BY BRIGADIER-GENERAL TREVOR TERNAN, C.M.G., D.S.O.,

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE,

11^th FEBRUARY, 1915.

113 – Officers, R.A.M.C. –

The following Officers of the R.A.M.C. have been attached for duty to Battalions as shewn below:-

21^st (Service) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers –

(2^nd Tyneside Scottish) Lieutenant R.B. Macfie.

22^nd (Service) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers –

(3^rd Tyneside Scottish)  Lieutenant F.J. Henry.

23^rd (Service) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers –

(4^th Tyneside Scottish) Lieutenant J.P. Evers.

114 – Discipline –

            In future men charged with being absent without leave for a period exceeding 48 hours will be dealt with by Commanding Officers, and not by Company Commanders.

115 – Telephones –

1. It has been decided to add Telephones, when available to the equipment of Infantry battalions, and the signallers of these units should be trained in their use.
2. For the efficient use of this equipment, battalion and company signallers must be instructed in the following:-

(a). Mechanism of portable telephones and methods of effecting adjustment and minor repairs to the same.

(b). Transmission by telephone of written messages as laid down in Training Manual, Signalling, Part 11., paragraph 100.

(c). Laying and maintaining lines of enamelled wire.

(d). Sending and reading messages on the buzzer at the rate of 8 words per minute.

• Instruction should be carried out to as great an extent as may be practicable with the assistance of Divisional Signal Companies, and, pending the issue of practice buzzers to Infantry battalions, instruction in the Morse alphabet should be carried out with the small flag.  A pamphlet giving instruction as to the use of the telephone equipment is being issued to all concerned.
• 12  Discs and 2 Lamps, electric, signalling, will be added to the equipment of Infantry battalions.  All battalion and company signallers, will be trained in the use of Discs when available, and the battalion signallers in the use of the electric signalling lamps.

Authority, War Office letter 44/393/M.T.2, dated February 6^th, 1915.

      With reference to the forgoing Officers Commanding Battalions will indent of the Chief Ordnance Officer, Northern Command, York, for the Signalling stores required, and will report to this office what steps they are taking to give effect to the order.

116 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

MUSKETRY INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT –

It has come to notice that many Units in the Command are still very short of sand-bags, tripods and eye-discs.

Attention is directed to Command Orders No. 1 of January 1^st, and No. 85 of January 21^st, authorising local purchase of these articles up to an allowance of 40, 32 and 50 per Infantry Battalion, and to half of those number by Mounted Units.  Immediate steps should be taken by units to obtain them.

This order is to be repeated in all Divisional, Brigade, and Garrison Orders.

Indents for eye-discs should be sent in at once to the Honorary Secretary, Tyneside Scottish Committee.

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extract from the Fourth Supplement to the “London Gazette”, of Tuesday, the 2^nd February, 1915, is published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

21^st Battalion (2^nd Tyneside Scottish). – The undermentioned temporary Second Lieutenants to be temporary Lieutenants:-

David J.H. Simpson, dated 1^st January, 1915.

John W.E, Murray, dated 2^nd January, 1915.

William L. Hill, dated 3^rd January, 1915.

John G. Harrison, dated 5^th January, 1915.

Thomas Macintyre, dated 5^th January, 1915.

John M. Charlton, dated 6^th January, 1915.

George Robertson, dated 7^th January, 1915.

TRAVELLING WITHOUT TICKETS –

All soldiers on pass wishing to travel by rail must present A.F.O. 1800, signed by an Officer, on applying for tickets at the Railway Booking Offices.

Any soldier travelling by rail not in possession of a pass, or proper ticket, and who has not sufficient money to pay his fare, will be removed from the train at the nearest railway station at which he can be handed over to the military authorities.

Further and more detailed instructions are being sent out to all Commanding Officers through the usual channels.

Northern Command Order No. 185.

SICK FURLOUGH – CASES ADMITTED FROM –

Cases are frequently occurring of N.C.O’s and men being admitted to various Hospitals whilst on Sick Furlough, where the particulars of such admissions are not reported to the Officers Commanding or Officers in Charge Records, concerned.

Whenever a N.C.O. or Man is admitted to Hospital while on Furlough, the casualty should be at once reported to either the Officer Commanding or the Officer in Charge Records concerned, by the Officer in Charge of the Hospital.

Northern Command Order No. 186.

