BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEAD QUARTERS,

WINDMILL HILL CAMP. ANDOVER.

20^th SEPTEMBER, 1915.

796 – DIVISIONAL TRAINING CIRCULAR NO 31 –

            The Brigade Commander wishes Commanding Officers to adopt the system described in Training Circular No. 31 34/Div/G.253 – concerning the duty and interior economy of a Battalion Head Quarters.

797 – SOCKS –

            It has been brought to notice that the socks now in possession of units shrink very seriously when washed.  Officers Commanding Units will bear in mind the absolute necessity for the care of the men’s feet.  All badly shrunk socks should be brought before a Board of Survey and replaced without loss of time.

798 – COMPANY & BATTALION TRAINING SCHEMES –

            Officers Commanding Battalions or Companies will, when arranging training schemes for their unit, invariably carefully consider the whole scheme beforehand.  The ground must be examined on the previous day.  The scheme must be written out and explained to the Officers on the ground prior to the beginning of the operations.  At the end of the operations – the Commanding Officer will ask for umpires reports and will give his opinion of the work done.

799 – DIVISIONAL ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            With reference to Divisional Order No. 228 of 20^th September, 1915, all bills chargeable against the Training Grant should be forwarded to these Head Quarters forthwith.

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,

WINDMILL HILL CAMP. ANDOVER.

18^th SEPTEMBER, 1915.

790 – R.A.M.C. ORDERLY OFFICERS –

            The following is the detail of R.A.M.C. Officers for week ending SEPTEMBER 25^th, 1915:-

SUNDAY SEPT. 19^th.                      Lt. R.B. MACFIE      No. 4 Camp.

MONDAY SEPT. 20^h.                      Lt. J. MUIRHEAD     No. 7 Camp.

TUESDAY SEPT. 21^st.                    Lt. F.J. HENRY        No. 6 Camp.

WEDNESDAY SEPT. 22^nd.            Lt. R.B. MACFIE      No. 4 Camp.

THURSDAY SEPT. 23^rd.                Lt. J. MUIRHEAD     No. 7 Camp.

FRIDAY SEPT 24^th                          Lt. F.J. HENRY        No. 6 Camp.

SATURDAY SEPT 25^th                   Lt. R.B. MACFIE      No. 4 Camp.

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

791– TRAINING CIRCULARS –

            The Brigade Commander wishes Commanding Officers to give a series of lectures to the officers and sergeants of their Battalions based upon the Training Circulars 1 to 5 issued by the 34^th Division General Staff.  Each Circular may form the theme of a separate lecture, or two or more circulars may be dealt with at one lecture at the discretion of the Commanding Officer.  The Brigade Commander trusts that the greatest care will, in future, be taken to carry out in the field the instructions embodied in the Training Circulars referred to.

792 – HIGH EXPLOSIVES AND BOMB THROWING COURSE –

            With reference to Divisional Order No. 224 dated 18^th September, 1915:-

LIEUT D. MATHIESON 20th (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers (1^st TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)

SERGT. W.B. NELSON 23^rd (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers (4^th TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) are detailed as Instructors and will report to 2^nd Lieut. James at the Y.M.C.A. Marquee in the 103^rd Brigade lines at 9-45 a.m. on Monday the 20^th instant.

Officers Commanding Units will each detail 1 Officer and 3 Non-commissioned Officers to report to 2^nd Lieut. James at the above mentioned place at 10 a.m. on the 20^th instant.

793- SALISBURY TRAINING CENTRE ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Salisbury Training Centre Orders 801, 801, 803, 804, and 805 of 17^th September, 1915.

794 – EXTRACTS FROM DIVISIONAL ORDERS–

18^th September, 1915.

Leather Equipment (1914) Pattern – Infantry –

            From this date the pattern 1914 Leather Infantry Equipment will be worn exactly as described in the handbook of this equipment.

N.B. This order cancels previous orders that the entrenching Implement was to be worn at the back.

Divisional Order No. 225.

795 – DIVISIONAL ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Order No. 226 of 18^th September, 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 I Corps District

B.A.O.R.

