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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY HIGH WYCOMBE (Later BISCOT CAMP, LUTON) OCTOBER 1915

1915 Formed at High Wycombe on 6th October 1915 and designated No. 6 Artillery Training School under W.O. letter 9/Arty/6689 (A.G.6.)

The following officers, Warrant Officer, N.C.O’S and men joined on the under mentioned dates and were taken on the Permanent Cadre of the School:-

Oct 6

Col. W.D. BURRARD R.F.A. Commandant Lt. A.J. CROSS Adjutant. from 2/8th Lond. Bde R.F.A. 1 Sergeant 1 Bombardier 2 Drivers “ “

Oct 12 Lt. H.E. BLAKE (attchd) Instructor in Signalling

Oct 13 Lt. A.M. MURRAY (attchd) Instructor in Musketry Lt. H.R. HUDDLESTON (attchd) Instructor in Musketry Lt. & Qr. Mr. MR R HARRIS School Quartermaster

Oct 16 R.S.M. W. FRENCH School Sergt. Major

Oct 18 Lt. W.J. HOWELL (attachd) Instructor in Signalling

Oct 19 Lt. J.D. EDGE R.H.A. Instructor in Gunnery

Oct 20 Lt. M KERRY R.F.A. Instructor in Equitation Lt. H STANNARD R.F.A. Instructor in Equitation Lt. F. HARRISON R.F.A. Instructor in Equitation 1 Corporal from 24th Res. Battery R.F.A.

Oct 21 1 a/Sergeant (Arty Clerk) from 2B Res. Bde. R.F.A.

Oct 26 1 Battery Sergt. Major The following are all from 2/8th London Brigade R.F.A.:- 1 Sergeant 1 Trumpter 1 A/Sergeant 1 S. Sgt. Wheeler 1 Corporal 1 Cpl. S-Smith 8 Bombardiers 1 Shoeing Smith 4 A/Bombardiers 1 Gunner

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Oct 27 The Following are all from 2/8th London Brigade R.F.A:-

2nd Lt. F.J. WELDON TAYLOR Instructor in Equitation 2nd Lt. F.J. MILES Instructor in Signalling 1 Bty Sergt Major 2 Sergeants 1 A/Corporal 1 A/Bombardier 1 Saddler

Oct 30 1 Wheeler from 2/8th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY HIGH WYCOMBE (Later BISCOT CAMP LUTON) NOVEMBER 1915

1915 The following Officers, Warrant Officer, N.C.O’s and men joined on the undermentioned dates and were taken on the Permanent Cadre of the School

Nov 1 Lt. Col & Hon. Col. F. GRIFFITHS, 3/8th London Bde. R.F.A. Capt. BASIL WILLIAMS, 2/8th London Bde. R.F.A.

Nov 3 1 Corporal from No. 4 A.T. School 1 A/Bombardier from 2/8th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 1 Gunner “

Nov 8 Colonel E.B. BARTON, C.B. The following from 2/8th London Brigade R.F.A.:- 1 Baty. Q.M. Sergeant 1 Fitter 4 Gunners 1 Driver

Nov 9 Lt. J.W.H. HALL (from School of Instructions, Lark Hill) Instructor in Gunnery 1 A/Corporal from 2/8th London Brigade R.F.A. 1 Driver “

Nov 15 1 Sergeant from 2/8th London Bde. R.F.A

Nov 16 2ND Lt. C. LANE (on first commission)

Nov 17 2ND Lt. J.A. MARKWICK from 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.FA.

Nov 24 Tempy. Major & Hon. Lt. Col J.F. GRAHAM 2ND Lt. H.B. WELLS from 2/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY KETTERING, NORTHANTS (Later BISCOT CAMP, LUTON) DECEMBER 1915

Moves Organisation

The School moved from High Wycombe to Kettering , Northants on 1st December 1915 by 3 Special trains – Instructions W.O. Telegram No. 3695 dated 27th November 1915. Strength – 36 Officers, 750 Warrant Officers, N.C.O’s and men, 1 Horse, 24 Vehicles and 50 tons of baggage and stores. All Officers and men were billeted On 1st December, 1915 the School was organised into two Wings – Right Wing and Left Wing. Each Wing was commanded by a Field Officer, Viz. Lt. Col and Hon. Colonel F. GRIFFITHS (Right) and Major and Hon. Lt. Col F.R. GRAHAM (Left), with staff of 1 Signalling Officer, 1 Musketry Officer and one Orderly Officer to each Wing. The Right Wing comprised Groups I & II and the Left Wing Groups III & IV. Each group comprised two Sub-Groups, Viz. Sub-Group I and Sub-Group II. Group I comprised 3/1st Depot Lond. Bde. R.F.A. (S.G .I) and 3/2ND Depot Lond. Bde. R.F.A. (S.G. II) Group II comprised 3/3rd Depot, Lond. Bde. R.F.A. (S.G. III) and 2/2nd Lond. D.A.C. (S.G. IV) Group III comprised 3/5th Depot, Lond. Bde. R.F.A. (S.G. V) and the 3/6th Depot Lond. Bde R.F.A. (S.G. VI) Group IV comprised 3/7th Depot Lond. Bde. R.F.A. (S.G. VII) The following N.C.O’s and men were transferred from No. 4 Artillery training School on 1st December 1915 and taken on strength of the Permanent Cadre from that date:- 1 Sergeant, 2 A/Bombardiers. 4 Gunners. 2 Drivers

Moves. 3rd Line Depots

The 3rd Line Depots, strength as under, arrived at Kettering on 16th December 1915 and were taken on the strength of the School from that Date:- 3/1st Lond. R.F.A. 19 Officers 241 Other Ranks. 56 Horses 3/2 Lond. R.F.A. 19 Officers. 252 Other Ranks. 33 Horses

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3/3rd Lond. R.F.A. 14 Officers. 250 Other Ranks. 47 Horses. 6 Vehicles. 2/2nd Lond. D.A.C. 3 Officers. 90 Other Ranks. 40 Horses. 3/5th Lond. R.F.A. 16 Officers. 314 Other Ranks. 49 Horses. 3/6th Lond. R.F.A. 11 Officers. 244 Other Ranks. 39 Horses. 15 Vehicles. 3/7th Lond. R.F.A. 11 Officers. 242 Other Ranks. 28 Horses. 8 Vehicles.

Xmas Leave 10% of the total strength of each Wing of the School were granted Xmas Leave. Special Entertainments were arranged for those remaining in Kettering during the Xmas Holidays.

Telegram from “The King” Xm as 1915

Copy of Telegram received from Horse Guards, London Telegram No. A 4545 Dated 24th December 1915:- The following message has been received from the King and “His Majesty” commands that it be published in Orders of the various Garrison Towns, Defensible Ports, and Military Camps, on Xmas Day. “Another Xmas finds all the resources of the Empire still engaged in War, and I desire to convey on my behalf and on behalf of the Queen a heartfelt Xmas Greeting and our good wishes for the New Year to all who on Sea or Land are upholding the honour of the British name. In the Officers and men of my Navy whom the security of the Empire depends I repose in common with all my subjects a trust that is absolute, on the Officers and men of my Armies, whether now in France, in the East or in other fields, I rely with an equal faith confident that their devotion, their valour, and their self-sacrifice will, under Gods guidance, lead to Victory and an honourable peace. There are many of their comrades now alas in hospital, and to these brave men also I desire, with the Queen, to express our deep gratitude and our earnest prayers for their recovery. Officers and men of the Navy and Army, another year is drawing to a close as it began in toil, bloodshed and suffering, but I rejoice to know that the goal to which you are striving draws nearer into sight, May God Bless you and all your undertakings.” Authority W.O. telegram 6654 (A.G.4)

Dec 19 Officers from the following Units were ordered to proceed Overseas:- 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. V. STRANDERS 2nd Lt. W.G. WHITE

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Dec 21 Officers from the following units were ordered to proceed Overseas:- 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. – Two Officers 3/2nd Lond Bde. R.F.A. – One Officer 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. – One Officer

Dec 26 The following men comprised a draft which proceeded Overseas on Boxing Day 1915, total 81. 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. – 1 Telephonist. 12 Gunners. 9 Drivers. 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. – 15 Gunners. 15 Drivers. 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. – 14 Gunners. 15 Drivers.

Move of School to Luton

On 24th December 1915, Instructions were received from War Office to hold No. 6 Artillery Training School ready to move to Luton on 5th January, 1916

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON JANUARY 1916

1916 Jan 1 Advance Party – An Advance Party composed as follows proceeded to Luton on

1st January 1916 to take over Huts etc., from No. 7 Artillery Training School:- Lieut. & Qr. Mr. HARRIS (in charge) 1.One Officer and one Senior N.C.O. from each Depot for the purpose of taking up billets

2. One N.C.O. and 10 Men from each Depot for General Fatigue. 3. One Officer and 4 N.C.O’s from the Permanent Cadre. 4. Sergt . McCONNELL and 17 Men as cooks. 5. One Senior N.C.O. to take over Barrack Stores 6. Two N.C.O’s from Permanent Cadre for Billeting purposes.

Mr M.R. JONES is appointed in Veterinary Charge of No. 6 Artillery Training School on its arrival at Luton. Authority. W.O. Telegram V68 dated 3rd January 1916

Jan 5 The School moved to Luton on Wednesday 5th January 1916 (in 8 trains) The Personnel, horses, guns, transport, etc., as detailed for each train arrived at Kettering Ry. Station for entraining 1 ½ hours before the departure of the train. The Horses travelled with saddlery and harness on. Transport vehicles carried the authorised loads. Horses were entrained in accordance with Sec. 38 Field Service Regulations. Guns, wagons and stores were loaded in accordance with Sec. 39 Field Service Regulations. The under mentioned Officers were in charge of the various trains during the journey to Luton:- 1st Train. 2/2nd D.A.C. and half of Permt. Cadre. CAPT. AUSTIN. 2nd Train. 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. MAJOR THOMAS. 3RD Train. 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Capt. ALLBERRY

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4th Train. 3/3rd Lond Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. B.B. CLARKE

5th Train. 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Capt. STAPLEY 6th Train. 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Major BALL 7th Train. 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Capt. CLEGG 8th Train Details of Depot and half of P. Cadre of the School. Lt. BROWN The whole of the Entraining was superintended by Col. F. GRIFFITH.

The following comprised the Rear Party remaining at Kettering to clear up Billeting and hand over offices, etc. Lieut F.J. MILES R. Q.M.S. JEAL Sergt. ROYSTON, 3 N.C.O’S 16 Men 19 Officers and 600 Other Ranks were accommodated in Huts; the remainder were billeted.

The Permanent Cadre and Right Wing Offices were allocated at Biscot Camp and the Left Wing Office at High Town Road, Luton.

Jan 6 The Horses of the various Depots were organised into 4 Groups viz:- 3/1st and 3/2nd became Group I 3/3rd and 2/2nd D.A.C. became Group II 3/5 and 3/6th became Group III 3/7th became Group IV The personnel still remained under Depot system

Jan 10 Lieut. R.H. JOHNSTON was appointed Orderly Officer to the Commandant.

Jan 15 Major THOMAS on transfer to the Territorial Reserve handed over command of the 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. to Lieut. H. CAREY MORGAN

Jan 16 The unde rmentioned Details proceeded Overseas to join 47th Div. Artillery 4 Gunners. 15 Drivers.

Jan 17 The School was inspected by Brigadier General R.W. BREEKS (Inspector of R.H. & R.F.A.)

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON FEBRUARY 1916

Feb 5 2nd Lt. H.W. BROWN 3/1st Lond. Bde R.F.A. proceeded overseas

Feb 11 The under mentioned men were transferred from 3/2nd Lond. To 2/2nd (2nd Line) 10 Gunners 27 Drivers From 3/2nd and 3/3rd to 2nd Line 457 Men

Feb 19 The following N.C.O’s and Men proceeded Overseas to 47th Divl. Artillery 6 N.C.O’s 25 Gunners 27 Drivers 4 Artificers The following N.C.O’s and Men proceeded Overseas to 26th Divl. Artillery 2 N.C.O’s 47 Gunners 44 Drivers

Feb 22 Transferred to 60th D.A.C. Lieut B.A. BOYTON 9 Officers 18 N.C.O’s 88 Gunners 118 Drivers 2 Trumpters (sic) 17 Artificers (Total 9 Officers, 243 other ranks to 60th D.A.C)

Feb 24 Lt. A.F. QUINN transferred Overseas from 3/2nd. Lt. D.C. CATTERELL “

Feb 28 40 Gunners were transferred from 3/2nd Lond. Bde to 2/8th Lond. Bde.

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON MARCH 1916

Mar 1 On this date the strength of the horses in No. 6 School was 387 The Following were transferred to 58th London D.A.C on its formation. 5 Officers 2 Sergeants 9 Corporals and Bombardiers 1 Gunner 3 Drivers 2 Trumpters (sic) 9 Artificers

Mar 7 The Following men were transferred from 3/5th to 2nd/5th (Second Line) 38 Gunners 35 Drivers

Mar 10 The Following men proceeded Overseas to 47th Lond. Divl. Artillery 24 Gunners 2 Drivers The Following men proceeded Overseas to 56th Lond. Divl. Artillery 11 Gunners 2 Drivers 1 Far. Sgt.

Mar 12 The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas Lieut. R. MASSEY, 3/2nd Lond. Bde. 2nd Lieut C.P. FOX 3/2nd Lond. Bde.

Calling up Class “B” Army Reserve, 1500 Recruits. The O/C 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. was directed to take charge of all Recruits called up from Class “B” Army Reserve and to maintain them as a separate unit, until such time as the School was ready to adopt its new organisation. Their clothing to be issued by him. A New Pay and Mess a/c was also to be opened by him, and the preliminary training to come under his supervision.