NECESSARIES –

The inclusion of the following additional items in the scale of necessaries for all soldiers of the Regular Forces other than those serving with the Expeditionary Force have been approved:-

                        Brush, blacking                                1

                        Brush, brass                                      1

Brush, clothes                                  1

Brush, polishing                               1

Button, brass                                     1

Wax polish, tin of                             1

            Indents for requirements may accordingly be put forward on the Clothing Depot supplying the district, but part-worn articles available in store should be first utilised in preference to new issues.  Similarly stocks of blacking available should be taken in to use before wax polish is supplied.

Articles of the description above referred to in the possession of soldiers proceeding to join the Expeditionary Force should be withdrawn from the men and returned to store for re-issue.

Authority, War Office letter, 54/General Number/1568 (R.A.C.D.), dated 6^th February 1915.

C.R. No. 42841(O.S.)  Northern Command Order No. 188.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

NOTICE.

Soldiers of the Jewish Faith – Leave for Festivals.

            Soldiers of the Jewish Faith should, if the exigencies of the Service permit, be granted facilities during the year – 5675 – 1915, to observe the following Sacred Festivals:-

*Passover, 4 days, March 30 and 31; April 5and 6

  Pentecost, 2 days, May 19 and 20.

  New Year, 2 days September 9 and 10.

  Day of Atonement, 1 day September 18.

  Tabernacles, 4days, September 23, 24 and 30, and October 1.

*NOTE. – 30^th and 31^st March – Leave to get away to be in time for Service about 6 p.m. on 29^th March 1915.

Authority, War Office letter No. 111/Gen. No./1087 (A.D.4a), dated 31^st January, 1915.

C.R. No. 42133 (A).

BY BRIGADIER-GENERAL TREVOR TERNAN, C.M.G., D.S.O.,

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE,

10^th FEBRUARY, 1915.

109 – Contractors’ Accounts – Settlement of –

            As there appears to have been some misapprehension and want of uniformity as regards the action to be taken in connection with the payment of the accounts of contractors who supply cooked meals to the Non-commissioned Officers and Men in billets, in future the following method will be adopted and must be strictly adhered to.

Officers Commanding Companies will keep a daily roll showing the exact number of Non-commissioned Officers and Men of their Company present at each meal – Breakfast, Dinner, and Tea.  This roll will be signed daily by the Officer Commanding Company and by the Contractor’s agent as correct.  These rolls will be handed into the Orderly Room at the end of each month, and a statement will be compiled showing the total number of each meal provided by the Contractor for the Battalion for the month, and will be forwarded by the Officer Commanding Unit to the Hon. Treasurer, Colonel Johnstone Wallace, Tyneside Scottish Committee, for settlement.

Officers Commanding Battalions will cease to draw money from the Command Paymaster, Northern Command, York, for the purpose of paying Catering Contractors.  All such payments will in future be made by the Hon. Treasurer, Tyneside Scottish Committee.

In the case of Battalions in camp at Alnwick who are purchasing uncooked provisions, all bills on this account will be rendered at the end of each month signed by the Commanding Officer, as correct, to the Hon. Treasurer, Tyneside Scottish Committee, for settlement.

In order that no delay may take place in paying outstanding accounts due to Contractors, Commanding Officers will at once put themselves in communication with the Hon. Treasurer, Tyneside Scottish Committee, and supply the information required to enable an early settlement to be made.

110 –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is drawn to the following copy of War Office telegram, dated 8^th instant:-

“7783 Q.M.G.2.  All men allowed to proceed on leave prior to embarkation for Expeditionary Force may be allowed to travel on Warrant provided that they have not already received a similar indulgence.”

C.R.N.C. No. 43111.

111 –

The following War Office letter, dated February 5^th, 1915, is circulated for the information of Officers Commanding Units:-

“With reference to War Office circular letter No. 14/General Number/5514 (Q.M.G.F.a), of 7^th October, 1914, I am directed to inform you that it has been decided that free warrants, to enable relatives to attend funerals of soldiers, may be given under the provisions of the above circular, to the relatives of those who die while serving in the United Kingdom, during the period of the War, equally with those of soldiers who die from illness or wounds contracted while serving on the Continent.

I am to add that the heading of Army Form O. 1801A will be amended accordingly at the next reprint.”

W.O.14/Railways/4062 (Q.M.G.2).

C.R.N.C. 39007/1/14 Q.

112 –

AMMUNITION – MINIATURE –

It has been brought to notice that some Units have not carried out their Miniature Rifle practices, and in explanation it has been asserted that the Ammunition could not be obtained from the Army Ordnance Department.

