NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY WAR DIARY May 1917
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“C” BATTERY No. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE R.F.A (T) WAR DIARY MAY 1917 BISCOT CAMP, LUTON, Beds
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1917 |
Commanding Officer: Captain SHUTER, A.E. |
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May 1 |
1 Driver returned from B.E.F and taken on strength
2nd Lt., PEARSON, R.H. Proceeded overseas “ SAMSON, I.A.C “ “ KENT, H “ “ MORRIS, H.S. “
2nd Lt. GRIFFITH, C.B. posted to this Battery
17 L.D. Horses transferred to Swaythling
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May 2 |
1 Driver returned from B.E.F. and taken on strength Inspection of Brigade by Field-Marshal LORD FRENCH and Commander in Chief, Eastern Command
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May 3 |
1 Bombardier posted to Provisional Depot.
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May 4 |
1 Bombardier returned from B.E.F and taken on strength
2nd Lt. MASSON, I.A., 3/6th Lon. Bde. Transferred to Anti-Aircraft Corps, Abbey Wood
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May 5 |
No. 1751 Gnr. MAYES, R.S. Appointed to Commissioned Rank and struck No. 621 Sgt. WHITING off strength
1 Corporal Posted to this Battery from Commond Depot, Ripon 1 Bombardier “ 1 Gunner “
Major VICKERS, S. Proceeded to Shoeburyness for Gunnery Course Capt. HEPWORTH, G.H “
Football Match: Brigade – v- 17th Training Reserve Battalion at Luton
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May 8 |
2nd Lt. SHARPLING, F.W.G., 3/5th Lon. Bde. R.F.A proceeded overseas
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May 11 |
10 Mules posted to this Battery from Ormskirk 14 L.D. Horses “
Lt. RADFORD, R., A.S.C., posted to this Battery
14 Mules transferred to Swaythling
Lt. MOORE, J.D. Attached for duty 2nd Lt. EMBRY, B. “ |
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May 15 |
7 Gunners transferred to 394th Battery, Woodbridge
8 Drivers transferred to 393rd Battery, Canterbury
2 Mules transferred to Swaythling
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May 16 |
1 Sergeant Proceeded overseas 1 Bombardier “ 14 Drivers “ Conducting Officer: 2nd Lieut. FRITH.
1 Gunner returned from B.E.F: taken on strength
1 Driver re-enlisted
Lieut. Col. MACHUGH, R.J Posted to “C” Battery
2nd Lieut. TAYLOR, E.T. proceeded overseas
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May 17 |
2nd Lieut. MILLER, L.C. Attached for Duty “ GASSON, N. “
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May 18 |
1 Corporal Posted to this Battery from A.V.C 6 Gunners “ 15 Drivers “
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May 19 |
5 Mules transferred to Stanstead
1 Gunner Posted to this Battery from Provisional Depot 19 Drivers “
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May 21 |
Capt. CLARKE, F.J. attached to Provisional Depot
2nd Lieut. RALLI, E.L. attached for duty to Battery
1 Gunner posted from Command Depot, Ripon
1 Bombardier posted from Provisional Depot
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May 22 |
2nd Lieut. JESSOP, H.H. (S.R) Proceeded overseas “ MAYNE, G.W (S.R) “ “ EMBRY, B. (S.R) “ Lieut. CUTHBERT, W.T (3/5th) “
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May 23 |
20 L.D Mules transferred to Swaythling 10 L.D. Horses “
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May 24 |
1 Sergeant Posted to O.T.C.’s 1 Corporal “ 3 Bombardiers “ 8 Gunners “
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May 25 |
1 Driver returned from B.E.F and taken on strength
4 Sergeants Proceeded overseas 2 Corporals “ 2 Bombardiers “ 35 Gunners “ 24 Drivers “ Conducting Officers: Lt. BAKER and 2nd Lt. ADAMS.
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May 26 |
2nd Lieut. GORDON, A. Attached for duty “ CARR, W.H.C “
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May 27 |
20 L.D. Horses posted from Ormskirk
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May 28 |
1 Driver discharged unfit
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May 29 |
1 Sergeant returned from B.E.F and taken on strength
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May 30 |
2nd Lieut. KNELLER, E.J., 3/6th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. posted to this Battery on first appointment
1 Sergeant Proceeded overseas 2 Bombardiers “ 17 Gunners “ Conducting Officer: 2nd Lieut. DERRETT
10 L.D. Mules transferred to Swaythling 2 L.D Horses “ Inspection of Summer Camp: Good Report
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May 31 |
Lt. HARDING, k., 8TH Lon. How Bde. Posted to this Battery
2nd Lieut. James, F.P., 3/5 th Lon. Bde. Posted to this Battery |
