The Royal Artillery is unique in the British Army because of the emphasis they have always placed on their sub-units: known as batteries. Batteries can deploy independently, move around between regiments and even perform different roles to one another within a single regiment.
Biscot Camp was organised into 4 Batteries and a headquarters (HQ) component.
A, B, C, and D...B was later merged into A,C and D Batteries.
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON APRIL 1916
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Data from formation of “D” Battery, April 28th 1916 to 31st March 1917
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1916 |
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Apr 28 |
“D” Battery formed amalgamating the 3/7th London Bde. R.F.A. and 3/2nd London Divisional Ammunition Column, also 240 Regular recruits taken over.
Major R.F.L. TURNER in Command |
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON MAY 1916
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Commanding Officer: Major R.F.L. TURNER
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1916 |
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May 1 |
2nd Lieut C. St. J. NEVILL Joined on first appointment “ A.L. STEVENS “
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May 4 |
“D” Battery moved into billets, Leagrave, Limbury, etc.
44 men proceeded to B.E.F.
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May 9 |
2nd Lieut. H.G.B HATCHER transferred to 2/6th London Brigade R.F.A.
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May 15 |
3 N.C.O’s posted to B.E.F.
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May 18 |
Capt M.T. CLEGG transferred to 2/6th London F.A. Bde.
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May 27 |
2nd Lieut. J.S. SHIPWAY reported from 60th London Division
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON JUNE 1916
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1916 |
Commanding Officer: Major R.F.L. TURNER
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Jun 1 |
Inspection of horses by D.D.V.S.
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Jun 6 |
2nd Lieut F.A.M. LOUFTE reported from 60th Division
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Jun 8 |
Turn out of Emergency Battery under Scheme “G”
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Jun 9 |
45 N.C.O’s and men posted to B.E.F.
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Jun 12 |
33 N.C.O’s and men posted to B.E.F.
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Jun 13 |
Central Messing commenced in Camp
7 men posted to B.E.F.
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Jun 17 |
Lieut E.N. BLOOD posted to unit from 60th Division.
2nd Lieut G.N. BRABURN posted overseas
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Jun 21 |
Emergency Battery turn out
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Jun 24 |
34 men transferred to Infantry
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON JULY 1916
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Commanding Officer: MAJOR R.F.L. TURNER
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Jul 1 |
The following Officers Posted Overseas:-
Lieut E.N. BLOOD 2ND Lieuts S.H. LYNCH W. HONEY G.H. NEVILL S.F. GROWSE P.S. AYERS “ T.P.S. HOODLESS
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Jul 4 |
The following Officers reported:-
Lieut. E.R. GREGORY C de FRAINE A.F. BOURDAS 2ND Lieut N.V. HURST A.M. CARMICHAEL E.S. HURST J.M. UNDERWOOD “ A.B. DAVIES
All from 60th Division
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Jul 11 |
2nd Lieut R.W. MORTLEMAN reported on appointment. 3/7th Bde R.F.A.
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Jul 13 |
2nd Lieut W. DURBRIDGE reported on appointment 3/7th London Bde R.F.A.
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Jul 18 |
2nd Lieut W.E. LAWSON reported on first appointment. 3/2nd Lon; D.A.C.
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Jul 22 |
Military Instructional Competitions held
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Jul 27 |
10 W.O.’s & N.C.O’s transferred to 57th Division.
All ranks under canvas
20 men to B.E.F.
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Jul 29 |
Permanent Cadre of No 6 Artillery Training School renamed No 6 Reserve Bde R.F.A. posted to Batteries
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Jul 31 |
Travelling Medical Board visited Camp
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON AUGUST 1916
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Commanding Officer: MAJOR R.F.L. TURNER
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Aug 3 |
2nd Lieut JOWETT de BOURCIER reported from 60th Div.
2nd Lieut A.R. JONES reported on appointment
19 men transferred to Woolwich for posting Overseas
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Aug 4 |
Lieut R.E. BURGESS transferred to 57th Division
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Aug 5 |
MAJOR R.F.L. TURNER to command 19pr ( n.b. .unclear could be 10pr) Emergency Battery
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Aug 6 |
Capt. SHELDON-DICKENSON to B.E.F.
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Aug 8 |
?pr (n.b. unclear could be 19, 10 or even 15pr) Battery to Chilton Green (Active Service Position) 4 days
2nd Lieut G.R.WATT reported on appointment
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Aug 9 |
2nd Lieut B.G. HILL reported on appointment
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Aug 10 |
2 men posted to 57th Division
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Aug 14 |
6 men to B.E.F.
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Aug 17 |
7 men to Woolwich for posted (sic) to B.E.F.
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Aug 22 |
Emergency Battery turn out
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Aug 25 |
Depot Pay & Mess Books closed all pay under “D” Battery
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Aug 26 |
4 men posted to B.E.F.
