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“C” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. (T) WAR DIARY JANUARY 1918 BISCOT CAMP, LUTON, Beds
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Lieut-Col. A.G. SCAMMELL, D.S.O., R.F.A., Commanding
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Jan 1 |
2nd Lts. A.S. FOWLER Posted and taken on strength w.e. from 31.12.1917 “ F.A. MITCHELL “ W.N. ORCHARD “
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Jan 3 |
No. 950814 BSM. MCSTOCKER, G. Posted to No.6 Depot R.F.A. and struck off strength
Parade of No.9 Emergency Battery (9 a.m.)
2nd Lts. H.F. CARTMEL-ROBINSON Proceeded Overseas and struck off “ J.C. GILLESPIE strength with effect from 3.1.1918 “ A.A.E. COWARD “ D. FILSHILL “
Maj.S.L. WESTON Posted and taken on strength with effect from 1st instant
2 Drivers Posted from 1207 HS. Battery, Canterbury and taken on strength with effect from 1st instant
1 Fitter Proceeded Overseas and struck off strength 9 Gunners 12 Drivers “
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Jan 4 |
2nd Lt. I. JONES Attached “ J.G. AITCHINSON “ J. MCCREADIE “
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Jan 6 |
Officers’ Sick Parade fixed at noon daily (Sunday exc)
8 Gunners Proceeded to 37th Res. Bde. Northampton & struck off eff. from 2 Drivers 5th Instant.
5 Drivers to 40 Res. Bty., Bulford & struck off strength with effect from 5th Instant
6 Sergeants Posted and taken on strength with effect from 5th Instant 2 Corporals 2 Bombardiers 1 L/Bombardier 32 Gunners 37 Drivers “
Maj. G.F. STRICKLAND Posted and taken on strength
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Jan 7 |
2nd Lt., A.E. POCOCK Posted and taken on strength
No. 951342 Gnr. MERRITT, F.J. arrested by Civil Police
2nd Lt F.G. La TROBE-BATEMAN Taken on strength “ P.S. LEVY “ F.W. MACCORMACK “ F.L. MAYNARD “ H.E. NEWMAN “ W.D. SHEFFIELD “
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Jan 8 |
1 Sergeant Posted and taken on strength 3 Corporals 2 Gunners “
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Jan 9 |
17 Gunners Posted from Signals and taken on strength 11 Drivers “
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Jan 10 |
Emergency Battery Turn-Out @ 8.45 a.m.
2nd Lt. C.E. HOLLIDAY Attached “ I.H. WHITE “ W.J. RETTIE “
10 Horses transferred to Swaythling and struck off strength with effect from 7th instant
35 Gunners proceeded Overseas and struck off strength
1 Sergeant Posted and taken on strength 1 Corporal 1 L/Bombr. 2 Gunners 1 Driver “
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Jan 11 |
3 Gunners posted and taken on strength
2nd Lt. J. DUNCAN Proceeded Overseas and struck off strength “ R.B JONES “
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Jan 13 |
No. 546 Cpl. WILLS, J.A. attended 37th Physical and Bayonet Training Course, Kingston
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Jan 16 |
5 Sergeants Proceeded Overseas and struck off strength 2 Corporals 20 Gunners 15 Drivers “
1 Gunner from Signals taken on strength
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Jan 17 |
20 Horses L.D. from Market Harborough taken on strength with effect from 15th instant
Maj. WILLIAMS, F.A. posted to 67th Divisional Artillery, Canterbury and struck off strength
Lt. DAVIES, A.B. taken on strength with effect from 7th instant
16 recruits from Woolwich taken on strength
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Jan 18 |
2nd Lt. A.H.L WALTERS Attached “ H. MARSH “
(nb. 2nd Lt R.S. MORRIS was listed as attached but crossed through on original)
2nd Lts. A. MCINNES “ F.J. SMITH Proceeded Overseas and struck off strength
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Jan 19 |
3 Drivers to A.S.C. Blackheath and struck off strength
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Jan 22 |
Lt. DAVIES, A.B. to report to O. i/c Signals for duty
1 Sergt taken on strength with effect from 21st instant 2 Gunners 1 Driver “
No. 950181 Sgt. GIBSON attended 73rd Larkhill N.C.O.’s Course with effect from 21st instant
2 Drivers posted to 395th Battery, R.F.A. Woodbridge and struck off strength
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Jan 23 |
Maj. WESTON, S.L. posted to 395th Battery, R.F.A. Woodbridge and struck off strength
5 Drivers proceeded Overseas and struck off strength
1 Corpl. From Woolwich taken on strength w.e. from 21st instant 1 Gunner “
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Jan 24 |
1 Ftr. Sgt Proceeded Overseas & struck off strength 1 L/Bombdr 2 Wheelers 1 Fitter 9 Gunners “
1 Sergeant Posted to 5 Depot R.F.A. Athlone, Ireland & struck off strength 1 Bombardier w.e. from 25th instant
1 Gunner Posted from Woolwich & taken on strength from 23rd Instant 1 Driver “
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8 Horses L.D. to Swaythling and struck off strength 4 Mules “
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Jan 25 |
2nd Lt. C.E. HOLLIDAY Proceeded Overseas and struck off strength “ S.R.K. REAKES “ H. MILES “
No. 6125 BSM. BENDELOW, C.I. posted to 40 Reserve Bde. R.F.A. Bulford & struck off strength with effect from 24th instant
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Jan 26 |
2nd Lt. W.G. IZOD posted and taken on strength
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Jan 27 |
Capt. N.V. BRASNETT posted and taken on strength with effect from 22nd instant
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Jan 28 |
VISIT of MAJ.-GEN. Sir J.M.S.BRUNKER, K.C.M.G, Insp. Genl.
2nt Lt. L.B. BENNY Posted and taken on strength “ W.A. CRAVEN “ E.J. EVANS “ J.G. HABBISHAW “ H.C. IRVINE “ A. MACDONALD “
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Jan 29 |
VISIT of MAJ-GEN. Sir J.M.S. BRUNKER, K.C.M.G, Insp. Genl.
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Jan 30 |
VISIT of Colonel HOTHAM, Inspector of Remounts
1 Sergeant Posted from 354th Brigade, RFA., Billericay and taken on strength 1 Corporal 1Wheeler 1 Saddler 1 Gunner “
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