NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY November 1917
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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON NOVEMBER 1917
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Nov 1 |
A draft of 2 Sergeants, 1 Corporal, 1 Bombardier, 50 Gunners and 22 Signallers proceeded Overseas to France. Total 76
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Nov 9 |
Lieut. W.E. BROWN, R.F.A. was taken on the strength of the Brigade
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Nov 22 |
2nd Lt. A.C. COCKRELL 1st Sth Mid Bde R.F.A. joined the Brigade and was taken on strength |
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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
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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)
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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
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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. |
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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.
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Nov 28 |
A draft consisting of 1 Sergeant, 5 Corporals, 2 Bombardiers, 5 Wheelers, 4 Fitters, 59 Gunners, 15 Signallers proceeded overseas. Total 91
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Nov 29 |
30 Recruits arrived from No. 4. Depot R.F.A Woolwich
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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 “ |
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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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