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Aug 28 |
2nd Lieut WILSHIN
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON SEPTEMBER 1916
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Commanding Officer: MAJOR R.F.L. TURNER
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Sep 1 |
Inspection by G.O.C. Eastern Command
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Sep 4 |
35 men to Woolwich for posting to B.E.F.
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Sep 6 |
CAPT. E.F. CALLAGHAN to report to Headquarters for probation for Intelligence Dept.
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Sep 7 |
2nd Lieut BOOBBYER reported on appointment
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Sep 8 |
6 men posted to B.E.F.
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Sep 9 |
Court Martial held on No 3174 Gnr. C EVANS 3/7th Lon: Bde R.F.A.
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Sep 12 |
30 Light Draught horses transferred to Aldershot
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Sep 18 |
12 men posted to B.E.F.
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Sep 19 |
13 Light Draught horses transferred to Swaythling
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Sep 20 |
34 Light Draught horses received from Ormskirk
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Sep 21 |
30 men transferred to B.E.F.
14 men transferred to Home Service Units
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Sep 23 |
26 Light Draught Horses received from Avonmouth
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON OCTOBER 1916
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Commanding Officer: MAJOR R.F.L. TURNER
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Oct 2 |
9 men posted to B.E.F.
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Oct 5 |
15 Light Draught Horses transferred to Swaythling
14 men posted to B.E.F.
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Oct 6 |
34 Light Draught Horses received from Shirehampton
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Oct 7 |
30 men posted to B.E.F.
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Oct 10 |
2nd Lieut A.M. BOWN reported from sick leave (B.E.F.)
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Oct 11 |
11 men posted to B.E.F.
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Oct 13 |
9 men posted to B.E.F.
14 Light Draught Horses received from Kettering
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Oct 14 |
2nd Lieut A.M. WATTS reported on appointment
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Oct 16 |
The following Officers posted Overseas to B.E.F.:-
Lieuts A.F. BOURDAS de FRAINE “ E.R. GREGORY 2nd Lieut P.W. BOOBBYER J.H. JOWETT E.C. HURST N.V. HURST R.A. GOODALL E.C. JONES F.A.M. LOUFTE J.C. St NEVILL J.S. SHIPWAY G.R. WATT G.H. BURGESS G.A. BARNETT E.A. MORTLEMAN (n.b.. could be MORTYLEMAN) J.V. WILSHIN B.G. HILL “ A.B. DAVIES
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Oct 18 |
All ranks into Billets 2nd Lieut A.S. WILKINSON reported from sick leave |
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Oct 19 |
Emergency Battery turn out
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Oct 21 |
29 Light Draught Horses transferred to Aldershot
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Oct 24 |
23 men transferred to Salonica
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Oct 28 |
Inspection by G.O.C.
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Oct 30 |
2nd Lieut BOULLY reported on appointment “ PORTER reported on appointment
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON NOVEMBER 1916
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Commanding Officer: MAJOR R.F.L. TURNER
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Nov 1 |
Permission granted by the Commandant No 6 Reserve Brigade R.F.A. for members of the Regimental Band to wear the “Lyre”
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Nov 6 |
16 men posted to B.E.F.
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Nov 10 |
2ND Lieut N. FINLINSON reported on appointment
64 men transferred to Home Service Units
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Nov 12 |
8 Light Draught Horses transferred to Swaythling
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Nov 13 |
2nd Lieut TERRY reported on appointment
10 men posted to B.E.F.
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Nov 16 |
2nd Lieut T BALLANTYNE reported from sick leave (B.E.F.)
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Nov 21 |
Cpt. G.H. CHUBB took over command of Category “C”
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Nov 22 |
16 Light Draught Horses received from Shirehampton
1 Light Draught Horse posted to Swaythling
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Nov 25 |
26 men transferred to B.E.F.
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Nov 28 |
2nd Lieut T. BALLANTYNE transferred to 237th Bde R.F.A.
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON DECEMBER 1916
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Commanding Officer: MAJOR R.F.L. TURNER
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Dec 3 |
Chaplain General to the Forces preached sermon at Church Parade
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Dec 5 |
2nd Lieut MORGAN reported on appointment “ SIMEONS reported on appointment
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Dec 11 |
Capt BARKER returned to “C” Battery
68 men posted to Salonica
75 men transferred to Infantry
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Dec 13 |
43 men posted to B.E.F.
29 men posted to Home Service Units
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Dec 15 |
7 men posted to Home Service Units
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Dec 16 |
6 Light Draught Horses transferred to Aldershot
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Dec 20 |
Inspection by the Inspector General of R.H .& R.F.A. GENERAL BRUNKER
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Dec 21 |
Inspection by the Inspector General of R.H .& R.F.A GENERAL BRUNKER
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Dec 22 |
5 Light Draught Horses transferred to Bordon
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Dec 29 |
5 Light Draught Horses transferred to 62nd Div. Artillery Northampton
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Dec 30 |
2nd Lieut A.W. MORTLEMAN transferred to Seige Course Lydd.
