bombardier, 30 Signallers and 2 Artificers proceeded Overseas to join 47th Div. Artillery.

 

2nd Lt. J. WALKER, on first commission joined 3/1st London Brigade R.F.A.

 

Oct 4

Lieut. T. STOREY, 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. having relinquished his commission on account of ill health was struck off the strength of the Brigade.

 

Lieut. G.B. ROBERTS 303rd Brigade

“          ADAMS, 301st Brigade

Were taken on strength of the Brigade and attached to 3/6th London Bde. R.F.A.

 

 

Oct 6

Draft of 118 Gunners, 20 Drivers and 2 Signallers proceeded Overseas.

 

Lieut. F.G. HEADINGTON proceeded Overseas

 

Lieut. J.D. SMALL from 291st Brigade joined this Brigade

 

Oct 9

The Bishop of St. Albans gave an “address” to Officers of the Brigade in the Y.M.C.A. Hut.

 

374 Bi and Ci men were transferred to 65th Lowland Division as follows.

 

194 to Chelmsford

120 to Hatfield Peverel

 60 to Maldon

These were replaced by a similar number of men of Category A.1.

 

2nd Lt. A.H. BROWN joined and was posted to 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lt.  J. HAWKES REED joined from 301st Bde. R.F.A.

 

2ND Lt. S.A. BACHE joined and was posted to 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

A draft of 55 Gunners and 30 Drivers proceeded overseas to join 47th, 56th and 60th Divisions.

 

Oct 10

Lieut. N.V. BRASNET was transferred to the 57th Division

 

Oct 13

Lieut. R.J. BEATTIE proceeded Overseas

 

Oct 14

The Specialist Sanitary Officer Eastern Command visited the Camp

 

2nd Lt. A.F.R.D. QUINN proceeded Overseas

 

Oct 15

Lieut. G.B. ROBERTS, 2/8th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. was transferred to No. 7 Reserve Brigade, Winchester.

 

2nd Lt. M.G. LIDDLE joined from Overseas and was posted to 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Oct 16

Major A.G. SCAMMELL, 5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. was taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. P.A. THURLEY from Overseas joined and was posted to 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas.

 

To 1st London Brigade                               

2nd Lt. W.A. KIMPTON                                 

“           N.H. KIMPTON                                 

“           N.G. CLARKE                                     

“           R.S. INGLIS                                       

 

To 2ND London Brigade

Lieut. J.D. SMAIL

2nd Lt. G.B. WOLFE

“           B.O. MOORE

“           G.N. LING

 

To 3rd London Brigade

2nd Lt. CORNES

“           O.H. GARRAS

“           G.A. OGDEN

 

To 5th London Brigade

Capt . L.A. LUXMORE

2nd Lt. E.C. PAGE

“          F.H. BARTLETT

 

To 6th London Brigade

2nd Lt. S.H. WIGG

“          J.C. HANSWORTH

“          L. CORSAN

“          D.V. TOMSON

 

 

 

 

 

To 7th London Brigade

Lieut . A.F. BOURDAS

2ND Lt. P.W. BOOBBYER

“           K.H. JOWETT

“           E.S. HURST

“           N.V. HURST

“           R.A. GOODALL

“           E.C. JONES

“           F.A.M. LOUFTE

“           J.C. St. NEVILLE

“           J.S. SHIPWAY

“           G.R. WATT

“           G.H. BURGESS

“           G.A. BARNETT

“           H.A. MORTLEMAIN

 

To 2nd London D.A.C.

Lieut. C.R. De FRAINE

“          E.R. GREGORY

2nd Lt. J.V. WILSHIN

“          B.G. HILL

“          A.B. DAVIES

 

To 1st Wessex D.A.C.

2nd Lt. P.A. GIBBONS

 

Oct 19

The 3 Emergency Batteries mobilised in Full Marching Order. 

The Batteries were composed of Guns, Firing Battery Wagons and G.S. Wagons.  The Brigade Headquarters did not turn out.

 

Oct 21

Orders received from Eastern Command that all Aiv Men (fit for General Service but under 19 years of age) were to be kept under training until they became available for Overseas.

 

Oct  22

2nd Lt. W.A.M. WATTS was taken on the strength and posted to “D” Battery

 

Oct  23

2nd Lt. A.W. CUNNINGHAM, 3/2nd London Brigade R.F.A. proceeded Overseas.

 

The under mentioned Officers on first commission were taken on the strength

 

2nd Lt. A.M. BROOKFIELD    3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          R.H. GLENISTER         3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          De VRIES                     3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A

“          A.E. WATSON             3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

The under mentioned Officers were taken on the strength

 

2nd Lt. T.H. ROBINSON from 2/3rd to 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. D.H. WADDINGTON from 2/5th to 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

 

 

Extract from London District Orders, dated 20th October 1916

 

Officers, Warrant Officers, N.C.O’s and Men are forbidden to accept presents in money from any public bodies or private individuals in recognition of services rendered in the performance of their duty.

 

Oct 24

2nd Lt. R.S. HUDSON transferred from 291st Bde. R.F.A. to 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lieut. J.F. ASHTON 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. to M.T.A.S.C.

 

Lieut. MALCOHNSON 3/1st Lond. Bde. To R.F.C.

 

2nd Lt. M.G. HAZELRIGG on first commission was posted to 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Oct 28

2nd Lt. H.E. SHEPHERD, 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. transferred to 2nd Provl. Battery at Little Clacton.

 

Oct 30

Lieut. R.J.E. MASSEY 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. from overseas was taken on the strength and posted to “A” Battery.

 

2nd Lt. A.S. WILKINSON taken on strength and posted to 3/7th London Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. C.H. HICKS taken on strength and posted to 3/5th London Bde. R.F.A.

 

Oct 31

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the Brigade during October 1916

 

142 Joined

114 Transferred

5 Died or Destroyed

Leaving a total strength of 511

 

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

NOVEMBER  1916

 

Nov 2

Capt. J.B.A. PARISH having been transferred from 291st Brigade is taken on strength of the Brigade from 4.10.16

 

2nd Lt. THOMPSON transferred from 2nd Provl. Battery on 28.10.16

 

Nov 7

Lieut. W.T. CUTHBERT from 1/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. to “C”  Battery

 

Nov 9

Draft of 4 Signallers proceeded Overseas (France)

 

Nov 11

2nd Lt. P. PRICE 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. transferred to Anti-Gas School, Newhaven

 

2nd Lt. M.G. LIDDLE  3rd/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. transferred to Officers Siege Course, Bexhill

 

The under mentioned Officers on First commission joined the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. C.E. ANDREWS,       3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          M.S. OVERETT                        “

“          H.H. BROCKLESBY  3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          G.C. BOOTH             3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          F.C. BOULBY            3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

The under mentioned Officers joined the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. C.E. REDFERN from 3/1st Lond. Bde to 3/12th

“           W.R. MORTLEMAN from 1/7th Lond. Bde to 3/7th

 

Nov 12

Draft of 150 Gunners proceeded Overseas (France) for Pack animal duty

 

The under mentioned Officers joined the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. .A VICK to 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“           M. FINLINSON to 3/7th lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Nov 15

The under mentioned Officers on first commission joined the Brigade.

 

2nd Lt. M.F. TERRY to 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A

 

Lt. D. NATHAN from 291st Bde. To 3/2nd Lond. Bde R.F.A.

 

Nov 17

The under mentioned Officer on first commission joined the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. G.H. BICKERS TO 3/2ND Lond. Bed. R.F.A.

 

 

 

Nov 17

The under mentioned Officers  joined the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. T. BALLANTYNE to 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lieut.  G.E. MOORE to 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

Lieut. S.E. REDFERN 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. A.M. BROWN 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Nov 21

Capt. J.B.A. PARISH having been attached to Northern Command is struck off the strength.

 

35 Men transferred to Home Service Battalion Middlesex Regiment

 

Nov 22

239 Men to R.A. 66th East Lane Division

 

Lieut. BLOOD taken on strength and posted to “D” Battery

 

Capt. H.W. STEPHENS attached to Northern Army

 

Lieut. T. STOREY (re-commissioned) posted to 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. C. WEST 3/3rd Lond. Bde  (relinquished his commission on account of ill-health

 

2nd Lt. F.W. LANSBURY 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

 

Nov 24

200 Men transferred to 17th Reserve Infantry Brigade

 

Draft of 29 Signallers proceeded Overseas

 

Nov 25

Draft of  50 Gunners proceeded Overseas

 

Nov 28

2nd Lt. H.E. BALLARD (on first commission) posted to 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A

 

200 Category B.1 and C.1 Men transferred to 65th Divisional Artillery

 

Lieut. T. BALLANTYNE 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. to 237th Brigade, R.F.A.

 

The under mentioned  Officer on first commission joined the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. R.H. MARTIN to 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Nov 29

2 Bombardiers and 1 Gunner transferred to R.A. Northern Command Depot, Ripon

 

 

 

Nov 29

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas (To India)

 

2nd Lt. H.D. DUFF                 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt.  A. PIGGOTT              3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“           A.J. de L. CHOPIN                  “

 

Capt.   J.H. SQUIRES             3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Lt.        T.N. SWALES                            “

2nd Lt.  J.G. BAGGER                           “

 

2nd Lt.  W.G. HARRISON       3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lt.         T.S. ADAMS              3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt.   H.H. de BOURCIER  3/2nd Lond. D.A.C

“            C.J. RANCE                                 “

 

The following Casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the Brigade during the month of November, 1916

 

55 Joined

67 Transferred

3 Died or Destroyed

Leaving a total strength of 496

 

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY December 1916

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

DECEMBER  1916

 

Dec 1

30 Men transferred to 1st Home 28th Service Battalion, Middlesex Regt.

 

Lt. R.T.E. MASSEY, 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. transferred to 56th D.A.C.

 

2nd Lt. R.B. WESTMACOTT joined and posted to 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Dec 5

Capt. A.J.L. MALCOLMSON transferred to A.S.Corps, M.C

 

The under mentioned Officers on first commission were taken on the strength

 

2nd Lt. J. OVERTON to             3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. J. CAZEANS to              3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“         R.C. MORRIS to                 “

 

2nd Lt. L.T. SIMSONS to          3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          G.W.T. MORGAN to                    “

 

2nd Lt. H.P. REW joined the Brigade and was posted to 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Dec 6

153 Men transferred to 65th Divisional Artillery at Chelmsford

 

Dec 7

12 N.C.O’s, 101 Gunners, 79 Drivers, 1 Shoeing Smith transferred to 64th Divisional Artillery. Viz:- (320th Brigade at Aysham and 321st Brigade at Cawston)

 

The under mentioned Officers joined and were posted as follows

 

2nd Lt. J.A. COUSINS to 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Lt.       C.J. WHITE                           “

 

Lt.       V.C. LUCAS to 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lt.       J.L.T. REYNOLDS to “A” Battery

 

Dec 9

 

 

 

The under mentioned Officers joined the Brigade

 

Captain H.J. GLOVER

 

Lieut. A.T. WAYLEN  (posted to “A” Battery)

 

Dec 10

Draft of 50 Gunners and 50 Drivers proceeded Overseas

 

Dec 11

Draft of 1 N.C.O, 50 Gunners and 200 Drivers to Salonica

 

 

 

Dec 12

Lieut. A.V. HEAL, 3/6th Lond. Bde R.F.A. proceeded Overseas

 

Capt. HENRY R.A.M.C (T) having proceeded Overseas ceases to be attached to this Brigade from 10.12.16

 

A Draft as under proceeded Overseas

 

30 Gunners, 10 Drivers, 6 Signallers to 47th Div

 

20 Gunners, 20 Drivers, 5 Signallers to 56th Div.

 

Dec  14

The under mentioned Officer on first commission joined the Brigade

 

2nd  Lt. A.E. DAWES posted to 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A

 

A draft of 60 Gunners & 60 Drivers proceeded Overseas

 

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

2nd Lt. K.C. SANDLAND    3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          J.C. BALLARD                          “

 

2nd Lt. K.H. MARTIN         3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. L.J. HELLIER            3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A

 

Dec 15

The under mentioned Officers on first commission joined the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. J.L.T. REYNOLDS TO 3/2ND Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. P.S. SPARLING to 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

60 Category A4 men transferred to 2/1st Shropshire Regiment

 

Dec 16

6 N.C.O’s, 16 Gunners, 17 Drivers, 1 Shoeing-Smith transferred to 64th Divisional Artillery

 

2nd Lt. H.H. HURREN joined the Brigade and posted to 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lieut. E.H.A.J. O’Donnell, 3RD Lond. Bde.  Joined

 

Dec 17

Lt. P.M. GIBBONS joined the Brigade and posted to 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

The under mentioned Officers were taken on the strength

 

Major F.T. JACKSON 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Lt. A.F.R.D. RYDER 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

2nd Lt. G.S. CURTIS 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Lt. LESLIE 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

 

 

Dec 20

2nd Lt. R.P. REW 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. posted to 59th Divisional Artillery

 

Dec 21

The under mentioned Officers were taken on the strength

 

Capt. SHUTER 5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. MASSON 6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Major General J.M. BRUNKER (Inspector of R.H.& R.F.A.) inspected the Brigade on 21st and 22nd December, 1916,

 

10% Officers and other ranks were granted Xmas leave under W.O. Telegram 4/6255.A.

