BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

18^th AUGUST, 1915.

663 – RIPON TRAINING CENTRE CIRCULAR –

            With reference to Ripon Training Centre Circular No. 10 dated Ripon 9^th August, 1915, a copy of which has been today issued to each Unit, Commanding Officers will each detail an Officer as “Battalion Billeting Officer”.

The name of the Officer selected to be forwarded to Brigade Head Quarters.

664 – ENTRAINING AND DETRAINING –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to King’s Regulations, Paras; 1420 to 1457, and special attention to Northern Command Order 1305 of July 19^th, 1915, on this subject.

665 – COMMAND ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of all Officers is called to Northern Command Orders 1568 and 1575 of August 17^th, 1915.

666 – SIGNALLERS – CLASSIFICATION OF –

            Reference to Northern Command Order No.1568 dated 17^th August, 1915, as soon as the discs have arrived and the signallers have been trained in their use – application will be forwarded to the Brigade Head Quarters through the Brigade Signalling Officer.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,

 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

On the back of page in manuscript O.C. A Coy.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

17^th AUGUST, 1915.

659 – MUSKETRY CAMP – TIME TABLE –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 657 of 16^th instant – the first train from Hornsea will arrive at Alnwick at 4-40 p.m., instead of 3-47 p.m.

660 – EQUIPMENT – RETURN OF –

            With reference to War Office letter 54/Gen. Number/2022, Q.M.G. 7 dated August 11^th, 1915, the return referred to will in future be posted by each Unit direct to:-

D.A.D.O.S.,

34^th Division,

3, Princess Terrace,

RIPON.

every Thursday without fail (while the Brigade is detached from the Division) so as to ensure the receipt of the return by first post on Saturday.

661 – VACCINATION –

            With reference to Divisional Order No. 107 of 16^th August, 1915, Officers Commanding Units will forward reports through Brigade Head Quarters.    

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624 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders 101, and 102 of 15^th August, 1915, and 110 of 16^th August, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,

 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

On the back of page in manuscript O.C. A Coy.

Post VJ-Day August 1945

(Pacific)

On the 16^th August 1945, the day after VJ-Day, “Emperor Hirohito” issued an order for all Japanese forces to cease fire. Simultaneously the Japanese cabinet resigned therefore acknowledging the Second World War was over. The one exception to “Hirohito’s” order, was an intelligence officer, Hiroo Onoda who refused to believe the was over.  For nearly thirty years he conducted a guerrilla war on Lubang Island in the Philippines and living mostly off the land. He refused to surrender when contacted in 1974 until he was relieved of duty by his former commanding officer. Upon returning to Japan he received a hero’s welcome and afterwards led an interesting life and died at the age of 91 in 2014.

Prior to taking over command of the Japanese government, U.S. General Douglas MacArthur issued General Order No 1 on the 17^th August 1945. This order was approved by U.S. President Truman and announced at the Japanese Surrender Ceremony on the 2^nd September 1945. The order instructed, firstly, that all Japanese forces surrender to designated Allied commanders. Secondly that all military developments must be revealed and finally that all military equipment was to be preserved for later disarmament.

For over three years the British Crown colony of Hong Kong was occupied by Imperial Japan. The outnumbered British defenders, after fierce fighting, surrendered to the Japanese on the 25^th December 1941 and many thousands of defenders taken as prisoners-of-war. HMS Swiftsure, a light cruiser, entered Hong Kong harbour as flagship for the British Pacific Fleet. On the 30^0h August 1945 Swiftsure hoistedher flag to accept the Japanese surrender.

0n the 29^th August 1945 U.S. General MacArthur was ordered by his president to administer authority over the Japanese government in Tokyo. The task was duly carried out on the 31^st August 1945. American high command chose to allow the Japanese state to exist, which included “Emperor Hirohito”, would be ultimately under U.S. control. While the majority of Allies wanted “Hirohito” to step down and face war criminal charges, MacArthur disagreed and he argued that a cooperating “Hirohito” would establish a peaceful allied occupation. MacArthur created a plan for the emperor to be retained as a figurehead monarch and separated him from the militarists, therefore absolving him of any war crime activities. As “Hirohito” was always considered “God” by the Japanese population MacArthur was assured cooperation of the Japanese people. Anything that went wrong would automatically be blamed on the previous Prime Minister General Hideki Tojo.

