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

Commanding

1^st SOUTH AFRICAN INFANTRY.

(S.A. Oversea Ex. Force)

S.S. DURHAM CASTLE,

At Sea,

10.10.1915

PART 1, No 29.

No. 127.  DUTIES FOR TOMORROW, 11^th OCTOBER 1915.

            Orderly Officer:                     Lieut. J.T. Bain

Officer in charge of Prisoner of War:        2^nd Lieut. A.C. Harrison

            COMPANY FOR DUTY:     “E” COMPANY                    

No. 128.  DISEMBARKATION:

DRESS:         On disembarkation tomorrow, the 11^th inst., Dress will be full marching order, but the second haversack (representing Sea Kit bags) will be put in Kit bags, and will not be worn.  Great Coats will be worn.  N.C.O.’s and men will wear equipment outside of Great Coats.

KIT BAGS:     Men will carry their Kit bags under their arm when marched ashore.  If it is found necessary to stack or pack Kit Bags, Company Commanders will use the greatest care to avoid Bags of different Platoons becoming intermingled.

FATIGUE       The Duty Company will provide 2 N.C.O.’s and 30 men to report to the PARTIES:            Quarter Master immediately after all Troops have disembarked, also 2

parties of 1 Officer and 25 other ranks, each as shore and Baggage Room Fatigues respectively.

MEN GOING No N.C.O. or man will go ashore until his Company disembarks.  This ASHORE:            applies to all, but special Duties and Fatigues.

DISCIPLINE:            Company Commanders will impress on their Commands before

they land in England that each man holds in his hands the honour of the Regiment and of the Contingent generally, and that by their bearing and demeanour in Public the whole Force will be judged.  All ranks will bear in mind that they are representing their Country and that their behaviour should, therefore, reflect the spirit of earnestness, which inspires them to devote themselves in the present grave National danger to the service of their King and Empire.  The greatest hospitality will in all probability be extended to them, and it will be each mans’ duty to exercise self control and to keep the strictest watch on himself.

H. Woodhead

Captain

 ADJUTANT. 1^st S. A. INFANTRY

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

Commanding

1^st SOUTH AFRICAN INFANTRY.

(S.A. Oversea Ex. Force)

S.S. DURHAM CASTLE,

At Sea,

10.10.1915

PART 2, No. 13.

No. 41.  PROMOTIONS.

            The Commanding Officer has approved of the following promotion:-

 “E” Coy. No. 2957 Cpl. (Temp. Sgt.) Kirwin John James, to be confirmed in the rank of Sergeant, as from date (11.9.15) incl of his Temporary Promotion.  (Reference Battalion Orders, Part 2, No. 11, Para 27, dated 29.9.1915.)

To be Colour Sergeant:

 “E” Coy. No. 2957 Sgt. Kirwin John James, as from the 4.10.15 (inclusive)          

No. 42.  APPOINTMENTS:

The Commanding Officer has approved of the following appointments:

As Coy. Q.M..Sgt. of “E” Company.

No. 2957 Colour Sgt. Kirwin John James, as from the 4.10.15 (inclusive)

The following Sergeants to be Platoon Sergeants:

“E” Coy. No. 2946 Sgt. Ryder A.W. – No. 17 Platoon

“E” Coy. No. 293   Sgt. Jolly S. – No. 16 Platoon

“E” Coy. No. 1574 Sgt. Jennings W.E.N. – No. 19 Platoon

“E” Coy. No. 3642 Sgt. Hirst J.A. – No. 20 Platoon.

As Lance Corporals:

“E” Coy. No. 4301 Pte. Fouche Stephen Peter, as from 7.10.15 (incl)

“E” Coy. No. 4105 Pte. Hall Eden Lashley as from 7.10.15 (incl)

“E” Coy. No. 4075 Pte. Bunting Hugo                    do.  7.10.15 (incl)

“E” Coy. No. 1039 Pte Leppan Frederick Harry     do.  7.10.15 (incl)

“E” Coy. No. 1523 Pte. Thompson John Thomas  do. 9.10.15(incl)

No. 43. REVERSION:

“E” Coy. No. 1523 Cpl. Thompson J.T. is permitted by the Commanding Officer to resign his rank and revert to the rank of Private as from the 9.10.1915 (inclusive), and is appointed Lance Corporal from the same date.  (See Para 42 of the above Order).  See Order 42 above. H.W.

H. Woodhead

Captain

ADJUTANT. 1^st S. A. INFANTRY

(S.A. Overseas Ex. Force)

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

Officer Commanding Troops.

S.S. DURHAM CASTLE,

At Sea,

9.10.1915

PART 3, No 19.

No. 80.  DUTIES FOR TOMORROW, the 10^th OCTOBER 1915.

            Captain of the Day:              Capt. G.J. Miller.

Next for Duty:                                   Capt. E. Whiting.

Subaltern of the Day:          2^nd Lieut. W.N. Brown.

