BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEAD QUARTERS,

WINDMILL-HILL CAMP.

27^th OCTOBER, 1915.

937– DIVINE SERVICE –

            Troops of the 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade will parade for Divine Service on Sunday 31^st October, 1915, as follows:-

CHURCH OF ENGLAND   9-30 a.m. 1^st Bn. Tyneside Scottish)        Battalion

(20^th (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers          )        Canteen.

10-15 a.m. 2^nd Bn. Tyneside Scottish)     Battalion

(21^st (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers        )           Canteen.

10 a.m. 3^rd Bn. Tyneside Scottish             )           Y.M.C.A.

(22^nd (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers       )           Hut

10-45 a.m. 4^th Bn. Tyneside Scottish)      Y.M.C.A.

(23^rd (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers       )           Hut.

.

ROMAN CATHOLICS         10-15 a.m. in the Church Hut near No. 10 Camp.

PRESBYTERIANS              9 a.m. in Y.M.C.A. Hut between Nos. 14 and 15

Camps.

            WESLEYANS and

            UNITED BOARD                  9 a.m. in Wesleyan Hut in No. 5 Camp.

938 – DUTIES –

            The Battalion on duty for week ending November 6^th, 1915:-

2^nd Bn. Tyneside Scottish (21^st (S.) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers).

next for duty –

3^rd Bn. Tyneside Scottish (22^nd (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers).

939 – CLIPPING OF ANIMALS –

All horses and mules in the Brigade will be clipped trace high as early as possible.  Officers Commanding Units will take steps to see that this is done.

940 – HARNESS – FITTING OF –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Circular Memo. (T.S. 3738/) dated 24^th August, 1915.

The harness still does not fit the mules.  It must be understood that it has to be fitted to particular mules, and is not to be worn by others.

The Brigade Commander hopes that it will not be necessary to again refer to this matter, which is one of very great importance.

941 – SALISBURY TRAINING CENTRE ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Salisbury Training Centre Orders 1,026 and 1,027 dated 28^th October, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, MAJOR,

Brigade-Major, 102nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

On back of last sheet O.C., C Coy.

Major P.C. Benham,

G Branch

HQ 1 Corps District

BAOR

Sunday 28 October 45

My dearest Maz

Besides a wizard supply of mags, including the best-ever Argosy, I have two most welcome letters to thank you for, written on the 19^th and 22^nd, from the first of which I was delighted to hear of the safe arrival of the parcel, and that the contents were what you wanted – rousing cheers .  I was most interested to hear all about the sale, very successful, wasn’t it?  I’m so looking forward to a view of the morning room – does one have to pay to go in?!  Also the drawing room minus stack and plus the items you have bought – yes, it was a rotten price for the gramophone, all I can say is that someone has got a real bargain – you just can’t get ‘em nowadays so why it fetched so little I’m blowed if I know.  I’m afraid the weather this last week must have been vile with you from all accounts on the wireless and in the papers, it hasn’t been so good here, either.  There must have been some terrific seas and the beach at the Naze should be littered with axes, arrows and mines(!)

I’ve had a funny sort of week, plenty of work, two excellent games of hockey and two films sums it up in a nutshell – the work side of it has included the taking over of my new job – (not very thrilling) – and organizing all the details of our two hockey matches which involved travelling 640 miles!  The first game was on Wednesday against HQ BAOR and their team included 5 county players – we had our strongest side out, and left here in 3 cars at 10.30 am – they gave us a ‘fair’ lunch (asked whether you thought it was good, you would have said ‘well, yes I think it was!) and we bullied off sharp at 2.30.  The first have was very even with our side getting rather more of the game but just not quite scoring, and at half time we were 0-0.  About 10 minutes after the restart I converted a short corner into a goal with a ‘fizzer’ into the side of the net but they soon equalised after our goalie, who also played very well, made his one and only mistake – after more attacking on our part, they scored the winning goal just before the end after a breakthrough – a draw would have been a fairer result, I think.  They gave us a very good tea and we were back here at 7.45 pm.  Last Sunday night I went to see a film called Czarina, Tallulah Bankhead and my advice, if you are thinking of going to see it, is ‘don’t’.  It was very stupid though quite funny in parts.  On Monday night, at Studio One, I saw a really very good film, one which was at Colchester not so very long ago, called ‘Dead of Night’ all-star cast and very well worth seeing.  The big event of the week was our fixture against Tilburg at Tilburg yesterday.  After a slight delay on Friday evening we left here in 2 cars a 7 pm in a colossal gale and in the pouring rain.  We weren’t able to go very fast and it was just after 9.30 pm when we got to the RHU (Reinforcement Holding Unit) at Krefeld where I had arranged to spend the night – there were 6 officers and 4 sergeants and they gave us a good hot meal and blankets for the night.  The Chief of Staff who was ‘swanning’ in the area on Friday, was duly on parade on Saturday am at 9 ocl and 3 of us got into his car at Munchen Gladbach – after a slight hold up for barges at the Maas we reached Tilburg, where we were in the hands of the Dutch, at 12.30.  They gave us a good lunch, after which we changed in the club-house, had our photos taken, heard a short speech from the President of the Club to which the Brigadier replied and then we got started.  The ground was in first-class condition and our side played well though we had most of the luck and much to their and our, surprise, we won 6-1, of which I netted 2.

