BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEAD QUARTERS,

WINDMILL-HILL CAMP.

30^th OCTOBER, 1915.

942 – R.A.M.C. ORDERLY OFFICERS –

            The following is the detail of R.A.M.C. Officers for week ending November 6^th , 1915:-

SUNDAY OCT. 31^st.                        Lt. E.B.G. CALVERT           CAMP NO. 12.

MONDAY NOV. 1^st.                         Lt. F.J. HENRY                   CAMP NO. 14.

TUESDAY NOV 2^nd                         Lt. R.B. MACFIE                  CAMP NO. 11.

WEDNESDAY NOV. 3^rd                 Lt. J. MUIRHEAD                 CAMP NO. 15.

THURSDAY NOV. 4^th                     Lt. E.B.G. CALVERT           CAMP NO. 12.

FRIDAY NOV 5^th                              Lt. F.J. HENRY                   CAMP NO. 14.

SATURDAY NOV 6^th                       Lt. R.B. MACFIE                  CAMP NO. 11.

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

943 – WATER-BOTTLE COVERS –

            With reference to Divisional Order No. 426 dated 27^th October, 1915, Brigade Order No. 917 dated 23^rd inst in so far as it affects water-bottle covers is to be considered as cancelled.  Now covers should be indented for to replace those worn out without loss of time, and will be sewn on under Regimental arrangements.

944 – CARE OF FEET –

            The Brigade Commander again calls attention of the Officers Commanding Units, Company Commanders and Platoon Commander to the absolute necessity of careful attention to the men’s feet.

If Platoon Commanders personally see that the inside of the men’s socks are in good condition and boots are properly fitted, no case of sore feet or blisters can occur.

Disciplinary measures will invariably be taken in the case of men who neglect to soap their socks, and consequently fall out on the plea of blistered feet.

945 – TRANSPORT –

            At all recognised halts on the march or otherwise, transport drivers must dismount and the loads must be taken off the pack animals.

946 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders 432 and 437 dated 29^th October, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, MAJOR,

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

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

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.

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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.