BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

9^th AUGUST 1915.

618 – DISTRICT COURT-MARTIAL –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 611 of 8^th August, 1915, the accused person marginally named will also be tried by this Court.

            In the margin; No. 22/234 Pte T.R. Donald 22^nd (S) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish.)

619 – MUSKETRY CAMP – TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 607 of 7^th August, 1915, the trains will leave Alnwick for Hornsea on the 12^th inst., as follows:-

20^th (S.) Battalion, Northumberland

Fusiliers (1^st TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)

1^st Half Battalion at                                                              3.15 a.m.

2^nd Half Battalion at                                                             5.50 a.m.

22^nd (S.) Battalion, Northumberland

Fusiliers (1^st TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)

1^st Half Battalion at                                                              7.25 a.m.

2^nd Half Battalion at                                                             9.5 a.m.

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.

HEAD QUARTERS, ALNWICK,

8^th AUGUST, 1915.

610 – DISTRICT COURT-MARTIAL –

            The District Court-Martial directed to assemble in Brigade Order No. 580 of 31^st July, 1915, of which Major A.G. Niven, 21^st (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish) was President, is hereby dissolved.

611 – DISTRICT COURT-MARTIAL –

            The detail of Officers as mentioned below will assemble at the Court-Martial Room, The Haven, North Demesne, Alnwick, on the 10^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 P.B. Norris, 22^nd (S.) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish.)

MEMBERS

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

A Captain, 23^rd (S.) Bn. 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.  No. 20/33 Pte. C.F. COATES, 20^th (S) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish); No. 21/1096 Pte. W. GORDON. 21^st (S) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish); No 21/421 Pte. GEORGE RYLES.  21^st (S) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish); No. 23/813 Pte. THOMAS POTTS.  23^rd (S) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (4^th Tyneside Scottish).

612 – 29^th RESERVE BATTALION NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS – FORMATION OF –

                        In future the Grouped Depot Companies, Tyneside Scottish Brigade, will be known as the 29^th Reserve Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

Authority, War Office letter, M.S.K. 4.  Room 502 dated 30^th July, 1915.

613 – COMMAND ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Orders 1487 and 1490 dated August 7^th, 1915.

614 – LOCAL PURCHASE – MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SUPPLIES –

            The attention of Medical Officers is called to Northern Command Order 1493 of August 7^th, 1915.

615 – EXTRACTS FROM DIVISIONAL ORDERS–

            Branding of Horses –

            With reference to Divisional Order No. 48 of 2/8/15, Remount Circular No. 14 and War Office letter 1140, Q.M.G.4, referred to therein are to the effect that the two inch Broad Arrow Brand must be on the near rear quarter sufficiently high to be clear of the breaching.

            The brand must be high up and as near the joint of the hip as possible

Divisional Order No. 71, dated 6/8/1915.

Classes of Cooking –

            With reference to Divisional Order No. 59 the party of 16 from Ripon will now travel by the 7-36 a.m. train due Kings Cross 1-5 p.m.  The party will concentrate at Divisional Headquarters at 7 a.m.

The parties from 102^nd, and 103^rd, Brigades and from R.A. of 152^nd, 175^th and 176^th Brigades should be despatched by earlier train so as to arrive at Kings Cross before 1-5 p.m.

Divisional Order No. 72, dated 6/8/15.

Musketry –

            Musketry Regulations Part I (Reprint 1914.)

AMENDMENTS.  Appendix I, page 260, will be amended as follows:-

Classification Practices Part III.

Delete 24/Rapid/1^st Class Figure/200/5/Lying.  30 seconds allowed.

and after Practice 19, insert:-

Practice 20/Rapid/2^nd Class Figure/200/5/Lying.

Taking cover as in 7.  Bayonets fixed.

20 seconds allowed.  Rifle to be loaded.

Old Practices 20, 21, 22, and 25, will be renumbered to read 21, 22, 23, and 24 respectively.

Practice 26 of Part II. General Musketry Course and Practice 22 of Part III as now amended will be fired standing instead of kneeling in the trench.

Divisional Order No. 76 dated 7/8/1915.

Miniature Rifle Course –

            Northern Command Order No. 1463 is re-published for information. –

“The attention of all concerned is directed to the draft of the new Miniature Rifle Course, copies of which have been forwarded to Headquarters of Formations for distribution.