 

Dec 23

1 Warrant officer Class 2; 2 Corporals, 1 Bombardier and 3 Artificers to 2/1st Berkshire Horse Artillery (Woodbridge)

 

Dec 25

The following Message was received from His Majesty the King:-

 

I send you my Sailors and Soldiers hearty Good Wishes for Christmas, and the New Year.  My grateful thoughts are ever with you for victories gained,  for

Hardships endured and for unfailing cheeriness.  Another Xmas has come round and we are still at War, but the Empire, confident in you, remains determined to win.  May God Bless and protect you.

 

At this Christmastide the Queen and I are thinking more than ever of the Sick and Wounded among my Sailors and Soldiers.  From our hearts we wish them strength to bear their sufferings, speedy restoration to health, a peaceful Christmas, and may happy years to come.

 

Dec 28

Capt. C.E.F. GAILSHELL 2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A joined

 

2nd Lt. J.B. CRAIK  joined and posted to “A” Battery

 

Dec 31

The under mentioned Officers on first commission joined the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. T.V. LISTER, 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. N. BRIDGEWATER, 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the Brigade during the month of December 1916

 

Nil Joined

57 Transferred

Nil Died or Destroyed

 

Leaving a total strength of 439

 

 

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Closure of Biscot Camp

Biscot Camp in WW1

Biscot Camp effectively ceased to be a military base from Sunday, November 30th, 1919. The previous day's Beds & Herts Saturday Telegraph reported:

The handful of artillerymen who still remain at Biscot Camp are leaving tomorrow for Shorncliffe, Kent, and, with the exception of a small rear party, the camp will be empty.

The camp first came into existence as a training school for the London Territorial Artillery, and later many Luton men, after joining the Royal Field Artillery, went through their training at this camp, within a stone's throw of their homes. For a long period it was the centre of very strenuous activity and developed into the depot of reserve brigades for the Field Artillery, from which large drafts of reinforcements were sent out to the batteries in the field.

Since the Armistice there has been a natural slackening of the activities of the camp, and the number of men has steadily gone down, until there are only somewhere about 200 now, and these will be away by noon tomorrow [November 30th].

To take the men, guns, horses and baggage to Shorncliffe, the Midland Railway authorities are running three special trains. The loading of the first of these will begin at 7am, and it is expected that all three will be away during the morning. Today, guns have been brought to the station in readiness for loading, and some of the baggage is already loaded.

With the departure of the artillerymen will end what has been some very important place of war activities in Luton. Many of the men who at one time or another passed through this camp have made lasting friends, and some of them on finishing their Army service have come back to settle in the town.

The camp in several ways added to the gaiety of the town when the days were none too sunny, and Luton people in turn have on many occasions done their share in contributing to the entertainment of the men at the camp, either in the YMCA within the camp quarters, or in other centres which at various times have been operating in the town.

 

Three days later, the Tuesday Telegraph reported the departure of the Biscot men on the previous Sunday, November 30th. It said the Midland Railway troop siding had been the scene of considerable activity as the loading party speedily placed guns and stores on to the three special trains departing for Shorncliffe.

 

On Wednesday, December 17th, 1919, Luton auctioneers J. Cumberland & Sons sold a quantity of surplus furniture and effects from Biscot Camp. The items included tables, chairs, cupboards, linoleum, matting, enamelware, a power bread cutter, galvanised tank, meat safe, ice cream freezer, scales and weights etc. Also offered for sale was a boxing ring, complete in sections.

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY January 1917

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

JANUARY  1917

 

Jan 1

1 N.C.O., 14 Gunners & 20 Drivers (A4) were transferred to 64th Divisional Artillery at Norwich

 

Jan 2

The under mentioned Officer was transferred to Officers Siege Course, Lydd

2nd Lt. W.R. MORTLEMAN, 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Capt. H.V. STEPHENS, reported for duty, and taken on strength

 

Jan 3

Lt. J.H. NELSON  joined from 58th Lond. D.A.C.

 

2nd Lt. H.G. LIDDLE 3/1st rejoined from Siege Course, Bexhill

 

Jan 4

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and were struck of the strength of the Brigade

 

Lieut. D. NATHAN,          3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lieut. S.W. CAWSTON    3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. V.E. RAMSAY        3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lieut. A.E. Le MAY           3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lieut. H. ELLIOT                 3/2nd Lond. Bde. D.A.C.

 

Jan 5

The following Officers were taken on the strength

 

2nd Lt. G.F. ILLINGWORTH  3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

“           F.H. HOWELL           3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

The following W.O.  N.C.O’s and Men were transferred

 

1 B.S.M, 1 B.Q.M.S., 4 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 1 Saddler & 33 Drivers to 394th Battery

 

2 Sergeants, 2 Corporals & 50 Gunners to 395th Battery.

 

1 Sergeant, 2 Corporals & 54 Gunners to 396th Battery

 

Jan 6

28 Gunners, 15, Drivers transferred to 291st Brigade R.F.A.

 

 

 

 

Death of Col. F. GRIFFITH

 

It is with deepest sorrow that the Commandant announces the death of Colonel F. GRIFFITH, Acting Brigade Major, which occurred last night at 10.45p.m.

 

Colonel GRIFFITH has been associated with this Brigade since its formation, and has been invariably conspicuous by his loyalty to its interests, unselfishness, and devotion to duty.  By his death it has suffered a very heavy loss.

 

Jan 7

Lieut. J.D. MOORE, 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. is taken on strength of the Brigade

 

Jan 8

The following N.C.O’s & Men were transferred

 

1 Fitter, 1 Farrier to 393rd Battery

1 B.Q.M.S., 1 Sergeant, 1 Bombardier to 395th Battery

1 Corporal, 2 Farriers to 397th Battery.

 

Jan 9

2nd Lt. S.F. WEBB from 2C Reserve Brigade to 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Jan 10

2nd Lt. F.G. STAPLEY, 5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A  taken on strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. F. McCADE 1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

 

Jan 11

The following Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. H.G.B. HATCHER, 7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          G.W. GRABURN,               “

 

Jan 12

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

2nd Lt. J.R.N. WALKER,    3/1ST Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. S.D. WEBBER        3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          B.S. HUDSON                        “

“          W.O. COSGROVE                  “

“          C.M. BICKERS                        “

 

2nd Lt. R. PEACOP            3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          R.H. THOMPSON                  “                  

 

2nd Lt. T.N. ROBINSON    3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          G.C. BOOTH                           “

 

2nd Lt. F.S. HARPER          3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. S.A. BACHE            3/7TH Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

181 Gunners & 162 Drivers transferred to 71st Divisional Artillery

 

Jan 13

2nd Lt. R.V. HERBERT, 5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

 

Jan 15

13 Corporals transferred to 72nd Divisional Artillery

 

Jan 16

2nd Lt. C.H. BRAILSFORD taken on strength of Brigade and posted to 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “D” Battery

 

Jan 17

2nd Lt. C.B. TUSON 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

 

The 382nd Battery arrived at Luton and was taken on strength of the Brigade

 

3 N.C.O’s, 30 Gunners, 8 Signallers and 5 Fitters proceeded Overseas ( Salonika)

Conducting Officer, Lt. GRANTLEY-SMITH

 

Jan 19

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. J. OVERTON,            3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          G.A TAYLOR                            “

“          J. CAZEAUX                             “

“          M.G. LIDDLE                           “

 

2nd Lt. S.T. DAVIS                 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A

“          M.S. OVERETT                          “

“          A.M. BROOKFIELD                   “

“          J.R.T. REYNOLDS                      “

“          R.C. MORRIS                            “

 

Lieut. H. LESLIE                       3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

2ND Lt. H. EXLEY                                     “

“           W.A. SADGROVE                      “

“           R.M. GLENISTER                       “

 

2ND Lt.  D.K. WADDINGTON    3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“            C.T. BEADELL                               “

“            H.G. HAZELRIGGE  “

 

2ND Lt. F.C. BOULBY                  3/7TH Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          H.M. BROCKLESBY                        “

“          H. FUILINSON                                “

“          D.G. PORTER                                  “

“          W.A.M. WATTS                              “

“          G.W.T. MORGAN                          “

“          J.T. SIMEONS                                 “

“          M.F. TERRY                                    “    

 

The under mentioned Officers (on first Commission) are taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. S.H. GOLDMAN            3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A

“           J.W. BLOOM                3/1st

“           H.A. HATFIELD             3/7th         “

 

100 Gunners,  50 Drivers proceeded Overseas

Conducting Officers:-  Lieuts.  BAKER and WAYLAND

 

Jan 20

Inspection of Brigade by General Officer Commander-in-Chief

SIR JAMES WOLFE-MURRAY

 

The under mentioned Officers on first Commission were taken on the strength of Brigade

 

2nd Lt. L.L. HART posted to 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. A. FIRTH posted to 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Jan 21

Capt. H.A. FORREST taken on strength of Brigade and attached to “A” Battery

 

Jan 23

Lieut. G. SMITH 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. posted to Anti-Aircraft, Shoeburyness and struck off strength of Brigade

 

Draft of 1 N.C.O., and 20 Drivers proceeded to Salonika

Conducting Officer Lt. KERRY

 

Jan 24

2 Bty, Qr. Mr. Sergeants & 11 Sergeants to 68th Divisional Artillery

 

Jan 29

The Chaplain-General to the Forces gave an address to Officers & Men of the Brigade.

 

Jan 31

2nd Lt. R.H. COATES, 7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. E.L. RALLI 1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

 

Major R.F.L. TURNER “D” Battery retired on account of ill-health

 

 

The following casualties occurred during the month of January 1917 amongst the Horses of the Brigade

 

150 Joined

 79 Transferred

   2 Died or Destroyed

 

Leaving a total strength of 508

 

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY February 1917

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

FEBRUARY  1917

 

 

Under A.C.I. 348 of February 1917 Signallers are attached to the Headquarter staff of the Brigade – thus relieving the Batteries from all training and discipline in connection with the supplying of signalling Drafts

 

Feb 2

The following Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. L.A.G. PAINE 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. H. GRANT      3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Feb 3

The following Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. A. MACKIE                 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“           F.C. GREENWOOD                     “

 

Feb 4

A draft of 40 Gunners & 15 Drivers proceeded Overseas (France)

Conducting Officer Lieut. BAKER

 

2nd Lt. J.D. BLAVER 3/5TH Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on the strength

 

Feb 6

The under mentioned Officers on joining  the Brigade were taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. G.C. WOOLVEN        3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. A.C. BURTENSHAW  3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. C.G. WEISS                 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Feb 7

Captain CHARLES LANE was appointed President of Regimental Institutes as from 10th January, 1917 ( Transcriber  note: was Institites have assumed Institutes)

 

2nd Lt. T.H.W. ADAMS 3/2ND Lond. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

 

Captain H.A. FORREST “A” Battery on posting to No. 7 Reserve Brigade, A.T.F. struck off the strength of Brigade

 

2nd Lt. J.L. MYERS 3/1st Lond. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength

 

Feb 9

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and were struck off the strength

 

Captain C.R. BARKER 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. J.B. CRAIK         3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Feb 9

2nd Lt. A.E. DAWES      3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. F.E. TALLEY        3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2ND Lt. A.E. WATSON   3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lieut. C.J. WHITE          3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. S.T. WEBB          3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lieut. F.G. STAPLEY      3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

2ND Lt. H.Y. HERBERT                “

 

Feb 10

Lieut. J.H. KING             3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. joined from 60th London D.A.C

 

Feb 13

2nd Lt. A.E. DAVIES        3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. R.A. WEISS            3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

 

Feb 14

2nd Lt. R.H. HERFORD 4th Res. Battn. York and Lancs. Regt attached to the Brigade and posted to “D” Battery.

