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.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 102^nd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS,

WINDMILL HILL CAMP.  ANDOVER.

2^nd SEPTEMBER, 1915.

718 – DUTIES –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 706 of 30^th August, 1915, the Battalion on duty will be relieved at “Retreat” and not as therein stated.

719 – STRENGTH –

            S.E. No. 1445, Sergt A. Baker, A.V.C., reported for duty on 31^st August, 1915, and is accordingly taken on the strength of the Brigade from that date

720 – CLOTHING and NECESSARIES – EXPEDITIONARY FORCE IN FRANCE –

            The attention of Officers Commanding Units is called to Divisional Circular 34 Div/961/Q dated 31^st August, 1915, and Southern Command Order 982 of 1915 circulated herewith.

721 – WEEK-END PASSES –

            With reference to Divisional Order No. 160 of September 1^st, 1915, the number of men proceeding on week-end pass will be forwarded to Brigade Head Quarters by 12 noon on Fridays.  Destinations should be stated.

722 – EXTRACTS FROM DIVISIONAL ORDERS–

Delay in rendering returns –

31^st August, 1915.

            Attention of all Units is again drawn to Divisional Orders Nos. 51 & 52 dated 2.8.15.  There is far too much delay in rendering Periodical and other Returns.  It should be impressed on all concerned that Returns or Correspondence due in this office on a given date should reach here without fail.

It frequently happens that some information is asked for from Units to be rendered to this office on a certain day and unless all Units render it on the day mentioned, great inconvenience is caused owing to the inability of a consolidated return being rendered by this office for the whole of the Division.  Moreover, in many cases the unpunctual rendering of a return not only inconveniences the Division but also the command and sometimes the War Office.

The Headquarters 34^th Division is at Cholderton House, CHOLDERTON, and all correspondence intended for Headquarters should be so addressed.

Divisional Order No.157.

            The following extract from Southern Command Orders, dated 24^th April is published for information and compliance.

“No. 829. SALISBURY PLAIN.

The following orders are to be read on three successive parades to all units camped or quartered on Salisbury Plain, including units at Fovant and in the Wylye Valley and Chiseldon.

• No soldier is allowed to proceed more than five miles from his camp without a pass properly signed and bearing the unit’s Office Stamp.  Permanent passes are not to be issued.
• Railway Stations are out of Bounds to troops except those travelling on duty or in possession of a pass to travel.
• Public Houses are not to be entered (except by men billeted therein) before 12 noon on week-days and 6 p.m. on Sundays.  Public Houses in Wiltshire (except those in Salisbury) close at 8 p.m.; those in Salisbury and Hampshire at 9 p.m.
• Intoxicating liquors are not to be brought away in bottles from Public Houses or other licensed premises.
• Civilians are not permitted to enter Camps or Barracks for purpose of trading unless in possession of a Headquarters pass issued under the authority of the Major General i/c Administration, Southern Command.
• Trespassing by individual Officers and men on private land enclosures, poaching, or disturbing game is forbidden.  The Boundary of War Department land is marked by pink triangular boards with “out of bounds” painted on them.  Officers and men must make themselves acquainted with the boundaries of War Department land near their camps.
• Purchase from Hawkers of the gipsy class are not permitted at any time.
• Orders given by Military Police must be obeyed and assistance given if called for”.

Divisional Order No. 158.   31/8/15.

Out of Bounds –

            In consequence of an outbreak of infectious disease which has occurred recently, the hamlet of QUARLEY (about 2 miles from Cholderton) is placed “out of bounds”.

Divisional Order No. 182   

723 – WAR OFFICE LETTER –

            The following War Office letter is published for information:-

War Office, London, S.W.

23^rd August, 1915.

75/3/2621 (A. 3)

Sir,

            I am commanded by the Army Council to inform you that notwithstanding the assurances received from all Commands in reply to War Office secret letter A. 3. dated 21^st October, 1914, that all Marks III, and V revolver ammunition had been withdrawn from units and returned to the Army Ordnance Department, instances of Officers being found in possession of these marks of ammunition or of similar type, obtained from the trade or friends, have recently been reported.

I am therefore to request that an order may be issued to all Troops under your Command, that disciplinary action will be taken in the case of any individual found to be in possession of any such ammunition in future.