It is pointed out there is no shortage of Miniature Ammunition, and Units should indent regularly for their requirements.

C.R. No. 38222/12/8 (G.M.).  Northern Command Order No. 174.

CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSIONS – TEMPORARY ARMY, SPECIAL RESERVE, AND TERRITORIAL FORCE – MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF –

It is notified for information that candidates for commissions in the Temporary Army, Special Reserve, and Territorial Force, must sign Form M.T. 360 and hand same to the Medical Officer examining them as to their physical fitness for military service.  After the examination this form will be returned to the candidate, who will forward it to the War Office with his application for a commission.

Authority, War Office letter No. 29901/1 (A.M.D.3). dated 3^rd February, 1915.

C.R. No. 38935 (S.T.).  Northern Command Order No. 175.

VOYAGE RATIONS FOR OFFICERS JOINING EXPEDITIONARY FORCE –

With reference to Command Order 1672, of the 27^th November, 1914, in future voyage rations will not be issued to individual Officers proceeding to the Expeditionary Force.

Authority, War Office letter No. 121/Supplies/158 (Q.M.G.5), dated 4^th February 1915.

C.R. No. 42477 (M.S.).  Northern Command Order No. 177.

MOBILIZATION STORE TABLES, AND EQUIPPING NEW ARMIES –

With reference to Command Order No. 1810, dated 22^nd December, 1914, it is notified for information that the mobilization store tables for the units of the New Armies will be issued to all concerned at an early date.

On receipt, the equipments of Units of the 1^st New Army should be completed in accordance with those tables as early as possible.  Instructions regarding the completion of the equipments of the other New Armies will be issued later.

Authority, War Office letter No. 121/2618 (Q.M.G.10), dated 3^rd February, 1915.

C.R. No. 40391/2 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No. 179.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BY BRIGADIER-GENERAL TREVOR TERNAN, C.M.G., D.S.O.,

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE,

8^th FEBRUARY, 1915.

108 – Care of Feet –

The attention of Officers Commanding Units is drawn to Circular Number 2, issued today.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

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12-12-44

Sweetheart.  Thank you very much for your letter which I received yesterday the 11^th.  I got three of them from you and one from Ivy.  I am very glad to hear that you are keeping alright, and that your mother is alright too.  So Betty has heard about Ron, I bet she took it rather badly didn’t she.  I am very sorry he had to go that way, tell her she has my deepest sympathy, and I will see her when I come home.  Nobby’s young lady has been to see you has she?  As you say she is very nice.  I had a letter from Mrs. Hatt about a fortnight ago, and she said she had been to see you for a weekend, and had a talk about old times, give her my very best wishes.  Well Darling I am still keeping as fit as possible, and looking forward to the time when I can come home again, let us hope it will not be long before that day arrives.  This is all for now Dear. Give my regards to everybody.  I am sending a card to Ivy.  Goodnight Sweetheart and God bless you.  I love you more than ever.  All my love and kisses. 

Yours forever

            Ernest

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BY BRIGADIER-GENERAL TREVOR TERNAN, C.M.G., D.S.O.,

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE,

7^th FEBRUARY, 1915.

107 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extracts from the “London Gazette” dated Tuesday 2^nd February, 1915, are published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

22^nd Battalion (3^rd Tyneside Scottish) – David Houghton Bibby to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 7^th January, 1915.

23^rd Battalion (4^th Tyneside Scottish), Stanley Hugh Macintosh to be Captain.  Dated 21^st December, 1914.

            The undermentioned to be temporary Second Lieutenants:-

John Hylton Patterson.  Dated 16^th December, 1914.

Thomas Emmanuel Heron.  Dated 19^th December, 1914.

RAZORS – ALLOWANCE IN LIEU OF, TO RECRUITS –

It has been decided that, owing to the shortage of razors, to sanction the payment of 1/- (one shilling) to each recruit enlisted after the date of this circular who is in possession of a satisfactory razor for his own use.

The payment of the shilling will be considered equivalent to the issue of a razor in kind, and no further free issue will be made in those cases where the allowance has been paid until after the razor provided by the soldier is unserviceable, from fair wear.  A record will be maintained of all men who receive a shilling instead of a razor under this authority, and a note will be made on the transfer clothing statements when men are sent from depots to units.

The charge will be made in Form 3 of the Pay and Mess Book, supported by a certificate from the Officer Commanding the Company, etc., that each of the men to whom the 1/- has been paid was in possession of a satisfactory razor.

This circular does not apply to soldiers of the Territorial Force.

