BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

20^th JUNE, 1915.

435 – District Court-Martial –

            The detail of Officers as mentioned below will assemble at the Orderly Room, 23^rd (S.) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (4^th Tyneside Scottish), Alnwick, on the 22^nd June, 1915, at 10 a.m., for the purpose of trying by District Court-Martial the accused person named in the margin:-

PRESIDENT

Major C.J.H. Gardner, 21^st (S.) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish).

MEMBERS

A Captain, 22^nd (S.) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish).

A Captain, 23^rd (S.) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (4^th Tyneside Scottish).

The accused will be warned, and all witnesses duly required to attend.

The proceedings will be forwarded to the G.O.C., 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade, “Alnbank” Alnwick.

The Officers Commanding 20^th, 21^st 22^nd, and 23^rd (S.) Battalions Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th Tyneside Scottish) will each detail three Officers to attend for instructional purposes.

In the margin.  23/874 Corpl. J.C. Fairrie, 23^rd (S.) Bn, Northd Fus (4^th Tyneside Scottish).  

436– Dental Treatment –

            It is notified for information that the Dental Clinic at Newcastle-on-Tyne will not be available on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, next, the 23^rd, 24^th, and 25^th June.

437 – Lectures –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 432 of 19^th June, 1915, these lectures will take place at 5-30 and not at 6 p.m. as therein stated.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

19^th JUNE, 1915.

432 – Lectures –

            Lectures to be attended by all Officers below the rank of Captain who are off duty will be given until further orders by Captain T.G. Trobridge 20^th (S) Bn Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish) every Tuesday and Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. in large marquee pitched opposite to the Camp of the 23^rd (S) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (4^th Tyneside Scottish).

Officers Commanding Battalions will be good enough to arrange so that the largest number of Officers possible avail themselves of these lectures.

433– Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extracts from the London Gazette of Tuesday, 15^th June, 1915, are published for information. –

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

20^th Battalion (1^st Tyneside Scottish). – The undermentioned temporary Second Lieutenants to be temporary Lieutenants.  Dated 13^th March, 1915.

Alfred E. Gregg; Albert E. Head.

Alfred G. Young.  Dated 14^th March, 1915.

Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment) 12^th Battalion (Tees-side Pioneers). – The undermentioned to be temporary Second Lieutenants:-

Raymond Cooper.  Dated 25^th May, 1915.

Dated 1^st June, 1915: – John Thomas Colbert; William Noel Crosby.

Northern Command Order No.1059.

CONVEYANCE OF BAGGAGE AND STORES –

            Avoidable inconvenience and difficulty often arises owing to excessive demands being made for the conveyance of Baggage and Stores on the move of Units from one Station to another; sometimes owing to greater quantities having to be transported than existing circumstances justify, at other times on account of requisitions for carriage being put forward for weights far above those of the Baggage, etc., to be conveyed.

The scales governing the maximum amounts of Baggage and Regimental Stores carried at the public expense in peace time, are shown in the Allowance Regulations, but these should not be considered as applicable to the present war conditions.  The weight of Baggage and Stores to be necessarily taken with a Unit on move of station should be ascertained so far as possible by actual weighing.  The weight of kits should be carefully averaged and should not include packs.

In sending in returns showing the weights to be conveyed, Officers Commanding should give particulars under various headings, such as Officers’ kits, Quartermasters’ Stores, Offices, etc.

C.R.N.C. No. 64056 (Q.).  Northern Command Order No.1062.

434 – Command Orders – Attention called to –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Order No. 1065 of 18^th June, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

18^th JUNE, 1915.

426 – March Discipline –

            The attention of Commanding Officers is called to the necessity for carrying out March Discipline as laid down in Section 24, Field Service Regulations, Part I.  Further, it should be impressed on the men that water should be very sparingly drunk on the march, and no man should touch the contents of his water bottle until at earliest the second recognised halt.  Haversack Rations must not be eaten until orders to that effect are given by the Commanding Officer.

427– Feet – Care of –

            The General Officer Commanding regrets to have to call attention to the evident want of care in some units as regards the correct fitting of boots and the care of men’s feet.  These are matters of the greatest importance.  An Infantry Battalion or Company that cannot march is of little use as a fighting unit.

In future a Company “foot inspection” parade will be held weekly, at which the men’s feet will be carefully inspected by the Medical Officer-in-Charge of the Unit.  Care must be taken that every man of the Company (including all employed men) attends this parade.

The Medical Officer will report at once to the Commanding Officer concerned any case of a wrong sized boot being worn or other points on which he considers action should be taken.  Officers Commanding Companies and Platoons will be held responsible that the correct sized boots are issued.

Attention is called to Circular No. 2 “Instructions for Care of Feet,” issued with Brigade Order No. 108, dated February 8^th, 1915.  Officers Commanding Battalions will be good enough to give this matter their very careful personal attention.

428 – Telephony – Course of –

            Officers Commanding Units will submit to this Office by 9 a.m. on the 20^th instant, the names of 2 Officers and 3 Non-commissioned Officers recommended to attend a Course of Telephony at Alnwick, commencing at 9 a.m., June 21^st, 1915.  The duration of Course will be 10 working days.