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Mar 18 The undermentioned Officers proceeded overseas 2nd Lt. C.T. WILSON 3/5th Lond. Bde “ G.C. DUFFUS “ The following men were transferred to 58th Divl. Arty. (2nd Line) 131 Gunners 2 Drivers

Mar 20 The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas. 2nd Lt. F.W. LANSBURY 3/2nd to 1/2nd 2nd Lt E.G TOMBE, 3/6th to 1/6th The under mentioned Officer was transferred to 2nd Line 2nd. Lt. HODDINOTT, 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Mar 21 The Following men proceeded Overseas to 47th Divl. Artillery 42 Gunners 9 Drivers 38 Signallers 7 Artificers The Following men proceeded Overseas to 56th Divl. Artillery 19 Gunners 2 Drivers 15 Signallers 4 Artificers

Mar 31 9 Horses were struck off the strength of the School during the month of March 1916, leaving a total strength of 378.

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON APRIL 1916

Apr 1 Reorganisation of School The existing School organisation passed into Four Battery System in accordance with A.C.I. 469 of 1916 and Appendix 47, viz. Personnel “A” Battery O/C Capt ALLBERRY Consisting of 3/1st London Bde R.F.A, 3/2nd Lond. Bde R.F.A. and 400 Class “B” Regular Recruits. “B” Battery O/C Major FITCH Consisting of 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. and 400 Class “B” Regular Recruits. “C” Battery O/C Lt. Col GRAHAM Consisting of 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A, 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. and 400 Class “B” Regular Recruits. “D” Battery O/C Major TURNER Consisting of 3/7th Lond. Bde, R.F.A. and 400 Class “B” Regular Recruits. Horses “A” Battery Transferred from Group I “B” Battery Transferred from Group II “C” Battery Transferred from Group III “D” Battery Transferred from Group IV The under mentioned Officers were transferred to 60th Lond. Divl. Artillery. Capt. F.G. STAPLEY 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. W.G. HARRISON, 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Apr 3 The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas 2nd. Lt. A.H. THOMAS 3/1st Lond. Bde R.F.A.

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“ E.A. SHIPTON “ “ R.P. REW “ “ E.R. GREEN 3/6th Lond Bde. R.F.A.

Apr 4 The Following men proceeded Overseas to 47th Divl. Artillery 8 Gunners 6 Drivers 2 Signallers 8 artificers To 56th Divl. Artillery 15 Drivers

Apr 10 Opening of Y.M.C.A. Hut The Y.M.C.A. Hut at Biscot Camp was opened by H.S.H. Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein. A “Guard of Honour” was furnished by the School.

Apr 12 The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas 2nd Lt. N.S. McBAIN 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ P. BOYDON 3/1st “ “ C. WHEELER 3/2nd “ “ H. ADCOCK 3/2nd “

Apr 17 The Army Council directed that NO Easter Leave was to be granted.

Apr 20 The Following were transferred to 60th London D.A.C. (Sub. Park) 1 N.C.O 53 Gunners

Apr 21 Lieut. GRANTLEY SMITH 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. proceeded to Salonika

Apr 24 The Commandant inspected the School in “Drill Order Dismounted” on open space bounded by Marlborough Road, Biscot Road and Alexandra Avenue. The School was formed up in Column (10 yards interval) facing West in the following order:-

1. Trumpters of School

2. 3/1st London Bde. R.F.A. 3/2nd London Bde. R.F.A. “A” Battery R.F.A. Regulars

3. 3/3rd London Bde. R.F.A. “B” Battery 2/2nd London D.A.C

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4. 3/5th London Bde. R.F.A. 3/6th London Bde. R.F.A. “C” Battery R.F.A. Regulars

5. 3/7th London Bde. R.F.A. “D” Battery

6. The Provisional Depot composed of Army “B” Recruits was formed up in 3 Companies, Lieut. Col. GRAHAM commanded the Parade.

After the Commandant has inspected the School, three cheers were called for “His Majesty the King”. The units of the School then marched past the Commandant to their respective private parade grounds and were dismissed.

Apr 30 The Following casualties took place amongst the horses of the School during the month of April 1916 50 Joined 7 Transferred 4 Died or destroyed Leaving a total strength of 417

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON MAY 1916

May 4 The Following comprised a draft which proceeded Overseas to 47th and 56th Divl. Artillery. 90 Gunners 97 Drivers 25 Signallers 6 Artificers

May 15 The Following comprised a Draft furnished to 4A Reserve Brigade for Overseas 5 Sergeants 5 Corporals 6 Bombardiers 2 A/Bombardiers

May 30 The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas Capt. CAREY-MORGAN 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Capt. H. JACOBY 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the School during the month of May 1916 Nil Joined 7 Transferred 3 Died or Destroyed Leaving a total strength of 407 Colonel W.D. BURRARD, R.F.A. relinquished Command of No. 6 Arty. Training School. Colonel C.H. ALEXANDER, R.A. assumed Command of No. 6 Arty. Training School Lieut. L.R. RAWES 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. was transferred to 40th Divl. Artillery.

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON JUNE 1916

Jun 9 The following draft proceeded Overseas to 47th Divl. Artillery 19 Gunners 18 Drivers To 56th Divl. Artillery 3 Gunners 23 Drivers

Jun 12 The following draft proceeded Overseas to 47th Div. Artillery 3 N.C.O’s 48 Gunners 8 Signallers 38 Drivers To 56th Divl. Artillery 53 Gunners 32 Drivers 15 Signallers 1 Artificer

Jun 13 Lieut. D.C. DICKSON 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. was transferred to Anti-Aircraft Shoeburyness.

Jun 17 The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas. 2nd Lt. W.A.J. MARSDEN 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ F.M.W. ADAMS “ “ G.R. ANCUTT “ “ W.B. FOORD KELCEY “ 2nd Lt. C.E. WILES 3/6th Lond. Bde R.F.A. 2nd Lt. C.N. GRABURN 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Jun 18 The following R.F.A. Men were transferred to Infantry Battalions. 100 to 4/4th Queens Regiment 100 to 3/5th East Surrey Regiment

Jun 20 The following N.C.O’s and Men were transferred to No. 685 Machine Gun Corps. 2 Sergeants 2 Corporals 3 Drivers

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Jun 20 Major & Temp. Lt. Col. J.F. GRAHAM proceeded Overseas

Jun 23 The following R.F.A. men were transferred to Infantry Battalions 100 to 3/6th East Surrey Regiment 100 to 4/4th Royal West Kent Regiment

Jun 24 The following R.F.A. men were transferred to Infantry Battalions 150 to 3/9th Middlesex Regiment

Jun 26 Lieut. J.C. THORNTON, 3/3rd Lond. R.F.A. proceeded Overseas.

Jun 30 The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the School during the month of June 1916 52 Joined 6 Transferred 1 Died or Destroyed Leaving a total strength of 452.

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON JULY 1916

Jul 1 The under mentioned Officers proceeded overseas To 47th Divl. Artillery 2nd Lt. J.G. BLAVER, 3/5TH Lond. Bde R.F.A. “ J.H. HOWELL “ 2ND Lt. W.JAY 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ L.N. MACKIE “ 2nd Lt. G.H. NEVILLE 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ P.S. AYRES “ “ GROWSE “ To 56th Divl. Artillery 2nd Lt. E.L. RALLI 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A “ A.C. ELLIS “ 2nd Lt. C.A. THURLEY 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ “ C.S. DEAR “ “ F.H. COBBOLD “ Lt. A.A. PRENTICE “ 2nd Lt. G.V. CHILVERD “ To 60TH Divl. Artillery Lt. J.W. TAYLOR (P.C) 2ND Lt. J.E. HOUGHTON 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A 2nd Lt. A. HUNEN 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ P.A. HARRISON “ 2nd Lt. E.R. HICKS 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. S.H. LYNCH 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ W. HONEY “ Lt. BLOOD “ To 1/2 London D.A.C. 2nd Lt. A.F.A. PARKER 3/5TH Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ P.S. HOODLESS 3/2nd D.A.C. “ S.W. MILLS 3/2ND Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

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Jul 3 The following R.F.A. Men were transferred to Infantry Battalion.

150 to 3/5th Essex Regiment

Jul 11 The new Sergeants Mess and Hutments were taken over. Huts were occupied as follows. Hut 24 - “A” Battery Hut 25 - “B” Battery Hut 29 - “C” Battery Hut 30 - “D” Battery

Jul 17 Captain Edwards and 250 Other Ranks (66th East Lanc. Divl. Artillery) moved to Deepcut.

Jul 18 Central Messing for No. 6 Arty. Training School was established.

Jul 20 The following Men were transferred to 4A Res. Brigade for drafts Overseas 60 Drivers

Jul 22 The School Regimental Sports were held on 22nd July 1916 as follows Mounted Events - On School Driving Field Dismounted Events - On Wardown Park cricket ground.

Jul 25 The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas 2nd Lt. J.H. STIRLING 3/5TH Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ W.C.P. DAWSON “ “ J.M. UNDERWOOD “ 2ND Lt. B.R. HARRIS 3/7TH Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ A.N. CARMICHAEL “

Jul 27 The following N.C.O’s and men were transferred to 60th Lond. Division. 6 N.C.O’s 100 Gunners 14 Artificers

Jul 31 The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the School during the month of July 1916 9 Transferred – leaving a total strength of 443

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON AUGUST 1916

Aug 3 2nd 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, 3/2nd London D.A.C. Capt. P. OAKLEY, 3/5th London Bde. R.F.A.

Aug 10 The following Men were transferred to 57th Divl. Artillery. 12 Gunners 12 Signallers 12 Artificers

Aug 11 The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas Lieut. P.J. COLE 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. P.L. HAYCOCK “ Lieut. LUCIE SMITH 3/6th 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 18th 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.

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON SEPTEMBER 1916

Sept Re-organisation Under A.C.I. 1588, dated 14th August 1916, No. 6 Artillery Territorial Force, to consist of Headquarters and 3 Batteries. The Batteries were designated “A”, “C”, “D” respectively. “A” Battery, consisted of 3/1st, 3/2nd and 3/3rd London Brigades R.F.A. (T) Major ALLBERRY commanding. “C” Battery, consisted of 3/5th and 3/6th London Brigades R.F.A. (T) Major FITCH commanding. “D” Battery, consisted of 3/7th London Brigade R.F.A. (T) and 3/2nd London D.A.C. Major TURNER commanding. The R.F.A. details remained with their present batteries except “B” Battery. These were divided equally between the new “A”, “C”, and “D” Batteries. Remarks by Commandant on the above reorganisation: In circulating the above order reducing the establishment of this Reserve Brigade to 3 Batteries, the Commandant regrets that the redistribution involved will break up many personal associations amongst both Officers, N.C.O’s and Men. He wishes it to be understood that the Battery to be absorbed was selected solely by the Division to which it belonged, and not the lack of efficiency in its training. Similar reductions have been made in many other units under a comprehensive War Office Scheme and the Commandant hopes that all ranks will accept their new allocation with good spirit and continue the same high standard of discipline.

Sept 1 50 Gunners were transferred to 4 “A” Reserve Brigade for drafting Overseas. Capt. CLARK was transferred to Leeds Anti-Aircraft Defences. Lieut. J.C. GODMAN proceeded Overseas on transfer to the Somaliland Camel Corps.

Sept 2 The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas Lieut. RYDER 2nd Lt. DERRETT

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Sept 2 16 Artificers were transferred to 2nd Line as under 6 to 47th Division 6 to 56th Division 4 to 60th Division

Sept 5 50 Drivers were transferred to 4 “A” Reserve Brigade for drafting overseas

Sept 6 A Staff Captain of Remounts inspected the horses at their ordinary work and in stables

Sept 7 Lieut. MASSEY 281st London Brigade joined, and was taken on strength of 3/2nd London Brigade R.F.A. (T) 2ND Lt. BARBER proceeded Overseas “ DOBLE “ RANDOLPH “ 8 Artificers were transferred to 56th Division (2nd Line)

Sept 11 Capt. C.P. BERTIE 3/6th London was transferred to R.F.C

Sept 14 1 N.C.O and 52 Men were transferred to No. 7 Reserve Brigade Artillery TF at Winchester A representative from War Office gave a Lecture on the Interpretation of Aerial Photography – 25 Officers were detailed to attend this lecture.

Sept 18 2nd Lt. C.E. DAVENPORT was transferred to R.F.C. 200 Category Bi Recruits were transferred as follows 70 to 336th Brigade at Canterbury 130 to 337th “

Sept 19 50 Gunners transferred to 47th Divisional Artillery (2nd Line)

Sept 20 162 N.C.O’s and Men proceeded Overseas Conducting Officers Lt. CAWSTEN and 2nd Lt. WIGG

Sept 21 2 N.C.O’s, 43 Gunners and 24 Drivers proceeded overseas to Salonika for Pack Transport Duties.

Sept 24 2nd Lt. W.C. PEARCE 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. transferred to 235th Bde. Overseas

Sept 25 2nd Lt. G. DAVIS transferred to R.F.C. Oxford The following Officers proceeded Overseas. Lieut. A.F. WAYLEN 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut N.A.E. MASSEY 3/2nd “ 2nd Lt. A.M. COLE 3/6th “

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Sept 25 The under mentioned Officers were taken on the strength 2nd Lt. C.F. DEADELL 3/5th London. Bde. R.F.A. “ R. PEACOP “ 2nd Lt. T.P. MIDDLETON 3/5th Lond. Bde. Transferred to R.F.C.

Sept 27 180 Cii Infantry from Crawley Camp attached for employment duty.

Sept 30 2nd Lt. J.C. BALLARD joined from 291st Brigade R.F.A. The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the Brigade during the month of September 1916. 178 Joined 157 Transferred 2 Died or Destroyed Leaving a total strength of 488

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON OCTOBER 1916

Oct 1 The under mentioned Officers joined the Brigade from the units shown, and were taken on strength. Temp. Lieut. G.A. OGDEN 291st Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. W.O. COSGROVE “ “ S.T. DAVIS “ “ H.E. SHEPPERD 58th D.A.C.