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Dec 31 |
Lieut ELLIOTT posted to B.E.F.
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON JANUARY 1917
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1917 |
Commanding Officer: MAJOR R.F.L. TURNER
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Jan 1 |
5 Category “Aiv” men transferred to 64th Division
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Jan 2 |
4 N.C.O’s transferred to 394th Bde. R.F.A.
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Jan 5 |
Inspector of Temporary non-effectives in Camp Return rendered of B.E.F. men
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Jan 6 |
6 men posted to 291st Brigade R.F.A.
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Jan 7 |
Capt G.H. CHUBB appointed a member of the quartering Committee. Vice MAJOR R.F.L. TURNER
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Jan 8 |
2nd Lieut S.F. WEBB reported on appointment
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Jan 10 |
2nd Lieut G.N. GRABURN reported from sick leave ( B.E.F.) “ H.G.B. HATCHER “
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Jan 11 |
2nd Lieut S.D. WEBBER posted to B.E.F. “ S.A. BACHE “
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Jan 12 |
6 Light Draught Horses received from Ormskirk
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Jan 13 |
6 Light Draught Horses transferred to 4th Can: Div: Artillery
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Jan 15 |
2nd Lieut BRAILSFORD reported on appointment
2nd Lieut C.B. TUSON reported from sick leave (B.E.F.)
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Jan 16 |
Travelling Medical Board visited Camp.
50 N.C.O’s and men of Battery re-classified “B” & “C”.
382nd Battery attached to Brigade, men being trained by Batteries
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Jan 18 |
The following Officers posted to B.E.F.:- 2nd Lieut F.C. BOULLY H.M. BROCKLESBY N. FINLINSON D.G. PORTER A.M. WATTS G.W.T. MORGAN J.T. SIMEONS “ H.F. TERRY |
Jan 18 (Cont) |
132 Category “Aiii” N.C.O’s and men taken on strength from No 7 Depot R.F.A. Frome
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Jan 19 |
2ndLieut A. FIRTH reported on appointment
2nd Lieut H.A. HATFIELD reported on appointment
Travelling Medical Board visited Camp
10 men transferred to Home Service Units
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Jan 20 |
Inspection by G.O.C. Eastern Command
55 men posted to B.E.F.
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Jan 22 |
40 Light Draught Horses received from Ormskirk
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Jan 25 |
1 man to B.E.F.
3 men to Salonica
7 men to Home Units
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Jan 28 |
9 Light Draught Horses posted to Swaythling
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Jan 29 |
91 men received from A.S.C. Perham Downs
2nd Lieut R.A. COATES reported from sick leave (B.E.F.)
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Jan 30 |
Major R.F.L. TURNER Officer Commanding “D” Battery transferred to T.F. Reserve (owing to ill health)
Lieut J. NORTHOVER assumes Command Vice: Major TURNER
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON FEBRUARY 1917
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Commanding Officer: - Lieut J. NORTHOVER
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Feb 1 |
Territorials re-numbered
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Feb 3 |
15 men posted to B.E.F.
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Feb 5 |
51 Light Draught Horses transferred from Shirehampton
9 men posted to B.E.F.
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Feb 7 |
6 Light Draught Horses transferred to Swaythling
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Feb 8 |
2nd Lieut S.F. WEBB posted to B.E.F.
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Feb 9 |
10 Light Draught Horses transferred from Shirehampton
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Feb 12 |
13 Light Draught Horses transferred to Swaythling
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Feb 13 |
2nd Lieut R.H. HERFORD 4th Res. Batt: Yorks & Lancs Regt attached for instruction
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Feb 15 |
2nd lieut A.R. JAMES reported from sick leave (B.E.F.)
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Feb 16 |
Lieut J. NORTHOVER 7 Lieut J. MARKWICK mentioned in Gazette for Services rendered at Home.
140 men posted to B.E.F.
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Feb 19 |
2nd Lieut C.E. BRIDGES reported on appointment
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Feb 20 |
2nd Lieut J COUSINS “A” Battery attached for indoor duty (acting as Adjutant)
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Feb 21 |
4 Light Draught Horses transferred to Swaythling
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Feb 22 |
2nd Lieut G.H. BRAILSFORD posted to B.E.F. “ A.L. STEVENS
“ H.A. HATFIELD “
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Feb 25 |
2nd Lieut G.H. BAYLIS transferred to Siege Course Lydd.
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Feb 26 |
23 Light Draught Horses transferred to Swaythling
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Feb 28 |
2nd Lieut T.P.S. HOODLESS reported from sick leave (B.E.F)
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON MARCH 1917
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Commanding Officer: Lieut J. NORTHOVER
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Mar 2 |
2nd Lieut R. SMALLEY W.R. SPURRELL E.J. SHOTT F. STEARN J.F. THOMASSON L.W. TURNS N.H. WALLIS “ C de WOODWARD All posted from No 2. R.F.A. Cadet School Exeter. Special Reserve
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Mar 5 |
2nd Lieut G.E. BRIDGES posted to B.E.F.
