NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY

WAR  DIARY

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON

AUGUST  1916

Aug 3

2^nd 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, 3/2^nd London D.A.C.

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

Aug 10

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

12 Gunners

12 Signallers

12 Artificers

Aug 11

The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

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

2^nd Lt. P.L. HAYCOCK            “

Lieut. LUCIE SMITH  3/6^th 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 18^th 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.