Oct 2 A draft consisting of 2 Sergeants, 1 Corporal, 1 Bombardier, 30 Signallers and 2 Artificers proceeded Overseas to join 47th Div. Artillery. 2nd Lt. J. WALKER, on first commission joined 3/1st London Brigade R.F.A.

Oct 4 Lieut. T. STOREY, 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. having relinquished his commission on account of ill health was struck off the strength of the Brigade. Lieut. G.B. ROBERTS 303rd Brigade “ ADAMS, 301st Brigade Were taken on strength of the Brigade and attached to 3/6th London Bde. R.F.A.

Oct 6 Draft of 118 Gunners, 20 Drivers and 2 Signallers proceeded Overseas. Lieut. F.G. HEADINGTON proceeded Overseas Lieut. J.D. SMALL from 291st Brigade joined this Brigade

Oct 9 The Bishop of St. Albans gave an “address” to Officers of the Brigade in the Y.M.C.A. Hut. 374 Bi and Ci men were transferred to 65th Lowland Division as follows. 194 to Chelmsford 120 to Hatfield Peverel 60 to Maldon These were replaced by a similar number of men of Category A.1. 2nd Lt. A.H. BROWN joined and was posted to 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lt. J. HAWKES REED joined from 301st Bde. R.F.A. 2ND Lt. S.A. BACHE joined and was posted to 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. A draft of 55 Gunners and 30 Drivers proceeded overseas to join 47th, 56th and 60th Divisions.

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Oct 10 Lieut. N.V. BRASNET was transferred to the 57th Division

Oct 13 Lieut. R.J. BEATTIE proceeded Overseas

Oct 14 The Specialist Sanitary Officer Eastern Command visited the Camp

2nd Lt. A.F.R.D. QUINN proceeded Overseas

Oct 15 Lieut. G.B. ROBERTS, 2/8th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. was transferred to No. 7 Reserve Brigade, Winchester. 2nd Lt. M.G. LIDDLE joined from Overseas and was posted to 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Oct 16 Major A.G. SCAMMELL, 5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. was taken on strength 2nd Lt. P.A. THURLEY from Overseas joined and was posted to 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas. To 1st London Brigade 2nd Lt. W.A. KIMPTON “ N.H. KIMPTON “ N.G. CLARKE “ R.S. INGLIS To 2ND London Brigade Lieut. J.D. SMAIL 2nd Lt. G.B. WOLFE “ B.O. MOORE “ G.N. LING To 3rd London Brigade 2nd Lt. CORNES “ O.H. GARRAS “ G.A. OGDEN To 5th London Brigade Capt . L.A. LUXMORE 2nd Lt. E.C. PAGE “ F.H. BARTLETT To 6th London Brigade 2nd Lt. S.H. WIGG “ J.C. HANSWORTH “ L. CORSAN “ D.V. TOMSON

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To 7th London Brigade Lieut . A.F. BOURDAS 2ND Lt. P.W. BOOBBYER “ K.H. JOWETT “ E.S. HURST “ N.V. HURST “ R.A. GOODALL “ E.C. JONES “ F.A.M. LOUFTE “ J.C. St. NEVILLE “ J.S. SHIPWAY “ G.R. WATT “ G.H. BURGESS “ G.A. BARNETT “ H.A. MORTLEMAIN To 2nd London D.A.C. Lieut. C.R. De FRAINE “ E.R. GREGORY 2nd Lt. J.V. WILSHIN “ B.G. HILL “ A.B. DAVIES To 1st Wessex D.A.C. 2nd Lt. P.A. GIBBONS

Oct 19 The 3 Emergency Batteries mobilised in Full Marching Order. The Batteries were composed of Guns, Firing Battery Wagons and G.S. Wagons. The Brigade Headquarters did not turn out.

Oct 21 Orders received from Eastern Command that all Aiv Men (fit for General Service but under 19 years of age) were to be kept under training until they became available for Overseas.

Oct 22 2nd Lt. W.A.M. WATTS was taken on the strength and posted to “D” Battery

Oct 23 2nd Lt. A.W. CUNNINGHAM, 3/2nd London Brigade R.F.A. proceeded Overseas. The under mentioned Officers on first commission were taken on the strength 2nd Lt. A.M. BROOKFIELD 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ R.H. GLENISTER 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ De VRIES 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A “ A.E. WATSON 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. The under mentioned Officers were taken on the strength 2nd Lt. T.H. ROBINSON from 2/3rd to 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. D.H. WADDINGTON from 2/5th to 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

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Extract from London District Orders, dated 20th October 1916 Officers, Warrant Officers, N.C.O’s and Men are forbidden to accept presents in money from any public bodies or private individuals in recognition of services rendered in the performance of their duty.

Oct 24 2nd Lt. R.S. HUDSON transferred from 291st Bde. R.F.A. to 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. J.F. ASHTON 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. to M.T.A.S.C. Lieut. MALCOHNSON 3/1st Lond. Bde. To R.F.C. 2nd Lt. M.G. HAZELRIGG on first commission was posted to 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Oct 28 2nd Lt. H.E. SHEPHERD, 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. transferred to 2nd Provl. Battery at Little Clacton.

Oct 30 Lieut. R.J.E. MASSEY 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. from overseas was taken on the strength and posted to “A” Battery. 2nd Lt. A.S. WILKINSON taken on strength and posted to 3/7th London Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. C.H. HICKS taken on strength and posted to 3/5th London Bde. R.F.A.

Oct 31 The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the Brigade during October 1916 142 Joined 114 Transferred 5 Died or Destroyed Leaving a total strength of 511

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON NOVEMBER 1916

Nov 2 Capt. J.B.A. PARISH having been transferred from 291st Brigade is taken on strength of the Brigade from 4.10.16 2nd Lt. THOMPSON transferred from 2nd Provl. Battery on 28.10.16

Nov 7 Lieut. W.T. CUTHBERT from 1/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. to “C” Battery

Nov 9 Draft of 4 Signallers proceeded Overseas (France)

Nov 11 2nd Lt. P. PRICE 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. transferred to Anti-Gas School, Newhaven 2nd Lt. M.G. LIDDLE 3rd/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. transferred to Officers Siege Course, Bexhill The under mentioned Officers on First commission joined the Brigade 2nd Lt. C.E. ANDREWS, 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ M.S. OVERETT “ “ H.H. BROCKLESBY 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ G.C. BOOTH 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ F.C. BOULBY 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. The under mentioned Officers joined the Brigade 2nd Lt. C.E. REDFERN from 3/1st Lond. Bde to 3/12th “ W.R. MORTLEMAN from 1/7th Lond. Bde to 3/7th

Nov 12 Draft of 150 Gunners proceeded Overseas (France) for Pack animal duty The under mentioned Officers joined the Brigade 2nd Lt. .A VICK to 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ M. FINLINSON to 3/7th lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Nov 15 The under mentioned Officers on first commission joined the Brigade. 2nd Lt. M.F. TERRY to 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A Lt. D. NATHAN from 291st Bde. To 3/2nd Lond. Bde R.F.A.

Nov 17 The under mentioned Officer on first commission joined the Brigade 2nd Lt. G.H. BICKERS TO 3/2ND Lond. Bed. R.F.A.

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Nov 17 The under mentioned Officers joined the Brigade 2nd Lt. T. BALLANTYNE to 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. G.E. MOORE to 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas Lieut. S.E. REDFERN 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. A.M. BROWN 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Nov 21 Capt. J.B.A. PARISH having been attached to Northern Command is struck off the strength. 35 Men transferred to Home Service Battalion Middlesex Regiment

Nov 22 239 Men to R.A. 66th East Lane Division Lieut. BLOOD taken on strength and posted to “D” Battery Capt. H.W. STEPHENS attached to Northern Army Lieut. T. STOREY (re-commissioned) posted to 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. C. WEST 3/3rd Lond. Bde (relinquished his commission on account of ill-health 2nd Lt. F.W. LANSBURY 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

Nov 24 200 Men transferred to 17th Reserve Infantry Brigade Draft of 29 Signallers proceeded Overseas

Nov 25 Draft of 50 Gunners proceeded Overseas

Nov 28 2nd Lt. H.E. BALLARD (on first commission) posted to 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A 200 Category B.1 and C.1 Men transferred to 65th Divisional Artillery Lieut. T. BALLANTYNE 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. to 237th Brigade, R.F.A. The under mentioned Officer on first commission joined the Brigade 2nd Lt. R.H. MARTIN to 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Nov 29 2 Bombardiers and 1 Gunner transferred to R.A. Northern Command Depot, Ripon

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Nov 29 The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas (To India) 2nd Lt. H.D. DUFF 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. A. PIGGOTT 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ A.J. de L. CHOPIN “ Capt. J.H. SQUIRES 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lt. T.N. SWALES “ 2nd Lt. J.G. BAGGER “ 2nd Lt. W.G. HARRISON 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lt. T.S. ADAMS 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. H.H. de BOURCIER 3/2nd Lond. D.A.C “ C.J. RANCE “ The following Casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the Brigade during the month of November, 1916 55 Joined 67 Transferred 3 Died or Destroyed Leaving a total strength of 496

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON DECEMBER 1916

Dec 1 30 Men transferred to 1st Home 28th Service Battalion, Middlesex Regt. Lt. R.T.E. MASSEY, 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. transferred to 56th D.A.C. 2nd Lt. R.B. WESTMACOTT joined and posted to 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Dec 5 Capt. A.J.L. MALCOLMSON transferred to A.S.Corps, M.C The under mentioned Officers on first commission were taken on the strength 2nd Lt. J. OVERTON to 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. J. CAZEANS to 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ R.C. MORRIS to “ 2nd Lt. L.T. SIMSONS to 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ G.W.T. MORGAN to “ 2nd Lt. H.P. REW joined the Brigade and was posted to 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Dec 6 153 Men transferred to 65th Divisional Artillery at Chelmsford

Dec 7 12 N.C.O’s, 101 Gunners, 79 Drivers, 1 Shoeing Smith transferred to 64th Divisional Artillery. Viz:- (320th Brigade at Aysham and 321st Brigade at Cawston) The under mentioned Officers joined and were posted as follows 2nd Lt. J.A. COUSINS to 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lt. C.J. WHITE “ Lt. V.C. LUCAS to 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lt. J.L.T. REYNOLDS to “A” Battery

Dec 9

The under mentioned Officers joined the Brigade Captain H.J. GLOVER Lieut. A.T. WAYLEN (posted to “A” Battery)

Dec 10 Draft of 50 Gunners and 50 Drivers proceeded Overseas

Dec 11 Draft of 1 N.C.O, 50 Gunners and 200 Drivers to Salonica

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Dec 12 Lieut. A.V. HEAL, 3/6th Lond. Bde R.F.A. proceeded Overseas Capt. HENRY R.A.M.C (T) having proceeded Overseas ceases to be attached to this Brigade from 10.12.16 A Draft as under proceeded Overseas 30 Gunners, 10 Drivers, 6 Signallers to 47th Div 20 Gunners, 20 Drivers, 5 Signallers to 56th Div.

Dec 14 The under mentioned Officer on first commission joined the Brigade 2nd Lt. A.E. DAWES posted to 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A A draft of 60 Gunners & 60 Drivers proceeded Overseas The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas 2nd Lt. K.C. SANDLAND 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ J.C. BALLARD “ 2nd Lt. K.H. MARTIN 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. L.J. HELLIER 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A

Dec 15 The under mentioned Officers on first commission joined the Brigade 2nd Lt. J.L.T. REYNOLDS TO 3/2ND Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. P.S. SPARLING to 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 60 Category A4 men transferred to 2/1st Shropshire Regiment

Dec 16 6 N.C.O’s, 16 Gunners, 17 Drivers, 1 Shoeing-Smith transferred to 64th Divisional Artillery 2nd Lt. H.H. HURREN joined the Brigade and posted to 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. E.H.A.J. O’Donnell, 3RD Lond. Bde. Joined

Dec 17 Lt. P.M. GIBBONS joined the Brigade and posted to 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. The under mentioned Officers were taken on the strength Major F.T. JACKSON 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lt. A.F.R.D. RYDER 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. G.S. CURTIS 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lt. LESLIE 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

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Dec 20 2nd Lt. R.P. REW 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. posted to 59th Divisional Artillery

Dec 21 The under mentioned Officers were taken on the strength

Capt. SHUTER 5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. MASSON 6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Major General J.M. BRUNKER (Inspector of R.H.& R.F.A.) inspected the Brigade on 21st and 22nd December, 1916, 10% Officers and other ranks were granted Xmas leave under W.O. Telegram 4/6255.A.

Dec 23 1 Warrant officer Class 2; 2 Corporals, 1 Bombardier and 3 Artificers to 2/1st Berkshire Horse Artillery (Woodbridge)

Dec 25 The following Message was received from His Majesty the King:- I send you my Sailors and Soldiers hearty Good Wishes for Christmas, and the New Year. My grateful thoughts are ever with you for victories gained, for Hardships endured and for unfailing cheeriness. Another Xmas has come round and we are still at War, but the Empire, confident in you, remains determined to win. May God Bless and protect you. At this Christmastide the Queen and I are thinking more than ever of the Sick and Wounded among my Sailors and Soldiers. From our hearts we wish them strength to bear their sufferings, speedy restoration to health, a peaceful Christmas, and may happy years to come.

