BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

29^th APRIL, 1915.

279 – Waterproof Sheets – Issue of –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 252, dated 19^th April, 1915, it is notified for the information of Officers Commanding Units that instructions have now been received that waterproof sheets will only be issued to troops going into camps under canvas.

No issue will, therefore, be made to Depot Companies accommodated in marquees.

280 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

CARTRIDGE CASES –

            Fired cases cartridge empty .303” and empty Ammunition packages should be sent direct to the Ordnance Officer, Selby.  All packages to be properly labelled, shewing Unit and Station from which consigned.

C.R.N.C. 55506 (O.S.). Northern Command Order No. 660.

EQUIPMENT – HUTMENTS –

            With reference to Command Order No. 633, of 22^nd April, 1915, it has now been decided that worn-out articles should not, in any case, be returned to the nearest Army Service Corps Barrack Store, but should always be disposed of on the spot to the best advantage for the benefit of the public.

C.R.N.C. 38117/148/2 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.659.

CONDITIONS OF TRANSFER TO ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS (NEW ARMY) FOR DUTY AS ARMOURER DURING THE PERIOD OF THE WAR –

            Application will be submitted through the soldier’s Commanding Officer.  Recommendations on behalf of Non-commissioned Officers and men of New Armies or Territorial Force Units not below the age of 21 years, who have the necessary qualifications and clean conduct sheets, should be forwarded to the Officer Commanding, Army Ordnance Corps, Red Barracks, Woolwich, together with Army Form B. 241.

            Trade testimonials should be forwarded with the application, or reference given to the firms from which they can be obtained.

            Qualifications. – Experience in the gun trade as action filer or employment at similar work (but “checkers” or “stockers” i.e. those with a knowledge of wood work only, are ineligible.)

A Fitter who can be classified at least as “good” or other artificer in metals who is competent in the use of the file, and accustomed to fitting and adjusting small parts of mechanism.

Probation. – On selection, the soldier will undergo a period of probation at Enfield and Woolwich.  During the first period of instruction at either place, on being reported as likely to become an efficient Armourer, the probationer will be transferred (or, in the case of Territorial Force candidates, discharged and re-attested for the Army Ordnance Corp New Army), and appointed Armourer Privates at 2/6 per diem, with effect from the date of the report.  If reported otherwise, the probationer will be returned to this Unit.  On completion of the probation, the soldier, if reported satisfactory, and available for duty as such, will be appointed Armourer Sergeant at 3/6 per diem.

(To be reproduced in all Divisional, Station, and Regimental Orders)

C.R.N.C. 55223 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.661.

CEREBRO-SPINAL MENINGITIS – ESTABLISHMENT OF LABORITORIES –

            It is notified for the information of all concerned that, for Cerebro-Spinal Fever investigation purposes, the Northern Command has been divided into areas as given below, with a Laboratory and Bacteriologist allotted to each.

No.	Area.	Laboratory.	Bacteriologist
1	Northumberland and Durham	Bacteriological Laboratory, College of Medicine, Newcastle-on-Tyne.	Major Hutchens, R.A.M.C.
2	East and North Ridings of Yorkshire	Northern Command Laboratory, Military Hospital, York.	Lt. MacMahon,  R.A.M.C.
3	West Riding, Yorkshire	No. 2 Northern General Hospital, Leeds.	Capt. Vining,  R.A.M.C.
4	North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, i.e. south of a line drawn through  Todmorton, Halifax, Dewsbury, Wakefield, Pontefract, and Selby, north of a line from Leek (Staffs.) to Norton Disney (Notts.)	University Laboratory, Sheffield.	Major Dean,  R.A.M.C.
5	South Derbyshire and South Nottinghamshire.  This area will also include Staffordshire until further notice.	County Laboratory, County Major Barwise, R.A.M.C. Offices, St. Mary’s Gate Derby.	Major Barwise,  R.A.M.C.
6	Lincolnshire	No. 4 Northern General Hospital, Lincoln.	Capt. Winter,  R.A.M.C.
7	Leicester and Rutland	No. 5 Northern General Hospital, Leicester.	Capt. Clare,  R.A.M.C.

(M.) Northern Command Order No.662.

LIGHTS ON VEHICLES, MOTOR CARS AND BICYCLES –

            Attention is called to the following extracts from an Order made by the Home Secretary which applies to all the prohibited areas i.e., parts of Northumberland, Durham, the North and East Ridings, and Lincolnshire, as well as certain inland districts, Cities, and Boroughs.

Any necessary lamps may be purchased locally; the bills should be sent in to the Chief Ordnance Officer, York.

EXTRACTS

The lights carried on motor cars and other vehicles shall not be of greater brightness than is necessary for the public safety.

Any person who shall cause or permit any vehicle during the period for which this Order applies, to travel in any street, highway, or road to which the public have access, shall provide such vehicle with a lamp or lamps in proper working order, and so constructed and capable of being so attached as when lighted to display to the rear a red light visible for a reasonable distance; and every person driving or being in charge of any such vehicle during such period as aforesaid shall keep such lamp or lamps properly trimmed, lighted, and attached.

