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.

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.

7^th SEPTEMBER, 1915.

744 – INSPECTION PARADE –

            The Brigade will parade for inspection by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Salisbury Training Centre, tomorrow – 8^th inst. at 11-30 a.m. in marching order on the ground North-West of the camp of the 22^nd (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish) in line of massed battalions.

Markers, 2 per Company, to be on the ground at 11 a.m.

Battalions to parade as strong as possible.

Transport to be drawn up in rear of each Battalion.

Bands to be massed in rear of the centre.

Parade States to be handed to the Brigade Major before 8 a.m.

If a march past is ordered the massed pipe bands will play the Brigade past.

Upon the arrival of the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief at the saluting base – the Brigade Commander will sound a “G” as a signal for the General Salute.

Battalions will parade as laid down in Plate XV, Infantry Training, 1914, except where otherwise ordered.

745 – PLATOON ORDER BOOK –

            In future each Platoon Commander will keep a “Platoon Order Book” in which will be copied all Brigade or Battalion orders which affect the men.  These orders will be read every morning at the first parade by the Platoon Commander to his Platoon.

746 – TRANSPORT STATES –

            Officers Commanding Units will render a weekly Transport State to reach Brigade Head Quarters not later than 9 a.m. on Fridays.

747 – RETURNS –

With reference to Divisional Order No. 178 dated 6^th September, 1915, the return referred to is to be submitted forthwith.

748 –EXTRACTS FROM DIVISIONAL ORDERS–

6/9/15.

Abbreviated addresses and Signal calls –

            The abbreviated address for the Northumberland Fusiliers is Northd. Fus. T.C. 20 giving the abbreviated addresses and signal calls of units in this division should be amended accordingly.

Divisional Order No. 176.

Information likely to be of use to the enemy – Safeguarding of

            Extremely valuable information has been obtained from Diaries, Orders, General Instructions etc., found on English Officers and men killed or captured during recent fighting.

During operations it should be ascertained by inspection that Officers or men carry nothing which might give useful information to the enemy into the trenches.

With regard to correspondence, it is the individual sending a letter who is responsible that its contents are not communicated to the press.

Articles have appeared in the Press supplying the enemy’s spies with clues which might seriously influence operations.

To ensure that troops shall understand and realise the great importance of preventing information, which may be useful to the enemy from reaching them all units will, on three separate parades read and explain this order and paras: 453 and 454 Kings Regulations to all ranks.

A certificate that this has been done will be sent to this Office not later than 20/9/15.

Divisional Order No. 179.

With reference to the above the necessary certificate to be rendered to Brigade Headquarters by the 15^th Sept. 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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

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.

6^th SEPTEMBER, 1915.

742 – TRAINING – ALLOTMENT OF TIMES –

            The following is the allotment of time for Company, Battalion and Brigade Training of the Infantry Formations of 34^th Division:-

• Company Training         1^st Sept. – 2^nd Oct.
• Battalion Training          3^rd Oct – 16^th Oct.
• Brigade Training            17^th Oct – 30^th Oct.

743 – DIVISIONAL ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Order No. 174, dated 5^th Sept, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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

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

BRIGADE ORDERS.

BY LIEUTENANT-COLONEL C.H. INNES HOPKINS.

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEAD QUARTERS,

WINDMILL HILL CAMP.  ANDOVER.

3^rd SEPTEMBER, 1915.

724 – TEMPORARY COMMAND OF BRIGADE –

            Brigadier-General T.P.B. Ternan, C.M.G., D.S.O., having proceeded on leave – the temporary Command of the Brigade devolves on Lieutenant-Colonel C.H. Innes Hopkins, 20^th (S) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish.)

725 – DISTRICT COURT-MARTIAL –

            The detail of Officers as mentioned below will assemble at the Y.M.C.A. Marquee, Windmill Hill Camp, Andover, on the 4^th September, 1915, at 10 a.m., for the purpose of trying by a 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, 20^th (S.) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish.)

A Captain, 23^rd (S.) Battalion, 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, Windmill Hill Camp, Andover.

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. 20/231 Pte. JOSEPH DAVIDSON, 20^th (S.) Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish); No. 21/1204 Pte. WILLIAM HARRISON, 21^st (S.) Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish); No. 23/1315, Pte PETER LANCASTER, 23^rd (S.) Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (4^th Tyneside Scottish);

726 – DIVINE SERVICE –

            Troops of the 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade will parade for Divine Service on Sunday the 5^th instant as follows:-

CHURCH of ENGLAND  9 a.m. between Nos. 4 & 7 Camps, Windmill Hill

Camp.

PRESBYTERIANS  9 a.m. in Y.M.C.A. Marquee.  Windmill Hill Camp.

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

727 – DUTIES –

            The Battalion on duty for week ending Sept. 11^th, 1915,

21^st (S.) Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish)

next for duty:-

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

728 – LED HORSES –

            In the United Kingdom mounted men when loading a horse will invariably load it on the near side of the one being ridden.  When horses are led by a soldier on foot – the soldier himself must invariably be on the traffic side of the horse.

729 – EXTRACTS FROM SOUTHERN COMMAND ORDERS–

2^nd September, 1915.

Training –

            The following Orders are re-published for the benefit of Troops which have recently arrived:-

1. Troops will, under no circumstances, move over growing crops.  When engaged in Field Operations, Umpires will not penalise troops for formation or position necessitated by the observance of this order.
2. Horses must not be tethered to trees.
3. Fires will not be lighted near ricks or farm buildings.  Climbing on Stacks is strictly prohibited.
4. Gaps will not be made in hedges or fences, except by order of an Officer.

C.R., S.C., No. 14910/3 (G.T.)  Southern Command Order No. 706.

730 – SOUTHERN COMMAND ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Southern Command Orders Nos 703 and 704 of 1^st inst., and Nos 705, 707, 711 and 716 of 2^nd instant.

            The attention of Medical Officers is called to Southern Command Orders 714 and 715 of 2^nd September, 1915.

731 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Order No. 166 of 2^nd September, 1915.

732 – LOST –

            Lost DUN GELDING MULE – Zebra markings on all fore legs.  13 h.h.  Brandings – 2” Broad arrow on near shoulder – U.P. on near side of neck – 15 on near fore foot – 1 T.S. on off fort foot.

Lost BROWN GELDING PACK MULE – 13 h.h.  Brandings – 2” Broad arrow on near shoulder – U P. on near side of neck – 30 on near fore foot – 1 T.S. on off fore foot.

Information to 20^th (S.) Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish) No. 4 Camp Windmill Hill, Andover.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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

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