 

The D.D.V.S. Eastern Command, inspected to Horses of the Brigade

 

Feb 15

A Draft of 293 Drivers proceeded Overseas to France.

Conducting Officers:- Lieut BAKER,

“                                      2nd Lt. HATCHER

“                                       “         HOWELL

 

Feb 17

2nd Lt. A.R. JAMES 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of the Brigade

 

Feb 18

2nd Lt. H. BARTON 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

 

Feb 21

56 Details of 29th Middx. Battn. Proceed to Brighton for duty with Cadet School

 

The under mentioned Officers joined the Brigade and were taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. G.E. BRIDGES     3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. on first commission

 

2nd Lt. H.K. FOERS          3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. on first commission

 

2nd Lt. A.H. ZOBEL          3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. J.H. McDONNELL 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Feb 22

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and struck off strength

 

Major V.F. FITCH             3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. J.F.V.H. BLOOM    3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          L.L. HART                             “

 

2nd Lt. S.R. GOLDMAN      3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. G.H.G. HICKS         3/5th Lond. Bde . R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. C.H. BRAILSFORD   3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          H.A. HATFIELD                       “

“          A.L. STEVENS                          “

“          A. FIRTH                                   “

 

Feb 22

The under mentioned officers joined the Brigade and were taken on the strength

 

2nd Lt. H.A. ADCOCK         3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lieut. P. BOYDEN              3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Feb 24

Draft of 400 Recruits arrived from No. 4 Depot R.F.A.

 

Feb 25

Lieut. D.Y. WHEATLEY     3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

 

Feb 26

Lieut. H.E. SWANSTON assumed the duties of Adjutant,

Vice 2nd Lt. G.M.  BAYLIS transferred.

 

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

Lieut. L.W.B. MOORE    3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A (T)

 

2nd Lt. R.B. WESTMACOTT 3/1ST Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          F.M. CADE                                  “

 

2nd Lt. A. MACRIE                3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A

“          F.C. GREENWOOD                   “

“          P.S. SPALDING                         “

 

2nd Lt. G. WEIR 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

 

Feb 28

Major F.T. JACKSON 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. proceeded Overseas

 

 

 

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the Brigade during the Month of February 1917

 

230 Joined

146 Transferred

1 Died or Destroyed

 

Leaving a total strength of 591

 

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY March 1917

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

MARCH  1917

 

Mar 1

1 Warrant Officer (B.S.M), 5 Sergeants, 6 Corporals, 9 Bombardiers, 1 Corporal  Shoeing-Smith, 1 Shoeing-Smith, 1 Wheeler & 1 Trumpeter transferred to 382nd, Battery R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. T.P.S. HOODLESS 3/2nd Lond. Bde. D.A.C. taken on strength of Brigade

 

Mar 2

45 Recruits joined from 4a Reserve Depot, R.F.A.

 

The undermentioned Officers were taken on strength of Brigade

 

2nd Lt. S.H. WIGG            3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. L.E.S. JACKSON    3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Mar 4

A Draft of 11 N.C.O’s , 104 Gunners, 5 Signallers & 1 Fitter proceeded Overseas to Salonika

Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. J.J. SMITH

 

Mar 5

70 (C1) Gunners transferred to 17th Infantry Labour Co. (Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regiment)

 

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

Lieut. W.H. KING          3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lieut. J.H. NELSON       3/1st Lond. Bde R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. G.E. BRIDGES      3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. N. GRANT            3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. J.L. MYERS          3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Mar 6

The undermentioned Officers reported from  No. 2 R.F.A. Cadet School Exeter. (R.F.A. Special Reserve) on the 2nd and 3rd March 1917 and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. W.M. CRAIG

“          G.C. CHAPMAN

“          A.J. DARBY

“          L.J. JAMES

“          P. GORDON

“          W.E. GRAINGER

“          E.H. HADDOCK

“          R.T. HARRISON

 

2nd Lt. H. KENT

“          A.E. MARRIOTT

“          H.S. MORRIS

“          R.H. PEARSON

“          L.S. ROBERTSON

“          C.B. ROBERTSON

“          J.A.C. SAMSON

“          H.E.K. SAWTELL

 

Mar 8

Lieut. C.H. WOOLRYCH 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

 

Mar 9

The undermentioned Officers reported from No. 1 R.F.A. Cadet School, St. John Wood,  (R.F.A. Special Reserve) and taken on the Brigade from 6th March 1917

 

2nd Lt. H. BIRKMYRE

“           F.D. CAWLEY

“          M.C. CHATFIELD-CLARKE

“          W.K. CAMBRIDGE

“          J.T. CAMBRIDGE

“          J.L. DICKINSON

“          B. EMBRY

“          W. GRAYSTONE

“          S.G. HAINES

“          H.W. CLARENCE-SMITH

“          E.L. HOLLIS

“          H.M. JESSOP

“          G.W. MAYNE

“          R.V. HILLAR

“          A.C. NICHELSON

“          A.N. RAWES

“          W.A. SLADE

“          J. WEDGWOOD

“          L.F. WINTER

 

Mar 10

Capt. R.W. MARTELL 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

 

Capt. C.E.F. GAITSKELL 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. was posted to 69th Divisional Artillery and struck off strength of Brigade

 

Mar 14

A Draft of 60 Drivers proceeded Overseas (France)

Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. BLAVER

 

Lieut. M. SIRED 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

 

Mar 15

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and were struck off strength

 

Lieut. A.F.R.D. RYDER        3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

2nd Lt. H. BRIDGEWATER              “

2nd Lt. G.C. WOOLVEN       3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

 

2nd Lt. L.A.G. PAINE 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A on posting to London Recruiting District was struck off strength of Brigade

 

Mar 16

2nd Lt. N. HUNTER 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. on demobilisation was struck off strength of Brigade

 

Mar 17

A Draft of 18 Drivers proceeded Overseas (France)

Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. BLAVER

 

Sergeant LUCAS & BOMB, LEGGETT transferred to 382nd Battery R.F.A. (sic)

 

Sergeant REGAN & BOMB, BURTIN rejoined from 382nd Battery R.F.A.

 

21 B1 Drivers transferred to Remount Depot Kettering

 

5 B1 Drivers transferred to Remount  Depot Market Harborough

 

Lieut. H.P. BARROW 3/6TH Lond. Bde. Taken on strength

 

Mar 18

6 Gunners were transferred to 382nd Battery

 

Mar 19

382nd Battery moved to Ewshott

 

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

Capt. R.W. MARTELL       3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Capt.H.J. GLOVER            1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Capt. H.W. STEPHENS     3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. A.P. BARBER          3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Mar 20

100 B1 & C1 Gunners & Drivers were transferred to Labour Coy. Devon Regt. Plymouth

 

A Draft of 24 Drivers proceeded Overseas (France)

Conducting Officer 2ND Lt. FRIPP

 

2nd Lt. C.E. WILES 3/6th Lond. Bde. Taken on strength

 

Capt. E.C. WHITE 3/2nd Lond. Bde. Posted to No. 7 Res. Bde at Bordon

 

A Draft of 50 Recruits arrived from No. 4a Res. Bde. Woolwich

 

Mar 21

A Draft of 9 Artificers proceeded Overseas (France)

 

2nd Lt. G.H. NEVILLE 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

 

Mar 22

2nd Lt. EAGLETON 3/2nd Lond. Bde taken on strength

 

Mar 23

2nd Lt. E.R. GREEN 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

 

Mar 26

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

Lieut.  M. SIRED 3/3RD Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. J.H. McDOUALL 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“          H.A.F. GRAYSTONE R.F.A. Special Reserve

 

2nd Lt. H.G. THOMAS reported from Recruiting Office, Stourbridge and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Mar 27

2nd Lt. F. SHEA reported from No.1 R.F.A. Cadet School, St John’s Wood. (R.F.A. Special Reserve) and taken on strength of the Brigade,

 

Lieut. J.C. THORNTON 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

 

Lieut. E.N. BLOOD, on relinquishing Commission owing to ill-health, was struck off strength of Brigade

 

Mar 29

A Draft of 134 Gunners, 130 Drivers and 50 Signallers proceeded Overseas

 

2nd Lt. G.S.L. CURTIS 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt   H.K. FOERS 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

“           A.C. BURTONSHAW           “

 

2nd Lt. H.A. JESSOP Special Reserve

“          L.T. WINTER               “

“          W.C. de GALE             “

“          H.C. CHATFIELD-CLARKE       “

“          G.W. MAYNE               “

“          A.C NICHELSON           “

“          J.D. CAWLEY                 “

 

2nd Lt. P.A. DERRETT 3/7th Lond. Bde taken on strength of Brigade

 

114 “A4” men were transferred to 68th D.A.C.

 

Mar 31

The undermentioned Officers joined the Brigade

 

2nd Lt.  Lt. E.A. ROBERTSON 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2ND Lt. LUCKHAM (S.R.) from No. 2 Cadet School

“          RUSTON                        “

“          WEEDON                       “

 

2nd Lt. G.R. WATT 3/7th London Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lieut. N.V. BRASNET 3/6th London Bde. R.F.A.

 

 

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the Brigade during the month of March 1917

 

187 Joined, 214 Transferred, 1 Died or Destroyed Leaving a total strength of 563

 

 

Signed C.H, ALEXANDER Colonel R.A. Commandant

 No. 6  Reserve Brigade, R.F.A. (T)

 

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY April 1917

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

APRIL  1917

 

Apr 2

2ND Lt. C.A. THURLEY 3/2nd London Bde. R.F.A. on posting to High Wycombe was struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

Lieut. P.E. GRANGER             Special Reserve

“         E.R. SPURRELL

“         H.E.K. SAWTELL

“         C.B. ROBERTSON

“         L.S. ROBERTSON

“         J.T. CAMBRIDGE

“         F. STEARN

“         S.G. HAINES

“         J. WEDGWOOD

“         L.F. TURNS                                    “

 

Lieut. R.A. WEISS                   3/3rd London Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lieut. C.H. WOOLRYCH         3/1st London Bde R.F.A.

 

Lieut. N.V. BRASNET   Posted to Anti Aircraft, Abbey Wood

2nd Lt. R.A. BROMLEY           “                                     “

 

Lieut. C.B. NOTLEY 3/1st Lon Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

 

2nd Lt. L.L. CORSAN, 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A taken on strength of Brigade

 

Apr 6

2nd Lt. H.A. B. LEIGH on posting from No. 1203 Lowland Battery R.F.A. taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. W.J. LOWTHER on demobilizations was struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

 

Apr 7

Lieut. T. STOREY posted to Anti-Aircraft Depot, Abbey Wood was struck off strength

 

Capt. F.L. CLARKE on posting from Anti-Aircraft, Leeds was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Apr 11

A Draft of 60 Gunners, 45 Drivers and 50 Signallers proceeded Overseas (France)

Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. COUSINS

 

2nd Lt. L.C. GANE 3/1st London Bde R.F.A. (on first commission) was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

 

 

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. W.H. CRAIG                  Special Reserve R.F.A.

“          L.J. EAMES

“          H.H. HADDOCK

“          J.L. DICKINSON

“          W.A. SLADE

“          G.C. CHAPMAN

“          P. GORDON

“          W.H. CAMBRIDGE

“          A.W. RAWES

“          K.W. CLARENCE-SMITH

“          J.F. THOMASSON                                “

 

2ND Lt. J.B. BLAVER                   3/5th London Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. P.H. GIBBINS                 3/3rd London Bde R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. C.B. NOTLEY                  3/1st London Bde. R.F.A.