Dec 28 Capt. C.E.F. GAILSHELL 2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A joined 2nd Lt. J.B. CRAIK joined and posted to “A” Battery

Dec 31 The under mentioned Officers on first commission joined the Brigade 2nd Lt. T.V. LISTER, 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. N. BRIDGEWATER, 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the Brigade during the month of December 1916 Nil Joined 57 Transferred Nil Died or Destroyed Leaving a total strength of 439

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON JANUARY 1917

Jan 1 1 N.C.O., 14 Gunners & 20 Drivers (A4) were transferred to 64th Divisional Artillery at Norwich

Jan 2 The under mentioned Officer was transferred to Officers Siege Course, Lydd 2nd Lt. W.R. MORTLEMAN, 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Capt. H.V. STEPHENS, reported for duty, and taken on strength

Jan 3 Lt. J.H. NELSON joined from 58th Lond. D.A.C. 2nd Lt. H.G. LIDDLE 3/1st rejoined from Siege Course, Bexhill

Jan 4 The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and were struck of the strength of the Brigade Lieut. D. NATHAN, 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. S.W. CAWSTON 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. V.E. RAMSAY 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. A.E. Le MAY 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. H. ELLIOT 3/2nd Lond. Bde. D.A.C.

Jan 5 The following Officers were taken on the strength 2nd Lt. G.F. ILLINGWORTH 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ F.H. HOWELL 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. The following W.O. N.C.O’s and Men were transferred 1 B.S.M, 1 B.Q.M.S., 4 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 1 Saddler & 33 Drivers to 394th Battery 2 Sergeants, 2 Corporals & 50 Gunners to 395th Battery. 1 Sergeant, 2 Corporals & 54 Gunners to 396th Battery

Jan 6 28 Gunners, 15, Drivers transferred to 291st Brigade R.F.A.

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Death of Col. F. GRIFFITH It is with deepest sorrow that the Commandant announces the death of Colonel F. GRIFFITH, Acting Brigade Major, which occurred last night at 10.45p.m. Colonel GRIFFITH has been associated with this Brigade since its formation, and has been invariably conspicuous by his loyalty to its interests, unselfishness, and devotion to duty. By his death it has suffered a very heavy loss.

Jan 7 Lieut. J.D. MOORE, 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. is taken on strength of the Brigade

Jan 8 The following N.C.O’s & Men were transferred 1 Fitter, 1 Farrier to 393rd Battery 1 B.Q.M.S., 1 Sergeant, 1 Bombardier to 395th Battery 1 Corporal, 2 Farriers to 397th Battery.

Jan 9 2nd Lt. S.F. WEBB from 2C Reserve Brigade to 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Jan 10 2nd Lt. F.G. STAPLEY, 5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A taken on strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. F. McCADE 1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

Jan 11 The following Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. H.G.B. HATCHER, 7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ G.W. GRABURN, “

Jan 12 The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas 2nd Lt. J.R.N. WALKER, 3/1ST Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. S.D. WEBBER 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ B.S. HUDSON “ “ W.O. COSGROVE “ “ C.M. BICKERS “ 2nd Lt. R. PEACOP 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ R.H. THOMPSON “ 2nd Lt. T.N. ROBINSON 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ G.C. BOOTH “ 2nd Lt. F.S. HARPER 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. S.A. BACHE 3/7TH Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 181 Gunners & 162 Drivers transferred to 71st Divisional Artillery

Jan 13 2nd Lt. R.V. HERBERT, 5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

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Jan 15 13 Corporals transferred to 72nd Divisional Artillery

Jan 16 2nd Lt. C.H. BRAILSFORD taken on strength of Brigade and posted to 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “D” Battery

Jan 17 2nd Lt. C.B. TUSON 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade The 382nd Battery arrived at Luton and was taken on strength of the Brigade 3 N.C.O’s, 30 Gunners, 8 Signallers and 5 Fitters proceeded Overseas ( Salonika) Conducting Officer, Lt. GRANTLEY-SMITH

Jan 19 The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and were struck off the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. J. OVERTON, 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ G.A TAYLOR “ “ J. CAZEAUX “ “ M.G. LIDDLE “ 2nd Lt. S.T. DAVIS 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A “ M.S. OVERETT “ “ A.M. BROOKFIELD “ “ J.R.T. REYNOLDS “ “ R.C. MORRIS “ Lieut. H. LESLIE 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2ND Lt. H. EXLEY “ “ W.A. SADGROVE “ “ R.M. GLENISTER “ 2ND Lt. D.K. WADDINGTON 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ C.T. BEADELL “ “ H.G. HAZELRIGGE “ 2ND Lt. F.C. BOULBY 3/7TH Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ H.M. BROCKLESBY “ “ H. FUILINSON “ “ D.G. PORTER “ “ W.A.M. WATTS “ “ G.W.T. MORGAN “ “ J.T. SIMEONS “ “ M.F. TERRY “ The under mentioned Officers (on first Commission) are taken on strength 2nd Lt. S.H. GOLDMAN 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A “ J.W. BLOOM 3/1st “ H.A. HATFIELD 3/7th “

100 Gunners, 50 Drivers proceeded Overseas Conducting Officers:- Lieuts. BAKER and WAYLAND

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Jan 20 Inspection of Brigade by General Officer Commander-in-Chief

SIR JAMES WOLFE-MURRAY The under mentioned Officers on first Commission were taken on the strength of Brigade 2nd Lt. L.L. HART posted to 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. A. FIRTH posted to 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Jan 21 Capt. H.A. FORREST taken on strength of Brigade and attached to “A” Battery

Jan 23 Lieut. G. SMITH 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. posted to Anti-Aircraft, Shoeburyness and struck off strength of Brigade Draft of 1 N.C.O., and 20 Drivers proceeded to Salonika Conducting Officer Lt. KERRY

Jan 24 2 Bty, Qr. Mr. Sergeants & 11 Sergeants to 68th Divisional Artillery

Jan 29 The Chaplain-General to the Forces gave an address to Officers & Men of the Brigade.

Jan 31 2nd Lt. R.H. COATES, 7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength 2nd Lt. E.L. RALLI 1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade Major R.F.L. TURNER “D” Battery retired on account of ill-health

The following casualties occurred during the month of January 1917 amongst the Horses of the Brigade 150 Joined 79 Transferred 2 Died or Destroyed Leaving a total strength of 508

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON FEBRUARY 1917

Under A.C.I. 348 of February 1917 Signallers are attached to the Headquarter staff of the Brigade – thus relieving the Batteries from all training and discipline in connection with the supplying of signalling Drafts

Feb 2 The following Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. L.A.G. PAINE 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. H. GRANT 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Feb 3 The following Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. A. MACKIE 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ F.C. GREENWOOD “

Feb 4 A draft of 40 Gunners & 15 Drivers proceeded Overseas (France) Conducting Officer Lieut. BAKER 2nd Lt. J.D. BLAVER 3/5TH Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on the strength

Feb 6 The under mentioned Officers on joining the Brigade were taken on strength 2nd Lt. G.C. WOOLVEN 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. A.C. BURTENSHAW 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. C.G. WEISS 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Feb 7 Captain CHARLES LANE was appointed President of Regimental Institutes as from 10th January, 1917 ( Transcriber note: was Institites have assumed Institutes) 2nd Lt. T.H.W. ADAMS 3/2ND Lond. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade Captain H.A. FORREST “A” Battery on posting to No. 7 Reserve Brigade, A.T.F. struck off the strength of Brigade 2nd Lt. J.L. MYERS 3/1st Lond. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength

Feb 9 The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and were struck off the strength Captain C.R. BARKER 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. J.B. CRAIK 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Feb 9 2nd Lt. A.E. DAWES 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

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2nd Lt. F.E. TALLEY 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2ND Lt. A.E. WATSON 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. C.J. WHITE 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. S.T. WEBB 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. F.G. STAPLEY 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2ND Lt. H.Y. HERBERT “

Feb 10 Lieut. J.H. KING 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. joined from 60th London D.A.C

Feb 13 2nd Lt. A.E. DAVIES 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength 2nd Lt. R.A. WEISS 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

Feb 14 2nd Lt. R.H. HERFORD 4th Res. Battn. York and Lancs. Regt attached to the Brigade and posted to “D” Battery. The D.D.V.S. Eastern Command, inspected to Horses of the Brigade

Feb 15 A Draft of 293 Drivers proceeded Overseas to France. Conducting Officers:- Lieut BAKER, “ 2nd Lt. HATCHER “ “ HOWELL

Feb 17 2nd Lt. A.R. JAMES 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of the Brigade

Feb 18 2nd Lt. H. BARTON 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

Feb 21 56 Details of 29th Middx. Battn. Proceed to Brighton for duty with Cadet School The under mentioned Officers joined the Brigade and were taken on strength 2nd Lt. G.E. BRIDGES 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. on first commission 2nd Lt. H.K. FOERS 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. on first commission 2nd Lt. A.H. ZOBEL 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. J.H. McDONNELL 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Feb 22 The under mentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and struck off strength Major V.F. FITCH 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. J.F.V.H. BLOOM 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ L.L. HART “

2nd Lt. S.R. GOLDMAN 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

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2nd Lt. G.H.G. HICKS 3/5th Lond. Bde . R.F.A. 2nd Lt. C.H. BRAILSFORD 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ H.A. HATFIELD “ “ A.L. STEVENS “ “ A. FIRTH “

Feb 22 The under mentioned officers joined the Brigade and were taken on the strength 2nd Lt. H.A. ADCOCK 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. P. BOYDEN 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Feb 24 Draft of 400 Recruits arrived from No. 4 Depot R.F.A.

Feb 25 Lieut. D.Y. WHEATLEY 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

Feb 26 Lieut. H.E. SWANSTON assumed the duties of Adjutant, Vice 2nd Lt. G.M. BAYLIS transferred. The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas Lieut. L.W.B. MOORE 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A (T) 2nd Lt. R.B. WESTMACOTT 3/1ST Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ F.M. CADE “ 2nd Lt. A. MACRIE 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A “ F.C. GREENWOOD “ “ P.S. SPALDING “ 2nd Lt. G. WEIR 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Feb 28 Major F.T. JACKSON 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. proceeded Overseas

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the Brigade during the Month of February 1917 230 Joined 146 Transferred 1 Died or Destroyed Leaving a total strength of 591

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON MARCH 1917

Mar 1 1 Warrant Officer (B.S.M), 5 Sergeants, 6 Corporals, 9 Bombardiers, 1 Corporal Shoeing-Smith, 1 Shoeing-Smith, 1 Wheeler & 1 Trumpeter transferred to 382nd, Battery R.F.A. 2nd Lt. T.P.S. HOODLESS 3/2nd Lond. Bde. D.A.C. taken on strength of Brigade

Mar 2 45 Recruits joined from 4a Reserve Depot, R.F.A. The undermentioned Officers were taken on strength of Brigade 2nd Lt. S.H. WIGG 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. L.E.S. JACKSON 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Mar 4 A Draft of 11 N.C.O’s , 104 Gunners, 5 Signallers & 1 Fitter proceeded Overseas to Salonika Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. J.J. SMITH

Mar 5 70 (C1) Gunners transferred to 17th Infantry Labour Co. (Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regiment) The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas Lieut. W.H. KING 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. J.H. NELSON 3/1st Lond. Bde R.F.A. 2nd Lt. G.E. BRIDGES 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. N. GRANT 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. J.L. MYERS 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Mar 6 The undermentioned Officers reported from No. 2 R.F.A. Cadet School Exeter. (R.F.A. Special Reserve) on the 2nd and 3rd March 1917 and were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. W.M. CRAIG “ G.C. CHAPMAN “ A.J. DARBY “ L.J. JAMES “ P. GORDON “ W.E. GRAINGER “ E.H. HADDOCK “ R.T. HARRISON

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2nd Lt. H. KENT “ A.E. MARRIOTT “ H.S. MORRIS “ R.H. PEARSON “ L.S. ROBERTSON “ C.B. ROBERTSON “ J.A.C. SAMSON “ H.E.K. SAWTELL

Mar 8 Lieut. C.H. WOOLRYCH 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

Mar 9 The undermentioned Officers reported from No. 1 R.F.A. Cadet School, St. John Wood, (R.F.A. Special Reserve) and taken on the Brigade from 6th March 1917 2nd Lt. H. BIRKMYRE “ F.D. CAWLEY “ M.C. CHATFIELD-CLARKE “ W.K. CAMBRIDGE “ J.T. CAMBRIDGE “ J.L. DICKINSON “ B. EMBRY “ W. GRAYSTONE “ S.G. HAINES “ H.W. CLARENCE-SMITH “ E.L. HOLLIS “ H.M. JESSOP “ G.W. MAYNE “ R.V. HILLAR “ A.C. NICHELSON “ A.N. RAWES “ W.A. SLADE “ J. WEDGWOOD “ L.F. WINTER

Mar 10 Capt. R.W. MARTELL 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength Capt. C.E.F. GAITSKELL 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. was posted to 69th Divisional Artillery and struck off strength of Brigade

Mar 14 A Draft of 60 Drivers proceeded Overseas (France) Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. BLAVER Lieut. M. SIRED 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

Mar 15 The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and were struck off strength Lieut. A.F.R.D. RYDER 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. H. BRIDGEWATER “ 2nd Lt. G.C. WOOLVEN 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

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2nd Lt. L.A.G. PAINE 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A on posting to London Recruiting District was struck off strength of Brigade

Mar 16 2nd Lt. N. HUNTER 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. on demobilisation was struck off strength of Brigade

Mar 17 A Draft of 18 Drivers proceeded Overseas (France) Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. BLAVER Sergeant LUCAS & BOMB, LEGGETT transferred to 382nd Battery R.F.A. (sic) Sergeant REGAN & BOMB, BURTIN rejoined from 382nd Battery R.F.A. 21 B1 Drivers transferred to Remount Depot Kettering 5 B1 Drivers transferred to Remount Depot Market Harborough Lieut. H.P. BARROW 3/6TH Lond. Bde. Taken on strength

Mar 18 6 Gunners were transferred to 382nd Battery

Mar 19 382nd Battery moved to Ewshott The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas Capt. R.W. MARTELL 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Capt.H.J. GLOVER 1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. Capt. H.W. STEPHENS 3/2nd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. A.P. BARBER 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A.

