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.

18^th OCTOBER, 1915.

900 – DISTRICT COURT-MARTIAL –

The detail of Officers as mentioned below will assemble at the Orderly Room of the 21^st (Service) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish).

No. 12, Sandhill Camp, Longbridge Deverill on the 19^th inst., 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.) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish.)

MEMBERS

A Captain, 20^th (S.) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st 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, Sandhill Camp, Longbridge Deverill.

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. 21/245 Pte. James Hood 21^st (S.) Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish); No 22/1510 Pte. Thomas Kennedy 22^nd (S) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish); No 23/108 Pte. Matthew Young 23^rd (S) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (4^th Tyneside Scottish).

T.L.B. SOUTRY, MAJOR,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,  102^nd (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,

SANDHILL CAMP, LONGBRIDGE DEVERILL.

17^th OCTOBER, 1915.

897 – RETREAT –

            Retreat will be at 5-30 p.m. until further orders.

898– BARRACK STORE FATIGUES –

            The Battalion on duty will furnish a party of 1 N.C.O. and 5 men for fatigue duty in the Barrack Store, Sandhill Camp, at 9 a.m. daily.

899– SALISBURY TRAINING CENTRE ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Salisbury Training Centre Orders Nos. 955, 957, 958 and 961 of 15^th October, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, MAJOR,

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

Luton

17/10/14

Rev^d Sir,

            Just a line to let you know I am well & getting pretty well worked.

            We have heard that we shall soon sail from England on the 30^th of this month, so our time here will be very short now.

            I hope yourself & family are quite well close with kind regards to all

            Yrs obediently

(Pte) A.W. Hanson

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

Letter postmarked LUTON 17 OC 14.

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.

16^th OCTOBER, 1915.

892 – DIVINE SERVICE –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 886 of October 15^th, 1915, Church of England Troops will parade at 10 a.m. on “G” Range and not as therein stated.

Markers to report at “G” Range at 9-45 a.m.

893 – R.A.M.C. ORDERLY OFFICERS –

            The following is the detail of R.A.M.C. Officers for week ending October 23^rd, 1915:-

SUNDAY OCT. 17^th.                        Lt. F.J. HENRY        CAMP No. 14.

MONDAY OCT. 18^h.                        Lt. R.B. MACFIE           “     No 11

TUESDAY OCT. 19^th                       Lt. F.J. HENRY             “     No 14

WEDNESDAY OCT. 20^th                Lt. R.B. MACFIE           “     No 11

THURSDAY OCT. 21^st                   Lt. J. MUIRHEAD          “     No 15

FRIDAY OCT 22^nd                           Lt. R.B. MACFIE           “     No 11

SATURDAY OCT 23^rd                    Lt. J. MUIRHEAD          “     No 15

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

894– LETTER FROM LORD MAYOR OF NEWCASTLE –

            The Brigade Commander has received a letter from the Lord Mayor of Newcastle-on-Tyne, expressing his regret, owing to public engagements, at being unable to visit the Brigade prior to its proceeding overseas.

The following is an extract from his letter, which should be communicated to all ranks:-

“It is a matter of great regret that my public engagements here do not permit of my joining the Party; and, as the gatherings appear to be of a more or less valedictory character, I feel that I should write you by way of expressing my admiration for the splendid troops under your command.  I feel sure that the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men alike will prove themselves in every way equal to their brave comrades who are upholding the Country’s honour in various parts of the present widespread battle-fields.

The career of the Tyneside Scottish Brigade will be followed with the closest interest by the Citizens of Newcastle and district, who are proud of the men who have so readily rallied to the colours in their Country’s hour of need”.

895 – SPECIAL FURLOUGH –

            Officers Commanding Battalions will arrange for all men who have not had their special 4 days furlough prior to embarkation to take this leave as follows:-

The trains will leave Warminster on Friday evening the 22^nd inst., and will arrive in Newcastle on Saturday morning.  The 4 actual days leave will commence at 12 noon on Saturday the 23^rd inst., and will expire at 12 noon on Wednesday the 27^th inst.

Trains will leave Newcastle during the afternoon of Wednesday.

The Brigade Commander trusts that all Non-Commissioned Officers and men will fully understand that any overstaying of passes will bring discredit on their own Battalions and reflect generally on the discipline of the Brigade which he is sure all ranks are anxious to avoid.  A Time-Table will be published later.

896 – WAR OFFICE LETTER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Commanding Officers is called to War Office Letter A.C.D./Contracts/6644 (Q.M.G.7) dated 7^th October 1915.  The Brigade Commander trusts that the greatest care will in future be taken in carrying out the instructions referred to.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, MAJOR,

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,

SANDHILL CAMP, LONGBRIDGE DEVERILL.