Authority, dated War Office, 30^th January, 1915, 54/General Number/1756 (Q.M.G.7).

C.R.N.C. No. 41902/O.S.  Northern Command Order No. 164.

INSURANCE CARDS, ARMY – SUPPLY OF –

With reference to the issue of the National Health Insurance Card, Class B (Army Card), for the current half-year, a distribution is being made by this Department direct to Units, and it is consequently unnecessary for Units to make application.  If, however, any Units have not received a supply of cards by 15^th February, 1915, they should notify the War Office accordingly in writing.  Telegrams should not be used.

Indents are still being received for the card for the last half-year period.  Any supplies of this card still required should be indented for in writing without delay.

Indents carelessly made out without indication whether the card for the first half of 1915 or the last half of 1914 are required are being received.  It is important that exact particulars be given in making indents.

Authority, War Office letter, dated 30^th January, 1915 (C.2.a.).

C.R. No. 41857.  Northern Command Order No. 165.

Extracts from Northern Command Orders –continued –

PAYMENT OF N.C. OFFICERS ATTENDING THE SCHOOL OF MUSKETRY, STRENSALL –

            Units from which N.C.O’s are drawn to attend courses of Instruction at the School of Musketry, Strensall, must either arrange to pay these N.C.O’s in advance or forward same addressed personally under Registered Cover, cases having occurred where money has been lost owing to having been addressed personally under ordinary postage.

Northern Command Order No. 171.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

NOTICE.

            It is reported that a man enlisted in the 5^th Recruiting Area, Newcastle-on-Tyne, on the 30^th ult., under the name of John Henry Harris, for the R.F.A., and was given a Railway Warrant to proceed to Glasgow.

From information received yesterday there is reason to believe Harris is passing from one Recruiting Officer to the other, enlisting for a Unit, to join which he has to travel by rail, and thereby obtains travelling allowance in addition to one day’s pay.

Harris was dressed at the time of enlistment as a sailor, wearing the usual blue jersey.  Age from 25 to 30; Height, 5 ft. 8½ in.; Chest 39 in., exp 3 in.; Weight, 140 lbs.; Hair, light brown; Eyes, grey-blue; Complexion, fair; Clean shaven.

The O.C. R.F.A. Depot, Glasgow, wires that Harris has not joined there.

C.R.N.C. No. 42186 (L.R.)

BY BRIGADIER-GENERAL TREVOR TERNAN, C.M.G., D.S.O.,

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE,

6^th FEBRUARY, 1915.

104 – Men Medically Unfit – Discharge of –

Considerable loss has accrued to the Public owing to the enlistment in this Brigade of men subsequently found to be medically unfit for service.  In many cases such men have been maintained at the public expense for some months before their cases have been referred to this Office.

In future to insure that only men of sound physique shall join the Brigade, Officers Commanding Units will be held responsible that every recruit who may be sent to join his Battalion is thoroughly overhauled by the Doctor attached to the Unit.  An application for the discharge of any man (vide King’s Regulations, para. 392) found to be unfit will be forwarded without loss of time to this office.

Men who have once been attested cannot be discharged except by the authority laid down.

Steps have already been taken which, it is hoped will ensure the medical examination of men prior to attestation being much more strictly carried out than has hitherto been the case.

105 –Razors – Supply of –

A supply of razors is now available from the Ordnance Store.  Officers Commanding Units will forward indents without loss of time for the full number required to Chief Ordnance Officer, Northern Command Office, York.

106 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

“LONDON GAZETTE” the following extracts from the Supplement to the “London Gazette” dated Friday 29^th January, 1915, are published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

20^th Battalion (1^st Tyneside Scottish). – The undermentioned temporary Lieutenants to be temporary Captains.  Dated 7^th January, 1915.

Edwin Graham

Gerald O. Laing.

22^nd Battalion (3^rd Tyneside Scottish) – Utrick Alexander to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 6^th January, 1915.

23^rd Battalion (4^th Tyneside Scottish) – John George Todd to be temporary Captain.  Dated 31^st December, 1914.  (Substituted for the notification which appeared in the “Gazette” of 25^th January,1915.)

RECRUITS – DENTAL TREATMENT –

It is pointed out that recruits who would, except for defective teeth, be in all respects fit for General Service in the Army, and are prepared to undergo dental treatment, but cannot keep themselves whilst out of work and in the dentist’s hands, may, if the Medical Officer is of opinion that with dental treatment this defect can be remedied, be attested and final approval deferred until they are pronounced by the examining Medical Officer as in every respect physically fit for service in the Army.