29 men posted to Salonica
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Mar 6 |
2nd Lieut A.C. MICHELSON E.M. RAWES V. RESS (n.b. unclear could be KESS, OR REES) W.A. SLADE J. WEDGWOOD “ L.F. WINTER All posted from No 1. R.A. Cadet School, St John’s Wood. Special Reserve
21 Light Draught Horses transferred to Swaythling
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Mar 12 |
33 Light Draught horses received from Ormskirk
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Mar 13 |
16 Light Draught Horses transferred to Swaythling
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Mar 15 |
5 Light Draught Horses received from Stansted
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Mar 16 |
Lieut E.N. BLOOD relinquished commission owing to Ill health
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Mar 19 |
382nd Battery proceeded to Ewshott
Capt. E.C. WHITE posted to No 7 Res Bde R.F.A.
25 Light Draught Horses transferred to Swaythling
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March 20 |
2 Lieut G.H. NEVILL reported from sick leave (B.E.F)
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Mar 22 |
6 men posted to Salonica
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Mar 28 |
2nd Lieut P.A. DERRETT reported from sick leave (B.E.F.)
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Mar 28 (Cont) |
2nd Lieut F. SHEA reported from Special Reserve
45 Light Draught Horses transferred to Swaythling
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March 30 |
100 men transferred to B.E.F.
39 men transferred to Home Units
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Mar 31 |
2nd Lieut G.R. WATT reported from sick leave (B.E.F.)
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Biscot Camp LUTON June 4th 1917 |
(Signature) J. NORTHOVER Capt O.C. “D” Battery R.F.A No 6 RESERVE BRIGADE ARTILLERY (T.F.) |
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. T. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON APRIL 1917
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1917 |
Commanding Officer: Capt J. NORTHOVER
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Apr 2 |
2ND Lieut. W.R. SPURRELL to B.E.F. H. SAWTELL F. STEARN J. WEDGWOOD “ L.W. TURNS “
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Apr 5 |
3 L.D. Horses to Aldershot
2nd Lieut. H.A.B. LEIGH joined for duty
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Apr 6 |
30 Mules from Shirehampton
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Apr 7 |
Summer Time Commenced
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Apr 10 |
2nd Lieut. E.C. LINTERN joined for duty
30 L.D. Horses posted to Swaythling
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Apr 11 |
2nd Lieut. W.A. SLADE to B.E.F. A.N. RAWES “ J.F. THOMASSON
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Apr 13 |
T.M.B. visited Camp
2nd Lieut. H.H. PAYNE joined for duty
42 Mules received
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Apr 14 |
8 L.D. Horses from Market Harboro.
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Apr 16 |
Inspection of Brigade by General BRUNKER
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Apr 17 |
Inspection of Brigade by General BRUNKER
2nd Lieut. M. REES to B.E.F. R. SMALLEY G. SHOTT “ C.B. TUSON
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Apr 18 |
2nd Lieut. E. PUTTOCK joined for duty W.C.L. WAITE “ F.G. STEVENS “
20 L.D. Horses from Shirehampton
59 L.D. Horses to Swaythling
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Apr 21 |
65 Mules from Kettering
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Apr 23 |
Lieut. R.E. BURGESS reported
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Apr 24 |
Summer Camp Commenced
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Apr 25 |
2nd Lieut. O. EDWARDS reported
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Apr 30 |
19 L.D. Horses to Swaythling
Lieut. R.E. BURGESS to B.E.F. 2ND Lieut. W.H. WALLIS “
145 details to B.E.F. during April.
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A.T. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON MAY 1917
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Commanding Officer: Capt. J. NORTHOVER
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May 2 |
Lieut. Col. PEAL reported
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May 4 |
Lieut. Col HALE reported
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May 7 |
2nd Lieut. E.C. LINTERN to B.E.F. H.G.B. HATCHER F.G. STEVENS W.C.L. WAITE “ J.W. WEEDON “
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May 9 |
26 L.D. Horses to Swaythling. 10 Mules from Ormskirk
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May 12 |
2nd Lieut. L.F. VICK reported
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May 14 |
28 Mules to Swaythling
2nd Lieut. C.E. OSBORNE reported “ J.A. CHEW “
2nd Lieut. H.H. PAYNE to B.E.F. G.H. NEVILL “ G. WOODWARD
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May 18 |
1 Mule to Swaythling
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May 21 |
2nd Lieut. E. PUTTOCK (could be PUTTICK) to B.E.F. “ H.R. CROSS “
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May 22 |
20 Mules to Swaythling
2nd Lieut. T. BALLANTYNE reported from B.E.F.