Next for Duty:                                   2^nd Lieut. A.H. Brown.

Officer of the Guard:            2^nd Lieut. C.W. Reid.

Next for Duty:                                   Lieut. R.R. Sharpe.

Officer in charge of Prisoner of War: Lieut. A.W. Liefeldt.

Next for Duty:                                   Lieut. Bliss.

Officer in charge of Picquet – Fo’castle Head: Lieut C.I. Bate.

Next for Duty:                                   Lieut. E.J. Burgess

Officer in charge of Picquet – Monkey Island: Lieut. W.D. Henry.

Next for Duty:                                   2^nd Lieut. W.S. Dent.

COMPANY FOR DUTY                  “D” COMPANY

No. 81.  FATIGUE:

            On the day of disembarkation, Monday, the Company Commander of the Duty Company “E”, will detail a fatigue party of 2 N.C.O.’s and 30 men to report to Capt. A.C. Wearner on board, after all troops have disembarked.

No. 82. KIT BAGS:

With reference to No. 79, Disembarkation Orders, of the 8^th instant, Kit Bags will be stacked tomorrow afternoon, under direction of the Quartermaster, Capt. A.C. Wearner.  Company Commanders will arrange for sentries to guard them until disembarkation has taken place.

J.G.W. Evans

CAPTAIN.

SHIPS ADJUTANT.

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.

8^th OCTOBER, 1915.

861 – DIVINE SERVICE –

            Troops of the 102^nd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade will parade for Divine Service on Sunday 10^th instant – 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 lines of No. 15 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 named ground at 9-45 a.m.

862 – DUTIES –

            The Battalion on duty for week ending October 16^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).

****

T.L.B. SOUTRY, MAJOR ,

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

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

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

Commanding

1^st SOUTH AFRICAN INFANTRY.

(S.A. Oversea Ex. Force)

S.S. DURHAM CASTLE,

At Sea,

8.10.1915

PART 1, No 28.

No. 125.  DISEMBARKATION NOMINAL ROLL.

            Company Commanders will return to Orderly Room by noon Sunday, the 10^th inst., alphabetical Nominal Rolls by ranks in triplicate, on foolscap paper, showing all Officers, N.C.O.’s and men of their Companies (or attached) on board, stating in each case number, rank, name and initials.          

No. 126.  SIGNALLERS:

            “E” Coy. No. 4989 Pte. W.G.C. Ridar, while undergoing instruction in signalling, will be struck off all duties interfering with the above instruction.

H. Woodhead

Captain

**** ADJUTANT. 1^st S. A. INFANTRY

(S.A. Overseas Ex. Force)

NOTICE.

            VICTORIA LEAGUE CLUB.

The attention of all ranks is called to notices posted up in various prominent places on board, concerning the Victoria League Club, inviting men of the Oversea Forces to use the Club.

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

Officer Commanding Troops.

S.S. DURHAM CASTLE,

At Sea,

7.10.1915

PART 3, No 17.

No. 74.  DUTIES FOR TOMORROW, the 8^th OCTOBER 1915.

            Captain of the Day:              Lieut. J.T. Bain.

Next for Duty:                                   Capt. T. Ormiston.

Subaltern of the Day:          2^nd Lieut. L.I. Isaacs.

Next for Duty:                                   2^nd Lieut. A.W. Craig.

Officer of the Guard:            Lieut. Pirrie.

Next for Duty:                                   Lieut. K. Keith.

Officer in charge of Prisoner of War: Lieut. Phillips.

Next for Duty:                                   Lieut. Hertzyl.

Officer in charge of Picquet – Fo’castle Head: Lieut C.B. Parsons.

Next for Duty:                                   Lieut. S.W.E. Style

Officer in charge of Picquet – Monkey Island: Lieut. E.A. Davies.

Next for Duty:                                   2^nd Lieut. A.C. Harrison.

COMPANY FOR DUTY                  “B” COMPANY

No. 75.  OFFICERS’ LECTURE.

            There will be a lecture to Officers by Capt. E. Whiting at 12 noon tomorrow.

This will be held on the Navigating Deck.

All Officers to attend.

J.G.W. Evans

CAPTAIN.

SHIPS ADJUTANT.

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.

7^th OCTOBER, 1915.

858 – RATION ALLOWANCE –

            It having been brought to the notice of the Brigade Commander that men proceeding on the 4 days special furlough have not in all cases been paid the full ration money for the days of absence – Officers Commanding Units will arrange that in future all such payments are made in full prior to the men leaving.  Any sums due on this account to men who have already been sent on furlough will be paid to them at once.

859 – GRENADIER PROGRAMME OF WORK –

            The attention of Commanding Officers is called to the Programme of Work of the Grenadiers, 1^st Reserve and 2^nd Reserve – published herewith.

Men when undergoing grenadier training will be struck off all other duty for that day – other than Physical Training and Bayonet Fighting and Brigade Days – unless otherwise ordered.

