BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

18^th AUGUST, 1915.

663 – RIPON TRAINING CENTRE CIRCULAR –

            With reference to Ripon Training Centre Circular No. 10 dated Ripon 9^th August, 1915, a copy of which has been today issued to each Unit, Commanding Officers will each detail an Officer as “Battalion Billeting Officer”.

The name of the Officer selected to be forwarded to Brigade Head Quarters.

664 – ENTRAINING AND DETRAINING –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to King’s Regulations, Paras; 1420 to 1457, and special attention to Northern Command Order 1305 of July 19^th, 1915, on this subject.

665 – COMMAND ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of all Officers is called to Northern Command Orders 1568 and 1575 of August 17^th, 1915.

666 – SIGNALLERS – CLASSIFICATION OF –

            Reference to Northern Command Order No.1568 dated 17^th August, 1915, as soon as the discs have arrived and the signallers have been trained in their use – application will be forwarded to the Brigade Head Quarters through the Brigade Signalling Officer.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,

 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

On the back of page in manuscript O.C. A Coy.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

17^th AUGUST, 1915.

659 – MUSKETRY CAMP – TIME TABLE –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 657 of 16^th instant – the first train from Hornsea will arrive at Alnwick at 4-40 p.m., instead of 3-47 p.m.

660 – EQUIPMENT – RETURN OF –

            With reference to War Office letter 54/Gen. Number/2022, Q.M.G. 7 dated August 11^th, 1915, the return referred to will in future be posted by each Unit direct to:-

D.A.D.O.S.,

34^th Division,

3, Princess Terrace,

RIPON.

every Thursday without fail (while the Brigade is detached from the Division) so as to ensure the receipt of the return by first post on Saturday.

661 – VACCINATION –

            With reference to Divisional Order No. 107 of 16^th August, 1915, Officers Commanding Units will forward reports through Brigade Head Quarters.    

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624 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders 101, and 102 of 15^th August, 1915, and 110 of 16^th August, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,

 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

On the back of page in manuscript O.C. A Coy.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

16^th AUGUST, 1915.

656 – DISTRICT COURT-MARTIAL –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 653 of the 15^th August, 1915, the accused persons marginally named will also be tried by this Court.

In the margin: – No. 21/814 Pte. THOMAS TURNER. 21^st (S) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish); No. 23/47, Pte. CHARLES PEARSON.  23^rd (S) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (4^th Tyneside Scottish).

657 – MUSKETRY CAMP – TIME TABLE –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 607 of 7^th August, 1915, the trains will leave Alnwick and arrive at Hornsea on the 19^th instant as follows:-

DEPARTS                 ARRIVES

ALNWICK                  HORNSEA

21^st (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers

(2^nd TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)

(1^st Half Battalion)                                             3-15 a.m.                   8-55 p.m.

(2^nd Half Battalion)                                             5-50 a.m.                11-22 a.m.

23^rd (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers

(4^th TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)

(1^st Half Battalion)                                             7-25 a.m.                  1-10 p.m.

(2^nd Half Battalion)                                             9-5 a.m.                  3-0 p.m.

            The undermentioned Battalions will return on the 19^th instant by trains leaving Hornsea and arriving at Alnwick as follows:-

DEPARTS                 ARRIVES

HORNSEA                ALNWICK

20^th (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers

(1^st TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)

(1^st Half Battalion)                                             10-55 a.m.                3-47 p.m.

(2^nd Half Battalion)                                            12-55 p.m.               6-18 p.m.

22^nd (S) Bn. Northd. Fusiliers

(3^rd TYNESIDE SCOTTISH)

(1^st Half Battalion)                                             2-50 a.m.                  8-26 p.m.

(2^nd Half Battalion)                                             5-8 a.m.                  10-55 a.m.

658 – ARMLETS – STRETCHER BEARERS –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units and Medical Officers is called to Northern Command Order No.514 of April 1^st,

            Officers Commanding Units will indent on:-

                        D.A.D.O.S., 34^th Division,

3, Princess Terrace, RIPON.

for the armlets required for stretcher bearers without loss of time if they have not already done so – indents to be forwarded through this office.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,

 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

On the back of page in manuscript O.C. A Coy.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

15^th AUGUST, 1915.

