C Battery War Diary June 1917
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“C” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE R.F.A. (T) WAR DIARY JUNE 1917 BISCOT CAMP, LUTON, Beds
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Captain SHUTER, A.E., Commanding
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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
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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
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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
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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
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June 9 |
2nd Lt. JAMES Attached for duty “ BIRCH “
2nd Lt. DERRETT Attached for duty temporarily
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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
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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 “
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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
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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
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June 14 |
18 Gunners Posted from Provisional Depot and taken on strength 18 Drivers “
20 Gunners passed test in Gas
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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
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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 “
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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 “
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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
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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 “
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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
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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
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June 23 |
15 Drivers Passed Out in Driving Drill
18 Drivers Passed Out in Riding Drill
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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)
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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 “
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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
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June 27 |
2nd Lt. HOWELLS, J.H. (S.R) posted on first appointment
1 Driver posted from Provisional Depot and taken on strength
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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
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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
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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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