I am, Sir,

Your obedient Servant

B.B. OUBITT

*  *  *

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,

WINDMILL-HILL CAMP.ANDOVER.

1^st SEPTEMBER, 1915.

712 – MEDICAL OFFICERS –

            The following is the detail of Medical Orderly Officers for week ending September 4^th, 1915:-

Tuesday –AUG 31^st.            Lt. F.J. HENRY        No 6 Camp.

Wednesday – SEPT 1^st.     Lt. R.B. MACFIE.     Headquarters 102^nd Brigade.

Thursday – SEPT 2^nd.         Lt. J. MUIRHEAD     No. 7 Camp.

Friday – SEPT 3^rd.               Lt. F.J. HENRY        No. 6 Camp.

Saturday – SEPT 4^th.          Lt. R.B. MACFIE      Headquarters 102^nd Brigade.

713 – DRESS –

            Any men leaving the precincts of their own Camp must be properly dressed – i.e., they must wear waist belts and clean service dress.

714 – TRANSPORT –

            Draught horses in G.S. Wagons are not to move out of a walk.  The practice of men riding on wagons other than the driver and the man under instruction, is strictly forbidden.  The brake-men of G.S. Wagons should not be considered as under instruction – they must walk in rear of the wagons.

715 – BOUNDS –

            Under no circumstances whatsoever are troops to enter any fields etc., marked “Out of Bounds for Troops”.

Offenders in this respect will be severely dealt with.

716 – CRESOL – USE OF IN LATRINES –

            Cresol solution must be used in latrine buckets.

Officers Commanding Units should indent for a liberal supply.

717 – HORSE CARCASES –

            It is notified for information that horses carcases are to be buried in the field on the east side of River Bourne over Southly Bridge, at the North Limit of W.D. Property.  This is about half way between Tidworth Pennings and Windmill Hill Camps and accessible from both.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

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

George Ryan’s letter home dated 24 Sept 1915

On headed notepaper with regimental crest 9th Middlesex Regt.
Dum-dum.
India.
24 Sept 1915

Dear M & F,

Many thanks for your letter of Sep 2 with the piece of heather enclosed. Also for the Sunday Pictorials, which I generally receive sooner or later. The P.O. does have a fine game with newspapers. I had none last week, so I’ve got 2 this week. Another fellow that hasn’t had any for 3 weeks has just got them all together this week.

I suppose I shall get that letter of May’s next week as it will be the 3rd week from when you first mentioned it. What happens all day on Sundays now; out chin-wagging (to use her own expression) I suppose? Many years ago, about Dec 1914 I believe it was, she said she would write every other week, so I was going to write to you one week & to her the next but I reckon you get 4 or 5 to her one. But it’s such a long time ago she said it, perhaps she has forgotten.

I hope you told Mrs Jones I don’t look so smart as I ought in that photograph as my clothes were not done up properly.
Sorry to hear your marmalade is going begging. It wouldn’t if I was at home. I should enjoy some now, after the stuff we get here. (C & B’s in 1 lb tins – 7d).

Its very late now but I’ll wish Dad many happy returns of Oct 1. I meant to have done so a fortnight ago, but it slipped my memory when I was writing.
I was going to try & get your silk this week but I am at Cossipore, so will see if I can get it next week. I shall get it up at Calcutta as I don’t think it’s up to much what they sell at our Bazaar.

I’m practically clear of Prickly Heat at present but there’s something here at Cossipore that makes you itch, I don’t know what it is. It’s a good thing we get extra grub here as there’s nowhere where we can get anything & we get so jolly hungry. The only thing we like coming here for is the grub. Although we pay 1r/6a (1s/10d) for the week we are really in pocket as we spend more than that in barracks on grub.

We have had some rain down this last week. It’s rather upset our Platoon sports as the ground is half under water. But we’ve had it quite light here compared with other parts of the country. Up in the Lucknow district they are flooded out. Thousands of natives homeless.

Well we’ve heard no more about moving so continue to write to Dum-dum.
Have not heard from Bert again this week. I suppose he’s alright.
Hoping you are all well,
Love to all from,
Yr loving son
George

Gerald Benham’s notes from diaries

23 September 1915 Lent to 3 Army H.Q. Dunmow for special legal work closing
To 29 footpaths etc.