“C” BATTERY

NO. 6 RESERVE BRIGADE, R.F.A.  (T)

WAR  DIARY

DECEMBER, 1916

BISCOT CAMP, LUTON, Beds

Commanding Officer: Major FITCH, V.F.

Dec 4

Capt. MALCOMSON, A.J.L. transferred to A.S.C. / M.T.

Dec 6

2^nd Lt. LOWTHER, W.J. 3/5^th Lon. Bde. R.F.A.  is taken on strength from sick leave

Dec 7

Lt. LUCAS, V.C. 3/6^th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. is taken on strength

Dec 10

16 Gunners and 20 Drivers proceeded Overseas

Dec 11

 2 Bombardiers      Proceeded Overseas

15 Gunners                                 “

Dec 12

Lt. HEAL, A.V., 3/6^th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. proceeded Overseas

Dec 13

2^nd Lt. CHAMBERLAIN, F. Posted to this Battery as Gunnery Instructor

 1 B. Q.M.S.                    Transferred to B1 Recruits Depot

 1 Farrier Sergeant

 4 Bombardiers

 8 Gunners

 2 Drivers                                                          “

11 Gunners                   proceeded Overseas to 47^th Divn. B.E.F.

 6 Gunners                     proceeded Overseas to 56^th Divn. B.E.F.

12 Drivers                                                      “

Dec 15

Christmas leave limited to 10%.  No travelling allowed between the 22^nd and 25^th inclusive.

22 Gunners and 10 Drivers proceeded Overseas

 9 Gunners                   transferred to the 2^nd 1^st Shropshire R.H.A.

13 Drivers                                                     “

Dec 18

6 L.D. horses transferred to Remount Depot, Aldershot.

Dec 19

Lt. RYDER, A.F.R.D., 3/5^th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

Dec 21

Capt. SHUTER, 5^th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

2^nd Lt. MASSON,  6^th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. taken on strength

Maj-Gen BRUMKER, Inspector of R.H. & R.F.A. inspected Dining Halls, Cook-houses  &c

Dec 22

5 L.D. horses transferred to Bordon

Dec 25

Christmas Day: Divine Service as on Sunday

Dec 27

No. 3026 Dvr. PECK, R.       Tried by D.C.M. at Biscot Camp Luton

No. 2487 Gnr. KYTE, T.                                         “

Dec 28

Lt. RYDER, A.F.R.D., 3/5^th Lon. Bde. R.F.A. attached to B1 Recruits Depot

Capt. SHUTER 3/5^TH Lon. Bde. R.F.A. attached to B1 Recruits Depot

2^nd Lt. CHAMBERLAIN, F., 3/6^th Lon. Bde. Attached to “D” Battery

Dec 29

6 L.D. horses transferred to 62^nd Divn. Arty., Northampton

Dec 30

2^nd Lt. MARTIN, K.H., 3/5^th         

2^nd Lt. HILLIAR, L.J. 3/6^th               Proceeded Overseas