652– DISTRICT COURT-MARTIAL –

            The District Court-Martial directed to assemble in Brigade Order No. 627of 11^th August, 1915, of which Major A.G. Niven, 21^st (S) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish) was President, is hereby dissolved.

653 – DISTRICT COURT-MARTIAL –

            The detail of Officers as mentioned below will assemble at the Court-Martial Room, The Havens, North Demesne, Alnwick, on the 17^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 J.F. Mackay, V.C., 21^st (S.) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish.)

MEMBERS

A Captain, 21^st (S.) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd 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, “Alnbank” Alnwick.

The Officers Commanding 21st, and 23^rd (S) Battalions, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd, and 4^th Tyneside Scottish) will each detail three Officers to attend for instructional purposes.

In the margin.  No. 21/1147 Pipe-Major Strachan, 21^st (S.) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish); No 21/1149 Corporal J. Strachan 21^st (S.) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (2^nd Tyneside Scottish).

654 – EXTRACTS FROM NORTHERN COMMAND ORDERS–

            Ration and Field Allowance – Officers attending School of Musketry, Strensall,

14^th AUGUST, 1915.

Each Officer entitled to claim Ration and Field Allowance whilst attending a course at the School of Musketry will be furnished with the necessary certificate, signed by the Commandant, to cover the PERIOD of the course.

The claims will be submitted by the Units concerned direct to the Command Paymaster, with the certificates attached, thus saving counter-signature of claims by the Commandant, which causes delay and much unnecessary correspondence.

This order is to be repeated in Divisional, Brigade, Garrison, and Regimental Orders.

(C.P.)  Northern Command Order No.1553.

655 – COMMAND ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Order No. 1547 of 14^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,

14^th AUGUST, 1915.

643 – EQUIPMENT and HARNESS – BRASS WORK OF –

            Officers Commanding Units will note that all brass work on men’s equipment, and all chains and other metal portions of harness are to be polished and kept as bright as possible.

644 – RECREATION COMMITTEE –

            With reference to Circular letter 34/Div/136 dated 12^th August, 1915, Lieutenant Colonel C.H. Innes Hopkins Commanding 20^th (S) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish.) is appointed a member of the Committee referred to, to represent all Infantry Units in the 34^th Division.

645 – MACHINE GUN SECTIONS –

            In future the Battalion Machine Gun Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and Men, will not be employed on Regimental duties.

Each Machine Gun 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 in the huts for the Machine Gun Section as a Unit.

646 – ESTABLISHMENTS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Commanding Officers is called to Pages 20 to 24 inclusive, War Establishments, Part VII, New Armies, 1915.

            The numbers given are those which will proceed overseas but during training the total is to be 1,100 all ranks – not including Supernumerary Officers.

647 – LATREEN BUCKETS – DISINFECTING OF –

In future care must be taken that the latrine and urine buckets are disinfected daily with a solution of cresole and water – strength 1 oz. to 3 gallons.

648 – EXTRACTS FROM NORTHERN COMMAND ORDERS–

“London Gazette” –

The following extract from the “London Gazette” of Tuesday, the 10^th August, 1915, is published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

21^st Battalion (2^nd Tyneside Scottish). – Lionel Geldart Marrs to be temporary Second Lieutenant, dated 11^th July, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.1539.  d/13.8.1915.

Separation Allowance –

13^th AUGUST, 1915.

Army Form O.1838 (Claim by an Unmarried Soldier or Widower for Separation Allowance for his Dependants) has been revised, and copies of the revised form should be demanded immediately by all concerned.  As soon as a supply is received all copies of former prints, which are obsolete, should be wasted.