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May 25 |
50 L.D. Horses from Ormskirk
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May 28 |
10 Mules to Swaythling
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May 29 |
2ND Lieut. F.W. SHEA to B.E.F “ W.E. LAWSON “
2nd Lieut. N.V. HURST reported
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May 3O |
2nd Lieut. A.P. HAWKINS reported
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May 31 |
10 L.D. Horses from Ormskirk
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139 N.C.O’s and Men to B.E.F. during May
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A.T. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON JUNE 1917
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Commanding Officer: Capt. J. NORTHOVER
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Jun 4 |
2nd Lieut. C.R. OSBORNE to B.E.F. “ J.E. CHEW “
10 L.D. Horses to Swaythling
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Jun 5 |
10 L.D. Horses from Shirehampton
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Jun 6 |
20 L.D. Horses to Swaythling
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Jun 12 |
10 Mules to Swaythling
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Jun 14 |
21 Mules from Shirehampton
Inspection by G.O.C. Eastern Command
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Jun 19 |
2nd Lieut. A.P.HAWKINS to B.E.F.
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Jun 21 |
15 L.D. Horses to Swaythling
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Jun 22 |
32 L.D. Horses from Ormskirk
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Jun 23 |
2nd Lieut. D. MONCRIEF reported
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Jun 25 |
2nd Lieut. A.R. JAMES to B.E.F. H.P. HANCOCK “ C.R. CONYERS “
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Jun 27 |
6 L.D. Horses to Swaythling 12 Mules to Swaythling
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Jun 28 |
2nd Lieut. R.H. HERFORD to B.E.F. N.V. HURST “ L.F. VICK “
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Jun 29 |
2nd Lieut. T.P. HOODLES overseas
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Jun 30 |
Capt. G.H. CHUUB appointed O.C. 595th H.S. Employment Co.
Lieut. C.A. POOLE joined for duty
7 L.D. Horses to Swaythling
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202 details to B.E.F. during June |
“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. T. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON JULY 1917
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Commanding Officer: Capt. J. NORTHOVER
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Jul 2 |
Capt. D.V. FRASER, to B.E.F.
2nd Lieut. H.A.B. LEIGH to B.E.F.
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Jul 3 |
3 L.D. Horses to Swaythling
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Jul 9 |
2nd Lieut. T. BALLANTYNE to B.E.F.
16 L.D. Horses to Swaythling
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Jul 16 |
2nd Lieut. E.A. MORTLEMAN awarded M. C. (overtyped could be M.O.)
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Jul 17 |
20 L.D. Horses to Swaythling 4 Mules “
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Jul 18 |
13 L.D. Horses from Ormskirk
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Jul 21 |
Regimental Sports, Wardown Park
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Jul 25 |
20 Gunners to M.G.C.
2nd Lieut. H.P. HANCOCK to B.E.F. C. CONYERS “ WALTON “
18 Mules to Swaythling
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Jul 27 |
2nd Lieut. G.E. BRIDGES reported from Overseas
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Jul 28 |
2nd Lieut. G.H. NEVILL reported
18 L.D. Horses from Ormskirk
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Jul 30 |
3 Mules to Swayththling
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77 details to B.E.F. during July
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A.T. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON AUGUST 1917
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Commanding Officer: Capt. J. NORTHOVER
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Aug 1 |
Lieut. Col. HALE off strength
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Aug 7 |
Lieut. POOLE to 595th Employment Co.
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Aug 8 |
4 Cobs, 8 Horses on strength
Capt. JENKINS joined for duty
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Aug 9 |
19 L.D. Horses to Swaythling
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Aug 11 |
101 Category B details received from Hdqtrs Depot.
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Aug 16 |
50 L.D. Horses from Shirehampton
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Aug 17 |
12 L.D. Horses to Swaythling
17 L.D. Horses from Woolwich
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Aug 18 |
2nd Lieut. W.E. SPILLER on strength J. STAIT “ J.A. SHERRY “
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Aug 21 |
Full Emergency Battery Parade
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Aug 24 |
2nd Lieut. R. PERRY WARNES joined for duty B. SHATTOCK “
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Aug 26 |
Lieut. A.M. BOWN joined for duty
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Aug 27 |
15 recruits received
Capt. P. GRIFFITHS joined for duty
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55 details to B.E.F. during August
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A.T WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON SEPTEMBER 1917
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Commanding Officer: Capt. J. NORTHOVER
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Sept 1 |
7 Category B details to Remounts, Shirehampton
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Sept 6 |
Inspection of Brigade by GENERAL BRUNKER
Inspection of Emergency Battery Parade by GENERAL BRUNKER
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Sept 8 |
2nd Lieut. D.H. HEWITT joined for duty
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Sept 10 |
30 Recruits received from Woolwich
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Sept 12 |
T.M.B. visited Camp
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Sept 13 |
2nd lieut. G. THOMAS to B.E.F.
