“C” BATTERY

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A.  (T)

WAR  DIARY

DECEMBER 1917

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON, Beds

Lieut-Col.  A.G. SCAMMELL, D.S.O., R.F.A. Commanding

Dec 5

Lt. W.E. BROWN                    Proceeded Overseas and struck off strength

2^nd Lt. S.S. ALLEN

“          J.C. CORNELIUS

“          R.L.A. DILLON                                               “

6 Horses transferred to Swaythling & struck off strength

6 Mules arrived from Ormskirk & taken on strength

 1 Bombardier       Proceeded Overseas and struck off strength with effect

 1 Fitter                   from 4^th instant.

 14 Gunners                                                       “

Dec 6

2 Mules transferred to Swaythling and struck off strength

27 Drivers posted from 67^th Divisional Artillery and taken  on strength

Dec 7

2^nd Lt. H WRIGHT           Attached for instruction

“          A.P. HUGGINS

“          C. VAGG                                  “

Horse No. 133 to North Midland Vet. Hospl. And struck off strength with effect from 6^th instant

Maj. P. JOHNS posted to 326^th Brigade, R.F.A. Kildare, and struck off strength

Dec 8

 1 Sergeant             taken on strength

 2 Farrier-Sgts                         “

 1 Ftr. S. Sgt            Posted from Ripon and taken on strength

 2 Sergeants

 1 Corporal

 2 A/Bombdrs

18 Gunners

 6 Drivers                                                   “

Dec 10

Horse L.D. 174 transferred to North Mid. Vet. Hospl. and struck off strength

On 8.12.1917

34 Details from 64^th Divisional Artillery posted and taken on strength

Dec 11

2^nd Lts. S.F. PYRKE      Posted & taken on strength (10^th)

“            H.L. RYMER                                      “

2^nd Lts. W.C. RATTRAY          Posted & taken on strength (10^th)

 “           F. WRIGHT

“            T.N. BESSUNGER                                  “

No. 950013 Cpl. LAWRENCE proceeded to attend Larkhill Gunnery Course with effect from 10^th instant

Maj. H.F. HOLMAN proceeded Overseas & struck off strength

10 Horses transferred to Swaythling and struck off strength with effect from the 10^th instant.

Sergeants Mess Meeting

Lt. WARNER A.H. posted from 419^th Battery, R.F.A. Herne Bay and taken on strength with effect  from 10^th instant

1 L/B ombdr.     Posted to 72^nd Divl. Arty. Ipswich and struck off strength

2 Gunners                                                    “

Dec 12

 4 Gunners         Proceeded Overseas and struck off strength

27 Drivers                                                  “

Dec 13

37 Horses arrived from Shirehampton & taken on strength

4 Gunners          Posted to Signals & struck off strength

1 Driver                                                 “

Dec 14

2 Mules transferred to Swaythling & struck off strength with effect from 12^th Inst

2^nd Lts. G.F. HALLETT  attached with effect from 13^th Instant

“            L.C. HOPKINS

“            J.P. LOCK                                  “

2^nd Lts. H.N. SNODGRASS        Proceeded Overseas and struck off strength

“            W. SUNDERLAND

“            A.E. WATKINS

“            H.C. WILLIAMSON

“            J.R. WALKER                                                   “

19 Gunners mustered Drivers

Dec 15

Malleining of all Horses not yet done by Veterinary Surgeon, commencing 9 a.m. (“C” Battery 2^nd in rotation)

2 Sergeants               Taken on strength with eff. 14^th instant        

1 Corporal

2 Bombardiers                                              “

Dec 18

10 Horses from Market Harborough taken on strength (15^th)

2^nd Lts. S.R.K. REAKES       Posted and taken on strength with effect from 16^th Inst

“            R.W. THOMAS

“            A.H.L. WALTERS                                                      “

11 Gunners proceeded Overseas and struck off strength

2 Sergeants            Taken off strength with eff. 17^th Inst

3 Farrier-Sgts.

1 S.S. Cpl.

3 Fitters

2 Saddlers

2 S.S.s

5 Gunners

1 Driver                                                     “

Dec 19

2^nd Lt. G.S. DAVIDSON proceeded Overseas and struck of strength

1 Farrier Sgt. Taken on strength with eff. 17^th Instant

1 Saddler taken on strength with effect 19^th instant

Dec 21

2^nd Lt. A.A.E.COWARD       Attached

“           C.C. MAYNELL

“           J.H. GAY                          “

12 Horses transferred to Swaythling and taken on strength with effect from 19^th Instant

Lt. J. LOW proceeded Overseas and struck off strength

12 Horses L.D. from Market Harborough taken on strength

 1 L.D. Horse struck off strength

Dec 25

6 Horses transferred to “Remounts”, Luton and struck off strength with effect from 24^th instant

Dec 27

8 Horses     transferred to Swaythling & struck of strength

4 Mules                                         “

2^nd Lt. A.J. FREAKES posted and taken on strength

Lt. G. WEIR posted & taken on strength with effect 26^th instant

Dec 28

2^nd Lt. J. DUNCAN              Attached

“          A.C. COCKRELL

“          F.A. MARGRY                   “

Dec 28

30 Gunners    Proceeded Overseas and struck off strength

20 Drivers                                     “

1 Gunner        Taken on strength

1 Sergeant                    “

Dec 30

1 B.Q.M.S. struck off strength

Dec 31

1 L/Bomdr. Transferred and struck off strength