After the game we went round to our billets and then met at 7 ocl for dinner in one of the local hotels – very good it was too.  15 Scottish Div, who liberated Tilburg on 27 Oct 44 had a march past yesterday and their General and several officers were invited by the Burgomaster to a reception and dance, to which we were also invited.  It was quite a good show though I spent most of the time eating sandwiches and chatting – my billetor was there and we walked back just before midnight.  We didn’t set off until 10 this am and after I had had a real Dutch breakfast, rolls, butter and Dutch cheese!  We stopped for lunch at Krefeld on the way back and arrived here again for tea, after a most successful time.  The Chief of Staff was in excellent form, quite one of the party, and I think he really enjoyed himself.  Now, Maz dear, I must away to have a bath before dinner – I’m so longing to be back home again, roll on December – my love to Pari and Elli, much love to you

            Yours as ever

very affectionately

                        Peter

PTO

P.S.  I found on my return this evening that I’ve been chosen to play in a Trial match at Rhine Army HQ on Wednesday to pick a team for the BAOR v Belgian Army in Brussels 11 Nov – I would like another trip to Brussels!  P.

In envelope headed ‘O A S’ addressed to Mrs Gerald C Benham, 5 Oxford Road Colchester Essex.

Postmarked FIELD POST OFFICE 734 dated 29 OC 45.  Signed P.C. Benham.  

On front of envelope Written Oct 28^th 1945 rec Oct 31^st 1945 (12)

On back of envelope Major P.C. Benham, G Branch, HQ 1 Corps District, BAOR.

1915

28^th October 1915.  Arroyo dos Molinos Day commemorated and regimental sports held.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEAD QUARTERS,

SANDHILL CAMP, LONGBRIDGE DEVERILL.

28^th OCTOBER, 1915.

935 – SALISBURY TRAINING CENTRE ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Salisbury Training Centre Order No. 1,019 dated 27^th October, 1915.

936 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders 424, 425, and 426 of October 27^th, and Divisional Order No. 429 of 28^th October, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, MAJOR,

BRIGADE-MAJOR, 102nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEAD QUARTERS,

SANDHILL CAMP, LONGBRIDGE DEVERILL.

27^th OCTOBER, 1915.

933 – SALISBURY TRAINING CENTRE ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Salisbury Training Centre Orders 1,010 and 1,014 dated 25^th October, 1915.

934 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders 418 and 420 dated 26^th October, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, MAJOR,

BRIGADE-MAJOR, 102nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

NOTICE.

            With reference to my minute of yesterday will you please note that the Cross Country Race had been postponed for two or three weeks and will not take place on the 30^th inst.

The new date will be notified later.

Authority, 34^th Division No. 1313/A dated 26/10/15.

Field Service Post Card.

I am quite well.

Letter follows at first opportunity.

A.W. Hanson L/Sergt. 

25/10/15

Postmarked FIELD POST OFFICE 138.  25 OC 15.

Card  addressed to Rev^d T.W. Walters, The Vicarage, Whitwick, Nr Leicester.  Angleterre.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEAD QUARTERS,

SANDHILL CAMP, LONGBRIDGE DEVERILL.

25^th OCTOBER, 1915.

927 – LECTURE –

            All Officers and Senior Non-commissioned Officers of the Brigade will attend a lecture by the D.A.D.M.S. 34^th Division, on “Medical arrangements in the Field” on Friday, 29^th October, 1915, at 5 p.m. in the Recreation Room of the 20^th (S) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish).

928 – EQUIPMENT –

            In view of the new issue of equipment which will be made to all units – vide Divisional Order No. 411 dated 24^th inst. – Brigade Order No. 917 dated 23^rd October, 1915, in so far as it affects repairs is to be considered as cancelled.

929 – SALISBURY TRAINING CENTRE ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Salisbury Training Centre Orders 1,004 and 1,005 dated 23^rd October, 1915.

930 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders 410, and 411 dated 24^th October, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, MAJOR,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,  102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

On back of last sheet O.C., C Coy.