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Sept 14 |
Capt. G.J. GRIFFITHS off strength
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Sept 17 |
Change from Summer Time
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Sept 20 |
Lt. Col. PEAL to B.E.F. Lt. MONCRIEF Lt. G.H. NEVILL 2nd Lt. P WARNES “
2nd Lt. TURNEY joined for duty TUCKEY TUCK TURNER “ WOOD “
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Sept 25 |
Ripon draft received
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Sept 26 |
2nd Lieut, B. SHATTOCK to B.E.F. “ SHERRY “
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169 Details posted to B.E.F. during September
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. T. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON OCTOBER 1917
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Commanding Officer: Capt. J. NORTHOVER
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Oct 1 |
Capt. J.E. PIXLEY joined for duty
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Oct 2 |
2nd Lieut. G.J. GRANTHAM joined for duty “ N.R.D. CROAKES “
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Oct 3 |
25 recruits from Woolwich
9 L.D. Horses from N.M. Hospital
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Oct 5 |
Lieut. A.M. BOWN to B.E.F.
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Oct 8 |
28 details to B.E.F.
16 details from Ripon
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Oct 9 |
2nd Lieut. D.H. HEWITT to B.E.F.
7 Category B details to 418 Bty.
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Oct 13 |
30 recruits from No. 4 Depot
20 Aiv Details to 355th Brigade
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Oct 15 |
6 Category details to 40th Res. Battery
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Oct 16 |
46 details to B.E.F.
20 Category B details to Hemel Hempstead.
Lieut. P.H. DOGSON M.C. joined for duty 2nd Lieut. P. LLOYD “ D.H. McPHAIL “
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Oct 17 |
33 L.D. Horses to Swaythling
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Oct 18 |
22 N.C.O’s received from Woolwich
17 L.D. Horses from Shirehampton 16 Mules “
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Oct 19 |
29 details to B.E.F.
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Oct 20 |
13 N.C.O’s and 50 details received.
Capt. COLE joined for duty
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Oct 22 |
21 Category B details to A.A. Depot
2nd Lieut. A. PEMBROKE joined for duty “ J.C. POPE “
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Oct 23 |
33 Horses from Swaythling
16 Horses & 16 Mules from Ormskirk
10 Horses from N.M. Hospital
15 Recruits from Woolwich
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Oct 25 |
40 details to B.E.F.
2nd Lieut. H. COTTERELL joined for duty
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Oct 26 |
2nd Lieut. W HONEY joined for duty
Capt. PIXLEY to B.E.F. 2nd Lieut. TURNER “ TUCKEY “
14 category B details to 63rd Res. Bde
Move to Billets.
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Oct 27 |
2nd Lieut. H. FISHER joined for duty
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Oct 29 |
2nd Lieut. A.G. BALLARD joined for duty “ C.H. BARKER “
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Oct 30 |
2nd Lieut. SUNDERLAND joined for duty TOBIAS WHITELEY “ WILLIAMS “
5 Category B details to 31st Res. Bty.
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. T WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON NOVEMBER 1917
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Commanding Officer: Capt. J. NORTHOVER
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Nov 1 |
10 Horses to Swaythling
21 details to B.E.F.
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Nov 2 |
Lieut. A.S. WILKINSON to M.M.
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Nov 6 |
90 Drivers to R.G.A., B.E.F.
15 Gunners to B.E.F.
15 Aiv. Drivers to R.G.A. Winchester
20 Horses to Swaythling
Emergency Battery Parade
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Nov 9 |
2nd Lieut. N.R.D. Crookes to B.E.F.
15 Recruits received
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Nov 10 |
15 Gunners to B.E.F.
5 Mules to Remounts Luton
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Nov 12 |
Lieut. W.H.C. BAKER to 402 H.S. Emplomt. Co.,
34 Command Depot details to Ripon
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Nov 13 |
34 details to Command Depot Ripon
2nd Lieut J.L. JOHNSTON joined for duty F.W. HUDD L.C. HOPKINS “ J.P. LOCK “
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Nov 14 |
T.M.B. visited Camp
15 Recruits from Woolwich
2 Bombrs to B.E.F.
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Nov 15 |
10 N.C.O’s to Aylsham 12 Mules to Swaythling |
Nov 16 |
2nd Lieut. D. McPHAIL to B.E.F. “ S.R. LLOYD “
5 Horses to Swaythling
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Nov 20 |
2nd Lieut. G.G. RICHMOND joined for duty J.A. NASH J.H. OWEN E. PORTER “ J.T. SMITH “
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Nov 21 |
25 details to B.E.F.
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Nov 23 |
2ND Lieut. G.W. T. MORGAN joined for duty F.A. MARGRY “ A. PEMBROKE “ J.C. POPE “
100 DETAILS FROM 1206TH Battery R.F.A.
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Nov 25 |
2nd Lieut. GRANTHAM to India
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Nov 26 |
41 details from Woodbridge
12 Aiv details to 64th (may be 63) Div Arty
1 N.C.O to Norwich
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Nov 27 |
10 Mules to Swaythling
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Nov 28 |
23 Details to B.E.F.
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Nov 29 |
15 Recruits from Woolwich
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Nov 30 |
Lieut. P.H. DODGSON to B.E.F.