(Other Theatres)

Norway was a neutral country prior to the German invasion of 1940. Vidkun Quisling was a Norwegian military officer and politician who had fascist views regarding the Norwegian Jewish community. When Germany occupied Norway, Quisling washead of the country’s government as a Nazi collaborator. As well as participating in Germany’s war efforts the collaborationist government deported many Jews out of the country. Their destination was to concentration camps n occupied Poland, where most were killed. At the end of the Second World War in Europe, during the legal purge of the collaborationist government, Quisling was put on trial for war crimes. He was found guilty of high treason against the Norwegian State. The charges also included murder and embezzlement for which he was sentenced to death. Quisling was executed by firing squad on the 24^th October 1945.

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BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

16^th AUGUST, 1915.

656 – DISTRICT COURT-MARTIAL –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 653 of the 15^th August, 1915, the accused persons marginally named will also be tried by this Court.

In the margin: – No. 21/814 Pte. THOMAS TURNER. 21^st (S) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish); No. 23/47, Pte. CHARLES PEARSON.  23^rd (S) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (4^th Tyneside Scottish).

657 – MUSKETRY CAMP – TIME TABLE –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 607 of 7^th August, 1915, the trains will leave Alnwick and arrive at Hornsea on the 19^th instant as follows:-

DEPARTS                 ARRIVES

ALNWICK                  HORNSEA

21^st (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers

(2^nd TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)

(1^st Half Battalion)                                             3-15 a.m.                   8-55 p.m.

(2^nd Half Battalion)                                             5-50 a.m.                11-22 a.m.

23^rd (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers

(4^th TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)

(1^st Half Battalion)                                             7-25 a.m.                  1-10 p.m.

(2^nd Half Battalion)                                             9-5 a.m.                  3-0 p.m.

            The undermentioned Battalions will return on the 19^th instant by trains leaving Hornsea and arriving at Alnwick as follows:-

DEPARTS                 ARRIVES

HORNSEA                ALNWICK

20^th (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers

(1^st TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)

(1^st Half Battalion)                                             10-55 a.m.                3-47 p.m.

(2^nd Half Battalion)                                            12-55 p.m.               6-18 p.m.

22^nd (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers

(3^rd TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)

(1^st Half Battalion)                                             2-50 a.m.                  8-26 p.m.

(2^nd Half Battalion)                                             5-8 a.m.                  10-55 a.m.

658 – ARMLETS – STRETCHER BEARERS –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units and Medical Officers is called to Northern Command Order No.514 of April 1^st,

            Officers Commanding Units will indent on:-

                        D.A.D.O.S., 34^th Division,

3, Princess Terrace, RIPON.

for the armlets required for stretcher bearers without loss of time if they have not already done so – indents to be forwarded through this office.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,

 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

On the back of page in manuscript O.C. A Coy.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

15^th AUGUST, 1915.

652– DISTRICT COURT-MARTIAL –

            The District Court-Martial directed to assemble in Brigade Order No. 627of 11^th August, 1915, of which Major A.G. Niven, 21^st (S) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish) was President, is hereby dissolved.

653 – DISTRICT COURT-MARTIAL –

            The detail of Officers as mentioned below will assemble at the Court-Martial Room, The Havens, North Demesne, Alnwick, on the 17^th August, 1915, at 10 a.m., for the purpose of trying by District Court-Martial the accused persons named in the margin (and such other person or persons as may be brought before them)

PRESIDENT

Major J.F. Mackay, V.C., 21^st (S.) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish.)

MEMBERS

A Captain, 21^st (S.) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd 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 21st, and 23^rd (S) Battalions, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd, and 4^th Tyneside Scottish) will each detail three Officers to attend for instructional purposes.

In the margin.  No. 21/1147 Pipe-Major Strachan, 21^st (S.) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish); No 21/1149 Corporal J. Strachan 21^st (S.) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish).

654 – EXTRACTS FROM NORTHERN COMMAND ORDERS–

            Ration and Field Allowance – Officers attending School of Musketry, Strensall,

14^th AUGUST, 1915.

Each Officer entitled to claim Ration and Field Allowance whilst attending a course at the School of Musketry will be furnished with the necessary certificate, signed by the Commandant, to cover the PERIOD of the course.

The claims will be submitted by the Units concerned direct to the Command Paymaster, with the certificates attached, thus saving counter-signature of claims by the Commandant, which causes delay and much unnecessary correspondence.

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

(C.P.)  Northern Command Order No.1553.

655 – COMMAND ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Order No. 1547 of 14^th August, 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,

14^th AUGUST, 1915.

643 – EQUIPMENT and HARNESS – BRASS WORK OF –

            Officers Commanding Units will note that all brass work on men’s equipment, and all chains and other metal portions of harness are to be polished and kept as bright as possible.