C.R.N.C. No. 41919/M.  Northern Command Order No. 155.

Extracts from Northern Command Orders continued –

INOCULATION AGAINST ENTERIC FEVER.

Reference Order No. 1819, dated 23^rd December, 1914, it has come to notice that in some instances men are given 48 hours’ leave immediately after Inoculation.

This is not the intention of the order, and the practice must cease.

All cases after Inoculation should be given light duty or struck off duty altogether for 48 hours, but must remain in Barracks or Billets, and be under the immediate observation of the Medical Officer.

There is no objection to leave being granted for 48 hours after the period of observation has elapsed.

Northern Command Order No. 156.

SICKNESS – WHILE ON LEAVE

It has been brought to notice that paragraph 1323 King’s Regulations is not being complied with, and bills for various amounts are being received from Civil Medical Practitioners for attendance on Soldiers at Stations where there are either Military Hospitals or Military Medical Officers.

Commanding Officers should draw the attention of all concerned to the Regulations.

In future no bills will be passed for Medical Attendance on Soldiers at Stations where Military treatment is available.

Northern Command Order No. 157.

EQUIPMENT – INFANTRY – PATTERN 1914 – TALLOW FOR CLEANING AND PRESERVATION OF –

It has been decided that Tallow in the proportion of two ounces per set per month should be demanded from the Army Ordnance Department by Units in possession of 1914 Infantry Equipment for the cleaning and preservation of the Leather portions.  It is desirable the Tallow should be applied at once.  Indents should be forwarded to the Chief Ordnance Officer, York, as early as possible.

C.R.N.C. No. 38594/42/O.S. Northern Command Order No. 160.

CLOTHING POLICE – EMPLOYED AS DRILL INSTRUCTORS –

It has been decided that Police Instructors rejoining the Police Force should return all clothing etc., to Store, with the exception of one pair of boots, which may be retained.

Authority, A.C.D./5 R.D./1015, dated 1^st February, 1915.

C.R.N.C. No. 41980/A.  Northern Command Order No. 161.

DRESS –

Where Inspections are held in inclement weather, Great Coats should be worn.

Authority, War Office letter No. 940/G.M.G.7, dated 1^st February, 1915.

C.R.N.C. No. 41980/A.   Northern Command Order No. 162.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

BY BRIGADIER-GENERAL TREVOR TERNAN, C.M.G., D.S.O.,

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE,

5^th FEBRUARY, 1915.

100. Entrenching Tools–

200 Picks and 200 Shovels per Battalion may now be indented for from the Chief Ordnance Officer, York.  Indents should be forwarded at once.

101. Signalling Equipment–

The following Signalling Equipment, pre Battalion can now be indented for from the Chief Ordnance Officer, York, and should be demanded at once.

Cases, message book                                    5

Flags, signal, army –

Blur, 2 feet square                             48

White, with stripe 2 feet square       58

Poles, 3 feet 6 inches                     158

            Compasses, prismatic                                     5

Cases,             do                                             5

102. Diet Sheets–

Officers Commanding Units will arrange with Contractors for weekly diet sheets to be submitted to them in advance, for approval.  Copies of the sheets will invariably be posted up in prominent positions outside the Billets, one copy to be forwarded to this Office.

103. Medals–

Commanding Officers will cause nominal rolls to be prepared of all ranks in their Units in possession of medals.  A copy of the roll to be sent to this Office.  The roll should show for what campaign the medal was granted.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

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My Darling.  How are you going on these days I hope that you are keeping well.  I am keeping quite fit myself.  I have had no mail from you for about a month.  But I am hoping that there will be some in the next lot that comes in.  The last I had from you was posted on September 19^th.  I got one from Mrs Hatt yesterday and she said that she had been to see you.  Give her my very best wishes and thank her very much for her letter.  I was very glad to hear from her.  I have not heard from Prestwich yet.  Have they got my address yet?  How is your mother going on I hope that she is alright.  Give her my love.  We are getting very well organised here now, we have got quite a good concert party, and we are getting concerts every week.  We have also got a really good accordion band and the way they are going on they will be better than Billy Reeds band by the time the war is over.  This is all for now, Dear, I hope that you have had more mail from me by now.  Give my very best wishes to Betty.  My regards to all, and lets hope it won’t be long before we are together again.  I love you Darling. 

Yours always

            Ernest

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BRIGADE ORDERS.