Sunday 16 September

I entirely forgot the linen – I am sending it off to Eileen soon with instructions that you are to have some – unfortunately the stock is exhausted and it was pure luck that I got any at all.  P

My dearest Maz,

Since Tuesday I’ve thought so much about you and Pari at the Palace Court and by the time this reaches you your 1945 holiday will have become one of the things of the past – I do so hope the weather was kind to you, it hasn’t been at all bad here this week, and I’m so looking forward to hearing all about it, the journey there and back etc, etc – So very many thanks for your letters this week, one written on Friday the other just after everything was packed up ready to go, (all bar the office!).   I’m so pleased Eileen has been able to help you and do the little jobs which a holiday entails, she loves doing them.  Your tennis on ‘the grass’ is nearly over now but you have certainly made the most of the season and we got some very good games when I was home didn’t we?  You will never guess what I am doing today – I’m playing in an American Tennis Tournament – at 11 ocl I appear at the courts and we draw for partners – I think the majority of players, a fair proportion of officers, ATS and ORs will be performing without much of a clue but it might be amusing – I will leave this open and add a PS as to how I get on.  The extra hour in bed this morning (all our clocks are back an hour) was very welcome but I woke up at 7 ocl (new time) and didn’t get to sleep again.  My week has been mainly occupied by organising and playing various games – hockey, tennis and soccer.  On Monday evening I played a single with our DDST – Col Bright-Holmes – he is about 46 and was Army Champion, played for Hampshire and at Wimbledon.  He is still very useful but is really a doubles player – after 1½ hrs excellent games I beat him  2-1.  He has to play with his elbow bound up and our return game on Tuesday was cancelled, as he told me I had finished him for some time! anyway for a single.  Thursday was a hockey afternoon against a team from another branch, my G team won a rather poor game 7-0 (5).  We played an inter mess soccer game on Wednesday and on Thursday evening I had a single with Nigel Raban.  In between times I have been very busy and there has been enough work to make the time go very quickly.  I have been appointed 1 Corps member on the Rhine Army Hockey Committee which will entail a little more work but not the sort of work I mind!  Our first meeting is next Friday and will mean a longish journey and the first trip away from the office since my return from leave.  Nothing has come in yet about the golf in Denmark, I have a brochure of the course which looks lovely but there are nearly 100 entries from 1 Corps alone and only 10 will be accepted so my chances of going are very remote!  I shan’t be at all sorry as I shall nip down for a long 72 hours to Brussels in lieu and should get some really good days golf at Waterloo – I had a long letter from Germaine the other day and she says Zoute is very rapidly losing its West Wall appearance though 9 holes is the best out of the 3 courses they can do – Lekkubek completely written off – the Casino – wait for it – the Casino is open – that should give Pari a mental kick!  Only the ground floor though.  I also have to thank you for the wonderful array of mags which came early this week and some more baccy – 2 lots during the last fortnight, the last one marked GCB 3.  I am on the lookout for his latest markings.  Now, little Maz, the time has come for me to get ready for the Tournament so I must away – you have know idea how glowingly Eileen writes about you both, you are absolute P.Hs (Public Heroes).  Much love to Pari and Elli and to yourself, not very long now before our next and final leave.

            Yours as ever

very affectionately

                        Peter

Later,  Have just had dinner  and feel very exhausted after playing 92 games!!  About 40 people were there, all sorts and sizes and my partner drawn for was an Ordnance Captain – fairly steady at times, we played a short set, sudden death of 5 all, and mixed pairs started 15 a game up, and one lost 15 for every game one was up – new balls etc.  To cut a long story short we won our section by one game and played, almost dark, the winners of the other section, whom we beat 7-5!  My prize, which I first saw at lunch!, was a fitted ladies dressing case, good value, which I shall send back to Eileen!  M.L. Peter

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

Postmarked FIELD POST OFFICE 734 dated 17 SP 45.  Signed P.C. Benham.   

On front of envelope Written Sept 16^th 1945 rec Sept 19^th 1945.        (6)

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

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEAD QUARTERS,

WINDMILL HILL CAMP. ANDOVER.

16^th SEPTEMBER, 1915.