644 – RECREATION COMMITTEE –

            With reference to Circular letter 34/Div/136 dated 12^th August, 1915, Lieutenant Colonel C.H. Innes Hopkins Commanding 20^th (S) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish.) is appointed a member of the Committee referred to, to represent all Infantry Units in the 34^th Division.

645 – MACHINE GUN SECTIONS –

            In future the Battalion Machine Gun Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and Men, will not be employed on Regimental duties.

Each Machine Gun Section will be considered to be a separate Unit, and it will be attached for Discipline, Pay and Rations only, to one of the companies of the Battalion.

Arrangements must be made by which accommodation is provided in the huts for the Machine Gun Section as a Unit.

646 – ESTABLISHMENTS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Commanding Officers is called to Pages 20 to 24 inclusive, War Establishments, Part VII, New Armies, 1915.

            The numbers given are those which will proceed overseas but during training the total is to be 1,100 all ranks – not including Supernumerary Officers.

647 – LATREEN BUCKETS – DISINFECTING OF –

In future care must be taken that the latrine and urine buckets are disinfected daily with a solution of cresole and water – strength 1 oz. to 3 gallons.

648 – EXTRACTS FROM NORTHERN COMMAND ORDERS–

“London Gazette” –

The following extract from the “London Gazette” of Tuesday, the 10^th August, 1915, is published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

21^st Battalion (2^nd Tyneside Scottish). – Lionel Geldart Marrs to be temporary Second Lieutenant, dated 11^th July, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.1539.  d/13.8.1915.

Separation Allowance –

13^th AUGUST, 1915.

Army Form O.1838 (Claim by an Unmarried Soldier or Widower for Separation Allowance for his Dependants) has been revised, and copies of the revised form should be demanded immediately by all concerned.  As soon as a supply is received all copies of former prints, which are obsolete, should be wasted.

In this connection the importance is pointed out, particularly in view of the time limit imposed by Army Order 218, of 1915, of this form being readily obtainable by every unmarried recruit or widower who desires to claim separation allowance.  Although the form is handed by the Recruiting Officer to every such recruit (whether Regular Army or Territorial Force) who notifies on enlistment his desire to make an allotment to a dependant, a supply should be in the possession of every Commanding Officer in order that if the form issued at the Recruiting Office is lost or mislaid another may be issued at once.

As soon as a recruit, who is unmarried or a widower, joins his depot, or (if he is not taken on the strength of the depot) his Unit, steps should be taken by the Commanding Officer to ascertain whether he desires to make a claim for a separation allowance for a dependent, and if so, to obtain from him Army Form O. 1838, which should be forwarded to the Paymaster (or Secretary, Territorial Force Association), at the earliest possible date.

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

Authority, War Office letter No. 46/732 (Accounts 3), dated 10^th August, 1915.

C.R.N.C. No. 77585 (C.P.). 

Northern Command Order No. 1540.   d/13.8.1915.

649– COMMAND ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Orders 1536 and 1541 of 13^th August, 15.

650 – DENTAL TREATMENT –

            The attention of Medical Officers is called to Northern Command Order No. 1542 of 13^th August, 1915.

651 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders No. 92 of 12^th August, 1915, and No. 95 of August 13trh, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,

 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

Annotated in manuscript on back “O.C. A Coy”

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEAD QUARTERS, ALNWICK,

13^th AUGUST, 1915.

640 – SIGNALLING – FUNDS – LOCAL PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT –

            With reference to Northern Command Order No.1528 of 12^th instant – Officers Commanding Units will purchase out of the £2 sanctioned, 12 discs from Messrs Peel, Builders, Tynemouth, or elsewhere.

Signalling lamps for 22^nd and 23^rd (S) Battalions Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd and 4^th Tyneside Scottish) will be supplied by the Brigades Committee.

641– COMMAND ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Orders 1525, 1527, 1528, 1531 and 1533 of August 12^th, 1915.

642 – BLANKETS – MEWTHOD OF CARRYING –

            Officers Commanding Units are notified that in future when orders are issued for blankets to be carried by Non-commissioned Officers and men they will be rolled and worn on the top of the pack.  An example can be seen at Brigade Head Quarters, which a representative from each Battalion will be detailed to inspect at an early date.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,

 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

In manuscript on the back of page C Coy.

Major P.C. Benham

G Branch

HQ I Corps District

B.L.A..

Sunday 12 Aug 45

REMEMBER VINES.