 

Apr 12

5 Men from Provisional Depot transferred to Chatham

 

Apr 13

Capt. C.S. HOLTHOUSE 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. S.A. RANDOLPH 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

 

Apr 14

2nd Lt. H.H. PAYNE 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

 

Apr 15

The Inspector General of R.H. & R.F.A. arrived at Luton and inspected No. 6 Reserve R.F.A. (T) on 16th and 17th April 1917

 

Apr 17

A draft of 80 Gunners & 60 Drivers proceeded Overseas (France)

Conducting Officer. 2nd Lt. NEVILLE

 

A draft of 64 recruits arrived from No. 4 Depot R.F.A. Woolwich

 

Apr 18

2nd Lt. F.W.G. SHARPLING 3/5th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

 

2nd Lt. E. T. TAYLOR 3/6th Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

 

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

2nd Lt. BIRKMYRE                  Special Reserve R.F.A.

“          E.L. HOLLISS

2nd Lt. V. REES                       

“          R. SMALLEY

“          E.J. SHOTT

“          R.T. HARRISON

“          A.E. MARRIOT

 

Apr 18

2nd Lt. L.K. CORSAN              3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. J.R. EAGLETON          3/2nd Lon. Bde R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. C.B. TUSON                3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A.

 

Apr 19

2nd Lt. W.G. CHRISTIE 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. E.J.W. PUTTOCK 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

 

Lieut. J.W.H. HALL No. 6 Reserve Brigade R.F.A. (T) proceeded Overseas (Salonika)

 

2nd Lt. C.E.G. TOMBE 3/6th Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. F.G. STEVENS 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A.  taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. W.C.L. WAITE 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. D.G. FRATER 3/1st Lond. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength

 

Apr 21

2nd Lt. P. PRICE 3/3rd Lon. Bde R.F.A.  taken on strength

 

Apr 22

2nd Lt. H.R. CROSS 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A.  taken on strength

 

Apr 23

A draft of 52 Gunners and 46 Drivers proceeded Overseas (France)

Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. GRABURN

 

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

Capt. C.S. HOLTHOUSE 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lieut. V.C. LUCAS 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lieut. L.E.S. JACKSON 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Apr 24

A draft of 200 recruits arrived from No. 2 Depot, R.F.A. Preston

 

Capt. A.W. ATKINSON 291st Bde R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. R.E. BURGES 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. H.L. BURGIS 3/6th Lon. Bde R.F.A

Apr 25

A draft of 64 recruits arrived from No. 4 Depot R.F.A. Woolwich

 

Apr 26

2nd Lt. O. EDWARDS 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

 

 

Apr 27

45 N.C.O’s and Men were transferred to Larkhill

 

Lieut. Col. J.C. de BRUCE-KINGSMILL taken on strength

Major S. VICKERS taken on strength

 

Capt. C.P. HEPWORTH taken on strength

 

Capt. D.V. FRAZER taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. A. VICK 3/5th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. transferred to 2nd Home Service Garrison Battn. Northants Regiment.

 

2nd Lt. G.W. ALEXANDER 3/5th Lon. Bde R.F.A. transferred to 1st Home Service Garrison Battn. Royal West Kent Regiment

 

2nd Lt. G.R. WATTS 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. transferred to London district Signalling School Fulham

 

Apr 28

The following extracts from the Inspector General of R.H. & R.F.A. on his recent Inspection are published for Information:-

 

“A particularly good lot of horses, generally in very good condition”

“Stable  Management Excellent”

“Gun Drill and Signalling Very good”

“Riding, Driving and Physical Training Very Good”

“The State of this Brigade is very satisfactory and very creditable”

 

Apr 29

Capt. F.R.J. BLACKBURN 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. relinquished his commission

 

A draft of 7 N.C.O’s and 64 Drivers proceeded Overseas – Basrah

 

 

The following casualties occurred amongst the horses and mules of the Brigade during the month of April 1917

 

Horses

 87 Joined

331 Transferred

2 Died or Destroyed

Leaving a total strength of 317

 

Mules

365 Joined

Leaving a total strength of 365

 

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY May 1917

 

C” BATTERY

No. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE R.F.A  (T)

WAR DIARY

MAY 1917

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON, Beds

 

1917

Commanding Officer: Captain SHUTER, A.E.

May 1

1 Driver returned from B.E.F and taken on strength

 

2nd Lt., PEARSON, R.H.       Proceeded overseas

“           SAMSON, I.A.C                     “

“           KENT, H                                  “

“           MORRIS, H.S.                         “

 

2nd Lt. GRIFFITH, C.B.  posted to this Battery

 

17 L.D. Horses transferred to Swaythling

 

May 2

1 Driver returned from B.E.F. and taken on strength

Inspection of Brigade by Field-Marshal LORD FRENCH and Commander in Chief, Eastern Command

 

May 3

1 Bombardier posted to Provisional Depot.

 

May 4

1 Bombardier returned from B.E.F and taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. MASSON, I.A., 3/6th Lon. Bde. Transferred to Anti-Aircraft Corps, Abbey Wood

 

May 5

No. 1751 Gnr. MAYES, R.S.    Appointed to Commissioned Rank and struck

No.   621 Sgt. WHITING          off strength

 

1 Corporal                                 Posted to this Battery from Commond Depot, Ripon

1 Bombardier                                                                     “

1 Gunner                                                                             “

 

Major VICKERS, S.                     Proceeded to Shoeburyness for Gunnery Course

Capt. HEPWORTH, G.H                                                       “

 

Football Match: Brigade – v- 17th Training Reserve Battalion at Luton                                                       

       

May 8

2nd Lt. SHARPLING, F.W.G., 3/5th Lon. Bde. R.F.A proceeded overseas

 

May 11

10 Mules                posted to this Battery from Ormskirk

14 L.D. Horses                                     “

 

Lt. RADFORD, R., A.S.C., posted to this Battery

 

14 Mules transferred to Swaythling

 

Lt. MOORE, J.D.        Attached for duty

2nd Lt. EMBRY, B.                      “

 

 

May 15

7 Gunners transferred to 394th Battery, Woodbridge

 

8 Drivers transferred to 393rd Battery, Canterbury

 

2 Mules transferred to Swaythling

 

May 16

 1 Sergeant            Proceeded overseas

 1 Bombardier                       “

14 Drivers                               “

Conducting Officer: 2nd Lieut. FRITH.

 

1 Gunner returned from B.E.F: taken on strength

 

1 Driver re-enlisted

 

Lieut. Col. MACHUGH, R.J Posted to “C” Battery

 

2nd Lieut. TAYLOR, E.T. proceeded overseas

 

May 17

2nd Lieut. MILLER, L.C.     Attached for Duty

“               GASSON, N.                     “

 

May 18

 1 Corporal          Posted to this Battery from A.V.C

 6 Gunners                                        “

15 Drivers                                          “

 

May 19

5 Mules transferred to Stanstead

 

 1 Gunner         Posted to this Battery from Provisional Depot

19 Drivers                                            “

 

May 21

Capt. CLARKE, F.J. attached to Provisional Depot

 

2nd Lieut. RALLI, E.L. attached for duty to Battery

 

1 Gunner posted from Command Depot, Ripon

 

1 Bombardier posted from Provisional Depot

 

May 22

2nd Lieut. JESSOP, H.H. (S.R)         Proceeded overseas

“               MAYNE, G.W (S.R)                        “

“                EMBRY, B. (S.R)                            “

Lieut.        CUTHBERT, W.T (3/5th)               “

 

May 23

20 L.D Mules transferred to Swaythling

10 L.D. Horses                    “

 

May 24

1 Sergeant            Posted to O.T.C.’s

1 Corporal                           “

3 Bombardiers                    “

8 Gunners                            “

 

May 25

1 Driver returned from B.E.F and taken on strength

 

 4 Sergeants               Proceeded overseas

 2 Corporals                                  “

 2 Bombardiers                             “

35 Gunners                                   “

24 Drivers                                      “

Conducting Officers: Lt. BAKER and 2nd Lt. ADAMS.

 

May 26

2nd Lieut. GORDON, A.        Attached for duty

“                CARR, W.H.C                “

 

May 27

20 L.D. Horses posted from Ormskirk

 

May 28

1 Driver discharged unfit

 

May 29

1 Sergeant returned from B.E.F and taken on strength

 

May 30

2nd Lieut. KNELLER, E.J., 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. posted to this Battery on first appointment

 

 1 Sergeant                  Proceeded overseas

 2 Bombardiers                              “

17 Gunners                                     “

Conducting Officer: 2nd Lieut. DERRETT

 

10 L.D. Mules transferred to Swaythling

   2 L.D Horses                            “

Inspection of Summer Camp: Good Report

 

May 31

Lt. HARDING, k., 8TH Lon. How Bde. Posted to this Battery

 

2nd Lieut. James, F.P., 3/5 th Lon. Bde. Posted to this Battery

 

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“C” BATTERY

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE R.F.A. (T)

WAR DIARY

JUNE 1917

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON, Beds

 

 

Captain SHUTER, A.E., Commanding

 

June 1

2nd Lt. ROBERTSON, E.A., 3/5 Lon. Bde. R.F.A. attended Larkhill Gunnery Course

 

10 L.D. Horses posted to this Battery from Ormskirk

 

 1 Gunner and 3 Drivers returned from B.E.D. and taken on strength

 

24 Gunners proceeded overseas and struck off strength

 

16 Drivers passed out in Riding Drill

18 Drivers passed out in Driving Drill

20 Gunners passed out in Gun Drill

 

June 3

15 Drivers posted to this Battery from Provisional Depot and taken on strength

 

 1 Driver posted to this Battery from Command Depot, Ripon, and taken on strength

 

June 5

2nd Lt. CHAMBERLAIN, F.W., 3/6th proceeded overseas

“          BURGIS, H.L.., 3/6th                       “

                           

1 Driver returned from B.E.F and taken on strength

 

10 L.D. Mules transferred to Swaythling

 

June 6

20 L.D. Horses transferred to Swaythling

10 L.D. Horses posted from Shirehampton

 

 2 B.S.M’s                            Posted to Provisional Depot after

 1 Farrier-Sergeant            reclassification by Tvg. Medical Board.

 1 Shoeing-Smith

 1 Corporal

 9 Gunners

 8 Drivers                                                              “

 

 1 Bombardier                     Passed Out in Musketry

11 Gunners

20 Drivers                                               “

June 7

18 Gunners    Posted from Provisional Depot and taken on strength

17 Drivers                                               “

 

 1 Sergeant          Passed Test in Gas      

 1 Bombardier

19 Gunners

19 Drivers                            “

June 8

 1 Gunner    Returned from the B.E.F and taken on strength

 1 Saddler                                     “

 

17 Drivers transferred to R.H.A Woolwich and struck off strength

 

14 Drivers Passed Out in Riding Drill

23 Gunners Passed Out in Gun Drill

 

June 9

2nd Lt. JAMES   Attached for duty

“          BIRCH                    “

 

2nd Lt. DERRETT Attached for duty temporarily

 

June 10

1 Sergeant  Returned from B.E.F and taken on strength

1Gunner                                       “

 

1 Driver transferred to A.S.C., M.T., Grove Park  and struck off strength

 

June 11

 3 Bombardiers       Proceeded overseas and struck off strength.

33 Gunners              

20 Drivers                                             “

Conducting Officers:- Kt., BAKER and 2nd Lt., WIGG

 

 9 Gunners               Posted from Provisional Depot and struck off strength

16 Drivers                                                            “

 

 

June 12

 1 Gunner returned from B.E.F and struck off strength (n.b. error?)

 

 1 Driver posted from Command Depot, Ripon and taken on strength

 

June 13

24 L.D. Mules transferred to Swaythling

 

 4 Gunners   Posted from Provisional Depot and taken on strength

 2 Drivers                                             “

 

18 Drivers passed out in Riding Drill

 

June 14

18 Gunners Posted from Provisional Depot and taken on strength

18 Drivers                                            “

 

20 Gunners passed test in Gas

 

June 15

 1 Gunner posted from Provisional Depot and taken on strength

 

 4 Gunners  posted from Command Depot, Ripon and taken on strength

 1 Driver                                              “

 

20 Drivers proceeded overseas and struck off strength

Conducting Officer:- 2nd Lt. DERRETT

 

 

 

June 16

Lieut. BARKER, C.R., 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. posted to this Battery

 

2nd Lt. ROOKLEDGE    Attached for duty

“          ROBINSON                        “

 

35 L.D. Mules posted from Shirehampton

 

 2 Sergeants posted to Provisional Depot and taken on strength

 

 1 Gunner returned from B.E.F and taken on strength

 

16 Drivers  Passed Out in Riding Drill

 

 2 Corporals                Passed Out in Gun Drill

 5 Bombardiers

13 Gunners                                       “

 