It will be fired by all units throughout the Command from this date onwards.

This order has to be repeated in all Brigade, Garrison and Regimental Orders.”

Divisional Order No. 77 dated 7/8/1915.

Camp Railway –

            In future all sheets which have covered goods in railway wagons are to be folded and in case of several sheets they must be placed in one wagon.  Ropes should also be folded and placed together with the sheets.

Divisional Order No. 78, dated 7.8.1915

616 – DIVISIONAL ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Order No. 79 of August 7^th, 1915.

617 – CAMP RAILWAY –

            The attention of Transport Officers is called to Divisional Order No. 78 of 7^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,

7^th AUGUST, 1915.

607 – MUSKETRY CAMP – MOVE TO –

            In accordance with latest orders received from Divisional Head Quarters – the following are the revised arrangements for Musketry of the Brigade – with particulars as to date of moves – All former orders on the subject are cancelled:-

The 20^th (S) Battalion                                  ] Will move to Hornsea on 12^th inst.

Northumberland Fusiliers                                        ]

(1^st TYNESIDE FUSILIERS)                                  ] Will commence Musketry on 13^th

 ]          instant.

The 22^nd (S) Battalion                                             ] Will return to Alnwick on 19^th

Northumberland Fusiliers                                       ] instant.

(3^rd TYNESIDE FUSILIERS)                                  ]         

• –           –           –

The 21^st (S) Battalion                                              ] Will move to Hornsea on 19^th inst.

Northumberland Fusiliers                                        ]

(2^nd TYNESIDE FUSILIERS)                                 ] Will commence Musketry on 20^th

instant.

The 23^rd (S) Battalion                                              ]

Northumberland Fusiliers                                       ] Will return to Alnwick on 26^th

(4^th TYNESIDE FUSILIERS)                                  ]           instant.

            The train Time Table will be issued later.

Officers Commanding Units will arrange for every Officer, Non-commissioned Officer and Man of the Service Battalions – other than those in hospital, absent on duty, or absent without leave – tp proceed.

During the absence of the Battalions the necessary arrangements for guarding the Camps will be made by utilizing the “Home Service” men who are “attached” to each Battalion from the Depot Companies.  A Guard over the Ammunition Store of each Battalion during its absence will be found by the Officer Commanding, Grouped Depot Companies.

Unless later orders are issued to the contrary – the establishment of 1,100 all ranks plus the Supernumerary Officers will proceed – in each case.

Each Battalion will take 1 G.S. Limbered Wagon and 2 Horses and 4 horses or mules for use in 2 Water Carts which will be supplied at Hornsea to each Unit.

3 Officers Chargers will be taken per Battalion.

Each man will carry 2 blankets in addition to the kit carried in pack.

Tents, Camp Equipment, Cooking Utensils, and Ground Sheets will be supplied at Hornsea – and will be taken over from Units of 32^nd Division.

All dixies in possession of Units to be taken.

Each Company will take 6 Picks and 6 Shovels for digging latrines.

The Quarter Master of each Battalion will proceed one day in advance to take over Camp Equipment.

All Officers are limited to 35 lbs. weight of baggage.

608  – LEAVE OF ABSENCE – APPLICATION FOR–

            In future – applications for leave of absence of Officers will be submitted on Army Form B 173.  If this Army Form is not in possession of Units – manuscript applications in similar form will be forwarded.

609 – COMMAND ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Orders 1483 and 1485 of 6^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,

6^th AUGUST, 1915.

602 – EXTRACTS FROM NORTHERN COMMAND ORDERS–

            Equipment – Returns of –

            It is notified that the return of Equipment forwarded by telegram by Units every Sunday morning to Guncotton, York, under C.R.N.C. No. 55174 (O.S.) is hereby cancelled.

Authority, War Office letter No. 54/General Number/1782 (Q.M.G. 7), dated 20^th July, 1915.

C.R.N.C. No. 55174 (O.S.). 

Northern Command Order No.1457.

Clothing and Stores – Indents for –

            The attention of all concerned is directed to Command Order No. 1730, dated 8^th December, 1914.

  “Stores are not to be wired for unless under exceptional circumstances.”

C.R.N.C. No. 38875/35  (O.S.). 

Northern Command Order No.1458.