In this connection the importance is pointed out, particularly in view of the time limit imposed by Army Order 218, of 1915, of this form being readily obtainable by every unmarried recruit or widower who desires to claim separation allowance.  Although the form is handed by the Recruiting Officer to every such recruit (whether Regular Army or Territorial Force) who notifies on enlistment his desire to make an allotment to a dependant, a supply should be in the possession of every Commanding Officer in order that if the form issued at the Recruiting Office is lost or mislaid another may be issued at once.

As soon as a recruit, who is unmarried or a widower, joins his depot, or (if he is not taken on the strength of the depot) his Unit, steps should be taken by the Commanding Officer to ascertain whether he desires to make a claim for a separation allowance for a dependent, and if so, to obtain from him Army Form O. 1838, which should be forwarded to the Paymaster (or Secretary, Territorial Force Association), at the earliest possible date.

This order is to be repeated in Divisional and Brigade Orders.

Authority, War Office letter No. 46/732 (Accounts 3), dated 10^th August, 1915.

C.R.N.C. No. 77585 (C.P.). 

Northern Command Order No. 1540.   d/13.8.1915.

649– COMMAND ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Orders 1536 and 1541 of 13^th August, 15.

650 – DENTAL TREATMENT –

            The attention of Medical Officers is called to Northern Command Order No. 1542 of 13^th August, 1915.

651 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders No. 92 of 12^th August, 1915, and No. 95 of August 13trh, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,

 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

Annotated in manuscript on back “O.C. A Coy”

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEAD QUARTERS, ALNWICK,

13^th AUGUST, 1915.

640 – SIGNALLING – FUNDS – LOCAL PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT –

            With reference to Northern Command Order No.1528 of 12^th instant – Officers Commanding Units will purchase out of the £2 sanctioned, 12 discs from Messrs Peel, Builders, Tynemouth, or elsewhere.

Signalling lamps for 22^nd and 23^rd (S) Battalions Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd and 4^th Tyneside Scottish) will be supplied by the Brigades Committee.

641– COMMAND ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Orders 1525, 1527, 1528, 1531 and 1533 of August 12^th, 1915.

642 – BLANKETS – MEWTHOD OF CARRYING –

            Officers Commanding Units are notified that in future when orders are issued for blankets to be carried by Non-commissioned Officers and men they will be rolled and worn on the top of the pack.  An example can be seen at Brigade Head Quarters, which a representative from each Battalion will be detailed to inspect at an early date.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

BRIGADE-MAJOR,

 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

In manuscript on the back of page C Coy.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

12^th AUGUST, 1915.

632 – DISTRICT COURT-MARTIAL –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 627 of the 11^th August, 1915, the accused person marginally named will also be tried by this Court.

In the margin: – No. 23/464 Pte. THOMAS WALKER. 23^rd (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (4^th TYNESIDE SCOTTISH).

633 – TRANSFERS: LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPANY MEN TRANSFERRED –

            In all cases of men being transferred from Service Battalions to the 29^th Reserve Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers – the following documents will accompany each man:-

Army Forms B. 2505           (Attestation).

     “        “     B. 178.             (Medical H.S.).

     “        “     B. 120.             (Regl. Conduct Sheet.).

     “        “     B. 121.             (Coy. Conduct Sheet.).

     “        “     B                       Insurance Card.

     “        “     B. 253              (Inventory of Kit.).

     “        “     O. 1809 A       (Last Pay).

     “        “     64                     (Pay Book)

     “        “     50                     (Small Book)

634 – GENEVA RED CROSS BADGES – IRREGULAR WEARING OF –

            The Brigade Commander has noticed that in some instances Battalion Stretcher Bearers are wearing Red Cross Badges sewn on to the sleeves of their tunics.  This is most irregular and contrary to the Geneva Convention.  These Badges must be at once removed.  When soldiers are actually employed as stretcher bearers they will first disarm and then place a white band on which is a red cross on their arm.

635 – CORRECTION –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 620 of 10^th August, 1915, line 10, after the word “out” omit the words “under the supervision of his Company Commander” and add the words “under the supervision of his Company Commander” after the word “responsible” in line eleven.