June 18

No. 955805  S Smith STURGE, S.W. tried by District Court Martial at Biscot Camp Luton

 

No. 72178 Gunner WHITLOCK, E.W. tried by District Court Martial at Biscot Camp Luton

 

11 Gunners    Posted from Provisional Depot and taken on strength

16 Drivers                                          “

 

June 19

2nd Lt. GREEN, 3/6th Lon. Bde R.F.A.. Attended 84th Dunstable Telephone Course

 

Lt. LLOYD, 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. attended the 85th Dunstable Telephone Course

 

2nd Lt. DAVIES, 3/6th Lon. Bde, R.F.A. attended the London District Signalling School, Fulham

 

 2 Gunners posted from Command Depot, Ripon, and taken on strength

 

B.Q.M.S. IRVIN posted to Unit at Larkhill and struck off strength

 

June 20

Capt. J HAWKES REED, 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. posted to “D” Battery

 

2nd Lt., JAMES, F.P., 3/5th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. proceeded overseas and struck off strength

 

18 Drivers Passed Out in Driving Drill

  6 Drivers Passed Out in Musketry

 

12 Gunners   Passed test in Gas

19 Drivers                       “

 

 

 

June 21

 

 

Emergency Battery paraded

 

17 Gunners  Proceeded overseas and struck off strength

18 Drivers                                             “

Conducting Officer:- 2nd Lieut. ADCOCK

 

16 Mules transferred to Swaythling

 8 L.D. Horses                  “

 

Lt. RADFORD, A.S.C. attended Gunnery Course, Larkhill

 

Lt. CROSS to attend Lon. Dis. School of Signalling vice 2nd Lt., A.B.DAVIES

 

2nd Lt., PENNICK attached for duty

 

June 22

21 Gunners Passed Out in Gun Drill

 

 1 Driver discharged as no longer fit for war service

 

 1 Gunner returned from B.E.F. and taken on strength

 

June 23

15 Drivers Passed Out in Driving Drill

 

18 Drivers Passed Out in Riding Drill

 

June 24

38 L.D. horses posted from Ormskirk

 

Kit Inspection for all Territorial details

 

 2 S.Smiths posted to Practice Camp, Larkhill,  and taken on strength (n.b. error)

 

June 25

2nd Lt. GRIFFITH, 3/5th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. attended 180th Larkhill Course

 

1 Driver   Posted to Provisional Depot and struck off strength

1 Gunner                                            “

 

June 26

2nd Lt. KNELLER, 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. proceeded overseas and struck off strength

 

20 Gunners    Proceeded overseas and struck off strength

30 Drivers                                               “

Conducting Officer:- Lieut. BAKER

 

 1 Driver returned from B.E.F. and taken on strength

 

June 27

2nd Lt. HOWELLS, J.H. (S.R) posted on first appointment

 

1 Driver posted from Provisional Depot and taken on strength

 

June 28

12 Mules transferred to Swaythling

  7 L.D. Horses                    “

 

2nd Lt., HARRISON (S.R.) posted on first appointment

 

1 Driver posted from Provisional Depot and taken on strength

 

Concert in “A” Battery Gun Shed

 

June 29

 1 Driver posted from Provisional Depot and taken on strength

 6 Gunners                                       “

 9 Drivers                                          “

 

13 Drivers posted from 64th DIV., Forest Row and taken on strength

 

25 Gunners Passed Out in Gun Drill

18 Drivers Passed Out in Driving Drill

16 Drivers Passed Out in Riding Drill

 

June 30

 1 Driver returned from B.E.F. and taken on strength

 

 3 Gunners        Posted to 72nd Divisional Artillery  Dlts Ipswich, and struck off

 1 Driver             strength  

 

No. 955027 S.Smith GREENAWAY A.W. tried by District Court Martial, Biscot

 Camp, Luton

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY July 1917

 

“C” BATTERY

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. (T)

WAR DIARY

JULY 1917

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON, Beds

 

 

Captain SHUTER, A.E., Commanding

 

July 1

5 L.D. Mules transferred to Swaythling and struck of strength

7 L.D. Horses                                          “

 

July 2

15 Gunners and 10 Drivers passed Gas Test

 

July 3

 3 Corporals & 3 Bombardiers  passed Gas Test

17 Drivers passed Musketry

 

July 4

19 L.D. Horses posted from Shirehampton

 

16 L.D. Horses  transferred to Swaythling

10 Mules                               “

 

1 Farrier-Sergeant        Posed from Provisional Depot and taken on strength

1 Saddler-Sergeant                                                 “

1 Fitter Corporal                                                      “

 

July 5

2nd Lieut. HEDELIUS, M.W   Attached to Battery for duty

“                GIBBONS, H.P.                            “

 

18 Drivers passed out in Driving Drill

 

July 6

20 Gunners passed out in Gun Drill

15 Drivers passed out in Riding Drill

 

July 7

15 Drivers passed out in Riding Drill

 

 1 Corporal      Passed Gas Test

 5 Gunners

 9 Drivers                       “

 

July 8

1 Sergeant posted from 172nd Brigade, R.F.A. and taken on strength

 

 July 9

7 Gunners and 6 Drivers posted from Provisional Depot and taken on strength

 

14 Gunners       Posted from No. 4 Reserve Brigade, R.F.A., High Wycombe,

28 Drivers          and taken on strength

  1 Wheeler                                                     “

 

 2 Shoeing-Smiths posted to A.O.C., Woolwich and taken on strength (error?)

 1 Shoeing-Smith posted to M.G.C., Dorset                           “

 1 Shoeing-Smith posted to R.E., Sandwich                            “

 

July 10

8 Gunners and 6 Drivers passed Gas Test

July 11

18 Drivers passed out in Driving Drill

15 Gunners passed out in Musketry

17 Drivers passed out in Musketry

 

16 L.D. Horses posted from Ormskirk and taken on strength

 

 1 Farrier-Sergeant attached to Headquarters for duty

 

July 12

2nd Lieut. BAKER             Attached to Battery for duty

“                HOWELLS                                “

“                WILKINSON                             “

 

11 Gunners and 14 Drivers proceeded overseas and struck off strength

Conducting Officers:- Lieut. BAKER and 2nd Lt. DERRETT

 

1 Gunner posted from Provisional Depot and taken on strength

 

1 Driver proceeded overseas and struck off strength

July 13

15 Gunners passed out in Gun Drill

 

July 14

16 Drivers passed out in Riding Drill

 

July 15

13 Gunners and 7 Drivers passed Gas Test

 

2nd Lieut. ROBERTSON, E.A. attached to “D” Battery for duty

 

July 16

2 Drivers posted from No 4 Reserve Brigade, R.F.A., High Wycombe, and taken on strength

 

July 17

18 Gunners and 20 Drivers passed Musketry

 

No 955027 Shoeing-Smith GREENAWAY, A.W. tried by District Court Martial here

 

July 18

20 L.D. Horses and 4 Mules transferred to Swaythling and struck off strength

 

Lieut., S.H. WIGG to return to “C” Battery from 17th July 1917

 

July 20

1 Driver       Posted from No. 4 Reserve Brigade, R.F.A. High Wycombe, and taken

1 Gunner    on strength

12 Drivers passed out in Driving Drill

 

July 21

2nd Lieut. BARCLAY attached to Battery for duty

 

July 22

2 Gunners         Passed Gas Test

3 Drivers

1 Saddler                          “

 

July 23

11 Drivers passed out in Riding Drill

 

“C” Battery for duty

 

 

 

July 24

 

 

8 Gunners          Passed out in Musketry

12 Drivers                           “

 

No. 849 Gnr. HOPPER attested and taken on strength

 

Capt. JOHNSON, E.F.                  Posted to Battery

2nd Lieut. MARRIAGE J.D.                         “

“                BLOSS G.A.G.                           “

 

Lieut. LLOYD, C.E.H. detailed to attend Gas Course at Halton Heath

 

July 25

24 Gunners transferred to Bovington Camp and struck off strength

 

4 L.D. Horses transferred to Swaythling and struck off strength

 

July 26

2nd Lieut. DAVIES, A.B. to report to O. i/c Courses

 

2nd Lieut. GRABURN, G.N. attached to “C” Battery for duty, vice 2nd Lieut. DAVIES, A.B.

July 27

13 Drivers passed out in Riding Drill

12 Drivers passed out in Driving Drill

 

1 Corporal    passed out in Gunnery

5 Bombardiers               “

 

Lieut. WELLS, H.B. transferred to Battery from Headquaters

 

July 28

1 Corporal     Posted from No. 5c Reserve Brigade, R.F.A. and taken on strength

2 Bombardiers                                            “

 

21 N.C.O’s and men posted to Provisional Depot and struck off strength

 

26 Horsed posted from Ormskirk and taken on strength

 

July 29

Shoeing-Smith MOSS, J. (950552) having been categorised “E” to be struck off strength on 17th August, 1917

 

Capt. JOHNSON, E.F. to report to Armament Officer

 

July 30

No. 229760 Dvr WILLIAMS posted to 69th D.A.C. and  struck off strength

 

8 Mules posted to Swaythling and struck off strength

 

July 31

26 Horses posted from Ormskirk and taken on strength

 

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY August 1917

 

C” BATTERY

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A., (T)

WAR  DIARY

AUGUST 1917

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON, Beds

 

 

Captain A.E.SHUTER, Commanding

 

Aug 3

1 N.C.O and 12 Gunners passed out in Gun Drill

45 N.C.O’s and men taken on strength

 

Aug 5

Lt. G.H. NEVILLE to report to O.C., “C” Battery for instructions

 

Aug 6

15 Gunners transferred to Signals

 

Aug 7

 6 Drivers posted to 1 Reserve Brigade, Winchester

 

34 N.C.O’s and men posted from Headquarters Depot

 

16 Gunners posted  to Signals

 

Aug 8

6 Horses from Pluckley

 

10 Recruits posted from Woolwich

 

   8 Horses from (sic)

 

66 N.C.O.’s and men posted from Headquarters Depot

 

 3 N.C.O’s and men passed Gas Test

 

Aug 9

15 Horses and 4 Mules to Swaythling

 

 6 Drivers posted to 1st Reserve Brigade, R.G.A.

 

81 N.C.O’s and men posted from Headquarters Depot

 

Aug 10

19 N.C.O.’s and men Passed out in Gun Drill

 

10 Recruits posted from No. 4 Depot, R.F.A., Woolwich

 

Aug 11

32 Gunners posted to Woolwich

 

Major SCAMMELL, D.S.O., R.F.A., assumes Command Vice Capt., A.E.SHUTER

 

 5 men passed Musketry

14 men passed Riding Drill

14 men passed Gas Test

 

Aug 13

“C” BATTERY ON DUTY

 

Aug 15

19 L.D. Horses from Ormskirk

 

Aug 16

24 Gunners proceeded Overseas

40 Horses from Shirehampton

 

Aug 17

Capt., E.F. JOHNSON posted to 409th Battery, R.F.A., Larkhill

 

Lt. E.A. ROBERTSON and 2nd Lt. G.S. HARRISON proceeded Overseas

 

14 men Passed in Riding Drill

16 Horses to Swathling

17 L.D. Horses from Woolwich

 

1 W.O.              Posted from “A” Battery

1 N.C.O.

3 Men                                   “

 

Aug  18

Shoeing-Smith MOSS, A.J. Discharged

 

2nd Lt. ALCOCK to report to Battery for instruction

 

2nd Lts., PATTERSON, C.T. PEARSON and E.R. RAYNER posted to Battery

 

5 Men passed Gas Test

 

Aug 19

Capt. H de M CAREY posted to Battery

 

Aug 21

 1 Man posted to A. Pay Corps

 

15 Recruits posted from Woolwich

 

29 N.C.O.’s and men passed Musketry Course

 

Aug 22

Lt. W.H. DUNBAR posted to Battery

 

Lt. WIGG and 2nd Lt. DAVIES proceeded Overseas

 

Capt. A.F. WAYLEN posted to Battery

 

Aug 23

No. 950298 R.S.M. PRICE, W.J. posted to Battery

 

Aug 24

2nd Lts. HUMPHERY & KING posted to Battery

 

18 Men passed out in Gun Drill

18 Men passed out in Driving Drill

 

Aug 25

1 Wheeler posted to Wareham (Tank Corps)

 