For the purpose of this order the word ‘Vehicle’ shall include any bicycle, tricycle, or velocipede.

C.R.N.C. No. 53685 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.666.

COMMAND ORDERS –

1. With reference to Northern Command Order No. 603, dated 17/4/15, it cannot be too clearly laid down that the responsibility for receiving Command Orders rests with the Commanding Officers, and on them alone.  If not in receipt of these orders, application should at once at once be made through the channels indicated in the order quoted above.

(The “Commanding Officer” here referred to is he who commands a “unit” as defined in King’s Regulations – Page XV.)

This order, together with N.C.O 603, dated 17/4/15, is to be re-published in all Divisional, Garrison, District, and Brigade Orders.

• General and other Officers Commanding at (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), and (6) of N.C.O No. 603, dated 17/4/15, will render to Command Headquarters on the 1^st and 15^th of each month an amended list showing:-
• Units, etc., to whom issue is being made.
• Numbers issued in each case.

(C.R.)  Northern Command Order No.668.

COOKERY COURSE –

            With reference to Command Order No. 547, dated 8^th April, 1915, a further Class will shortly be formed at the School of Cookery, Aldershot.  The names of N.C.O.’s recommended for the course should be rendered to Command Headquarters as soon as possible.

Those units who have a master cook, or who have N.C.O.’s at present in training at Aldershot, should not apply, and only N.C.O.’s who are to be appointed to the position of master cook should be recommended.

Attention is drawn to Army Order No. 448 of 1914.

C.R.N.C. No. 41428 (I.A.S.).  Northern Command Order No.669.

FIELD RATIONS – EQUIVALENTS –

            With reference to Command Order 569 of 12^th April, 1915, on further consideration, it has been decided that, where oatmeal is drawn as a ration equivalent, it shall be issued not as a substitute for flour, but in substitution of bread in the following proportions:-

Oatmeal         2oz. = Bread 4 oz.

Authority, War Office letter 53/Scottish/398 (Q.M.G. 6), dated 26^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. No. 52862 (S.T.).  Northern Command Order No.670.

BARRACK DETENTION ROOMS –

            Application for Certificates under paragraph 650 King’s Regulations for Barrack Detention Rooms, attached to Guard Rooms of New Huts which have been erected, for sentences of detention up to 168 hours, will be forwarded to Command Headquarters in every case.

Authority, War Office letter No. 23/Southern/212 (A.G.3), dated 23^rd April, 1915.

C.R. No. 55401 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.673.

SPECTACLES – ISSUE OF –

            In order to secure uniformity regarding disposal of Soldiers who are suffering from simple errors of refraction, which can be corrected by the aid of glasses, and with reference to Command Order No. 524, dated 6^th April, 1915, it is not proposed to lower the standard of vision, but to allow lenses to improve vision which is up to standard, but less than normal.

Authority, War Office letter No. 24/General Number/3751 (A.M.D.2), dated 20^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. No. 51459/M.  Northern Command Order No.674.

281 – Equipment – Hutments –

            With reference to Northern Command Order No. 660, dated 27^th April 1915, a report in each case to Brigade Headquarters will be made by Officers Commanding Units as to the disposal of articles referred to.

282 – Transfer to Army Ordnance Corps –

            With reference to Northern Command Order No. 661, dated 27^th April, 1915, the names of Non-commissioned Officers and men are to be forwarded to Brigade Headquarters at once.

283 – Lamps – Purchase of –

            With reference to Northern Command Order No. 666, dated 28^th April, 1915, no purchase of lamps will take place until approval has been received in each case from Brigade Headquarters.

284 – Cookery Course –

            With reference to Northern Command Order No. 669, dated April 28^th, 1915, Officers Commanding Units will forward to Brigade Headquarters names of Non-commissioned Officers recommended to attend the Course as soon as possible.

285 – Barrack Detention Rooms –

            With reference to Northern Command Order No. 673, dated April 28^th, 1915, the necessary application will be forwarded by Officers Commanding Units to Brigade Headquarters without delay.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

NOTICE.

The Military Cross-Country Championship for the North-Eastern Counties will be held on the Newcastle Town Moor on Saturday, May 29^th.  teams representing Battalions will probably consist of 30 men with 20 to count.

Teams to represent the N.E. District in the forthcoming Northern Command Championship will be selected as a result of their positions in this event.

The General Officer Commanding hopes that each unit of the Brigade will send at least one team to compete.

Further particulars will be notified later.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

27^th APRIL, 1915.

270 – District Court-Martial –

            The detail of Officers as mentioned in Brigade Order No. 255 will re-assemble at the Orderly Room of the 22^nd (S.) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish), Newburn, on Wednesday, April 28^th, for the purpose of trying by a District Court-Martial the accused persons named in the margin:-

The accused will be warned, and all witnesses duly required to attend.

The proceedings will be forwarded to the G.O.C., 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade, “Alnbank” Alnwick.

Officers Commanding 22^nd (S.) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish), will detail three Officers to attend for instructional purposes.

In the margin.  No. 436 Pte. Laurence Henderson Drysdale 22^nd (S.) Bn, Northd Fus (3^rd Tyneside Scottish).