603 – COMMAND ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Orders 1437, 1443, 1446, 1448, 1450, 1452 and 1453 of 4^th August, 1915, and to 1467, 1468 and 1475 of 5^th August, 1915.

604 – LOCAL PURCHASE – MEDICINES, MEDICAL and SURGICAL APPLIANCES –

            The attention of Medical Officers is called to Northern Command Order No. 1433 of 4^th August, 1915.

605 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders 62, 63, 64, and 65 of August 5^th, 1915.

606 – GRANTING OF LEAVE –

            With reference to Divisional Order No. 65 dated 5^th instant – Officers Commanding Units will note that leave should be granted to men in the proportion directed when they have completed Parts I and II of Musketry Course.

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,

5^th AUGUST, 1915.

598 –INSPECTION –

            The Divisional Commander will inspect the Battalions of this Brigade in marching order to-morrow as follows:-

            Each Battalion will be drawn up in mass – on its own parade ground – at the following times:-

22^nd (S) Battalion

Northumberland Fusiliers

(3^rd TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)                       “A” Camp.  10 a.m.

23^rd (S) Battalion

Northumberland Fusiliers

(4^th TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)                       “B” Camp.  10-30 a.m.

20^th (S) Battalion

Northumberland Fusiliers

(1^st TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)                       “C” Camp.  11 a.m.

21^st (S) Battalion

Northumberland Fusiliers

(2^nd TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)                      “D” Camp.  11-30 a.m.

Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and Men doing Musketry with short rifle will not parade with their Battalion.

599 – STRENGTH–

            The Revd. G.D. Barker, Chaplain to the Forces, having proceeded overseas on the 4^th August, 1915, is accordingly struck off the strength of the Brigade from that date.

Authority, War Office letter, Clergy/General Number/4228 (Chaplains), dated 28^th July, 1915.

600 – COOKERY CLASSES –

            With reference to Divisional Order No. 59 dated 4^th instant – Officers Commanding Units will detail as follows:-

20^th (S) Battalion

Northumberland Fusiliers

(1^st TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)                                               2.

21^st (S) Battalion

Northumberland Fusiliers

(2^nd TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)                                              2.

22^nd (S) Battalion

Northumberland Fusiliers

(3^rd TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)                                               2.

            The Officer Commanding 20^th (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers

(1^st Tyneside Scottish) will detail a Serjeant to conduct this party.  This Non-commissioned Officer will report to Brigade Head Quarters at 10 a.m. on Saturday 7^th instant for orders.

The party will leave Alnwick by the 9-47 p.m. train on Sunday 8^th instant.   

601– DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders 59, 60 and 61 dated 4^th instant.

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,

4^th AUGUST, 1915.

595 –DISTRICT COURT-MARTIAL –

            The details of Officers as mentioned in Brigade Order No. 580 of 31^st July, 1915, will re-assemble at the Court-Martial Room, the Haven, North Demesne, Alnwick, on Friday 6^th August, 1915, at 10 a.m., for the purpose of trying by District Court-Martial the accused person named in the margin (and such other person or persons as may be brought before them)….

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.  No. 20/1584, Pte. Matthew Williamson.  20^th (S.) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish).

596 – LECTURE–

            A lecture will be given by Captain R.B. Campbell, the Gordon Highlanders, in the large marquee in “B” Camp at 5 p.m. on Monday August 9^th, 1915.  All Officers and Sergeants not on duty will attend.

Subject of lecture – Bayonet Fighting, Physical Training, and Close Quarter Fighting.

397 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders 52 and 53 of 2^nd 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.

HEAD QUARTERS,

ALNWICK,

3^rd AUGUST, 1915.

594 –ILLNESS DURING LEAVE OF ABSENCE –

            Officers Commanding Units will make it clearly understood by all Non-commissioned Officers and men under their Command that any Non-commissioned Officer or man who, when absent on leave is ill, and his illness is so serious as to prevent his returning on the correct date to his Unit, must cause a report stating the circumstances of the case to be forwarded immediately either by himself or a member of his family to his Commanding Officer, to which must be attached a Medical Practitioner’s certificate must be attached.

            Failing the above, the subsequent excuse of illness will not be accepted.

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,

2^nd AUGUST, 1915.