860 – HEAVY DRAUGHT HORSES –

            The heavy draught horses received yesterday by units having just landed from a long sea voyage are to be very gradually put to work.  Officers Commanding Units will be very careful to see that this order is adhered to by Transport Staff.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, MAJOR,

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

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

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

                        Officer Commanding Troops.

S.S. DURHAM CASTLE,

At Sea,

6.10.1915

PART 3, No 16.

No. 71.  DUTIES FOR TOMORROW, the 7^th OCTOBER 1915.

            Captain of the Day:              Capt. P.J. Jowett.

Next for Duty:                                   Lieut. J.T. Bain.

Subaltern of the Day:          Lieut. C.F. Nicholson.

Next for Duty:                                   2^nd Lieut. L. I. Isaacs.

Officer of the Guard:            2^nd Lieut. A.H. Brown.

Next for Duty:                                   Lieut. Pirrie.

Officer in charge of Prisoner of War: Lieut. R.R. Sharp.

Next for Duty:                                   Lieut. Pirrie.

Officer in charge of Piquet on Fo’castle Head:   Lieut. Bliss

Next for Duty:                                               Lieut. C.B. Parsons.

Officer in charge of Piquet on Monkey Island:    Lieut. T.C. Priday

Next for Duty:                                               Lieut. E.A. Davies.

COMPANY FOR DUTY                  “A” COMPANY

No. 72.  OFFICERS’ LECTURE.

            There will be a lecture to Officers by Capt. E. Burgess at 12 noon tomorrow.

This will be held on the Navigating Deck.

All Officers to attend.

No. 73. PICQUETS:

Two Picquets of 1 Officer, 3 N.C.O.’s and 25 men will be mounted at 5.30 a.m. every morning and dismounted at 7 p.m. every evening.

One Piquet will be mounted on the Fo’castle Head, and the other on Monkey Island.  The men will be armed and double sentries will be posted.  Printed instructions to sentries will be handed to the Officer in charge of the Guard.

The Machine Gun section will supply a Machine Gun and men at both places, and they will mount and dismount Guard at the same time.

J.G.W. Evans

CAPTAIN.

SHIPS ADJUTANT.

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.

6^th OCTOBER, 1915.

853 – ATTACHMENT –

            Lieutenant Ferguson Davie, Scottish Rifles, will be attached until further orders to the 23^rd (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (4^th Tyneside Scottish) for light duty from October 2^nd, 1915.

854 – RAILWAY STATION PICQUETS –

            All railway stations are placed out of bounds to troops other than those proceeding by rail on furlough or detailed for duty at Stations.  While men from units of this Brigade are on leave the Battalion on duty will furnish a picquet of one Non-commissioned Officer and three men daily commencing on 7^th October, 1915.  The Picquet will report at 9 a.m. at the Guard room, Station Road, Warminster, and they will remain on duty each day until 6-30 p.m.

855 – RETURN –

            In future a daily return showing all articles of Clothing (in bulk) equipment and training materials received during the day, will be rendered so as to reach Brigade Head Quarters by 9 a.m. the following day.

856 – SALISBURY TRAINING CENTRE ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Salisbury Training Centre Orders 897 and 899 of 5^th October, 1915.

857 – DIVISIONAL ORDERS – ATTENTION CALLED TO –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Orders 304 and 305 of 5^th October, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, MAJOR,

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

On back of sheet O.C., 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.

5^th OCTOBER, 1915.

850 – POST OFFICE ORDERLIES –

            The Battalion on duty will, in future, detail two orderlies for duty at the Camp Post Office.

These orderlies will deliver all messages and telegrams intended for the Brigade.  No additional orderlies are to be detailed.

851 – EXTRACTS FROM SALISBURY TRAINING CENTRE ORDERS–

4/10/15.

Anti-Typhoid Inoculation –

            Attention is directed to Army Order 3 of the 13^th August, and Salisbury Training Centre Order 508 of 1915, regarding the recording of anti-typhoid inoculations in the Soldier’s Pay Book (Army Book 64).

Officers Commanding Units proceeding abroad and Officers Commanding Units despatching drafts to the Expeditionary Forces will satisfy themselves that in all cases the above quoted instructions have been complied with before the draft or unit embarks.

Authority, War Office letter 24/Gen. No./4344 (A.M.D. 2), dated 28^th September, 1915.

C.R. S.C. No. 2/10435 (M).

Salisbury Training Centre Order No.889.

852 – EXTRACT FROM DIVISIONAL ORDERS –

4/10/15.

Horses and Mule Shoes – Fitting of –

            Officers Commanding Units will at once see that a set of shoes is prepared to fit each animal in possession.

            These shoes are to be kept in stock, available for shoeing the animals when on the march or other service outside of camps.

            Nails must be kept of a suitable size to enable the shoeing to be done when required with as little delay as possible.  See para. 292 Equip. Regs. Part I, 1912.

Divisional Order No. 300.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, MAJOR,

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

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