My dearest Maz,

I didn’t write yesterday as my letter would only have been a very hurried one and wouldn’t have been posted any earlier than one written with my undivided attention today.  Before I tell you about my journey back, here’s thanking you for what, without a shadow of doubt, was quite the best leave ever – You were, in every way, the complete hero – I just can’t thank you enough for all the things you did for us – didn’t we have some wizard days and so much variety?  Those wonderful days at Walton, the tennis, golf and the host of other things, food for every meal par excellence, yes, it was a super leave.  This time last week (how often has one said that during the last 6 years) we were just on our way to Walton trying to eat ices without making a mess – it is now 10.50 am and a glorious day on the beach was ahead of us.  I had a ‘fair’ journey back – we got up to London absolutely on time and the Taxi got us to Victoria at 9.15.  After finding the right platform we had a cup of coffee and then wandered quietly along through a seething mass of returning troops to the train which was due out at 10.20.  I found myself a seat but then wasn’t allowed out past the barrier but Eileen and I had a good last minute chat over the barrier and we had to part at 10.15.  Charles arrived just after 10 ocl and we found a seat for him.  We went via Dover and arrived after a lot of hanging around at Calais at 5.45 to find that our train to Munster was due to leave just after 6 which didn’t leave us long in which to get dinner.  We then spent 19 solid hours in the train, fortunately I was fairly tired so got a bit of sleep and you can imagine how wonderfully welcome those sandwiches (in excellent condition) were.  We got in to Munster at 1.30 pm on Thursday and it was while we were there that we heard the first rumours of the Jap surrender offer.  A 3 ton lorry had us back, unshaved and unwashed, in the Mess by 6 ocl.  I didn’t go up to the office but had a good shave and bath before ‘becoming’ involved in an impromptu mess party to celebrate the Jap surrender.  (I still don’t know whether the Jap war really is over!)  Anyway it was wonderful news and we celebrated accordingly!

Yesterday saw me back to the grindstone again and I had a nonstop day – my G3 went off on leave on Thursday and I found several major worries to deal with though I’m told by Tim Roberts that they haven’t been at all overworked in my absence.  He asked me to have dinner with him last night and afterwards we went out to see a really excellent thriller called ‘Laura’ – no James Mason was not in it!  There was no one well known in the cast but it was well worth seeing.  I had expected to find myself on duty today but some kind person thinking I wouldn’t be back until yesterday has put me down for Tuesday night.  Later on this morning I shall walk up to the office and see what’s cooking and this afternoon I’m playing a game of tennis with a chap who fancies himself in the tennis line a lot.  In my absence they have got 4 hard courts going and racquets and balls can be borrowed free of charge from the groundsman – I shall be very interested to see what it’s like.

I have no concrete information about the later age groups being released but there is an air of great expectancy about that the thing is being speeded up (age group 16 has been brought forward 3 weeks) and I honestly think there is a reasonable chance of my being out by the end of the year – certainly in January – which is most cheering.  All being well some definitely news should be forthcoming today about the war in the Far East, how wonderful if it really is over – how relieved many anxious families in England will be.  Later on today I will be writing separate little notes to Pari and Elli, so will close now and get myself ready for the office.  Again, Maz dear, thanks for everything when I was home and may the time go very quickly between now and my return for good.  God bless you and much love.

            Yours as ever

very affectionately

                        Peter

NB I hope the maxim at the head of the letter is still ringing in your ears!

In envelope headed ‘On Active Service’ addressed to Mrs Gerald C Benham, 5 Oxford Road Colchester Essex.

Postmarked FIELD POST OFFICE 734 dated 13 AU 45.  Signed P.C. Benham.  

On front of envelope Written Aug 12^th 1945 rec Aug 17^th 1945.          (1)

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

12^th AUGUST, 1915.

632 – DISTRICT COURT-MARTIAL –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 627 of the 11^th August, 1915, the accused person marginally named will also be tried by this Court.

In the margin: – No. 23/464 Pte. THOMAS WALKER. 23^rd (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (4^th TYNESIDE SCOTTISH).

633 – TRANSFERS: LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPANY MEN TRANSFERRED –

            In all cases of men being transferred from Service Battalions to the 29^th Reserve Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers – the following documents will accompany each man:-

Army Forms B. 2505           (Attestation).

     “        “     B. 178.             (Medical H.S.).

     “        “     B. 120.             (Regl. Conduct Sheet.).

     “        “     B. 121.             (Coy. Conduct Sheet.).

     “        “     B                       Insurance Card.

     “        “     B. 253              (Inventory of Kit.).

     “        “     O. 1809 A       (Last Pay).