784– MINIATURE AMMUNITION – INCREASED SCALE OF –

            The attention of Commanding Officers is called to War Office Circular letter 54/Engineers/1597 (M.T.2.) dated 10^th inst.

            The miniature ammunition required to complete to the increased scale should be drawn at once and utilized for the instruction of indifferent shots.

785 – TRENCHES –

            Commanding Officers are reminded that on all occasions when trenches at Bedlam Buildings (or elsewhere) are occupied by their units for instructional purposes – the trenches must be left clean whether the trenches were found to be in a dirty condition or otherwise on occupation.  Entrenching tools will invariably be taken into trenches and utilized after dark for repair purposes.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Major,

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

On back of 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. ANDOVER.

15^th SEPTEMBER, 1915.

778 – STRENGTH –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 774 of 14^th inst., Captain Cobb ceases to be attached to the Brigade from this date.

779 – STRETCHER BEARERS – TRAINING OF –

            The Senior Medical Officer will arrange to train as early as possible as stretcher bearers – the following:-

All Pipers.

Buglers.

Drummers.

Officers Commanding Units will afford all facilities in this connection.

When a Battalion is being exercised in the trenches the removal of wounded men to the rear by means of the communication trenches will be practiced.

780 – EQUIPMENT –

            The Brigade Commander has noticed that a certain percentage of men wear the waist belts too loose with a slovenly appearance.  This must be remedied.

Platoon Commanders should give attention to this point.

781 – TRAINING – AREA – RESTRICTION OF –

            As the training area over which the Battalions of the Brigade will work next week contains Herridge Farm – Officers Commanding Units will ensure that the training restrictions connected therewith are made known to all ranks.

782 – PHYSICAL TRAINING –

            All Physical Drill Instructors will parade at the Y.M.C.A. Marquee on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12 noon for instruction under Company Sergeant-Major Instructor Cubitt.

783 – DIVISIONAL ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called ti [to] Divisional Order No.217 of 15^th September, 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,

WINDMILL HILL CAMP. ANDOVER.

14^th SEPTEMBER, 1915.

774– ATTACHMENT –

            2^ND Lieut. A.R. Munroe, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, will be attached until further orders to the 21^st (S) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish) for light duty.

            Captain E.C. Cobb, Northamptonshire Regiment, will be attached until further orders to the 23^rd (S) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (4^th Tyneside Scottish) for light duty.

Company Sergeant-Major Instructor Cubitt, Army Gymnastic Staff, will be attached until further orders to the 20^th (S) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish) for rations and quarters.

775– TELEGRAMS – COLLECTING OF –

            As the facilities for the delivery of telegrams in the various Camps are limited – Officers Commanding Units will arrange that a responsible Non-commissioned Officer calls for telegrams at Windmill Hill Camp Post Office at regular intervals, commencing at 8 a.m., and finally at 8 p.m. daily.

776 – SALISBURY TRAINING CENTRE ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Salisbury Training Centre Order No. 771 of 13^th September, 1915.

777 – EXTRACTS FROM DIVISIONAL ORDERS –

14^th Sept. 1915.

Trenches – Bedlam Buildings –

            The system of trenches at Bedlam Buildings is placed out of bounds to all troops not on duty.  Units using these trenches are to keep them scrupulously clean, and take every precaution to avoid them being fouled by individuals.

Divisional Order No. 212

Brigade Machine Gun Officers Course – Hayling Island –

With reference to Salisbury Training Centre Order 770 dated 13/9/15 G.O.C. Infantry Brigades will take the necessary action thereon, reporting the names of their Brigade Machine Gun Officer who is proceeding to this course, by 25^th instant to this office.

Divisional Order No. 213.

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,

WINDMILL HILL CAMP.  ANDOVER.

13^th SEPTEMBER, 1915.

771 – CHAPLAIN – CHURCH OF ENGLAND – APPOINTMENT TO –

            The Revd. A.H. Robertson has been appointed Church of England Chaplain to this Brigade from this date.

Authority, War Office letter, Clergy/General Number/4223 dated 4^th September, 1915.

            He will be attached for rations and quarters to the 22^nd (S) Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish.)

772 – VACCINATION –

            The attention of Medical Officers is called to Divisional Order No. 209 of 13^th September, 1915.