15^th OCTOBER, 1915.

884 – CHAPLAIN – CHURCH OF ENGLAND – APPOINTMENT TO –

            The Revd. E.W. Burnell, C.F. has been appointed Church of England Chaplain to this Brigade from October 14^th, 1915.  Authority War Office letter Clergy General No. 4223, dated 11^th October, 1915.

He will be attached for rations and quarters to 20^th (S) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish).

885 – STRENGTH –

            The Revd. Pierce Egan, C.F. having proceeded to Seaford is consequently struck off the strength of the Brigade from 13^th October, 1915.

Authority, War Office letter Clergy/General No. 4223 dated October 11^th 1915.

886– DIVINE SERVICE –

            Troops of the 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade will parade for Divine Service on Sunday 17^th inst – as follows:-

CHURCH OF ENGLAND   10 a.m. on the Parade Ground of the 20^th (S) Bn.

Northd. Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish).

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.

Markers for Church of England Troops to report to Brigade Major on the above ground at 9-45 a.m.

887 – DUTIES –

            The Battalion on duty for week ending October 23^rd, 1915:-

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

next for duty –

20^th (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish).

888 – OUT OF BOUNDS –

            The Sewage Outfall Works situated in the field West of No. 11, Camp Sandhill is placed out of bounds.

889 – CLOTHING FOR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE IN FRANCE –

            With reference to Salisbury Training Centre Order No. 954 of the 14^th inst., Officers Commanding Units will indent at once for any articles required to complete.

890 – SALISBURY TRAINING CENTRE ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Salisbury Training Centre Order No. 952, dated 14^th October, 1915.

891 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders No. 359 and 360 of the 14^th inst.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, MAJOR,

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

NOTICE.

CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING

            The Southern Counties Cross Country Association is organizing a Cross Country Inter-Team Race for the 34^th Division at Sutton Veny on 30^th October 1915.

The race will be conducted as a Time Trial, Teams of 20 will compete being despatched at stated intervals, and the tenth man only of each team will be timed.  His time being taken as that of the team.  Units intending to compete should therefore instruct their teams to practice PACKING.

Teams may be drawn from Units as follows:-

INFANTRY COMPANIES, R.E., Field or Signalling Companies.

ARTILLERY BRIGADES or Div. Ammunition Column.

A.S.C. HEADQUARTERS COMPANY (1) “Other” Companies combined (1).

DIVISIONAL CYCLISTS (1 Team).

This is not intended to prevent teams from smaller Units i.e. Batteries etc., being entered if desired.

A Committee of Officers will be formed to select the course for the race (to be between 4 and 5 miles in extent) and assist in making the race a success.  Further particulars can be obtained from Major Elwy Jones 25^th Bn. Northd. Fusiliers, 103^rd Brigade.  The prizes will be 10 S.C.C.C.A. Gold Centre Medals to winning team, 10 Silver Medals to second, 10 Bronze to third.  Entry Fee 10/- per team.

Entries should be sent in by October 20^th to the Hon. Sec. S.C.C.C.A. C. OTWAY 131 Denmark Hill London S.E.

(Names of team need not be declared)

On back of last sheet C. O.C.

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.

14^th OCTOBER, 1915.

882 – OFFICERS – SUPENNUMERARY –

            With reference to Salisbury Training Centre Order No. 944 of 13^th October, 1915, Officers Commanding Units will take necessary action – reporting to Brigade Head Quarters –

• The names of the 2 Supernumerary Officers per Company who are being retained.
• The names of the Supernumerary Officers who have been sent to the 29th (Reserve) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

883 – SALISBURY TRAINING CENTRE ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Salisbury Training Centre Order No. 942 of 13^th October, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, MAJOR,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,  102^nd (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,

SANDHILL CAMP, LONGBRIDGE DEVERILL.

13^th OCTOBER, 1915.

877 – R.A.M.C. ORDERLY OFFICERS –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 864 of the 9^st inst., for the name of Lieutenant J. Muirhead, R.A.M.C., read Lieutenant R.B. Macfie, R.A.M.C., attached 20^th (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish).

878 – OFFICERS COMMANDING DETAILS –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to 34 Division/1426/A dated 11^th October, 1915, issued to-day.

The name of the Supernumerary Officer to be appointed Officer Commanding Details of each unit will be forwarded forthwith to Brigade Head Quarters.

These Officers will attend at Brigade Head Quarters on Thursday, 14^th inst., at 3 p.m., and will report to the Staff Captain for instruction in their duties.

