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

2^nd Lt. H.J. PEACH

“          R.H. DYER

“          J.H. BROWN

“          H.C. HARKER

Lieut. C.F. WOODROW, 3/1^st 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 3/3^rd 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

2^nd Lt. F. STADWOOD, 1^st 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

2^nd 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

2^nd Lt. H. WRIGHT 2^nd South Mid. Bde R.F.A.

“          A.P. HUGGINS 3/1^st Lon. Bde R.F.A.

“          H.A. WISE 3/2^nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

Lieut. R. COOP,  West  Lanc. Bde R.F.A.

2^ND Lt. C.R. FASTNEDGE 4^th 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

2^nd 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                        “              “

2^ND LT. R.J. CAZEAUX 3/2^ND London Bde. R.F.A.

Capt. W.G. POORE 3^rd 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

2^nd Lt. C.R. FASTNEDGE, 4^th 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

2^nd Lt. W.E. CLARKE 2^nd South Midland Bde. R.F.A.

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

2^nd Lt. E.G. BELFIELD South Mid. Bde R.F.A.

Nov 16

2^nd Lt. H. BRIDGEWATER, 3/6^th 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

2^nd Lt. W.H. GILLINGS          T.F.

2^ND 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

2^nd Lt. F.S. MILLER 6^th 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

2^nd Lt. J.H. GAY, 2^nd Sth. Mid. BDE. R.F.A.

2^nd Lt. A.A.E. COWARD, 5^th Lon. Bde R.F.A

“          A.J.S. SUTTON 1^st Sth. Mid. Bde. R.F.A.

“          C.C. MAYNELL 2^nd 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 3/1^ST Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

2^nd Lt J.A. COUSINS 3/1^st 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 2^nd London Bde. R.F.A

Capt. W.L. LUCAS 5^th London Bde. R.F.A.

Nov 20

The undermentioned Officers joined for duty and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

2^nd 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                                 “                “

2^nd Lt. MORTON-COLE 3/6^th 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

2^nd Lt. A.C. COCKRELL 1^st 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                   “           “

2^ND Lt. D. MELDRUM          R.F.A.    S.R.

“          W.H. MORGAN

“          W. NEILSON

“          C.G. OXLEY

“          A. PEMBROKE

“          J.C. POPE                     “            “

2^nd 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

2^nd Lt. F.J. SMITH R.F.A. Special Reserve

2^nd Lt. H.P. EDMUNDS 1^st Wessex Bde. R.F.A.

2^ND Lt. R.B. JONES R.F.A. Special Reserve

2^nd Lt. A. McINNES R.F.A. Special Reserve

2^nd Lt. G.W.T. MORGAN 7^th 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 (68^th Divl. Arty)

Nov 25

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

2^nd Lt. B.C. GUY

“          C.H. GRANTHAM

“          A.N. HICKS

2^ND Lt. M.J. PERRIN

“          H.F. TERRY

Nov 26

30 A4 Details were transferred to 64^th 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

2^nd Lt. G.C. BUTTERWORTH 2^nd Sth. Mid. Bde. R.F.A.

“          H.A. CHAPMAN 2st Lon. Bde R.F.A.

“          I. JONES 1^ST 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 5^th Lon. Bde R.F.A.

Lieut. A. LESLIE 3^rd 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

2^nd Lt. H.S. KING

“          H. COTTERELL

“          E.A. WELLS                   “

“          H.H. FISHER                S.R.

Lieut. P.H. DODGSON           T.F.

2^nd 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