Mar 20 100 B1 & C1 Gunners & Drivers were transferred to Labour Coy. Devon Regt. Plymouth A Draft of 24 Drivers proceeded Overseas (France) Conducting Officer 2ND Lt. FRIPP 2nd Lt. C.E. WILES 3/6th Lond. Bde. Taken on strength Capt. E.C. WHITE 3/2nd Lond. Bde. Posted to No. 7 Res. Bde at Bordon A Draft of 50 Recruits arrived from No. 4a Res. Bde. Woolwich

Mar 21 A Draft of 9 Artificers proceeded Overseas (France) 2nd Lt. G.H. NEVILLE 3/7th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

Mar 22 2nd Lt. EAGLETON 3/2nd Lond. Bde taken on strength

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Mar 23 2nd Lt. E.R. GREEN 3/6th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

Mar 26 The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas Lieut. M. SIRED 3/3RD Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. J.H. McDOUALL 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ H.A.F. GRAYSTONE R.F.A. Special Reserve 2nd Lt. H.G. THOMAS reported from Recruiting Office, Stourbridge and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

Mar 27 2nd Lt. F. SHEA reported from No.1 R.F.A. Cadet School, St John’s Wood. (R.F.A. Special Reserve) and taken on strength of the Brigade, Lieut. J.C. THORNTON 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade Lieut. E.N. BLOOD, on relinquishing Commission owing to ill-health, was struck off strength of Brigade

Mar 29 A Draft of 134 Gunners, 130 Drivers and 50 Signallers proceeded Overseas 2nd Lt. G.S.L. CURTIS 3/1st Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt H.K. FOERS 3/3rd Lond. Bde. R.F.A. “ A.C. BURTONSHAW “ 2nd Lt. H.A. JESSOP Special Reserve “ L.T. WINTER “ “ W.C. de GALE “ “ H.C. CHATFIELD-CLARKE “ “ G.W. MAYNE “ “ A.C NICHELSON “ “ J.D. CAWLEY “ 2nd Lt. P.A. DERRETT 3/7th Lond. Bde taken on strength of Brigade 114 “A4” men were transferred to 68th D.A.C.

Mar 31 The undermentioned Officers joined the Brigade 2nd Lt. Lt. E.A. ROBERTSON 3/5th Lond. Bde. R.F.A. 2ND Lt. LUCKHAM (S.R.) from No. 2 Cadet School “ RUSTON “ “ WEEDON “ 2nd Lt. G.R. WATT 3/7th London Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. N.V. BRASNET 3/6th London Bde. R.F.A.

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The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses of the Brigade during the month of March 1917 187 Joined, 214 Transferred, 1 Died or Destroyed Leaving a total strength of 563

Signed C.H, ALEXANDER Colonel R.A. Commandant No. 6 Reserve Brigade, R.F.A. (T)

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON APRIL 1917

Apr 2 2ND Lt. C.A. THURLEY 3/2nd London Bde. R.F.A. on posting to High Wycombe was struck off the strength of the Brigade The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas Lieut. P.E. GRANGER Special Reserve “ E.R. SPURRELL “ H.E.K. SAWTELL “ C.B. ROBERTSON “ L.S. ROBERTSON “ J.T. CAMBRIDGE “ F. STEARN “ S.G. HAINES “ J. WEDGWOOD “ L.F. TURNS “ Lieut. R.A. WEISS 3/3rd London Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. C.H. WOOLRYCH 3/1st London Bde R.F.A. Lieut. N.V. BRASNET Posted to Anti Aircraft, Abbey Wood 2nd Lt. R.A. BROMLEY “ “ Lieut. C.B. NOTLEY 3/1st Lon Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade 2nd Lt. L.L. CORSAN, 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A taken on strength of Brigade

Apr 6 2nd Lt. H.A. B. LEIGH on posting from No. 1203 Lowland Battery R.F.A. taken on strength 2nd Lt. W.J. LOWTHER on demobilizations was struck off the strength of the Brigade

Apr 7 Lieut. T. STOREY posted to Anti-Aircraft Depot, Abbey Wood was struck off strength Capt. F.L. CLARKE on posting from Anti-Aircraft, Leeds was taken on the strength of the Brigade

Apr 11 A Draft of 60 Gunners, 45 Drivers and 50 Signallers proceeded Overseas (France) Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. COUSINS 2nd Lt. L.C. GANE 3/1st London Bde R.F.A. (on first commission) was taken on the strength of the Brigade

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The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and were struck off the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. W.H. CRAIG Special Reserve R.F.A. “ L.J. EAMES “ H.H. HADDOCK “ J.L. DICKINSON “ W.A. SLADE “ G.C. CHAPMAN “ P. GORDON “ W.H. CAMBRIDGE “ A.W. RAWES “ K.W. CLARENCE-SMITH “ J.F. THOMASSON “ 2ND Lt. J.B. BLAVER 3/5th London Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. P.H. GIBBINS 3/3rd London Bde R.F.A. 2nd Lt. C.B. NOTLEY 3/1st London Bde. R.F.A.

Apr 12 5 Men from Provisional Depot transferred to Chatham

Apr 13 Capt. C.S. HOLTHOUSE 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength 2nd Lt. S.A. RANDOLPH 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

Apr 14 2nd Lt. H.H. PAYNE 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

Apr 15 The Inspector General of R.H. & R.F.A. arrived at Luton and inspected No. 6 Reserve R.F.A. (T) on 16th and 17th April 1917

Apr 17 A draft of 80 Gunners & 60 Drivers proceeded Overseas (France) Conducting Officer. 2nd Lt. NEVILLE A draft of 64 recruits arrived from No. 4 Depot R.F.A. Woolwich

Apr 18 2nd Lt. F.W.G. SHARPLING 3/5th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade 2nd Lt. E. T. TAYLOR 3/6th Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas

2nd Lt. BIRKMYRE Special Reserve R.F.A. “ E.L. HOLLISS 2nd Lt. V. REES “ R. SMALLEY “ E.J. SHOTT “ R.T. HARRISON

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“ A.E. MARRIOT

Apr 18 2nd Lt. L.K. CORSAN 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. J.R. EAGLETON 3/2nd Lon. Bde R.F.A. 2nd Lt. C.B. TUSON 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A.

Apr 19 2nd Lt. W.G. CHRISTIE 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength 2nd Lt. E.J.W. PUTTOCK 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength Lieut. J.W.H. HALL No. 6 Reserve Brigade R.F.A. (T) proceeded Overseas (Salonika) 2nd Lt. C.E.G. TOMBE 3/6th Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength 2nd Lt. F.G. STEVENS 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength 2nd Lt. W.C.L. WAITE 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength 2nd Lt. D.G. FRATER 3/1st Lond. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength

Apr 21 2nd Lt. P. PRICE 3/3rd Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength

Apr 22 2nd Lt. H.R. CROSS 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

Apr 23 A draft of 52 Gunners and 46 Drivers proceeded Overseas (France) Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. GRABURN The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas Capt. C.S. HOLTHOUSE 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. V.C. LUCAS 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. L.E.S. JACKSON 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

Apr 24 A draft of 200 recruits arrived from No. 2 Depot, R.F.A. Preston Capt. A.W. ATKINSON 291st Bde R.F.A. 2nd Lt. R.E. BURGES 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. 2nd Lt. H.L. BURGIS 3/6th Lon. Bde R.F.A

Apr 25 A draft of 64 recruits arrived from No. 4 Depot R.F.A. Woolwich

Apr 26 2nd Lt. O. EDWARDS 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

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45 N.C.O’s and Men were transferred to Larkhill Lieut. Col. J.C. de BRUCE-KINGSMILL taken on strength

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Major S. VICKERS taken on strength Capt. C.P. HEPWORTH taken on strength Capt. D.V. FRAZER taken on strength 2nd Lt. A. VICK 3/5th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. transferred to 2nd Home Service Garrison Battn. Northants Regiment. 2nd Lt. G.W. ALEXANDER 3/5th Lon. Bde R.F.A. transferred to 1st Home Service Garrison Battn. Royal West Kent Regiment 2nd Lt. G.R. WATTS 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. transferred to London district Signalling School Fulham

Apr 28 The following extracts from the Inspector General of R.H. & R.F.A. on his recent Inspection are published for Information:- “A particularly good lot of horses, generally in very good condition”

“Stable Management Excellent”

“Gun Drill and Signalling Very good”

“Riding, Driving and Physical Training Very Good”

“The State of this Brigade is very satisfactory and very creditable”

Apr 29 Capt. F.R.J. BLACKBURN 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. relinquished his commission A draft of 7 N.C.O’s and 64 Drivers proceeded Overseas – Basrah

The following casualties occurred amongst the horses and mules of the Brigade during the month of April 1917 Horses 87 Joined 331 Transferred 2 Died or Destroyed Leaving a total strength of 317 Mules 365 Joined Leaving a total strength of 365

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON MAY 1917

May 1 2nd Lt. C.B. GRIFFITH 3/5th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas Lieut. J.C. THORNTON 3/3rd Lon. Bde R.F.A. (Salonika) Lieut. R.E. BURGESS 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. (Salonika) 2nd Lt. R.H. PEARSON Special Reserve R.F.A. “ I.A.C. SAMSON “ A.J. DARBY “ H. KENT “ H.S. MORRIS “ 2ND Lt. H.W. HUMPHREYS 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. N.H. WALLIS Special Reserve R.F.A. 2ND Lt. C.C.F. LUCKHAM 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

May 3 Lieut. R.C.G. LYON 2nd South Mid. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade 2nd Lt. H.K. WRIGHT 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade 2nd Lt. H.K. ELCOCK 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

May 4 2nd Lt. J.A. MASSON 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. on posting to Anti-Aircraft Depot, Abbey Wood was struck off strength Lieut. A.F. WAYLEN 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. posted to Heavy Artillery, Winchester Lieut. Col. W.E. PEEL 3/3RD Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade Major H. HIND 3/3RD Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade 2nd Lt. A.J.C. MACRORY 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

May 5 Lieut. F.J. MILES, No. 6 Reserve Bde. R.F.A. (T) proceeded Overseas A draft of 35 Recruits arrived from No. 4 Depot, R.F.A.

May 6 Lieut. Col. H. HALE R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

May 7 2nd Lt. F.W. LANSBURY transferred to 350th Brigade, R.F.A. Colchester

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May 8 A draft of 35 Recruits arrived from No. 4 Depot, R.F.A. Woolwich The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas 2nd Lt. O. EDWARDS 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. F.W.G. SHARPLING 3/5th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. C.R. WITCHER 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. D. ALDERTON 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. 2nd Lt. E.E.C. LINTERN 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. “ H.G.B. HATCHER “ F.G. STEVENS “ W.C.L. WAITE “ J.W. WEEDON “ 2ND Lt. R.V. MILLAR Special Reserve R.F.A.

May 9 A draft of 2 Trumpeters proceeded Overseas (France) 2nd Lt. L.F. CRANMORE 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

May 10 2nd Lt. A.F. SEXTON 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

May 11 A draft of 35 Recruits arrived from Woolwich, No 4. Depot R.F.A. A draft of 300 Recruits arrived from Preston, Lancs. Lieut. R. RADFORD from A.S.C. was taken on strength of Brigade

May 13 The following were all taken on strength of Brigade 2nd Lt. L.C. MILLER 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. E.W. FAIRCLOTH 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. B.W. CARTER 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ N. GASSON “

May 14 The undermentioned Officers were taken on strength of Brigade 2nd Lt. A.W.A.C. SAWYER 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. (T) 2nd Lt. L.E. VICK 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. (T) Lieut. Col. R.J. MACHUGH 6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. G.T. GARDNER 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ W.A.C. CARR 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

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The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas 2nd Lt. H.H. PAYNE 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A 2ND Lt. E.T. TAYLOR 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. D.G. FRATER 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ V.G. CHRISTIE “ 2nd Lt. A.L.D. WHEELER 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. G.H. NEVILLE 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. G. De N. WOODWARD, Special Reserve R.F.A.

May 15 8 Drivers transferred to 393rd Battery R.F.A. 28 Gunners transferred to 394th Battery R.F.A. 12 Drivers transferred to 398th Battery R.F.A.

May 15 The undermentioned Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade

2nd Lt. B.A. TYSON 3/2nd Lon. Bde R.F.A. “ A.W. DEAN “ 2nd Lt. C.E. OSBORNE 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ J.E. CHEW “

May 16 A draft of 4 N.C.O’s and 40 Drivers proceeded Overseas (France) Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. FRIPP

May 17 A draft of 35 Recruits arrived from No. 4 Depot, R.F.A. Woolwich A draft of 24 Gunners (C1) and (B1) Gunners to Romsey A draft of 69 (C1) and (B1) Gunners and Drivers to Hounslow 2nd Lt. J.H. HORNER 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

May 21 A draft of 35 Recruits arrived from No. 4 Depot, R.F.A. The undermentioned Officers proceeded |Overseas Lieut. W.T. CUTHBERT 3/5th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. J.D. MOORE 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. R.H. RUSTON 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

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May 21 2nd Lt. L.C. GANE 3/1ST Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

2nd Lt. F.G. HAY 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. G.F. ILLINGWORTH 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. E.J.W. PUTTOCK 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ H.R. CROSS “ 2nd Lt. B. EMBRY R.F.A. Special Reserve 2nd Lt. A. GORDON 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

May 24 2nd Lt. T. BALLANTYNE 3/7th Lon. Bde taken on strength of Brigade

May 25 A draft of 7 Sergeants, 7 Corporals, 11 Bdrs., 87 Gunners, 133 Drivers proceeded Overseas (France) Conducting Officers Lieut. BAKER & 2nd Lt. ADAMS 2ND Lt. J.C. BALLARD 3/3rd Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

May 29 2nd Lt. L.C. MILLER 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ N. GASSON “ 2nd Lt. F.W. SHED Special Reserve R.F.A. 2nd Lt. A.W.A.C. SAWYER 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. J.J. HORNER 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ H.K. ELCOCK “ W.E. LAWSON “ 2nd Lt. H.J. WRIGHT 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. “ A.F. SEXTON “A draft of 14 N.C.O’s, 15 Gunners and 10 Signallers proceeded Overseas (France) Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. DERRETT The undermentioned Officers were taken on strength of Brigade 2nd Lt. C.V. PERRIN 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ H. BIRCH “ 2nd Lt. J. KUELLER 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

May 30 The undermentioned Officers were taken on strength 2nd Lt. N.V. HURST 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. K. HARDING 9th London Howitzer Bde.R.F.A.