No. 235278 Dvr.  BENNETT appointed Acting-Sergeant

 

14 N.C.O’s and men passed out in Musketry

23 N.C.O’s and men passed out in Gas Test

 

Aug 27

15 Recruits posted from No. 4 Depot, R.F.A., Woolwich

 

Aug 29

9 Passed out Signallers attached

 

Aug 30

4 Warrant Officers struck off strength

 

Aug 31

No. 955401 Bdr. MICKHIN, A.S. posted to Woolwich as Instructor (on probation)

 

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY September 1917

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

SEPTEMBER 1917

 

Sept. 1

21 Category B2, B3 & C2 Drivers were transferred to Remount Depot, Shirehampton

 

A Draft of 1 B.S.M, 1 Sergeant, 3 Corporals, 5 Bombardiers, 40 Gunners, 100 Drivers and 12 Signallers proceeded Overseas . Total 162

 

Sept. 3

30 Recruits arrived from No. 4. R.F.A. Depot Woolwich and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

The undermentioned officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. A.W. TALBOT   3/3rd Lon. Bde R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. V. ELLIS             3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. H.L. PENN         3/5th Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Sept. 6

A draft of 48 Gunners and 7 Signallers proceeded Overseas. Total 55

Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. W. CORNES

 

Inspection

Major General SIR J. BRUNKER K.C.M.G. (Inspector General R.H. & R.F.A.) inspected the Brigade on the 6th and 7th September 1917

 

Sept 7

Lieut. A.E. WAYLEN 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. proceeded to Hemel Hempstead prior to proceeding Overseas

 

2nd Lt. H.K. ELCOCK 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. proceeded to Heytesbury prior to proceeding Overseas

 

2nd Lt. W.J.M. STAIT S.R. proceeded Overseas

 

4 Category details were transferred to Maredfield Park

 

10 Category B2 Drivers were transferred to Riding Establishment, Woolwich

 

Sept 8

The undermentioned Officers joined from No.2. R.F.A. Cadet School, Exeter and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. B.C. WRIGHT

“          W.H. PEARCE

“          G.G. WALKER

“          H. BRAGG

“          D.H. HEWITT

Capt. I.A.W. McGOWAN

Sept 10

30 Recruits joined from No.4. R.F.A. Depot Woolwich and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Sept 11

2nd Lt. G.E.G. TOMBE 3/6th Lon. Bde was transferred for Employment with Ministry of Munitions and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Sept 12

The undermentioned Officers were taken on the  strength of the Brigade

 

Lieut. K.H. MARTIN 3/5th Lon. Bde

 

Lieut. A.F.R.D. RYDER 3/6th Lon. Bde

 

Sept. 13

A draft of 50 Drivers and 11 Signallers proceeded Overseas. Total 61

Conducting Officer Lieut. C.E. WILES

 

2nd Lt. V.E. CHANDLER 3/3rd London Bde. R.F.A. was posted to Command Depot Seaford and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

The undermentioned  officers proceeded Overseas and were struck off strength

 

Lieut. A.W. WHITTINGHAM 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A.(T)

 

Lieut. A.G. OGDEN 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. (T)

 

2nd Lt. W.G. THOMAS Attached

 

Capt. C.J. GRIFFITHS R.F.A. (T) was transferred to the Inland Waterways and Dock Section, R.E.

 

Inspection

 

The Report of Inspector General R.H. & R.F.A.  was as follows

 

Horses – A good lot in very good condition

 

Training.

 Riding.  Very fair

 Driving. Fair – Coming into action and Limbering up require much attention

 

Gun Drill – Good

 

Signalling – 100 men passed.  122 under training

 

Anti-Gas

Instruction – Very satisfactory

Physical Training – Good

 

The training of young Officers and of Men selected to go to Cadet Schools is particularly good

 

Stable Management – Very Good

Messing and Comfort for Men – Particularly well attended to

 

This Brigade is doing Good Work

 

The Commandant considers that the work done at this inspection was very satisfactory and reflects great credit on all concerned.

 

Sept 16

2nd Lt. C.B. GRIFFITH 3/5th  Lon. Bde R.F.A. was transferred to E.C. Labour Centre, Thetford

 

Sept 17

The change from Summer Time to Greenwich Time took place at 2.a.m. when all clocks in camp were put back one hour.

 

2nd Lt. L.C. MILLER M.C. 3/3rd Lon. Be. R.F.A. joined from Overseas and was taken on the strength of the Brigade from 15/09/1917.

 

 2nd Lt. S.A. RENVOIZE 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. joined for duty was was taken on strength

 

Sept 18

Major J.W. HIND was transferred for duty with Ministry of Munitions.

 

Sept 19

2nd Lt. J.R.M. WALKER, R.F.A. (T) reported for duty and was taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. H.F. TERRY 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. (T) joined for duty and was taken on strength

 

Sept 20

374 A11 Details arrived from No. 1. Reserve Bde. R.F.A Ripon and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

30 Recruits arrived from No.4. Depot R.F.A. Woolwich and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and  were struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Lieut. Col W.E. PEAL, R.F.A.

 

Lieut.  H. WARTH                    3/3rd Lon. Bde R.F.A. (T)

 

Lieut. D.C. MONCRIEFF          3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A

“          G.H. NEVILLE                              “

 

2nd Lt. R.T.J. PERRY-WARNES  3/2nd Lon. Bde R.F.A.

“          W.B. FOORD-KELCEY,  M.C.              “

 

2nd Lt. C.T. PEARSON                Special Reserve

“          H.O. PROTHERO                          

“          K.S. PATTERSON                        

“          W.E. SPILLER                             

“          J.E.R. RAYNER                            “

 

Lieut. J. LOW 2nd Wessex Bde. R.F.A. (T) reported for duty  and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Sept 21

The undermentioned Officers joined for duty from No. 1.  R.F.A. Cadet School, St. John Wood and were taken on the  strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. H.J. PERRIN,          R.F.A. Special Reserve

“          H.J. PEACH                      

“          G.N. READ

“          R. SNAPE

“          G.M. STOCKER

“          C.D. SCORER

“          L.R. TATHAM

“          G.A. TURNEY

“          E.C. TUCKEY

“          F.H. TUCK

“          J.E. TURNER

“          H.H. WOOD                                     “

 

Sept 25

2nd Lt. V.E. CHANDLER 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A rejoined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Sept 27

A draft of 1. B.S.M., 6 Sergeants, 5 Corporals, 23 Bombardiers, 100 Drivers proceeded overseas to India.  Total 135

 

Entertaining

An Entertaining Committee was formed under the direction of the P.R.I (Captain CHAS. LANE) for the purpose of promoting and arranging Entertainments during the Winter months.

 

Inspection

The Brigade was inspected by Lieut. General Sir H.H WILSON K.C.B.  D.S.O at 11.30a.m.

 

A draft of 51 Gunners and 22 Signallers proceeded Overseas to France

Total 73

 

Lieut A.J. EARL R.F.A. joined from No. 3 Reserve Brigade Bulford and was taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. A.N. HICKS (S.R.) reported for duty from No. 4. R.F.A  Cadet School Brighton and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

 

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses and Mules of the Brigade during the month of September 1917

Horses

20 Joined

3 Transferred

1 Died or Destroyed

Leaving a total strength of 706

Mules (no movements) leaving a total strength of 10

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY October 1917

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

OCTOBER  1917

 

Oct  1

25 Recruits arrived from No. 4 Depot R.F.A. and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Oct 3

Lieut. C.A. POOLE 3/4th London Brigade R.F.A. seconded for duty with 595 (H.S) Employment Company & was struck off the strength of the Brigade with effect from 10th August, 1917

 

Oct 4

Captain G.H. CHUBB 3/7th London Brigade R.F.A. seconded for duty with 595 (H.S) Employment Company & was struck off the strength of the Brigade with effect from 7th August, 1917

 

Capt. S.E. PIXLEY 3/7th London Bde. R.F.A. & 12 other Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. B.C. GUY 3/2nd London Brigade R.F.A. was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Lieut. A.M. BROWN 3/7th London Brigade, R.F.A. proceeded Overseas and was struck off the Brigade

 

Oct 5

2nd Lt. W.H. GILLINGS 3/2nd London Brigade R.F.A. was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Oct 6

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France

 

Lieut. C.E.H. LLOYD,  R.F.A (T.F)

 

2nd Lt. G.G.G. WALKER,  R.F.A. (S.R)

“          B.C.S. WRIGHT

“          W.H. PEARCE                     “

 

2ND Lt  W.J. LAPHAM,  R.F.A. (T.F)

 

Oct 8

21 Aii Details arrived from Ripon & were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

A draft of 6 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 2 Bombardiers, 75 Drivers & 16 Signallers proceeded Overseas.   Total 102

 

Oct 9

30 Recruits arrived from No.4. Depot, R.F.A. Woolwich and were taken on the strength of the Brigade.

 

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to  France

 

Capt. H. de M. CAREY, R.F.A. T.F.

 

2nd Lt. W. CORNES, R.F.A. T.F.

“          S.H. RENVOIZE

“          H.L. PENN            “

 

2ND Lt. H. BRAGG, R.F.A. S.R.

“          D.H. HEWITT         “

 

Oct 10

Lieut. F.E. BARLETT, 3/5th London Brigade, R.F.A. joined and was taken on the strength of the Brigade.

 

Capt W.A. WOODS, R.F.A. 3/5th London Brigade, R.F.A. joined and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Oct 12

Capt. A.E. SHUTER, 3/5th London Bde. R.F.A. on posting to 419th Battery R.F.A. is struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Oct 13

40 Gunners & Drivers (A.iv) were transferred to the 73rd Divisional Artillery, Great Leighs, Essex.  Total 40

 

30 Recruits arrived from No. 4. Depot, R.F.A. Woolwich and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Lieut. W.F. RIDER, 1st South Midland Bde. R.F.A. was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Oct 14

The undermentioned Officers  (S.R.) joined and were taken on the strength

 

2nd Lt. W.N. McDONALD

“          J. NOBLE-SMITH

“          E.E. THOMAS

“          E.P. LEWNS

“          S.R. LLOYD

“          D. McPHAIL 

       

Oct 16

56 Drivers were transferred to 37th Reserve Battery at Hemel Hempstead

 

76 Details arrived from No. 1. C Reserve Bde. Hemel Hempstead and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

A draft of 1 Sergeant, 6 Corporals, 8 Bombardiers, 101 Gunners and 10 Signallers proceeded Overseas to France.  Total 126.

 

Lieut. P.H. DODGSON, M.C., 3/7th London. Bde. Was taken on the strength of the  Brigade

 

Oct 17

3 B.Q.M.S., 14 Sergts, 12 Corporals and 21 Bdrs (all B.E.F.) joined from  Charlton Park and were taken on the Strength of the Brigade

 

100 L.D. Horses and 7 Mules were transferred to Remount Depot, Swaythling land struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Oct 18

50 Horses and 50 Mules arrived from Shirehampton and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Oct 19

3 N.C.O.’s, 42 Gunners and 10 Signallers proceeded Overseas to France

 

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France

 

2nd Lt. G.H. READ.             R.F.A.  S.R.

“          R. SNAPE

“          R.S. GRUCHY

“          G.A. TURNEY

“          F.H. TUCK                  “           “

 

The undermentioned Officers joined the Brigade and were taken on the strength

 

Capt. G.B. WOLFE, 3/2nd Lon. Bde R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. D.R. HART, R.F.A. (T)

 

2nd Lt. H.J. RICHARDS 3/1st S. Mid. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Oct 20

145 Details arrived as under

 

40 from Darlington

13 from Grimsby

92 from Doncaster

 

1 B.S.M. (W.O.11), 1 B.Q.M.S, 12 Sergeants, 10 Corporals, 14 Bombardiers arrived from High Wycombe

 

The undermentioned Officers arrived from India and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Major P. JOHNS,   R.F.A. T.F.

 

Major H.F. HOLMEN,  R.F.A. T.F.

 

Major F.V.H. JACKSON, R.F.A. T.F.

 

Capt. A.B. LUBBOCK, R.F.A. T.F.

 

Capt. C.H.T. COLE, R.F.A. T.F.