2nd Lieut. H. COTTERELL to B.E.F. “ H.M. FISHER “
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. T WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON DECEMBER 1917
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Commanding Officer: Capt. J. NORTHOVER
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Dec 1 |
98 Details from 67th Div. Arty. Canterbury
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Dec 4 |
21 Details to B.E.F.
6 Horses to Swaythling
6 Mules from Ormskirk
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Dec 5 |
2nd Lieut. D.M. FINDLAY reported
2nd Lieut. C.H. BARKER to B.E.F.
2 Mules to Swaythling
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Dec 7 |
30 Details from Ripon
85 details from 67th Div. Arty.
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Dec 8 |
Inspection of Guns by I.O.M.
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Dec 10 |
15 Recruits from Woolwich.
30 Details from 64th Div. Arty
7 Horses to Swaythling
2nd Lieut. P. QUICKE reported W.F. RATTLE R. SCOTT “ I. WAITE “
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Dec 11 |
7 Bi details to 72nd Div. Arty.
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Dec 12 |
61 details to B.E.F.
36 Horses from Shirehampton.
Lieut. BOURDAS reported
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Dec 14 |
2nd Lieut. J. WHITELEY to B.E.F. W. SUNDERLAND “ W.D. WILLIAMS “
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Dec 15 |
10 Horses from Market Harboro.
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Dec 16 |
2nd Lieut. G.W.T. MORGAN to Telephone Course
2nd Lieut. W. RETTIE joined for duty C.E.W. JONES “ R.S. MORRIS “
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Dec 18 |
65 Details to B.E.F.
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Dec 19 |
2nd Lieut. A.G. TOBIAS to B.E.F. “ F.W. HUDD “
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Dec 23 |
2nd Lieut. QUICKE to B.E.F.
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Dec 24 |
2nd Lieut. A.G. BALLARD to Egypt
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Dec 27 |
6 Horses to Swaythling 10 Mules to Swaythling
2nd Lieut. J.E. CHEW joined for duty
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Dec 28 |
75 details to B.E.F.
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Dec 29 |
2nd Lieut. J.P. LOCK to B.E.F. “ L.C. HOPKINS “
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Dec 30 |
2nd Lieut. C.U. PUTTICK joined for duty “ I. ELLIOTT “
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. T. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON JANUARY 1918
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1918 |
Commanding Officer: Capt. J. NORTHOVER
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Jan 3 |
67 Details to B.E.F.
2nd Lieut. W. WAITE joined from B.E.F.
2ND Lieut. D. FILSHILL to B.E.F. J.A. NASH “ E. PORTER “
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Jan 4 |
90 Details from Chelmsford & Brentwood
2nd Lieut J.E. CHEW to M.M.
Lieut BOURDAS to War Office
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Jan 7 |
11 L.D. Horses to Swaythling
2nd Lieut. RASMUSSON joined for duty MENADUE MITCHELL PRICE VAN CULENBERG “ TOYNTON “
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Jan 8 |
Lieut. H.I. WALKER joined for duty
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Jan 9 |
Lieut. S.D. WEBBER joined for duty
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Jan 10 |
45 details to B.E.F.
Emergency Battery Parade
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Jan 11 |
2nd Lieut. F.A. MARGRY to B.E.F. J.H. OWEN “ J.T. SMITH “
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Jan 15 |
20 L.D. Horse from Market Harboro
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Jan 16 |
58 details to B.E.F.
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Jan 17 |
30 recruits from Woolwich
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Jan 18 |
2nd Lieut. G.W.T. MORGAN to B.E.F. “ G.L. JOHNSTON “ |
Jan 23 |
63 details to B.E.F.
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Jan 24 |
6 L.D. Horses to Swaythling 3 Mules “
7 Details to Italy
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Jan 25 |
2nd Lieut. S.R.K. REAKES to B.E.F WHITE I “ W.F. BATTLE “
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Jan 28 |
Inspection by GEN. BRUNKER
2nd Lieut. E.O. MASON joined for duty D. STUART H.G. WEBB “ H.R. WHITE “
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Jan 29 |
2nd Lieut. G. ????ling joined for duty “ C. WILLIS “
Inspection by GEN. BRUNKER
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Jan 30 |
Visit of Inspector of Remounts
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Jan 31 |
COL. C.H. ALEXANDER to command 5c Reserve Bde.
Lieut. M. KERRY to 5c Reserve Bde. J.A. MARKWICK W. DURBRIDGE “
2ND Lieut. R. L. THURGATE joined for duty
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. T. WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON FEBRUARY 1918
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Commanding Officer: Lieut. Col. R.E.A. Le MOTTEE
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Feb 1 |
Lieut. Col. R.E.A. Le MOTTEE in Command No. 6 Res. Bde. R.F.A.
60 details to B.E.F.