BY BRIGADIER-GENERAL TREVOR TERNAN, C.M.G., D.S.O.,

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE,

4^th February, 1915.

95 – Officiating Clergyman – Appointment of –

            The undermentioned gentleman has been appointed Officiating Clergyman to the Brigade:-

The Rev. H.G. Attwater.

Authority, C.R.N.C. 13/297/100/A., dated 30^th January, 1915.

96 – Demands for Stationary.  The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to War Office letter 26/2720 C.2., circulated herewith.

97 – Men Medically Unfit – Nominal Rolls of all men who have been attested and subsequently rejected as medically unfit, are to be forwarded to this Office with as little delay as possible.  The place and date of attestation and the name of the Doctor who made the initial medical examination, should be stated.

98 – Billets – Care of Bedding, etc. – The following procedure with reference to blankets and palliasses is to be observed:- (1) Blankets are to be taken out daily and well shaken before being folded up.  (2) Palliasses are to be aired in the open several hours at a time during each week as weather permits.  They should be shaken and the straw changed once every month.  The old straw is to be burnt.

99 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extract from the Second Supplement to the “London Gazette,” dated Tuesday, the 26^th January 1915, is published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

23^rd Battalion (4^th Tyneside Scottish), Captain John C. Campbell, 5^th Battalion, The Royal Irish Rifles, to command the Battalion and to be temporary Lieutenant-Colonel.  Dated 27^th November, 1914.

SOLDIERS COMMITTED TO DETENTION BARRACKS – INCOMPLETE KIT – it has been brought to notice that men who are committed to Detention Barracks arrive there with incomplete kits, and, in a large number of cases, even without a change of washing.

It is essential that men should be in possession of change of clothing, as well as their other kit, and considerable trouble and expense are incurred in writing to units for the deficient article.

Every soldier committed to Detention Barracks should take with him clothing and necessaries, completed to Active Service scale, and articles of equipment as provided in paragraph 646 King’s Regulations, where such latter are in possession of the man.

Authority, War Office letter No. 23/Southern/201 (A.G.3), dated 27^th January, 1915.

C.R.N.C. No. 41493/A.  Northern Command Order No. 145.

Extracts from Northern Command Orders- continued –

SURPLUS STORES NOT TO BE RETAINED.

The attention of all Commanding Officers is drawn to the necessity for immediately returning to the Army Ordnance Department all stores not being used.

A large number of issues have also been made of stores probably required for a short time only, and these should not be retained if not in use.  Camp equipment of all sorts is also included in this order.

C.R.N.C. No. 40756/O.S.  Northern Command Order No. 147.

SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION, CHELSEA – All ball ammunition will be collected from Non-Commissioned Officers before they are sent to join the School of Instruction, Chelsea.

ANTI-TYPHOID INOCULATION

The following Enteric Fever statistics are published for general information.

This order should be re-published in Divisional, Brigade, Garrison and Regimental Orders:-

“Of the first 421 cases of Typhoid Fever in the present campaign amongst British troops, 305 were of men who were not inoculated.  In the 421 cases there have been 35 deaths.  Of these deaths 34 were men who had not been inoculated within two years.  Only one death occurred among patients who were inoculated, and that man had only been inoculated once…”

In view of this unanswerable evidence, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief is confident that no soldier with the welfare of his country at heart will hesitate to be inoculated.

Those who do not accept this simple prevention are furthering the interests of the enemy, as well as becoming a source of danger to their comrades.

C.R. No. 42006 (M)  Northern Command Order No. 149.

CLOTHING AND NECESSARIES –

With reference to Command Order Number 1853, dated the 31^st December, 1914, it has been decided that, in the case of units raised by individuals or municipalities all renewals of clothing and necessaries after the initial issue is completed will be obtained from Army stocks.

Commanding Officers will obtain their requirements as directed in Army Order 373 of 1914, and issues to soldiers will be governed by the instructions in the same Army Order.

Repairs to clothing and boots will be carried out as laid down for the Territorial Force in Army Order 335 of 1914.

Authority, 54/General No. /1775 (Q.M.G.7), dated War Office, 27^th January, 1915.

C.R.N.C. No. 38987/6/3 (O.S.) Northern Command Order No. 150.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

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Kriegsgefangenenlager.                                                                             Datum: 30.11.44

Sweetheart.  Just a few lines to let you know that I am still in the best of health, and I hope that you have had more mail from me by this time.  I have had none from you for a month.  But I am hoping to get some in the next lot.  This is all for now Sweetheart.  I love you my darling.  Your forever  Ernest