 

Oct 22

28 Gunners and 17 Drivers were transferred to Anti-Aircraft Section, Abbey Wood

 

Lieut. R.H. JOHNSTON, No. 6. Reserve Bde. R.F.A. (T) was posted for duty with Ministry of Munitions, and struck off the strength of the Brigade.

 

Lieut. C.F. WOODROW, 3/1st London Brigade R.F.A was taken on the strength of the Brigade

The undermentioned Officers joined from No. 4. R.F.A. Cadet School Brighton and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. D. HELDRUM             R.F.A.    S.R.

“          W. NEILSON

“          W.H. MORGAN

“          G.C. OXLEY

“          A. PEMBROKE

“          J.C. POPE                      “             “

 

Oct 23

Lieut. S.E. REDFERN, 3/1st London Bde. R.F.A. was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Horse L.D. No. 327 was transferred to North Midland Veterinary Hospital and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Oct 24

30 Recruits arrived from No. 4 Depot, R.F.A. Woolwich

 

100 Horses L.D. were transferred to Swaythling & struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

50 Horses L.D. & 50 Mules joined from Remount Depot Ormskirk and were taken on the strength of the Brigade.

 

3 Riding Horses and 7 Horses L.D. arrived from London Road Veterinary Hospital and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. W.H. BRAGGS, R.F.A. & R.F.C. reported for duty and was taken on strength of Brigade

 

Oct 25

A draft of 2 Sergeants, 5, Bombardiers, 20 Gunners, 83 Drivers, 2 Fitters, 11 Signallers proceeded Overseas to France

 

The undermentioned Officers reported for duty from No. 3. R.F.A. Cadet School, Weedon and were taken on the strength of Brigade

 

2nd Lt. G.H. BRAZIER        3rd South Mid. Bde R.F.A.

“           B. MURPHY                        “

 

2nd Lt. R.S. KING               2nd South Mid. Bde R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. C.P.CHAMPION     3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A.

 

2ND Lt. E.A. WELLS             3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. F.R. JONES              3/5th Lon. Bde R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. H. COTTERELL        3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lieut. G.H.F. MATTHEWS, 1st South Midland Bde. R.F.A. joined and was taken on strength

 

Oct 26

29 Category details were transferred to Bulford (63rd Reserve Bty R.F.A.)

 

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Capt. S.E. PIKLEY

 

2nd Lt. G.M. STOKER

“          A. REEVE

“          L.R. TATHAM

“          C.D. SCORER

“          J.E. TURNER

“          E.C. TUCKEY

 

Lieut. H.W. SHEPHERD 3/2nd London Bde. R.F.A. (T) rejoined and was taken on the strength of the Brigade.

 

2nd Lt. W. MONEY 3/7th London Brigade R.F.A. was taken on strength of Brigade

 

Oct 27

The Summer Camp was closed when N.C.O’s and men were billeted

 

2nd Lt. H.H. FISHER, R.F.A. (S.R.) was taken on strength of Brigade

 

2nd Lt. A. GORDON 3/1st London  Bde R.F.A. joined the Brigade and was taken on strength

 

Oct 28

The undermentioned Officers joined for duty and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. S.S. ALLEN           3RD Wessex, Bde. R.F.A.

 

2ND Lt. G.R. BOASE         3/1st London Bde R.F.A.

 

2ND Lt. H.S. BUCK            3/3rd London Bde R.F.A.

“          R. HENDERSON                  “

 

2nd Lt. G.H. GOODENOUGH 1st South Mid. Bde R.F.A

 

Oct 29

The undermentioned Officers having joined from No. 1 R.F.A. Cadet School, St. Johns Wood are taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. A.G. BALLARD,         R.F.A.    S.R.

“          C.H. BARKER

“          J.C. CORNELIUS

“          W.H. DEACON

“          R.L.H. DILLON              “            “

 

2ND Lt. H. BRIDGEWATER, 3/6th London Be. R.F.A. joined for duty and was taken on the strength of Brigade

 

Oct 30

1 Sergeant, 2 Corporals, 4 Bombardiers, 15 Gunners and 6 Drivers were transferred to Glasgow.  Total 28

 

The undermentioned Officers joined from No. 3. R.F.A Cadet School, Weedon and were taken on strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. H.N. SNODGRASS

“          W.H. SPURR

“          A.H. WATKINS

“          H.C. WILLIAMSON

“          J.R WALKER

“          W. SUNDERLAND

“          A.G. TOBIAS

“          J. WHITLEY

“          W.D. WILLIAMS

 

Oct 31

Lieut. A.S. WILKINSON, 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. was attached to the Ministry of Munitions and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

 

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses and Mules of the Brigade during the month of October 1917

 

Horses

118 Joined

331 Transferred

Leaving a total strength of 493

 

Mules

100 Joined

7 Transferred

Leaving a total strength of 103

 

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY November 1917

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

NOVEMBER  1917

 

Nov 1

A draft of 2 Sergeants, 1 Corporal, 1 Bombardier, 50 Gunners and 22 Signallers proceeded Overseas to France.  Total 76

 

Nov 2

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

 

2nd Lt. H.J. PEACH

“          R.H. DYER

“          J.H. BROWN

“          H.C. HARKER

 

Lieut. C.F. WOODROW, 3/1st Lon. Brigade, R.F.A. was posted to Heavy Artillery Brigade, Whitburn, Sunderland and struck off the strength of Brigade

 

Nov 5

Horse No 63 (Riding) was transferred to North Midland Veterinary Hospital and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Lieut. G.F. ILLINGWORTH 3/3rd London Brigade R.F.A. joined the Brigade and was taken on the strength

 

Nov 6

A draft of 1 Corporal, 2 Bombardiers, 45 Gunners,  200 Drivers, 6 Fitters and 6 Signallers proceeded Overseas to France.  Total 260

 

Parade

The Brigade Headquarters and three Emergency Batteries paraded in ‘Field Service Marching Order on the Driving Field, north of Biscot Camp at 9.30a.m. and were inspected by the Commandant, No. 6. Reserve Brigade R.F.A. (T)

 

49 Drivers were transferred to R.G.A. Winchester and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. F. STADWOOD, 1st South Midland Bde. R.F.A. joined from No. 1. Cadet School, R.F.A. and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

60 L.D. Horses were transferred to Remount Depot Swaythling and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Nov 8

30 Recruits joined from No.4. Depot R.F.A. Woolwich

 

Riding Horse No. 97 L.D. Horse No. 643 and H.D. Horse No. 127 were transferred to North Mid. Veterinary Hospital, London Road, Luton.

 

Captain. St. J. THORPE, C.F. proceeded Overseas to Salonika and ceased to be attached to the Brigade

 

 

 

Nov 9

Lieut. W.E. BROWN, R.F.A. was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Nov 10

16 Mules were transferred to Remount Depot, Beech Hill, Luton

 

40 Gunners proceeded Overseas to France

 

2nd Lt. C. VAGG joined from No. 2 R.F.A. Cadet School, Exeter and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Captain L. CONNOR joined for temporary duty as Chaplain to the Forces and was attached to the Brigade

 

Nov 11

The undermentioned Officers joined and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. H. WRIGHT 2nd South Mid. Bde R.F.A.

 

“          A.P. HUGGINS 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A.

 

“          H.A. WISE 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Lieut. R. COOP,  West  Lanc. Bde R.F.A.

 

2ND Lt. C.R. FASTNEDGE 4th Lon (How) Bde. R.F.A

 

Nov 12

100 N.C.O’s and Men were transferred to Command Depot, Ripon.

 

8 N.C.O’s (Signallers) were transferred to Signalling School, Swanage

 

Nov 13

100 men were transferred to Heaton Park, Manchester

 

The undermentioned Officers from No. 2. R.F.A. Cadet School, Exeter were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. J. CARR,                      R.F.A.    S.R.

“          J.J. DALY

“          T.A. DRISCOLL

“          G.S. DAVIDSON

“          C.E. HOLLIDAY

“          G.H. HALLET

“          F.W. HUDD

“          J.L. JOHNSTON

“          L.C. HOPKINS

“          J.P. LOCK                        “              “

 

2ND LT. R.J. CAZEAUX 3/2ND London Bde. R.F.A.

 

Capt. W.G. POORE 3rd South Mid. Bde. R.F.A.

 

 

 

 

Nov 14

30 Recruits arrived from No. 4 Depot R.F.A. Woolwich and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

A draft of 2 Corporals, 5 Bombardiers, 15 Gunners, and 3 Signallers proceeded Overseas to France.  Total 25

 

Riding Horse No. 330 was transferred to North Midland Veterinary Hospital London Road and was struck off the strength of the Brigade.

 

Horse L.D.  No. 522 died and was struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Nov 15

2nd Lt. C.R. FASTNEDGE, 4th Lon. (How) Brigade R.F.A. was posted to No. 7. Reserve Brigade R.F.A. at Bordon and was struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

40 L.D. Mules were transferred to Remount Depot Swaythling, and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

The undermentioned Officers joined the Brigade and were taken on the strength

 

2nd Lt. W.E. CLARKE 2nd South Midland Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. W.F. LAWRENCE 3/3rd Lon. Bde R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. E.G. BELFIELD South Mid. Bde R.F.A.

 

Nov 16

2nd Lt. H. BRIDGEWATER, 3/6th Lon. Bde R.F.A. was transferred to Officers School of Equipment Henley-on-Thames, and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France

 

2nd Lt. W.H. GILLINGS          T.F.

 

2ND Lt. J. NOBLE-SMITH       S.R.

“          E.E. THOMAS

“          E. P. LEWNS

“          D. McPHAIL

“          W.H. McDONALD

“          S.R. LLOYD                    “

 

10 L.D. Horses were transferred to Remount Depot, Swaythling

 

2nd Lt. F.S. MILLER 6th London Brigade R.F.A. joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Nov 17

200 N.C.O.’s and Men (Command Depot) were transferred to Heaton Park Camp, Manchester

 

The undermentioned Officers joined the Brigade and were taken on the strength

 

2nd Lt. J.H. GAY, 2nd Sth. Mid. BDE. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. A.A.E. COWARD, 5th Lon. Bde R.F.A

 

“          A.J.S. SUTTON 1st Sth. Mid. Bde. R.F.A.

 

“          C.C. MAYNELL 2nd Sth. Mid. Bde R.F.A.

 

Nov  18

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas (India) and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Lieut. P. BOYDEN 3/1ST Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt J.A. COUSINS 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A.

 

Nov 19

1 B.Q.M.S., 9 Sergt, 3 Corporals, 4 Bombardiers and 1 Saddler were transferred to Aylsham and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

The undermentioned Officers joined for duty and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Major E.G.L. ALLBERRY 2nd London Bde. R.F.A

 

Capt. W.L. LUCAS 5th London Bde. R.F.A.

 

Nov 20

The undermentioned Officers joined for duty and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. H.F. CARTMEL ROBINSON    R.F.A.     S.R.

“          J. DUNCAN

“          J.C. GILLESPIE

“          D. FILSHILL

“          H. MILES

“          J.A. NASH

“          J.H. OWEN

“          E. PORTER

“          G.G. RICHMOND

“          J.T. SMITH                                 “                “

                                   

 

2nd Lt. MORTON-COLE 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Horse L.D. No. 213 was transferred to North Mid. Veterinary Hospital London Road, Luton and was struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

    Nov 21

A draft of 3 Bombardiers, 40 Gunners, 22 signallers and 2 Wheelers proceeded Overseas to France.  Total 67

 

60 Signallers were transferred to Signalling School, Swanage and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Nov 22

2nd Lt. A.C. COCKRELL 1st Sth Mid Bde R.F.A. joined the Brigade and was taken on strength

Nov 23

The following Officers having proceeded Overseas are struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Lieut. G.F. ILLINGWORTH R.F.A.    T.F.

“          A.J. CROSS                   “           “

 

2ND Lt. D. MELDRUM          R.F.A.    S.R.

“          W.H. MORGAN

“          W. NEILSON

“          C.G. OXLEY

“          A. PEMBROKE

“          J.C. POPE                     “            “

 

2nd Lt. F.A. HARGRY R.F.A. S.R. joined the Brigade and was taken on strength

 

Horses L.D. No. 270 and No. 641 were transferred to North Mid. Vety. Hospital, London Road, Luton and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

100 Details arrived from North Walsham and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

The undermentioned Officers joined the Brigade and were taken on the strength

 

2nd Lt. F.J. SMITH R.F.A. Special Reserve

 

2nd Lt. H.P. EDMUNDS 1st Wessex Bde. R.F.A.