879 – QUARTERING COMMITTEE –

            With reference to Divisional Order No. 354 of October 12^th, 1915, Major J.F. Mackay, V.C., 21^st (Service) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish) is appointed a member of the Committee referred to and will place himself in communication with the President of the Committee.

880 – EXTRACT FROM DIVISIONAL ORDERS –

12:10:15.

Hawkers –

            It has been noticed that Hawkers of the Gipsy Class are following troops at manoeuvres and drill.

Troops are forbidden to make purchases from hawkers (see Divisional Orders 158 and 342) and all Officers are to see that this order is strictly enforced and drive off hawkers who approach their men.

Divisional Order No. 356.

881 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders 355 and 357 of 12^th October, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, MAJOR,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,  102^nd (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,

SANDHILL CAMP, LONGBRIDGE DEVERILL.

12^th OCTOBER, 1915.

876 – BOOTS – FITTING OF –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 872 dated 11^th inst., boots are until further orders to be fitted over one pair of socks only, not two pairs.

WALLACE MARRS, Captain,

FOR BRIGADE-MAJOR,  102^nd (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,

SANDHILL CAMP, LONGBRIDGE DEVERILL.

11^th OCTOBER, 1915.

870 – FIRE ORDERS – SEQUENCE OF –

            In future the Fire Orders will usually be given in the following sequence:-

Range.

Target.

but it must be understood that in circumstances which render such a course clearly necessary – Officers Commanding Sections may reverse this sequence.

871 – CLOTHING – GIFTS OF –

            The Ladies Committee, Tyneside Scottish Brigade, have now in stock a considerable quantity of shirts, scarves, mittens, socks, etc., for units of the Brigade.

Officers Commanding Units should take early steps to inform:-

J.R. Hall Esq.,

Honorary Secretary,

Tyneside Scottish Committee,

9, Grainger Street West,

NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.

of their requirements

872– BOOTS –

            With reference to the correct fitting of boots – Regimental Pattern – for use overseas – the attention of Commanding Officers is drawn to their grave responsibilities in this connection.  In case of any difficulty occurring in obtaining the correct sizes at once – a special report is to be made without delay to Brigade Head Quarters and to the D.A.D.O.S., 34^th Division.

            On no account are boots of too small a size to admit of two pairs of socks being worn to be issued.

873 – SALISBURY TRAINING CENTRE ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Salisbury Training Centre Order No. 922 of 9^th October, 1915.

874 – EXTRACT FROM DIVISIONAL ORDERS –

            9:10:15

Military Police and Sentries –

            Complaints having been received that civilian workmen engaged in construction, and repair and maintenance of hutments and roads, are prevented from going to their work, Commanding Officers will issue orders to Military Policemen and Sentries that they are not to stop gangs or men, who are obviously workmen.  In cases of men who come into Camp to look for work under the Contractor, they are to be taken to the nearest ganger in the camp and if he does not engage them they are to be conducted out of camp again.

The Contractor does not employ the Time Check System and workmen are not provided with passes.

Divisional Order No. 338

Boots Regimental Pattern (Overseas) –

            Indents should be passed by Officers Commanding Units at once for R.P. Boots to complete establishment under War Office telegram 1344 dated 7-8-15., if not already submitted.

Divisional Order No. 349.

875 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS –ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Order No. 339 of 9^th inst., and No. 348 of 11^th inst.

WALLACE MARRS, Captain,

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

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

Major J.F. Purcell D.S.O.

SHIPS ORDERS BY LIEUT-COL. F.S. DAWSON.

Officer Commanding Troops.

S.S. DURHAM CASTLE,

At Sea,

10.10.1915

PART 3, No 20.

No. 83.  DUTIES FOR TOMORROW, the 11^th OCTOBER 1915.

            Captain of the Day:              Capt. E. Whiting.

Subaltern of the Day:          2^nd Lieut. A.H. Brown.

Officer in charge of Prisoner of War: Lieut. A.C. Harrison.

COMPANY FOR DUTY                  “E” COMPANY

No. 84. DUTIES – GUARD:

            As the Troops will be in Port tomorrow morning when the usual Guard dismounts at 9 a.m., no new Guard will be mounted but certain sentries will be posted until the Troops have all disembarked, and the Subaltern of the Day will be responsible that they carry out their duties.  (Kings Regulations – Para 1640)

Duty of Officer of the Guard will, therefore, be cancelled.

PICQUETS:

            No Picquets will be mounted on the Fo’castle Head and Monkey Island, so that the duties of the Officer in charge will be cancelled.

PRISONER OF WAR:

The Officer and Guard in charge of the Prisoner of War will remain on duty until such time as the Prisoner is handed over to the proper authorities.

J.G.W. Evans

CAPTAIN.

SHIPS ADJUTANT.