773 – MEDICAL ATTENDANCE –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 768 of 11^th instant – in the event of medical attendance being required to-morrow the 14^th inst., application should be made to Head Quarters, 103^rd Brigade.

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,

WINDMILL HILL CAMP.  ANDOVER.

11^th SEPTEMBER, 1915.

768 – R.A.M.C. ORDERLY OFFICERS –

            The following is the detail of R.A.M.C. Officers for week ending SEPTEMBER 18^th, 1915:-

SUNDAY SEPT. 12^th.                      Lt. F.J. HENRY        No. 6 Camp.

MONDAY SEPT. 13^th.                     Lt. R.B. MACFIE      No. 4 Camp.

TUESDAY SEPT. 14^th.                    Lt. J. MUIRHEAD     No. 7 Camp.

WEDNESDAY SEPT. 15^th.             Lt. F.J. HENRY        No. 6 Camp.

THURSDAY SEPT. 16^th.                Lt R.B. MACFIE        No. 4 Camp.

FRIDAY SEPT 17^th                          Lt. J. MUIRHEAD     No. 7 Camp.

SATURDAY SEPT 18^th                   Lt. F.J. HENRY        No. 6 Camp.

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

769 – RETREAT –

            Retreat will be at 6-30 p.m. until further orders.

770 – MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF OFFICERS–

            Commanding Officers will cause all Officers serving with their units to be medically examined at an early date as to their fitness for General Service.  A report will be rendered to Brigade Head Quarters as soon as the medical inspection has been held – giving the names of any officers found to be unfit.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Major,

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

Sub Form 624.AIR MINISTRY,

To be discharged from R.A.F. Hospital Cosford on 10.9.45. to Sick Leave.

2211329  F/S Wilkinson.                                        Fit for discharge.  To proceed on 21

days Sick Leave and report to Unit for Duty on expiry.

A3B in 21 days until then AtBt.

Signature unreadable

Wing Commander Commanding

R.A.F. Hospital Cosford.

106 PRC

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEAD QUARTERS,

WINDMILL HILL CAMP, ANDOVER.

10^th SEPTEMBER, 1915.

761 – DISTRICT COURTS-MARTIAL –

            The District Court-Martial directed to assemble in Brigade Order No. 708 of 31^st August, 1915, of which Major C. Sillery, 20^th (S) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish) was President, is hereby dissolved.

The District Court-Martial directed to assemble in Brigade Order No. 725 of 3^rd September, 1915, of which Major P.B. Norris, 22^nd (S.) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish.) was President, is hereby dissolved.

762 – DIVINE SERVICE –

            Troops of the 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade will parade for Divine Service on Sunday the 12^th instant as follows:-

CHURCH of ENGLAND   9 a.m. on the Eastern slope of Windmill Hill.

PRESBYTERIANS 9 a.m. in Y.M.C.A. Marquee between Camps Nos. 4 and

5.

WESLEYANS 9 a.m. in Y.M.C.A. Marquee in the lines of the 26^th Bn. Northd.

Fusiliers.

ROMAN CATHOLICS 9-30 a.m. in the triangle west of the Y.M.C.A. Marquee

in the lines of the 103^rd (Tyneside Irish) Brigade.

Markers for Church of England Troops to report to the Brigade Major on the above named ground at 8-45 a.m.

Instructions for Roman Catholic Troops as detailed in Brigade Order No. 733 dated 4^th September, 1915.

763 – DUTIES –

            The Battalion on duty for week ending September 18^th, 1915,:-

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

            next for duty

23^rd (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers (4^th Tyneside Scottish.)

764 – MUSKETRY –

            “1” Range, Bulford, is allotted to this Brigade for the exercising of Casuals in Parts I and II for week commencing 13^th September, 1915.

765 – SIGNALLING SECTION –

            In future the Battalion Signalling Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and men will not be employed on regimental duties.

Each Signal 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 for the signallers as a unit.

766 – SALISBURY TRAINING CENTRE ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Salisbury Training Centre Order No. 754 of 9^th September, 1915.

767 – DIVISIONAL ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Order No. 190 of 10^th September, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Major,

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