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2nd Lt. H.D. ROOKLEDGE 3/2nd on. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. A.P. HAWKINS 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2ND Lt. F.P. JAMES 3/5th Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses & Mules of the Brigade during the month of May 1917 Horses 170 Joined 37 Transferred Leaving a total strength of 450 Mules 30 Joined 183 Transferred Leaving a total strength of 212

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON JUNE 1917

Jun 1 A draft of 90 Gunners proceeded overseas to France Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. J.C. BALLARD Lieut. C.E.H. LLOYD 3/6th Lon. Bde R.F.A. was taken on strength of Brigade

Jun 2 The undermentioned Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. H.E. ROBINSON 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. 2nd Lt. H. DYSON 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

Jun 4 The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas 2nd Lt. B.W. CARTER 3/2nd Lon. Bde R.F.A. “ E.W. FAIRCLOTH “ 2nd Lt. W.A.C. CARR 3/3RD Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. F.W. CHAMBERLAIN 3/6th Lon. Bde R.F.A. “ H.L. BURGIS “ 2nd lt. C.E. OSBORNE 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ J.E. CHEW “ The undermentioned Officers were taken on strength of Brigade 2nd Lt. D.S. LAYCOCK 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ N.G. LIDDLE 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ F.E. WALLINGTON 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

Jun 8 A draft of 50 Drivers were transferred to R.H.A. at Woolwich

Jun 10 2nd Lt. C.J.H. PENNOCK 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

Jun 11 A draft of 5 N.C.O.’s , 100 Gunners, 60 Drivers and 20 Signallers proceeded Overseas to France Conducting Officers Lieut. BAKER / 2nd Lt. WIGG

Jun 13 A draft of 30 Recruits arrived from No. 4. Depot Woolwich

Jun 14 The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command inspected the Brigade

Jun 15 A draft of 60 Gunners proceeded Overseas to France Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. WILES

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Lieut. C.R. BARKER 3/6th Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength

Jun 16 2nd Lt. R.T. BAKER 3/3rd Lon. Bde R.F.A. was taken on the strength of Brigade

Jun 17 The undermentioned Officers were taken on the strength of Brigade 2nd Lt. E.G. HART 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ T.S. MUNRO “ “ M.W. HEDELINS “ 2ND Lt. H.S. DRU 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

Jun 19 The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas 2nd Lt. C.V. PERRINS 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. “ H. BIRCH “ “ A. GORDON “ “ T.V LISTER “ 2ND Lt. F.P. JAMES 3/5th Lon. Bde. R.F.A 2nd Lt. A.P. HAWKINS 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. A draft of 50 Gunners and 55 Drivers proceeded overseas to France Conducting Officer Lieut. K. HARDING

Jun 21 The 3 Emergency Batteries paraded on Biscot Driving Field Lieut. J.E. SWANSTON 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. was posted to Brigade Headquarters with effect from 19/6/17 as Adjutant 2nd Lt. A.J. LAMB 3/6th London Brigade R.F.A. was posted to Brigade Headquarters as Signalling Instructor.

Jun 23 2 Bdrs., 2 Shoeing Smiths and 1 Fitter transferred to Larkhill Lieut. Col J.C. de BRUCE-KINGSMILL was transferred to the 8th Brigade R.F.A at Larkhill with effect from 19/6/17. 30 Recruits joined the Brigade from No. 4 Depot, R.F.A. Woolwich The undermentioned Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2ND Lt. D.C. MONCRIEFF 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A “ H.P.GIBBONS 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

Jun 25 A draft of 57 Gunners and 88 Drivers proceeded Overseas to France Conducting Officer Lieut. W. BAKER The undermentioned Officers proceeded overseas to France

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Major E.F. GLYNN 3rd Wessex Bde. R.F.A. Major S. VICKERS 4th Wessex Bde. R.F.A. Capt. G.D. HEPWORTH 2nd Home Counties Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. E.L. RALLI 3/1st Lon. Be. R.F.A. “ E.A.ROBB “ 2nd Lt. H. DYSON 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ H.D. ROOKLEDGE “ 2nd Lt. J. KUELLER 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. A.R. JAMES 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

Jun 26 The undermentioned Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. G.J. WALTON R.F.A. Special Reserve “ J.H. HOWELLS “

Jun 28 The undermentioned Officers joined from No. 2. R.F.A. Cadet School, Exeter 2nd Lt. G.S. HARRISON R.F.A. Special Reserve “ H.P. HANCOCK “ “ C.R. CONYERS “

Jun 29 A draft of 37 A4 men were transferred to 72nd D.A.C. Ipswich Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. S.H. WIGG 50 Details arrived from 64th Division Forest Row 2nd Lt. W. TODD 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses and Mules of the Brigade during the month of June 1917 Horses 190 Joined 137 Transferred 1 Died or Destroyed Leaving a total strength of 502 Mules 72 Joined 149 Transferred Leaving a total strength of 135

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON JULY 1917

Jul 1 Kit allowance of 2 ½ d per diem to soldiers of the Territorial Force Abolished 2nd Lt. C.E. ANDREWS 3/2nd Lon. Brigade R.F.A taken on strength No. 595 (H.S) Employment Company formed at Biscot Camp on 1st July 1917 and became attached to No. 6 Reserve Brigade R.F.A. Commanding Officer Capt. G.H. CHUBB 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A.

Jul 2 Lieut. C.A. POOLE 3/4th Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

Jul 3 The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France Capt. D.V. FRASER 3rd Wessex Bde. R.F.A. Capt A.W. ATKINSON 3/2nd Lon. Bde R.F.A. 2nd Lt. F.E. WALLINGTON 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. D.G. LAYCOCK 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A 2nd Lt. H.A.B. LEIGH R.F.A Lon Bde R.F.A. Lieut. P. BOYDEN 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. was attached to No.595 (H.S) Employment Company with effect from 1st July 1917

Jul 4 A draft of 9 Signallers proceeded Overseas to France

Jul 5 2nd Lt. D.A. BARCLAY 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

Jul 7 38 Details were transferred to No. 4 R.F.A. Cadet School, Brighton 1 Farrier (C.1) transferred to 64th D.A.C. Norwich

Jul 9 157 Details arrived from No. 4. Reserve Brigade, A.T.F. High Wycombe 2nd Lt. C.E. ANDREWS 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. was transferred to Railway Operating Division, Longmoor.

Jul 10 The undermentioned Officers proceeded overseas Major E.G.L. ALBERRY 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A 2nd Lt. H.S. DRU 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A “ T. BALLANTYNE 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

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2nd Lt. C.S. DOHERTY 3/1st Lon. Bde. Was taken on strength

Jul 11 A draft of 100 Gunners and 50 Drivers proceeded overseas to France Conducting Officer Lieut. W.H. BAKER 2ND Lt. J.C. POWELL 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade 24 Category B2 AND C2 Men were transferred to Exeter

Jul 14 The undermentioned Officers on transfer to other Units were struck off the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. T.P.S. HOODLESS 3/2nd Lon. Bde to Overseas 2nd Lt. J.H. HUNT 3/2nd Lon. Bde. To Anti-Aircraft Depot, Abbey Wood 2nd Lt. T.G. BAKER 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

Jul 15 Lieut. A.W. WHITTINGHAM 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade

Jul 18 A draft of 1 Fitter, Staff Sgt. And 3 Signallers proceeded overseas to France

Jul 21 Lieut. C.R. BARKER 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. posted to No. 588 (H.S) Employment Company and struck off strength of Brigade with effect from 6/7/1917

Jul 22 A draft of 4 Corporals, 3 Bombadiers and 26 Drivers proceeded Overseas to India

Jul 23 A Draft of 2 Sergeants proceeded Overseas to France 2nd Lt. F.R. STREETER 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. was taken on strength of Brigade The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France 2nd Lt N.V. HURST 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. “ M.J. GRIFFITH 3/3rd Lon. Bde R.F.A. “ B.A. TYSON 3/2ND Lon. Bde R.F.A. “ L.F. VICK 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A “ F. CRANMORE 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ A.W. DEAN 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A “ T.H.W. ADAMS 3/2nd Lon. Bde R.F.A “ R.H. HERFORD (Attached) The undermentioned Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. G.B. PENFOLD 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A “ J.D. MARRIAGE 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ G.A.G. BLOSS 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A Capt. E.F. JOHNSON R.F.A. from 73rd Div. Artillery Chelmsford was taken on strength of the Brigade

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Jul 25 A Draft of 11 Signallers proceeded Overseas to France A Draft of 80 Gunners proceeded to Bovington Camp, Dorset on transfer to Machine Gun Corps. 30 Recruits arrived from No. 4. Depot, R.F.A. Woolwich The undermentioned Officers joined the Brigade from No. 1 R.F.A. Cadet School St. Johns Wood 2nd Lt. H.K. JOLLY 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. “ C.F. BRAITHWAITE 3/2nd Lon. Bde R.F.A “ J.D. MURRAY 2nd Lowland Bde. R.F.A.

Jul 26 The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France Lieut. R.C.G. LYON 2nd South Mid. Bde R.F.A. 2nd Lt. R.T. BAKER 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. J.H. HOWELLS R.F.A. Special Reserve “ C.J. WALTON “ C.R. CONYERS “ H.P. HANCOCK “ 2ND Lt. H. HUNTER 3/2nd Lon. Bde R.F.A taken on strength

Jul 28 2nd Lt. G.E. BRIDGES 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

Jul 29 Lieut. G.H. NEVILLE 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

Jul 30 Lieut. H.H. NASH 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. taken on strength

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses and Mules of the Brigade during the month of July 1917 Horses 105 Joined 119 Transferred Leaving a total strength of 488 Mules 115 Transferred Leaving a total strength of 20

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON AUGUST 1917

Aug 1 A draft of 3 Bombardiers proceeded Overseas (France)

Aug 4 The undermentioned Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. W.J. LAPHAM 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ H.H. MEGRAH “

Aug 7 20 Drivers were transferred to No. 1. Brigade R.G.A. at Winchester

Aug 8 30 Recruits arrived from No. 4. Depot R.F.A. Woolwich The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France Capt. R.F.J. COLSELL 3/3rd Lon. Bde R.F.A. Lieut. D.Y. WHEATLEY 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. J.H. PENNICK 3/2nd Lon. Bde R.F.A. The undermentioned Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade Lieut. C.D. de FRAINE “D” Battery 2nd Lt. V.C. LAKE “A” Battery Capt. J.P. JENKINS “D” Battery

Aug 10 30 Recruits arrived from No.4. Depot R.F.A. Woolwich

Aug 11 70 Gunners were transferred to Machine Gun Corp at Wool Dorset The Headquarters Depot ceased to exist as a unit, when all details were transferred to Batteries. The undermentioned Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade Lieut. K.A.R. STRATHMANN 4th Lon (How) Bde R.F.A. 2ND Lt. R.C. MOLRRIS 3/2nd Lon. Bde R.F.A. “ H.K. ELCOCK “

Aug 14 5 men were transferred to No.1. R.F.A. Cadet School, St. Johns Wood

Aug 15 A draft of 50 gunners proceed overseas to Basra Conducting officer. Lieut. G.A. ODGEN Sgt. FURNESS proceeded Overseas to France for duty with Chinese Labour Batt.

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Aug 16 A draft of 64 gunners proceeded Overseas to France Conducting Officer Lieut. W.H. BAKER The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas Lieut. E.H.A.G. O’DONNELL 3/3rd Lon. Bde R.F.A. 2ND Lt. E.G. HART 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ M.W. HEDELIUS “ T.S. MUNRO “ W. TODD “ D.A. BARCLAY “ T.G. BAKER “ C.S. DOHERTY “ H.K. JOLLY “ C.B. PENFOLD “ A.T. PANKHURST “ 2ND Lt. C.F. BRAITHWAITE 3/2ND Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. H.P. GIBBONS 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. E.A. ROBERTSON 3/5th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. J.D. MARRIAGE 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A 2nd Lt. G.S. HARRISON R.F.A. Special Reserve “ C.R. CONYERS “

Aug 17 2 Sergeants were transferred to Machine Gun Corps. Wareham Capt. E.F. JOHNSON was transferred to 409th Battery R.F.A. 73rd Div. Artillery

Aug 18 2nd Lt. W. CORNES 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of the Brigade The undermentioned Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade from No. 4. R.F.A. Cadet School 2nd Lt. E. PEARSON “A” Bty “ H.O. PROTHERO “A” Bty 2nd Lt. K.S. PATTERSON “C” Bty 2nd Lt. C.T. PEARSON “C” Bty “ J.E.R. RAYNER “C” Bty 2nd Lt. W.E. SPILLER “D” Bty “ W.J.M. STAIT “D” Bty “ J.A. SHERRY “D” Bty Capt. H.D. de M. CAREY 59th Divl. Arty.