Oct 24^th

Dear Alan,

Many thanks for your “Welcome” letter of Sept 13^th, (excuse the joke), but I was waiting to impart some news which will no doubt be of much interest to you, or I should have replied earlier.  Get ready for the shock.  Last Thursday, Oct 21^st at 1-15 p.m., Percival James Turner arrived on this planet, the name being a sort of compliment to the brothers Turner, now operating in France.  To the best of my knowledge both the wife and youngster are making good progress.  They are in good hands and quite comfortable, so I’m relieved of much anxiety on that score, but am very eager to get home to see them and hope to do so before Xmas.  Am very glad it was a boy, so now we have the ideal family, and at that, we must put the lid on.  Have nothing else much in the way of news, things have been very quiet on the portion of the line we are holding, and our work has been chiefly concerned with the sick and minor accidents.  So far, I have not been granted the pay to which I am fully entitled as a dispenser, but am still living in hopes.  Am keeping very fit and well, and in the “circs”, have nothing much to grouse about, as we get some excellent recreation in the shape of football, which makes a most desirable break in the monotony.  Glad to hear Dick is getting on well, have you discovered where he is operating? should very much like to meet him.  I did not know Ernie was “spliced”, extend to him my “congrats” and also remark that I shall expect to hear in the future that he has a similar announcement to make to the one which opened this epistle.  Glad to hear you had a good holiday, I can imagine you must be exceedingly busy now owing to the shortage of men, and it’s quite obvious the pressure will increase daily, but cheer up, it will keep you out of mischief.  By that, I mean, you won’t have much time to think about following in Ernie’s footsteps.  I last heard from Perce on Oct 7^th, and he was then quite OK, but he has had a very hot time, his battalion being very much concerned in the recent activity in the Hulluch region.  Must now cease, hoping this will find you as well as ever.  Kindest regards from Yours to a cinder, Jim.

In envelope marked On Active Service, addressed to Mr A. Beesley, 28 Tower Rd, West Hill, Dartford, Kent England.

Postmarked FIELD POST OFFICE H.7. OC 25 15, triangular stamp PASSED BY CENSOR No1944, signature of V.A.L. Mallet.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEAD QUARTERS,

SANDHILL CAMP, LONGBRIDGE DEVERILL.

23^rd OCTOBER, 1915.

915 – DISTRICT COURT-MARTIAL –

            The detail of Officers as mentioned below will assemble at the Orderly Room of the 22^nd (Service) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish) No. 14 Camp, Sandhill Camp, Longbridge Deverill, on the 25^th October, 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 P.B. NORRIS, 22^nd (S.) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish.)

MEMBERS

A Captain, 20^th (S.) Battalion, Northd. Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish.)

A Captain, 21^st (S.) Battalion, Northd. Fusiliers (2^nd 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, Sandhill Camp, Longbridge Deverill, Near Warminster.

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.  No. 21/1217 PTE. MATTHEW SINCLAIR. 21^st (S.) Battn, Northd. Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish); No. 22/1622, L/CPL THOS. HENRY GALLANT, 22^nd (S) Battn. Northd. Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish); No. 23/1308 PTE. .MATTHEW YOUNG 23^rd (S) Battn. Northd. Fusiliers (4^th Tyneside Scottish).

916 – R.A.M.C. ORDERLY OFFICERS –

            The following is the detail of R.A.M.C. Officers for week ending OCTOBER 30^th, 1915:-

SUNDAY OCT. 24^th.                        Lt. E.B.G. CALVERT.          CAMP NO. 12.

MONDAY OCT. 25^th                        Lt. R.B. MACFIE                  CAMP NO. 11.

TUESDAY OCT. 26^th                       Lt. J. MUIRHEAD                 CAMP NO. 15.

WEDNESDAY OCT. 27^th                Lt. E.B.G. CALVERT.          CAMP NO. 12.

THURSDAY OCT. 28^th                   Lt. F.J. HENRY                    CAMP NO. 14.

FRIDAY OCT 29^th.                           Lt. R.B. MACFIE                  CAMP NO. 11.

SATURDAY OCT 30^th.                    Lt. J. MUIRHEAD                 CAMP NO. 15.

These Officers will be on duty from Reveille on the day mentioned till Reveille on the following day.

917 – EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING –

                        The Brigade Commander again calls the attention of Commanding Officers to the following points:-

There are still in each Battalion a number of men who are not yet in possession of a new suit of khaki.  Every man must be in possession of a new suit which is the only suit which he will take overseas.

Some of the “Service” Boots are – in the opinion of the Brigade Commander – being worn for too long a period.  On no account must these boots be worn for longer than will ensure easy wear.  One week’s wear is usually considered sufficient.

Some of the packs in each unit are in want of repair – such repair should be carried out at once.  Should repairs of an extensive character be necessary, new packs must be indented for.  Officers Commanding Battalions, Companies and Platoons must understand clearly that they are responsible that every man’s equipment is maintained in thoroughly good repair ready for service abroad.

The turn out generally speaking of certain units leaves much to be desired.

The helves of the entrenching tools must be kept clean and the metal tops polished.

Officers Commanding Units will be good enough to give personal attention by periodical parades of their transport in order to ensure that the orders regarding fit of the harness and polish of the chains, etc., etc., are complied with.  At least one transport parade a week for inspection by the Commanding Officer will be held.

Covers of water bottles are in many cases worn out.  In such cases new water bottles should be indented for and the old ones returned to the Ordnance Store.

Officers Commanding Machine Gun Sections will be held responsible for the turn out of their Sections.

The Transport of the Machine Gun Sections will be under the orders of the Battalion Transport Officer, except when the sections are training.

918 – SALISBURY TRAINING CENTRE ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Salisbury Training Centre Order No. 1,001 dated 22^nd October, 1915.

919 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders 398, and 399 dated 22^nd October, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, MAJOR,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,  102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

On back of last sheet O.C., C Coy.