429 – Caps – Badges –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 383 of 4^th June, 1915, the Brigade Committee have notified that Officers wishing to take advantage of a free issue of the new cap badge must forward their old badge to the Honorary Secretary, Tyneside Scottish Committee.  Officers desirous of keeping their old badge should forward the sum of 5/- to the Honorary Secretary.

430 – Command Order – Attention called to –

            The attention of Medical Officers is called to Northern Command Order No. 1053, of 17^th June, 1915.

431 – Command Order – Attention called to –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Order No. 1054, of the 17^th June, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

17^th JUNE, 1915.

423 – Chaplain – Presbyterian – Appointment of –

            The Revd. W.W. Gauld has been appointed Presbyterian Chaplain to this Brigade from 15^th June, 1915.

Authority, War Office Letter Clergy/General number/4223 Chaplains, dated 3^rd June, 1915.

424– Reserve Battalion – Pay and Equipment –

            With reference to Brigade Order 393 of the 7^th inst., pending a decision from Command Headquarters – the pay, clothing and equipment of men forming part of the Reserve Battalion at Newcastle, will, until further Orders, be dealt with by the Officers Commanding the Units to which the men originally belonged.

425 – Command Orders – Attention called to –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Orders 1032 of 15^th June, 1915, 1046 and 1050 of 16^th June, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

NOTICE.

A Map Case has been found on the Moors.  Owner can have same on application to Brigade Headquarters.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

15^th JUNE, 1915.

419 – Veterinary Chests – Indents for –

            Officers Commanding Units will indent on the Officer-in-charge of Army Veterinary Stores, Woolwich, (through the A.D. of V.S., Northern Command) for Field Veterinary Chests.

420– Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

HORSES –

            Instructions have been received from the War Office that no Government horses are to be used for polo.

            Further, that tent-pegging and other mounted sports are not to be practiced without proper supervision, and that a wise judgement should be exercised in the choice of soft ground and in the preparation of the runs and jumps so that the horses’ feet and legs may not be jarred.  It is pointed out that it takes a considerable time after landing for imported horses to be fit for such exercises at all.

 Authority, War Office letter No. 116/General Number/6171 (Q.M.G. 4), dated 12^th June, 1915.

C.R.N.C. No. 63787 (R.).  Northern Command Order No.1024.

421 – Command Orders – Attention called to –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Orders 1009, 1015, 1021, 1022, and 1028, of 14^th June, 1915.

422 – Command Orders – Attention called to –

            The attention of Medical Officers is called to Northern Command Orders No. 1013, 10232, and 1026 of 14^th June, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

13^th JUNE, 1915.

415 – District Court-Martial –

            The District Court Martial directed to assemble in Brigade Order No. 387 of 5^th June, 1915, of which Major P.B. Norris 22^nd Bn Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish) was President, is hereby dissolved.

416– Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

OVER-ISSUES – PAY –

            It has been brought to notice that over-issues of cash are constantly being made to men by Officers Commanding Squadrons, Companies, etc., the failure of Company Officers to deduct the allotments of pay to which men are liable being the chief cause of such over-issues.

It is pointed out that Company Officers are entirely responsible for correctly paying the men of their companies, and if they are in any doubt as to the correct nett daily rate of pay to which any man is entitled reference should be made to the Regimental Paymaster.

In some cases it would appear that doubt still exists as to whether allotments of pay are compulsory for married soldiers; it is therefore explained that the allotment of 6d. per day must be deducted from the pay of such soldiers, and though an appeal may have been made against such a deduction under Army Order 475 of 1914, recovery must be continued until the War Office decision cancelling or reducing the amount of the allotment has been received.

A copy of “Instructions relating to Pay Duties,” issued with Army Orders, dated 1^st May, should be in the possession of all Officers Commanding Squadrons, Companies etc.

C.P.  Northern Command Order No.1004.

417 – Command Orders – Attention called to –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Order No. 1001 of 12^th, June, 1915.

418 – Command School of Telephony –

The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to the amended copy of the School of Telephony Instructions circulated with Northern Command Orders of June 12^th, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

12^th JUNE, 1915.

411 – Brigade Order – Reference to –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 393, dated 7^th June, 1915, for “definitely” read “provisionally”.

412 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extracts from the London Gazette of Tuesday, the 8^th June, 1915, are published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

22^nd Battalion (3^rd Tyneside Scottish). – Hubert Watts to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 19^th May, 1915.

Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment) 12^th Battalion (Tees-side Pioneers). – Charles William Hogg to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 24^th May, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.991.

413 – Command Orders – Attention called to –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Orders 993, 994, 995 and 996, of 11^th June, 1915.

414 – Correspondence –

            With reference to Northern Command Orders 994 of 11^th June, 1915.  All letters and minutes will in future be written on one side of the paper only.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

11^th JUNE, 1915.

406 – Spectacles – Supply of –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 286 of 30^th April, 1915, compound lens spectacles may be purchased, price not to exceed 3s. per pair.

407– Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

PRECAUTIONS AGAINST HEATH FIRES –

            Owing to the danger of Heath Fires during the Summer Months, and to the damage liable to be caused thereby, Commanding Officers are directed to impress on all ranks the necessity of using the utmost care in dealing with lighted matter, particularly cigarette ends and matches.

            2. All ranks should be constantly on the watch to stamp out incipient fires.  In the event of a fire breaking out it should be attacked at once to prevent spreading – a fire which can be readily stamped out by a few men, if attacked at once, may easily get beyond control if left for five minutes.

            3. Moors in the vicinity of Camps are to be placed “out of bounds,” except for drill and manoeuvre.

            4. When troops halt on a march, or break off temporarily for a rest during training or manoeuvres, the Officer in Command, before leaving the spot, should make sure by careful inspection that there are no signs of fire.

(C.E.)  Northern Command Order No.986.

ARMOURERS – CANDIDATES REQUIRED –

            The services of suitable men for training as Armourers for the Units of the New Army are urgently required.

Applications stating the qualifications of the men recommended should be submitted to the C.O.O., York, as early as possible.  The men, if found efficient, would be transferred to the A.O.C.

C.R.N.C. No. 61469 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.988.

408 Precautions against Heath Fires –

            Reference Northern Command Order 986 of 10^th June, 1915, Officers Commanding Units will notify all ranks that Alnwick Moor will be considered out of bounds except for the purposes of drill and manoeuvres.

409 – Command Orders – Attention called to –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Orders 982 and 990 of 10^th June, 1915.

410 – Anti-Enteric Inoculation – Weekly Reports –

            The attention of the Senior Medical Officer of the Brigade and Medical Officer-in-Charge of No. 8 V.A.D. Hospital is called to Northern Command Order No. 987 of 10^th June, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

10^th JUNE, 1915.

401 – District Court-Martial –

            The District Court Martial directed to assemble in Brigade Order No. 387 of 5^th June, 1915, will re-assemble at the Orderly Room, 20^th (S.) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish), at 10 a.m. on Friday, 11^th June, 1915.

The accused will be warned, and all witnesses duly required to attend.

The proceedings will be forwarded to the G.O.C., 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade, “Alnbank” Alnwick.

Officers Commanding 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd, and 23^rd (S.) Battalions Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th Tyneside Scottish), will each detail three Officers to attend for instructional purposes.

In the margin.  1038 Cpl. C. Felce, 20^th (S) Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish); 1389 Pte. W.E. Turner, 21(S) Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish); 355, Pte. Jas. Richardson, 22^nd Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish); and 790 Pte. William McGraham Silmeen, 22^nd Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish).

402 –Complaints – re Gates –

            Complaints have been received that troops when exercising in some instances have neglected to close gates.  Officers Commanding Units will take special steps to rectify this in future.

403 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extracts from the Second Supplement to the “London Gazette” of Friday, the 4^th June, 1915, are published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

22^nd Battalion (3^rd Tyneside Scottish). – Wilfred Charles Beardall to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 7^th January, 1915.

22^nd Battalion (3^rd Tyneside Scottish). – The undermentioned to be temporary Second Lieutenants:-

James Colin Moorwood.  Dated 19^th April, 1915.

Leslie Williams.  Dated 12^th May, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.979.

404 – Command Orders – Attention called to –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Order No. 980 of 9^th June, 1915.

405 – Tents on Charge –

            With reference to Northern Command Order No. 980 of 9^th June, 1915, the tents referred to are those issued by Ordnance Department only.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

9^th JUNE, 1915.

397 – Formation of 6^th (Depot) Company –

            In accordance with War Office letter 30/General Number/3485 (A.G. 1), dated 3^rd instant, the formation of a Second Depot Company per Battalion has now been authorized.

No steps will be taken in this connection until the 1^st Depot Company are completed to establishment.

398 – Signalling Equipment –

            Each Battalion will in future be in possession of the following numbers of signalling flags and poles:-

Large Blue  Large White  Small White  Small Blue  Small Poles  Large Poles.

        36               36                    66                   66              150                 100

            Officers Commanding Units will take immediate steps to indent on the Tyneside Scottish Committee, through Brigade Headquarters, for requirements to complete.

399 – Musketry – General Course –

            With reference to Northern Command Order 967 of 8^th instant, no action will be taken until further orders.

400 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

CLOTHING –

            All concerned will take steps to ensure that great economy is exercised in making further issues of clothing to Units of all the New Armies.

It is impressed upon all that every man must be in possession of one thoroughly serviceable suit in which to proceed overseas, and that it is desirable that the second suit be continued in wear for drills and common use even though that suit may be very much worn.

When Units proceed overseas, the Troops embark with one suit and one pair of boots only.  The object of these instructions is not only to carefully economise existing stocks of new clothing, but also to obviate the great difficulties which must necessarily arise in disposing of part-worn garments on the embarkation of Units to join the Expeditionary Force.

Authority, War Office letter 54/General Number/1961 (Q.M.G. 7), dated 5^th June, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 63028 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.972.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.