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Aug 21 30 Recruits arrived from No. 4. Depot R.F.A. Woolwich

2nd Lt. W.B. FOORD-KELCEY 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength of Brigade 10 men were transferred to Army Pay Corps Chatham Parade The Brigade Headquarters and the 3 Batteries paraded in Field Service Marching Order on Biscot Driving Field. Emergency Rations and Forage was carried

Aug 22 The undermentioned Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade Lieut. R.B. WESTMACOTT 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. Lieut W.H.G. DUNBAR 67th Divl. Arty. Posted to “C” Battery

Aug 23 A draft of 21 Signallers proceeded Overseas (France) Conducting Officer Lieut. R.A. COATES The undermentioned Officers proceeded overseas (France) 2nd Lt. F.R. STREETER 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. J.C. POWELL 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. C.H.G. BLOSS 3/6th Lon. Bde R.F.A. “ S.H. WIGG “ 2nd Lt. J.D. MURRAY 2nd Lowland Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. A.B. DAVIES 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

Aug 24 The undermentioned Officers having joined from No.1. R.F.A. Cadet School, St. Johns Wood were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. J.C. BERTHWICK 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ S.H. CUTLER “ “ G.P. HUMPHREYS “ 2nd Lt. C.G. WILCOX 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. “ G.A. KING “ “ R.T. PERRY-WARNES “ 2ND Lt. B.F. SHATTOCK 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. Capt. A.F. WAYLEN from Heavy Artillery “C” Battery Winchester

Aug 25 2 Wheelers were transferred to Tank Corps at Wareham

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Aug 27 30 Recruits arrived from No.4. Depot R.F.A. Woolwich

Aug 29 The undermentioned Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade Capt. P.J. GRIFFITHS R.F.A. Posted to “D” Battery Lieut. A.M.BROWN 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A Posted to “D” Battery

Aug 30 Lieut. G.A. OGDEN 3/3rd Lon. Brigade R.F.A. proceeded Overseas

Aug 31 A draft of 1 B.S.M, 1 Sergeant, 3 Corporals, 5 Bombardiers, 40 Gunners, 100 Drivers and 12 Signallers proceeded Overseas to France

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses & Mules of the Brigade during the month of August 1917 Horses 295 Joined 91 Transferred 2 Died or Destroyed Leaving a total of 690 Mules 10 Transferred Leaving a total of 10

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON SEPTEMBER 1917

Sept. 1 21 Category B2, B3 & C2 Drivers were transferred to Remount Depot, Shirehampton A Draft of 1 B.S.M, 1 Sergeant, 3 Corporals, 5 Bombardiers, 40 Gunners, 100 Drivers and 12 Signallers proceeded Overseas . Total 162

Sept. 3 30 Recruits arrived from No. 4. R.F.A. Depot Woolwich and were taken on the strength of the Brigade The undermentioned officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. A.W. TALBOT 3/3rd Lon. Bde R.F.A. 2nd Lt. V. ELLIS 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. H.L. PENN 3/5th Lon. Bde. R.F.A.

Sept. 6 A draft of 48 Gunners and 7 Signallers proceeded Overseas. Total 55 Conducting Officer 2nd Lt. W. CORNES Inspection Major General SIR J. BRUNKER K.C.M.G. (Inspector General R.H. & R.F.A.) inspected the Brigade on the 6th and 7th September 1917

Sept 7 Lieut. A.E. WAYLEN 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. proceeded to Hemel Hempstead prior to proceeding Overseas 2nd Lt. H.K. ELCOCK 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. proceeded to Heytesbury prior to proceeding Overseas 2nd Lt. W.J.M. STAIT S.R. proceeded Overseas 4 Category details were transferred to Maredfield Park 10 Category B2 Drivers were transferred to Riding Establishment, Woolwich

Sept 8 The undermentioned Officers joined from No.2. R.F.A. Cadet School, Exeter and were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. B.C. WRIGHT “ W.H. PEARCE “ G.G. WALKER “ H. BRAGG “ D.H. HEWITT Capt. I.A.W. McGOWAN

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Sept 10 30 Recruits joined from No.4. R.F.A. Depot Woolwich and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

Sept 11 2nd Lt. G.E.G. TOMBE 3/6th Lon. Bde was transferred for Employment with Ministry of Munitions and struck off the strength of the Brigade

Sept 12 The undermentioned Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade Lieut. K.H. MARTIN 3/5th Lon. Bde Lieut. A.F.R.D. RYDER 3/6th Lon. Bde

Sept. 13 A draft of 50 Drivers and 11 Signallers proceeded Overseas. Total 61 Conducting Officer Lieut. C.E. WILES 2nd Lt. V.E. CHANDLER 3/3rd London Bde. R.F.A. was posted to Command Depot Seaford and struck off the strength of the Brigade The undermentioned officers proceeded Overseas and were struck off strength Lieut. A.W. WHITTINGHAM 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A.(T) Lieut. A.G. OGDEN 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. (T) 2nd Lt. W.G. THOMAS Attached Capt. C.J. GRIFFITHS R.F.A. (T) was transferred to the Inland Waterways and Dock Section, R.E. Inspection The Report of Inspector General R.H. & R.F.A. was as follows Horses – A good lot in very good condition Training. Riding. Very fair Driving. Fair – Coming into action and Limbering up require much attention Gun Drill – Good Signalling – 100 men passed. 122 under training Anti-Gas Instruction – Very satisfactory Physical Training – Good The training of young Officers and of Men selected to go to Cadet Schools is particularly good Stable Management – Very Good

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Messing and Comfort for Men – Particularly well attended to This Brigade is doing Good Work The Commandant considers that the work done at this inspection was very satisfactory and reflects great credit on all concerned.

Sept 16 2nd Lt. C.B. GRIFFITH 3/5th Lon. Bde R.F.A. was transferred to E.C. Labour Centre, Thetford

Sept 17 The change from Summer Time to Greenwich Time took place at 2.a.m. when all clocks in camp were put back one hour. 2nd Lt. L.C. MILLER M.C. 3/3rd Lon. Be. R.F.A. joined from Overseas and was taken on the strength of the Brigade from 15/09/1917. 2nd Lt. S.A. RENVOIZE 3/1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. joined for duty was was taken on strength

Sept 18 Major J.W. HIND was transferred for duty with Ministry of Munitions.

Sept 19 2nd Lt. J.R.M. WALKER, R.F.A. (T) reported for duty and was taken on strength 2nd Lt. H.F. TERRY 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. (T) joined for duty and was taken on strength

Sept 20 374 A11 Details arrived from No. 1. Reserve Bde. R.F.A Ripon and were taken on the strength of the Brigade 30 Recruits arrived from No.4. Depot R.F.A. Woolwich and were taken on the strength of the Brigade The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and were struck off the strength of the Brigade Lieut. Col W.E. PEAL, R.F.A. Lieut. H. WARTH 3/3rd Lon. Bde R.F.A. (T) Lieut. D.C. MONCRIEFF 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A “ G.H. NEVILLE “ 2nd Lt. R.T.J. PERRY-WARNES 3/2nd Lon. Bde R.F.A. “ W.B. FOORD-KELCEY, M.C. “ 2nd Lt. C.T. PEARSON Special Reserve “ H.O. PROTHERO “ K.S. PATTERSON “ W.E. SPILLER “ J.E.R. RAYNER “

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Lieut. J. LOW 2nd Wessex Bde. R.F.A. (T) reported for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

Sept 21 The undermentioned Officers joined for duty from No. 1. R.F.A. Cadet School, St. John Wood and were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. H.J. PERRIN, R.F.A. Special Reserve “ H.J. PEACH “ G.N. READ “ R. SNAPE “ G.M. STOCKER “ C.D. SCORER “ L.R. TATHAM “ G.A. TURNEY “ E.C. TUCKEY “ F.H. TUCK “ J.E. TURNER “ H.H. WOOD “

Sept 25 2nd Lt. V.E. CHANDLER 3/2nd Lon. Bde. R.F.A rejoined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

Sept 27 A draft of 1. B.S.M., 6 Sergeants, 5 Corporals, 23 Bombardiers, 100 Drivers proceeded overseas to India. Total 135 Entertaining An Entertaining Committee was formed under the direction of the P.R.I (Captain CHAS. LANE) for the purpose of promoting and arranging Entertainments during the Winter months. Inspection The Brigade was inspected by Lieut. General Sir H.H WILSON K.C.B. D.S.O at 11.30a.m. A draft of 51 Gunners and 22 Signallers proceeded Overseas to France Total 73 Lieut A.J. EARL R.F.A. joined from No. 3 Reserve Brigade Bulford and was taken on strength 2nd Lt. A.N. HICKS (S.R.) reported for duty from No. 4. R.F.A Cadet School Brighton and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses and Mules of the Brigade during the month of September 1917 Horses 20 Joined 3 Transferred 1 Died or Destroyed Leaving a total strength of 706 Mules (no movements) leaving a total strength of 10

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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON OCTOBER 1917

Oct 1 25 Recruits arrived from No. 4 Depot R.F.A. and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

Oct 3 Lieut. C.A. POOLE 3/4th London Brigade R.F.A. seconded for duty with 595 (H.S) Employment Company & was struck off the strength of the Brigade with effect from 10th August, 1917

Oct 4 Captain G.H. CHUBB 3/7th London Brigade R.F.A. seconded for duty with 595 (H.S) Employment Company & was struck off the strength of the Brigade with effect from 7th August, 1917 Capt. S.E. PIXLEY 3/7th London Bde. R.F.A. & 12 other Officers were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. B.C. GUY 3/2nd London Brigade R.F.A. was taken on the strength of the Brigade Lieut. A.M. BROWN 3/7th London Brigade, R.F.A. proceeded Overseas and was struck off the Brigade

Oct 5 2nd Lt. W.H. GILLINGS 3/2nd London Brigade R.F.A. was taken on the strength of the Brigade

Oct 6 The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France Lieut. C.E.H. LLOYD, R.F.A (T.F) 2nd Lt. G.G.G. WALKER, R.F.A. (S.R) “ B.C.S. WRIGHT “ W.H. PEARCE “ 2ND Lt W.J. LAPHAM, R.F.A. (T.F)

Oct 8 21 Aii Details arrived from Ripon & were taken on the strength of the Brigade A draft of 6 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 2 Bombardiers, 75 Drivers & 16 Signallers proceeded Overseas. Total 102

Oct 9 30 Recruits arrived from No.4. Depot, R.F.A. Woolwich and were taken on the strength of the Brigade. The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France Capt. H. de M. CAREY, R.F.A. T.F.

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2nd Lt. W. CORNES, R.F.A. T.F. “ S.H. RENVOIZE “ H.L. PENN “ 2ND Lt. H. BRAGG, R.F.A. S.R. “ D.H. HEWITT “

Oct 10 Lieut. F.E. BARLETT, 3/5th London Brigade, R.F.A. joined and was taken on the strength of the Brigade. Capt W.A. WOODS, R.F.A. 3/5th London Brigade, R.F.A. joined and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

Oct 12 Capt. A.E. SHUTER, 3/5th London Bde. R.F.A. on posting to 419th Battery R.F.A. is struck off the strength of the Brigade

Oct 13 40 Gunners & Drivers (A.iv) were transferred to the 73rd Divisional Artillery, Great Leighs, Essex. Total 40 30 Recruits arrived from No. 4. Depot, R.F.A. Woolwich and were taken on the strength of the Brigade Lieut. W.F. RIDER, 1st South Midland Bde. R.F.A. was taken on the strength of the Brigade

Oct 14 The undermentioned Officers (S.R.) joined and were taken on the strength 2nd Lt. W.N. McDONALD “ J. NOBLE-SMITH “ E.E. THOMAS “ E.P. LEWNS “ S.R. LLOYD “ D. McPHAIL

Oct 16 56 Drivers were transferred to 37th Reserve Battery at Hemel Hempstead 76 Details arrived from No. 1. C Reserve Bde. Hemel Hempstead and were taken on the strength of the Brigade A draft of 1 Sergeant, 6 Corporals, 8 Bombardiers, 101 Gunners and 10 Signallers proceeded Overseas to France. Total 126. Lieut. P.H. DODGSON, M.C., 3/7th London. Bde. Was taken on the strength of the Brigade

Oct 17 3 B.Q.M.S., 14 Sergts, 12 Corporals and 21 Bdrs (all B.E.F.) joined from Charlton Park and were taken on the Strength of the Brigade 100 L.D. Horses and 7 Mules were transferred to Remount Depot, Swaythling land struck off the strength of the Brigade

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Oct 18 50 Horses and 50 Mules arrived from Shirehampton and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

Oct 19 3 N.C.O.’s, 42 Gunners and 10 Signallers proceeded Overseas to France The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France 2nd Lt. G.H. READ. R.F.A. S.R. “ R. SNAPE “ R.S. GRUCHY “ G.A. TURNEY “ F.H. TUCK “ “ The undermentioned Officers joined the Brigade and were taken on the strength Capt. G.B. WOLFE, 3/2nd Lon. Bde R.F.A. 2nd Lt. D.R. HART, R.F.A. (T) 2nd Lt. H.J. RICHARDS 3/1st S. Mid. Bde. R.F.A.

Oct 20 145 Details arrived as under 40 from Darlington 13 from Grimsby 92 from Doncaster 1 B.S.M. (W.O.11), 1 B.Q.M.S, 12 Sergeants, 10 Corporals, 14 Bombardiers arrived from High Wycombe The undermentioned Officers arrived from India and were taken on the strength of the Brigade Major P. JOHNS, R.F.A. T.F. Major H.F. HOLMEN, R.F.A. T.F. Major F.V.H. JACKSON, R.F.A. T.F. Capt. A.B. LUBBOCK, R.F.A. T.F. Capt. C.H.T. COLE, R.F.A. T.F.