 

2ND Lt. R.B. JONES R.F.A. Special Reserve

 

2nd Lt. A. McINNES R.F.A. Special Reserve

 

2nd Lt. G.W.T. MORGAN 7th London Brigade R.F.A.

 

The Rev. S.L. CONNOR, C.F. proceeded Overseas to Mesopotamia and ceased to be attached to the Brigade

 

Capt. A.L. EDWARDS, C.F. reported for temporary duty and was attached to Brigade Headquarters

 

 

Nov 24

35 Details arrived from  1129 Battery R.F.A. Bacton and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

50 Details arrived from Bungay (68th Divl. Arty)

 

Nov 25

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. B.C. GUY

“          C.H. GRANTHAM

“          A.N. HICKS

2ND Lt. M.J. PERRIN

“          H.F. TERRY

 

Nov 26

30 A4 Details were transferred to 64th Divl. Artillery at Cawston and were struck off the strength of the Brigade.

 

41 details arrived from Woodbridge and were taken on strength of Brigade

 

The undermentioned Officers joined for duty, and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. G.C. BUTTERWORTH 2nd Sth. Mid. Bde. R.F.A.

“          H.A. CHAPMAN 2st Lon. Bde R.F.A.

“          I. JONES 1ST Sth Mid R.F.A.

Nov 27

10 L.D. Horses and 10 L.D. Mules were transferred to Remount Depot Swaythling and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

The undermentioned Officers joined for duty and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Major. F.A. WILLIAMS 5th Lon. Bde R.F.A.

 

Lieut. A. LESLIE 3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

 

Nov 28

A draft consisting of 1 Sergeant, 5 Corporals, 2 Bombardiers, 5 Wheelers, 4 Fitters, 59 Gunners, 15 Signallers proceeded overseas.  Total 91

 

Nov 29

30 Recruits arrived from No. 4. Depot R.F.A Woolwich

 

Nov 30

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France

 

Capt. A.W. McGOWAN       T.F.

Lieut. C.E. WILES

2nd Lt. H.S. KING

“          H. COTTERELL

“          E.A. WELLS                   “

“          H.H. FISHER                S.R.

Lieut. P.H. DODGSON           T.F.

2nd Lt. G.H. BRAZIER

“          C.P. CHAMPION

“          F.R. JONES

“          J.D.F. LAIDLOW            “

 

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses and Mules of the Brigade during the month of November 1917

 

Horses

1 Joined, 87 Transferred, 2 Died or Destroyed, Leaving a total strength of 405

 

Mules

66 Transferred, Leaving a total strength of 37

 

 

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY December 1917

 

 

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

DECEMBER  1917

 

Dec 1

2nd Lt. W.R. BISHOP Sth. Midland Bde R.F.A having joined for duty was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

200 Details arrived from 67th Divisional Artillery Canterbury and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. LAIDLOW, 1st South Midland Brigade R.F.A. was posted to 72nd Divisional Artillery and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Dec 3

Lieut. C.E.H. PINKERTON 4th London (How) Bde/. R.F.A joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Dec 4

20 Horses L.D. were transferred to Remount Depot Swaythling and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

20 Mules L.D. arrived from Remount Depot Ormsirk and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. T.A.C. JONES 2nd London Bde. R.F.A. joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

A draft of 2 Bombardiers, 58 Gunners, 3 Signallers and 2 Fitters proceeded to France

 

10 Mules L.D. were transferred to Remount Depot Swaythling and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Dec 5

2nd Lt. D.N. FINDLAY, 2nd Scottish Horse having joined the Brigade on probation pending transfer is taken on the strength

 

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Lieut. W.E. BROWN     R.F.A.   (T)

 

2nd Lt. H.H. McGRATH R.F.A.    (T)

“          W.W. BROWN

“          S.S. ALLEN

“          R. HENDERSON

“          H.S. BUCK

 

2ND Lt. J.C. CORNELIUS  R.F.A.    (S.R.)

“          C.H. BARKER

“          H.L.H. DILLON                       “

 

112 Details arrived from 67th Divisional Arty. and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

13 Signallers arrived from 346th and 348th Brigade R.F.A. and were taken on strength of the Brigade

 

Horse L.D. No. 135 was transferred to North Midland Veterinary Hospital, London Road, Luton and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Dec 7

Major P. JOHNS R.F.A. (T) having been posted to 326th Brigade R.F.A. (65th Division) Kildare is struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

90 Details arrived from Ripon and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. C.P. MONK, 2ND Lon. Brigade R.F.A. joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Dec 8

Horse L.D. No. 174 was transferred to North Midland Veterinary Hospital, London Road, Luton and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Dec 10

20 Horses, L.D. were transferred to Remount Depot Swaythling and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Horse No. 570 L.D. was transferred to North Midland Veterinary London Road, Luton and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Lieut. A.H. WARNER, 419th Battery R.F.A. (T) Herne Bay, joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

30 Recruits joined from No. 4 Depot R.F.A. Woolwich and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Dec 11

Horses R.No.13 and L.D. No. 697 were transferred to North Midland Veterinary Hospital, London Road, Luton and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Captain P.H. GIBBIINS, 3rd London Brigade R.F.A. (T) joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Dec 12

110 L.D. Horses arrived from Shirehampton Remount Depot and were taken on the strength of the Brigade.

 

Lieut. A.F. BOURDAS M.C., 7th London Bde. R.F.A. (T) joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

10 L.D. Mules were transferred to Remount Depot Swaythling and were struck off the strength of the Bde.

 

Dec 13

17 Recruits joined from No. 4. Depot, R.F.A Woolwich and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Dec 14

30 L.D. Horses arrived from Remount Depot Market Harboro.

Dec 14

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. G.H. GOODENOUGH     R.F.A.  (T)

 

2nd Lt. H.N. SNODGRASS           R.F.A.  (S.R)

“          J. WHITLEY

“          W.D. WILLIAMS

“          H.H. SPURR

“          W. SUNDERLAND

“          A.E. WATKINS

“          H.C. WILLIAMSON

“          J.R. WALKER                       “          “

 

Dec 16

The undermentioned Officers of the R.F.A  Special Reserve having joined the Brigade were taken on the strength

 

2nd Lt. C.E.W. JONES

“          R.S. MORRIS

“          W.. RETTIE

“          S.R.K. REAKES

“          R.W. THOMAS

 

2nd Lt. J.H.G. SADDINGTON, 1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. joined for duty and was taken on strength

 

2nd Lt. A.H.L. WALTERS 5th Loln. Bde. R.F.A. joined for duty and was taken on strength

 

A draft of 1 Corporal, 1 Bombardier, 95 Gunners and 7 Drivers proceeded Overseas to France.  Total 104

 

Dec 19

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France

 

2nd Lt. F. STADWOOD       R.F.A.   (T.F.)

“          N.A. WISE

“          C. VAGG

“          H. WRIGHT

“          A.F. HUGGINS              “            “

 

2ND Lt. A.G. TOBIAS          R.F.A.  (S.R.)

“          G.S. DAVIDSON

“          F.W. HUDD

“          H.F. DARBY                  “             “

 

20 L.D. Horses transferred to Remount Depot, Swaythling

 

Lieut. E. BARTON R.F.A. was transferred for duty with Ministry of Munitions and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Dec 20

2nd Lt. H. MARSH 1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. was taken on the strength of the Brigade

Dec 21

20 L.D. Horse arrived from Remount Depot Market Harborough and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Lieut. J. LOW, 2ND Wessex Brigade, R.F.A. proceeded Overseas and was struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Lieut. B.B. CLARKE, 3rd London Bde R.F.A. was transferred for duty with Ministry of Munitions and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Dec 22

8 Riding, 8 L.D. and 1 H.D.  Horses were transferred to the North Midland Veterinary Hospital London Road and were struck off the strength of the  Brigade

 

Dec 23

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. W.C. RATTRAY        R.A.F.   S.R.

“          F. WRIGHT                   “        “

“          T.N. BESSUNGER

“          P.W. M. QUICKE

“          S.F. PRYKE                     “        “

 

2nd Lt. C.P. MONK              R.A.F.  T.F.

 

Mule No. 113 was transferred to North Midland Veterinary Hospital, London Road, Luton and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

Dec 24

10 L.D. Mules were transferred to Remounts Luton, and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

 

Royal Greetings Xmas 1917

 

“I send to all ranks of the Navy and Army my hearty Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year.  I realise your hardships, patiently and cheerfully borne and rejoice in the successes you have won so nobly.  The Nation stands faithful to its pledges, resolute to fulfil them.  May God bless your efforts and give you victory.

 

Christmas thoughts are with the wounded Sailors and Soldiers.  We know by personal experience with what patience and cheerfulness their suffering is borne.

 

We wish all a speedy restoration to health, a restful Christmastide and brighter days to come.” 

 

Dec 26

Lieut. G. WEIR, 6th London Bde. R.F.A. joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Dec 27

20 L.D. Horses and 6 L.D. Mules were transferred to Remount Depot, Swaythling and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. J.H. CHEW, 7th London Brigade R.F.A. reported for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Dec 27

The undermentioned Officers reported for duty from No. 3. R.F.A Officers’ Cadet School, Weedon and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. J.B.I. BELLAIRS     1st London Bde. R.F.A

“          H.P. CHILVER                          “

 

2nd Lt. S.I. DOORMAN     3rd London Bde R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. A.H. FREAKES       6th London. Bde. R.F.A

 

2nd Lt. R.S. CREED            1st Sth Mid. Bde R.F.A.

 

 

 

Xmas Entertainments etc.

 

The Commandant wishes to express his appreciation of the excellent arrangements made by Lieut. WILSON P.R.I. for the Xmas dinners and of his energy and zeal for the comfort of the Men.

 

To the success of the Xmas dinners, the skill and ability of Sergeant McCONNELL (Sergeant cook) largely contributed

 

The arrangements for the Entertainments on Christmas Day were admirably made by Lieut. HOWELL Hon. Sec. Entertainments Committee and carried out to  the entire satisfaction of all.

 

Dec 28

Draft No. 44 comprising of 3 Sergeants, 2 Corporals, 3 Bombardiers, 112 Gunners, 50 Drivers, and 2 Fitters proceeded Overseas to France.  Total 172

 

The undermentioned Officers joined for duty and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Major J.G.G. THOMPSON R.F.A.

 

Lieut. F.H. COBBOLD R.F.A.

 

2nd Lt. R.A. WEISS, 3rd London Brigade, R.F.A. joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. H.P. EDMUNDS, 1st Wessex Brigade, R.F.A. was transferred to Anti-Aircraft Depot, Abbeywood and struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

 

Discipline

 

The Commandant wishes to express his appreciation of the exemplary behaviour of the men of this Brigade during Christmas Week.

 

Dec 29

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

 

2nd Lt. T.A. DRISCOLL    R.F.A.  S.R.

“          J.J. DALY

“          L.C. HOPKINS

 

2ND Lt. W.E. CLARKE      R.F.A.  T.F.

 

2nd Lt. F.S. MILLER          R.F.A.  S.R.

“          J. CARR

“          G.F. HALLETT          “        “

“          J.P. LOCK                 “       “

 

2nd Lt. W.F. LAWRENCE   R.F.A.  T.F.

“          C.V. PERRIN

“         A.G. BALLARD           “         “

 

Dec 31

2nd Lt. A.W. LAXTON, 3/1st S. Midland Bde R.F.A. reported for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

The undermentioned Officers reported for duty from No. 1 R.T.H. Cadet School, St. Johns Wood, and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

 

Lieut. A.S. FOWLER

“         F.A. MITCHELL   R.F.A.

 

Lieut W.N. ORCHARD  Special Reserve

“         C.U. PRITTICK

“          J. ELLIOT                           “

 

 

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses and Mules of the Brigade during the month of December 1917

 

Horses

160 Joined

104 Transferred

Leaving a total of 461

 

Mules

20 Joined

37 Transferred

Leaving a total of 20

 

 

Object Location: 

Files: 

Classification: 

Current Location: 

Wardown Park Museum
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Luton
LU2 7HA
United Kingdom

Most Relevant Date: 

Saturday, December 1, 1917 to Monday, December 31, 1917

Source Date: 

Monday, December 31, 1917