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.

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.

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.

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.

9^th SEPTEMBER, 1915.

758 – INSPECTION OF SIGNALLERS –

            Battalion Signallers will parade as signallers under their own Signalling Officers at 9 a.m. to-morrow, and will carry out their ordinary signalling duties.  They will be inspected during the forenoon by the Divisional Signalling Section Officer.

759 – EQUIPMENT – INDENTS FOR –

            In view of the fact that men joining the Service Battalions from the Reserve Battalion will bring with them no equipment – Officers Commanding Units will be good enough to arrange for a sufficient supply to be maintained in the Quarter Master’s store for all requirements.

760 – DISCS – SIGNALLING –

            With reference to Salisbury Training Centre Order No. 739 of 7^th September, 1915, Officers Commanding Units will indent to complete.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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.

8^th SEPTEMBER, 1915.

749 – ATTACHMENT –

            Lieut. R.D. Tittle, 2^nd Battalion Dublin Fusiliers, will be attached until further orders to the 22^nd (S) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish.)

For light duty.

750 – MARCH DISCIPLINE –

            The Brigade Commander is not satisfied with the march discipline of units.  Officers Commanding Battalions will be held responsible for the orders on the subject being rigidly enforced.  The regulations on this subject are quite clear and the Brigade Commander trusts that it will be unnecessary to again refer to this question.

751 – BRIGADE FIELD OFFICER –

            The Battalion on duty will detail a Mounted Officer who will act as Brigade Field Officer.

The duties this officer will be required to perform will be forwarded to Units under separate cover.

752 – DUTIES –

            With reference to Divisional Order No. 185 dated 8^th inst., the Officer Commanding 22^nd (S) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish.) will detail the Non-commissioned Officer and men required.

753 – CAMP BATHS –

            The following is the allotment of the Camp Bath between the lines of Nos. 3 and 4 Camps:-

18^th (Pioneer) Battalion Northd: Fusiliers.           MONDAY

20^th (S) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers

(1^st TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)           TUESDAY

21^st (S) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers

(2^nd TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)          WEDNESDAY

22^nd (S) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers

(3^rd TYNESIDE SCOTTIS)             THURSDAY

 23^rd (S) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers

(4^th TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)          FRIDAY

There will be no allotment for Saturday or Sunday, on which days the bath can be used by all Units concerned.

754 – WATER SUPPLY –

            It is notified for information that on account of the shortage of water – the supply will be cut off daily during the hours of 10 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. until further orders.

755 – SALISBURY TRAINING CENTRE ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Salisbury Training Centre Order No. 733 of 6^th September, 1915.

The attention of Medical Officers is called to Salisbury Training Centre Order No. 735 of 6^th Sept., 1915.

756 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Order No. 187 of 8^th inst.

757 – EXTRACTS FROM SOUTHERN COMMAND ORDERS–

7-9-15.

Musketry –

1. Durrington Rifle Ranges will be in use for musketry practice commencing 13^th September, 1915, and will continue in use until further notice.
2. Officers Commanding at Artillery Practice will please take note of this.
3. Commanding Officers must warn their men not to stray into the danger area while firing is in progress.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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