636 – EXTRACTS FROM NORTHERN COMMAND ORDERS–

“London Gazette” –

The following extract from the “London Gazette” of Friday, 6^th August, 1915, is published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

20^th Battalion (1^st Tyneside Scottish). – Temporary Second Lieutenant Bernard C. de B. White from 11^th (Reserve) Battalion, The York and Lancaster Regiment to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 19^th July, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.1510. d/10.8.1915.

The following extract from the Third Supplement to the “London Gazette” of Friday, the 6^th August, 1915, is published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers:–

23^rd Battalion (4^th Tyneside Scottish). –Samuel Stephenson Skinner to be temporary Quartermaster, with the honorary rank of Lieutenant.  Dated 12^th July, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.1517.  d/11.8.1915.

Issue of Blankets for Officers –

            All Officers of the Special Reserve, New Armies, Territorial Force who are entitled to draw the allowance for the first provision of a camp kit may be provided with three new General Service Blankets, free of charge, as part of the camp kit detailed in paragraph 324, Equipment Regulations, Part I.

Authority, 54/General Number/2029 (Q.M.G. 9) of the 6^th August, 1915.

C.R.N.C. No. 76569 (D.B.O.). 

Northern Command Order No.1522.  d/11.8.1915.

637 – COMMAND ORDER – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Order No. 1521 of 11^th August, 1915.

638 – EXTRACT FROM DIVISIONAL ORDERS –

Blankets –

            All blankets on charge of units in the Division are to be returned to:-

C.O.O., YORK.

before units leave the Northern Command.

Authority, Headquarters, Northern Command telegram Q6273 of 10/8/15.

Divisional Order No.87.  d/11.8.1915.

639 – MUSKETRY –

            With reference to Divisional Order No. 76 dated 7^th August, 1915, for “Practice 6, Part II of General Musketry Course, read “Practice 16”.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major,

 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Bde.

Annotated in manuscript on back “O.C. A Coy”

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

10^th AUGUST, 1915.

620 – PLATOON – FIGHTING UNIT –

            The Brigade Commander wishes to emphasise the fact that the Platoon is the fighting unit.  When orders from higher authority are received for certain numbers of Non-commissioned Officers and men to be trained specially in any particular subject such as signalling, bomb throwing etc., the correct numbers to be trained in each Platoon must be specified by the Commanding Officer, and the Platoon Commander will be held responsible that their training is carried out under the supervision of his Company Commander.  He will also be responsible for all such matters as correct boot fitting, seeing that boots are in good repair, the weekly foot inspection – and the general smartness of the Platoon in dress – saluting and similar matters – as well as the ordinary training of his men.  The Platoon Commander must know each man in his Platoon and exactly what particular work he is best suited for.  Platoon Commanders, as has been previously laid down, are on no account to be moved from their own Platoon unless such action is quite unavoidable.  When this is necessary, the new Commander must make himself thoroughly acquainted with his Platoon without delay.  In the temporary absence of the Platoon Commander, the Platoon Serjeant will invariably assume Command.

Officers Commanding Units will re-publish this order in Battalion Orders.

621 – BAYONET FIGHTING –

            The Brigade Commander would be glad if Platoon Commanders will make a point of instructing their men as regards Bayonet Fighting on the lines advocated by Captain R.B. Campbell (Gordon Highlanders) in the lecture he delivered yesterday.

622 – COMMAND ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Northern Command Orders 1495, 1498, 1499, and 1506 of 9^th August, 1915.

623 – GARRISON BOARD –

            With reference to Northern Command Order 1499 of the 9^th August 1915, a Garrison Board for the purpose of inspecting the Horse Rugs of Units of this Brigade will be assembled at a date to be notified later.  Officers Commanding Units will make out the necessary lists of Horse Rugs to be brought before the Board.  The Horse Rugs of Battalions proceeding to Hornsea will be brought before the Board by those Units remaining behind.  Officers Commanding Units will arrange accordingly.

624 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders 81, 82, and 84 of 9^th August, 1915.

625 – REPORTS –

            With reference to Divisional Order No. 84 of 9^th August, 1915, Officers Commanding Units will report accordingly.

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,

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.