590 –RANGE DISCIPLINE –

            The attention of Commanding Officers is called to Divisional Circular, Range Discipline, dated 31^st July, 1915, which will be strictly adhered to.

591 – BOOTS –

            The attention of Commanding Officers is called to Brigade Order No. 509 of 16^th July, 1915.  The Brigade Commander has noticed in some instances that this order has not been complied with.

592 – HARNESS –

            Battalion Transport Officers will take steps to have all Harness in possession of units thoroughly well greased and kept in that state in future.

593 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders 43 and 44 of 31^st July, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,

 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

NOTICE.

            The Brigade Commander heartily congratulates all ranks 20^th (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish) on winning the Cross Country Battalion Team Championship of the North-Eastern District at the Military Sports held at Newcastle-on-Tyne on Saturday, 31^st July, 1915.

In view of the large number of competing teams this result is most gratifying and speaks well for the general physical fitness of the Battalion.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

1^st AUGUST, 1915.

586 –DISTRICT COURT-MARTIAL –

            The District Court-Martial directed to assemble in Brigade Order No. 566 of 28^th July, 1915, of which Major P.B. Norris, 22^nd (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish) was President, is hereby dissolved.

587 – EXTRACTS FROM NORTHERN COMMAND ORDERS–

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extract from the Third Supplement to the “London Gazette” of Tuesday, 27^th July, 1915, is published for information:-

Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment)

12^th Battalion (Tees-side Pioneers). – Harry Dixon to be temporary Second Lieutenant, dated 15^th July, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.1418.

BAYONET FIGHTING AND PHYSICAL TRAINING –

            Cardboard discs for Direction and Final Assault Practices can be obtained on application to the Superintendent of Gymnasia, Northern Command.  One thousand will be issued to each Unit, but as the supply is very limited each disc should be used as many times as possible.

Luminous Paint will also be issued on application to those Units who have advanced sufficiently in their Bayonet Fighting Training to carry out Night Assault Practices.

C.R.N.C. No. 74283 (G.)  Northern Command Order No. 1416.

RETURNS – PHYSICAL TRAINING –

            In future Units will render their Weekly Parade States direct to the Superintendant of Gymnasia, Fulford Barracks, York, to reach him by first post on Mondays.

(A) Northern Command Order No.1420.

588 – COMMAND ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Orders 1417, 1421, 1422, 1423, 1424 and 1425 of 31^st July, 1915.

589 – HOME SERVICE MEN – EMPLOYMENT OF –

            With reference to Northern Command Order No.1421 dated 31^st July, 1915, Officers Commanding Units will forward to these Head Quarters the numbers (if any) of Home Service Men they propose to employ, giving the details of their suggested employment.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,

 102^nd  (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

George Ryan’s letter home dated 20 Aug 1915

On headed notepaper with regimental crest 9th Middlesex Regt.
1945 “D” Co.
9th Middlesex
Dum-dum.
India.
20 Aug 1915

Dear M & F,

Thanks for your letter of July 22nd. You say the letter post does not leave London till Friday. I think you are mistaken as I received your letter a week late again this week. By what I can make out you should still post Thurs evening.

Sorry to hear Edie has had to have her front teeth out. Mine have not got much worse so I have not had them seen to. (The stopping came out of one, eating those Dog Biscuits on the boat.)

I’m having a little rest from Guards as I’m on Police Duty, taking the place of a Policeman detained in Hospital. I don’t suppose it will be for long as he is only in there with skin disease. I’m on duty from 4.30 to 9.30 in the evening then 5.45 to 10.0 next morning. After that I don’t go on till 4.30 pm the following day. We don’t have so far to go as we did up at Jalapahar, just round the barracks & down the Bazaar. It makes a change, as Parades are getting so monotonous & of course it’s quite nice to have a few days rest from Guards, so I shan’t mind if I’m kept on for a week or so.

Went to the “Empire” in Calcutta last Sat & saw Horace Goldin give “The Tiger God”. I expect Dad has seen him in London. It was very good; quite the best programme we’ve seen out here. We went back to Cossipore by taxi as it was too late for a tram & a “garrey” would have taken too long besides costing almost as much. It was just like an open Touring car, not like the boxed up vehicles you’ve got in London. We did go at a rate, it only took just over 20 min.

I heard from Bert this week.
Love to all,
Yr loving son
George