Oct 22 28 Gunners and 17 Drivers were transferred to Anti-Aircraft Section, Abbey Wood Lieut. R.H. JOHNSTON, No. 6. Reserve Bde. R.F.A. (T) was posted for duty with Ministry of Munitions, and struck off the strength of the Brigade. Lieut. C.F. WOODROW, 3/1st London Brigade R.F.A was taken on the strength of the Brigade

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The undermentioned Officers joined from No. 4. R.F.A. Cadet School Brighton and were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. D. HELDRUM R.F.A. S.R. “ W. NEILSON “ W.H. MORGAN “ G.C. OXLEY “ A. PEMBROKE “ J.C. POPE “ “

Oct 23 Lieut. S.E. REDFERN, 3/1st London Bde. R.F.A. was taken on the strength of the Brigade Horse L.D. No. 327 was transferred to North Midland Veterinary Hospital and struck off the strength of the Brigade

Oct 24 30 Recruits arrived from No. 4 Depot, R.F.A. Woolwich 100 Horses L.D. were transferred to Swaythling & struck off the strength of the Brigade 50 Horses L.D. & 50 Mules joined from Remount Depot Ormskirk and were taken on the strength of the Brigade. 3 Riding Horses and 7 Horses L.D. arrived from London Road Veterinary Hospital and were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. W.H. BRAGGS, R.F.A. & R.F.C. reported for duty and was taken on strength of Brigade

Oct 25 A draft of 2 Sergeants, 5, Bombardiers, 20 Gunners, 83 Drivers, 2 Fitters, 11 Signallers proceeded Overseas to France The undermentioned Officers reported for duty from No. 3. R.F.A. Cadet School, Weedon and were taken on the strength of Brigade 2nd Lt. G.H. BRAZIER 3rd South Mid. Bde R.F.A. “ B. MURPHY “ 2nd Lt. R.S. KING 2nd South Mid. Bde R.F.A. 2nd Lt. C.P.CHAMPION 3/1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. 2ND Lt. E.A. WELLS 3/3rd Lon. Bde. R.F.A. 2nd Lt. F.R. JONES 3/5th Lon. Bde R.F.A. 2nd Lt. H. COTTERELL 3/7th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. Lieut. G.H.F. MATTHEWS, 1st South Midland Bde. R.F.A. joined and was taken on strength

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Oct 26 29 Category details were transferred to Bulford (63rd Reserve Bty R.F.A.)

The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France and were struck off the strength of the Brigade Capt. S.E. PIKLEY 2nd Lt. G.M. STOKER “ A. REEVE “ L.R. TATHAM “ C.D. SCORER “ J.E. TURNER “ E.C. TUCKEY Lieut. H.W. SHEPHERD 3/2nd London Bde. R.F.A. (T) rejoined and was taken on the strength of the Brigade. 2nd Lt. W. MONEY 3/7th London Brigade R.F.A. was taken on strength of Brigade

Oct 27 The Summer Camp was closed when N.C.O’s and men were billeted 2nd Lt. H.H. FISHER, R.F.A. (S.R.) was taken on strength of Brigade 2nd Lt. A. GORDON 3/1st London Bde R.F.A. joined the Brigade and was taken on strength

Oct 28 The undermentioned Officers joined for duty and were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. S.S. ALLEN 3RD Wessex, Bde. R.F.A. 2ND Lt. G.R. BOASE 3/1st London Bde R.F.A. 2ND Lt. H.S. BUCK 3/3rd London Bde R.F.A. “ R. HENDERSON “ 2nd Lt. G.H. GOODENOUGH 1st South Mid. Bde R.F.A

Oct 29 The undermentioned Officers having joined from No. 1 R.F.A. Cadet School, St. Johns Wood are taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. A.G. BALLARD, R.F.A. S.R. “ C.H. BARKER “ J.C. CORNELIUS “ W.H. DEACON “ R.L.H. DILLON “ “ 2ND Lt. H. BRIDGEWATER, 3/6th London Be. R.F.A. joined for duty and was taken on the strength of Brigade

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Oct 30 1 Sergeant, 2 Corporals, 4 Bombardiers, 15 Gunners and 6 Drivers were transferred to Glasgow. Total 28 The undermentioned Officers joined from No. 3. R.F.A Cadet School, Weedon and were taken on strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. H.N. SNODGRASS “ W.H. SPURR “ A.H. WATKINS “ H.C. WILLIAMSON “ J.R WALKER “ W. SUNDERLAND “ A.G. TOBIAS “ J. WHITLEY “ W.D. WILLIAMS

Oct 31 Lieut. A.S. WILKINSON, 3/7th Lon. Bde R.F.A. was attached to the Ministry of Munitions and struck off the strength of the Brigade

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses and Mules of the Brigade during the month of October 1917 Horses 118 Joined 331 Transferred Leaving a total strength of 493 Mules 100 Joined 7 Transferred Leaving a total strength of 103

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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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

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)

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

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2ND Lt. M.J. PERRIN “ H.F. TERRY

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.

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.

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 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 “

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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NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP, LUTON DECEMBER 1917

Dec 1 2nd Lt. W.R. BISHOP Sth. Midland Bde R.F.A having joined for duty was taken on the strength of the Brigade 200 Details arrived from 67th Divisional Artillery Canterbury and were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. LAIDLOW, 1st South Midland Brigade R.F.A. was posted to 72nd Divisional Artillery and struck off the strength of the Brigade

Dec 3 Lieut. C.E.H. PINKERTON 4th London (How) Bde/. R.F.A joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

Dec 4 20 Horses L.D. were transferred to Remount Depot Swaythling and struck off the strength of the Brigade 20 Mules L.D. arrived from Remount Depot Ormsirk and were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. T.A.C. JONES 2nd London Bde. R.F.A. joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade A draft of 2 Bombardiers, 58 Gunners, 3 Signallers and 2 Fitters proceeded to France 10 Mules L.D. were transferred to Remount Depot Swaythling and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

Dec 5 2nd Lt. D.N. FINDLAY, 2nd Scottish Horse having joined the Brigade on probation pending transfer is taken on the strength The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France and were struck off the strength of the Brigade Lieut. W.E. BROWN R.F.A. (T) 2nd Lt. H.H. McGRATH R.F.A. (T) “ W.W. BROWN “ S.S. ALLEN “ R. HENDERSON “ H.S. BUCK 2ND Lt. J.C. CORNELIUS R.F.A. (S.R.) “ C.H. BARKER “ H.L.H. DILLON “

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112 Details arrived from 67th Divisional Arty. and were taken on the strength of the Brigade 13 Signallers arrived from 346th and 348th Brigade R.F.A. and were taken on strength of the Brigade Horse L.D. No. 135 was transferred to North Midland Veterinary Hospital, London Road, Luton and struck off the strength of the Brigade

Dec 7 Major P. JOHNS R.F.A. (T) having been posted to 326th Brigade R.F.A. (65th Division) Kildare is struck off the strength of the Brigade 90 Details arrived from Ripon and were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. C.P. MONK, 2ND Lon. Brigade R.F.A. joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

Dec 8 Horse L.D. No. 174 was transferred to North Midland Veterinary Hospital, London Road, Luton and struck off the strength of the Brigade

Dec 10 20 Horses, L.D. were transferred to Remount Depot Swaythling and struck off the strength of the Brigade Horse No. 570 L.D. was transferred to North Midland Veterinary London Road, Luton and struck off the strength of the Brigade Lieut. A.H. WARNER, 419th Battery R.F.A. (T) Herne Bay, joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade 30 Recruits joined from No. 4 Depot R.F.A. Woolwich and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

Dec 11 Horses R.No.13 and L.D. No. 697 were transferred to North Midland Veterinary Hospital, London Road, Luton and were struck off the strength of the Brigade Captain P.H. GIBBIINS, 3rd London Brigade R.F.A. (T) joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

Dec 12 110 L.D. Horses arrived from Shirehampton Remount Depot and were taken on the strength of the Brigade. Lieut. A.F. BOURDAS M.C., 7th London Bde. R.F.A. (T) joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade 10 L.D. Mules were transferred to Remount Depot Swaythling and were struck off the strength of the Bde.

Dec 13 17 Recruits joined from No. 4. Depot, R.F.A Woolwich and were taken on the strength of the Brigade

Dec 14 30 L.D. Horses arrived from Remount Depot Market Harboro.

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Dec 14 The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France and were struck off the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. G.H. GOODENOUGH R.F.A. (T) 2nd Lt. H.N. SNODGRASS R.F.A. (S.R) “ J. WHITLEY “ W.D. WILLIAMS “ H.H. SPURR “ W. SUNDERLAND “ A.E. WATKINS “ H.C. WILLIAMSON “ J.R. WALKER “ “

Dec 16 The undermentioned Officers of the R.F.A Special Reserve having joined the Brigade were taken on the strength 2nd Lt. C.E.W. JONES “ R.S. MORRIS “ W.. RETTIE “ S.R.K. REAKES “ R.W. THOMAS 2nd Lt. J.H.G. SADDINGTON, 1st Lon. Bde. R.F.A. joined for duty and was taken on strength 2nd Lt. A.H.L. WALTERS 5th Loln. Bde. R.F.A. joined for duty and was taken on strength A draft of 1 Corporal, 1 Bombardier, 95 Gunners and 7 Drivers proceeded Overseas to France. Total 104

Dec 19 The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France 2nd Lt. F. STADWOOD R.F.A. (T.F.) “ N.A. WISE “ C. VAGG “ H. WRIGHT “ A.F. HUGGINS “ “ 2ND Lt. A.G. TOBIAS R.F.A. (S.R.) “ G.S. DAVIDSON “ F.W. HUDD “ H.F. DARBY “ “ 20 L.D. Horses transferred to Remount Depot, Swaythling Lieut. E. BARTON R.F.A. was transferred for duty with Ministry of Munitions and struck off the strength of the Brigade

Dec 20 2nd Lt. H. MARSH 1st Lon. Bde R.F.A. was taken on the strength of the Brigade

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Dec 21 20 L.D. Horse arrived from Remount Depot Market Harborough and were taken on the strength of the Brigade Lieut. J. LOW, 2ND Wessex Brigade, R.F.A. proceeded Overseas and was struck off the strength of the Brigade Lieut. B.B. CLARKE, 3rd London Bde R.F.A. was transferred for duty with Ministry of Munitions and struck off the strength of the Brigade

Dec 22 8 Riding, 8 L.D. and 1 H.D. Horses were transferred to the North Midland Veterinary Hospital London Road and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

Dec 23 The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas and were struck off the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. W.C. RATTRAY R.A.F. S.R. “ F. WRIGHT “ “ “ T.N. BESSUNGER “ P.W. M. QUICKE “ S.F. PRYKE “ “ 2nd Lt. C.P. MONK R.A.F. T.F. Mule No. 113 was transferred to North Midland Veterinary Hospital, London Road, Luton and struck off the strength of the Brigade

Dec 24 10 L.D. Mules were transferred to Remounts Luton, and were struck off the strength of the Brigade

Royal Greetings Xmas 1917 “I send to all ranks of the Navy and Army my hearty Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year. I realise your hardships, patiently and cheerfully borne and rejoice in the successes you have won so nobly. The Nation stands faithful to its pledges, resolute to fulfil them. May God bless your efforts and give you victory. Christmas thoughts are with the wounded Sailors and Soldiers. We know by personal experience with what patience and cheerfulness their suffering is borne. We wish all a speedy restoration to health, a restful Christmastide and brighter days to come.”

Dec 26 Lieut. G. WEIR, 6th London Bde. R.F.A. joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

Dec 27 20 L.D. Horses and 6 L.D. Mules were transferred to Remount Depot, Swaythling and struck off the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. J.H. CHEW, 7th London Brigade R.F.A. reported for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade

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Dec 27 The undermentioned Officers reported for duty from No. 3. R.F.A Officers’ Cadet School, Weedon and were taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. J.B.I. BELLAIRS 1st London Bde. R.F.A “ H.P. CHILVER “ 2nd Lt. S.I. DOORMAN 3rd London Bde R.F.A. 2nd Lt. A.H. FREAKES 6th London. Bde. R.F.A 2nd Lt. R.S. CREED 1st Sth Mid. Bde R.F.A.

Xmas Entertainments etc. The Commandant wishes to express his appreciation of the excellent arrangements made by Lieut. WILSON P.R.I. for the Xmas dinners and of his energy and zeal for the comfort of the Men. To the success of the Xmas dinners, the skill and ability of Sergeant McCONNELL (Sergeant cook) largely contributed The arrangements for the Entertainments on Christmas Day were admirably made by Lieut. HOWELL Hon. Sec. Entertainments Committee and carried out to the entire satisfaction of all.

Dec 28 Draft No. 44 comprising of 3 Sergeants, 2 Corporals, 3 Bombardiers, 112 Gunners, 50 Drivers, and 2 Fitters proceeded Overseas to France. Total 172 The undermentioned Officers joined for duty and were taken on the strength of the Brigade Major J.G.G. THOMPSON R.F.A. Lieut. F.H. COBBOLD R.F.A. 2nd Lt. R.A. WEISS, 3rd London Brigade, R.F.A. joined for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. H.P. EDMUNDS, 1st Wessex Brigade, R.F.A. was transferred to Anti-Aircraft Depot, Abbeywood and struck off the strength of the Brigade

Discipline The Commandant wishes to express his appreciation of the exemplary behaviour of the men of this Brigade during Christmas Week.

Dec 29 The undermentioned Officers proceeded Overseas to France and were struck off the strength of the Brigade 2nd Lt. T.A. DRISCOLL R.F.A. S.R.

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“ J.J. DALY “ L.C. HOPKINS 2ND Lt. W.E. CLARKE R.F.A. T.F. 2nd Lt. F.S. MILLER R.F.A. S.R. “ J. CARR “ G.F. HALLETT “ “ “ J.P. LOCK “ “ 2nd Lt. W.F. LAWRENCE R.F.A. T.F. “ C.V. PERRIN “ A.G. BALLARD “ “

Dec 31 2nd Lt. A.W. LAXTON, 3/1st S. Midland Bde R.F.A. reported for duty and was taken on the strength of the Brigade The undermentioned Officers reported for duty from No. 1 R.T.H. Cadet School, St. Johns Wood, and were taken on the strength of the Brigade Lieut. A.S. FOWLER “ F.A. MITCHELL R.F.A. Lieut W.N. ORCHARD Special Reserve “ C.U. PRITTICK “ J. ELLIOT “

The following casualties occurred amongst the Horses and Mules of the Brigade during the month of December 1917 Horses 160 Joined 104 Transferred Leaving a total of 461 Mules 20 Joined 37 Transferred Leaving a total of 20