     “        “     64                     (Pay Book)

     “        “     50                     (Small Book)

634 – GENEVA RED CROSS BADGES – IRREGULAR WEARING OF –

            The Brigade Commander has noticed that in some instances Battalion Stretcher Bearers are wearing Red Cross Badges sewn on to the sleeves of their tunics.  This is most irregular and contrary to the Geneva Convention.  These Badges must be at once removed.  When soldiers are actually employed as stretcher bearers they will first disarm and then place a white band on which is a red cross on their arm.

635 – CORRECTION –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 620 of 10^th August, 1915, line 10, after the word “out” omit the words “under the supervision of his Company Commander” and add the words “under the supervision of his Company Commander” after the word “responsible” in line eleven.

636 – EXTRACTS FROM NORTHERN COMMAND ORDERS–

“London Gazette” –

The following extract from the “London Gazette” of Friday, 6^th August, 1915, is published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

20^th Battalion (1^st Tyneside Scottish). – Temporary Second Lieutenant Bernard C. de B. White from 11^th (Reserve) Battalion, The York and Lancaster Regiment to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 19^th July, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.1510. d/10.8.1915.

The following extract from the Third Supplement to the “London Gazette” of Friday, the 6^th August, 1915, is published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers:–

23^rd Battalion (4^th Tyneside Scottish). –Samuel Stephenson Skinner to be temporary Quartermaster, with the honorary rank of Lieutenant.  Dated 12^th July, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.1517.  d/11.8.1915.

Issue of Blankets for Officers –

            All Officers of the Special Reserve, New Armies, Territorial Force who are entitled to draw the allowance for the first provision of a camp kit may be provided with three new General Service Blankets, free of charge, as part of the camp kit detailed in paragraph 324, Equipment Regulations, Part I.

Authority, 54/General Number/2029 (Q.M.G. 9) of the 6^th August, 1915.

C.R.N.C. No. 76569 (D.B.O.). 

Northern Command Order No.1522.  d/11.8.1915.

637 – COMMAND ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Order No. 1521 of 11^th August, 1915.

638 – EXTRACT FROM DIVISIONAL ORDERS –

Blankets –

            All blankets on charge of units in the Division are to be returned to:-

C.O.O., YORK.

before units leave the Northern Command.

Authority, Headquarters, Northern Command telegram Q6273 of 10/8/15.

Divisional Order No.87.  d/11.8.1915.

639 – MUSKETRY –

            With reference to Divisional Order No. 76 dated 7^th August, 1915, for “Practice 6, Part II of General Musketry Course, read “Practice 16”.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major,

 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Bde.

Annotated in manuscript on back “O.C. A Coy”

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

10^th AUGUST, 1915.

620 – PLATOON – FIGHTING UNIT –

            The Brigade Commander wishes to emphasise the fact that the Platoon is the fighting unit.  When orders from higher authority are received for certain numbers of Non-commissioned Officers and men to be trained specially in any particular subject such as signalling, bomb throwing etc., the correct numbers to be trained in each Platoon must be specified by the Commanding Officer, and the Platoon Commander will be held responsible that their training is carried out under the supervision of his Company Commander.  He will also be responsible for all such matters as correct boot fitting, seeing that boots are in good repair, the weekly foot inspection – and the general smartness of the Platoon in dress – saluting and similar matters – as well as the ordinary training of his men.  The Platoon Commander must know each man in his Platoon and exactly what particular work he is best suited for.  Platoon Commanders, as has been previously laid down, are on no account to be moved from their own Platoon unless such action is quite unavoidable.  When this is necessary, the new Commander must make himself thoroughly acquainted with his Platoon without delay.  In the temporary absence of the Platoon Commander, the Platoon Serjeant will invariably assume Command.

Officers Commanding Units will re-publish this order in Battalion Orders.

621 – BAYONET FIGHTING –

            The Brigade Commander would be glad if Platoon Commanders will make a point of instructing their men as regards Bayonet Fighting on the lines advocated by Captain R.B. Campbell (Gordon Highlanders) in the lecture he delivered yesterday.

622 – COMMAND ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Orders 1495, 1498, 1499, and 1506 of 9^th August, 1915.

623 – GARRISON BOARD –

            With reference to Northern Command Order 1499 of the 9^th August 1915, a Garrison Board for the purpose of inspecting the Horse Rugs of Units of this Brigade will be assembled at a date to be notified later.  Officers Commanding Units will make out the necessary lists of Horse Rugs to be brought before the Board.  The Horse Rugs of Battalions proceeding to Hornsea will be brought before the Board by those Units remaining behind.  Officers Commanding Units will arrange accordingly.

624 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders 81, 82, and 84 of 9^th August, 1915.

625 – REPORTS –

            With reference to Divisional Order No. 84 of 9^th August, 1915, Officers Commanding Units will report accordingly.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,

 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.