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Feb 4 |
25 details to 96th Bde. Larkhill
2nd Lieut. F. KENCHINGTON joined for duty J. LIEBERT “ H.D. REED “
Lieut. R.A. COATES to M of M
15 L.D. Horses to Ormskirk
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Feb 5 |
15 Mules from Ormskirk
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Feb 6 |
2nd Lieut. C.U. PIMTICK to B.E.F.
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Feb 12 |
21 details to B.E.F.
15 recruits from Woolwich
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Feb 13 |
2nd Lieut. W.G. MITCHELL to B.E.F. “ E.W. TOYNTON “
Lieut. A. St. C. BLYTH joined for duty.
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Feb 14 |
2nd Lieut. H.J.T. BURTON joined for duty
14 Horses & 2 Mules to Swaythling
Capt. W.A. WOODS to “D” Battery.
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Feb 15 |
2nd Lieut. W.J. RETTIE to Leeds for Egypt
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Feb 16 |
6 Horses from Swaythling
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Feb 18 |
7 Horses & 8 Mules from Hatfield
2nd Lieut. R. JOHNSTONE joined for duty D. McLEOD “ F. NEWLAND “ |
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Feb 19 |
Capt. G.J. GRIFFITHS to M of M
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Feb 20 |
2nd Lieut. G. VAN CUYLENBERG to B.E.F. E.C. LINTERN F. RASMUSSEN “ W. MENADUE “
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Feb 22 |
50 details from Ripon Com. Depot.
9 details from Brentwood
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Feb 23 |
Lieut. C. HARTLEY joined for duty
2nd Lieut. R. HUTTON joined for duty
15 Aiv. Gnrs. to 414 Batty.
16 Aiv Dvrs to 68th Div. Arty
6 Cat Bi Gnrs & Dvrs to 64th Div. Arty
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Feb 25 |
2nd Lieut. P.P. EDWARDS joined for duty D. WATTS H.E. KIRBY F.R. RODE “ I.C.T. MORGAN “
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Feb 27 |
30 recruits from No.4 Depot
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Feb 28 |
2nd Lieut. H.G. WEBB to B.E.F. “ H.R. WHITE “
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“D” BATTERY NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A. T WAR DIARY BISCOT CAMP LUTON MARCH 1918
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1918 |
Commanding Officer: Lt. Col. R.E.A. Le MOTTEE
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Mar 1 |
Capt. J.S.B. RIDGE joined for duty with “D” Bty
Capt. H. GLOVER joined for duty with “D” Bty
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Mar 2 |
8 Horses from Luton 8 Horses to Swaythling
1 Fitter to B.E.F.
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Mar 5 |
2nd Lieut. H. DAY joined for duty
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Mar 6 |
18 details to B.E.F.
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Mar 7 |
T.M.B. visited camp
6 Horses to Swaythling
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Mar 8 |
26 details from 67th Div. Arty.
2nd Lieut. J.L. MAYHEW attd. “D” Bat.
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Mar 9 |
2nd Lieut. J.V. WILSHIN joined for duty
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Mar 10 |
11 details to B.E.F.
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Mar 11 |
2nd Lieut. H. TALBOT joined for duty A.R. THOMPSON “ E.A. MORTLEMAN “
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Mar 12 |
30 recruits from No. 4 Depot
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Mar 13 |
2nd Lieut. R.D. REED to B.E.F.
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Mar 15 |
2nd Lieut. E.J. PYKE joined for duty
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Mar 16 |
6 details to A.A. Depot I of W.
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Mar 18 |
2nd Lieut. B.V. CROAL joined for duty G. FORSYTH P.W. GOODIN “ B.W. HAMILTON “
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Mar 19 |
2nd Lieut. V.A.H. DRAPER joined for duty |
Mar 20 |
2nd Lieut. J.B. LIEBERT to B.E.F. “ D.M. FINDLAY “
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Mar 21 |
8 Horses to Seaford.
3 Horses from N.M. Hospital
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Mar 22 |
Category draft from Ripon.
2nd Lieut. C.E. OSBORNE joined
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Mar 23 |
25 Horses and 25 Mules from Shirehampton
Lieut. W.H.C. BAKER joined for duty
2nd Lieut. OCKELFORD joined for duty R.A. H TURNER R.V.S. GOODEY “
Summer Time Commenced
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Mar 25 |
N.C.O’s Draft arrived.
2nd Lieut. B.W. LEAVERSUCK joined for duty
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Mar 26 |
2 Ftr. S. Sgts. To B.E.F.
6 L.D. Horses from Remounts, Luton
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Mar 27 |
30 Recruits from Woolwich
13 details to B.E.F.
11 Horses and 14 Mules to Swaythling
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Mar 28 |
2nd Lieut. F.T. NEWLAND to B.E.F. “ D. STUART “
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Mar 30 |
24 Details to B.E.F.
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Luton 1/5/1918 |
“Signature” Captain, Commanding “D” Battery. No. 6 Reserve Brigade R.F.A.T
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