271 – Preserved Rations – Indents for –

            Officers Commanding Units will at once indent on Officer Commanding, Army Service Corps, Tyne Garrison, Fenham Barracks, Newcastle-on-Tyne, for one day’s complete Preserved Ration (preserved meat, biscuits, and groceries) for the total strength of their Battalion.

These rations will only be consumed in case of emergency as one day’s complete rations, in which case the amount consumed should be accounted for by Units concerned by receipted Army Book 55.  The Indents are to be marked “Reserve Rations” in red ink.

Authority, C.R.N.C. 54328/S.T., dated York, 22^nd April, 1915.

272 – Rifle Course – Strensall.

            A Rifle Course of instruction will be held at the School of Musketry, Strensall, from the 10^th May, 1915, to the 26^th May, 1915.

There will be a vacancy for one Non-Commissioned Officer from 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd, and 23^rd Battalions Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th Tyneside Scottish), and 12^th Yorkshire Regiment (Tees-side Pioneers).

For further particulars please see “Instructions for the Assembling of Courses” circulated herewith.

273 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

COMMAND SCHOOL OF TELEPHONY –

            Instructions for the assembling of classes for the Northern Command School of Military Telephony, Tynemouth, are published as an annexure to these Orders.

The attention of all Officers and N.C.O.’s attending these classes should be drawn to the instructions contained therein.

Northern Command Order No. 649.

TELEPHONE COURSE –

            The first course at the School of Telephony, Tynemouth, will commence on Monday, May 3^rd.  vacancies have been allotted as follows:-

Officers          N.C.O.’s

123^rd Infantry Brigade                1                    1

C.R.N.C. No. 54790 (G.).  Northern Command Order No.650.

HIRED BUILDINGS – REPORT OF DATE OF SURRENDER –

            With reference to Command Order No. 526, General Officers Commanding Divisions, Garrisons, Districts, and Brigades will report as soon as possible to Command Headquarters:-

1. Date of vacation of all hired premises.
2. Date up to which rent is payable.

(D.B.O.)  Northern Command Order No. 651.

LECTURES ON THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTH –

            The attention of all concerned is drawn to Command Order No. 313, dated 3^rd March, 1915.

Commanding Officers of Units who have not yet taken advantage of the facilities for placing this most important subject before troops, should do so with as little delay as possible.  Communications should be addressed to  Major T. Wardrop Griffiths, ,R.A.M.C. (T.), Organizing Secretary, 43, Park Square, Leeds.

(M.)  Northern Command Order No. 652.

PHYSICAL TRAINING –

            All young Officers and N.C.O.’s are expected to train with the men of their respective platoons or sections, and classes for Officers and N.C.O.’s should be formed under the Sergeant-Instructor to enable them to instruct their men at a later date in the “Special Tables” and in Bayonet fighting.

C.R.N.C. No. 55103 (A.).  Northern Command Order No. 654.

DISCHARGE – NOT LIKELY TO BECOME EFFICIENT –

            It has come to notice that recruits recommended for discharge on Army Form B 204 are sent to their homes on furlough pending discharge.

This practice must cease, as these men must be seen by the Medical Inspector of Recruits before their discharge can be approved.

(M)  Northern Command Order No. 655.

DISCHARGES – RECRUITS MEDICALLY UNFIT –

            With reference to King’s Regulations, paragraph 392, iii., (c) and (cc), it is notified for the information of all concerned that a Recruit will be considered, for the purpose of discharge, to come within the periods of Three and Six Months respectively, if A.F. B 240, “cause of objection” is signed and dated by the Medical Officer bringing forward the case, within these periods.  There must be no undue delay in forwarding the application for discharge to the proper authority.

(M.)  Northern Command Order No. 656.

CORRIGENDA –

            Command Order No. 625, dated 21^st April, 1915 – Line 2, for “Blythe” read “Hythe.”

C.R.N.C. No 53753 (A.).  Northern Command Order No. 657.

274 – Command School of Telephony –

            With reference to Northern Command Orders 649 and 650, dated 26^th April, 1915, the following will be detailed to attend the Course referred to:-

 20^th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish) – 1 Officer.

21^st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers ( 2^ndTyneside Scottish) – 1 Non-Commissioned Officer.

275 – Course of Telephony –

            The attention of Commanding Officers is called to Northern Command Circular issued with Northern Command Order 649 – “School of Military Telephony, Tynemouth” – Instructions for the Assembling of Classes.

276 – Lectures on the Preservation of Health –

            The attention of Commanding Officers is called to Northern Command Order 652 of April 26^th, 1915.  Early action is to be taken.

277 – Physical Training  –

With reference to Northern Command Order 654 – “Physical Training” – Commanding Officers will report to Brigade Headquarters the steps they have taken in this connection.

278 – Attachment –

            The R.A.M.C. orderlies now attached to the V.A.D. Hospital will in future be attached to the 20th (S.) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish) for pay and discipline.        

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

26^th APRIL, 1915.

269 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

ALLOWANCES TO ACTING CHAPLAINS –

            With reference to Command Order 316, dated 4^th of March, and to War Office letter, of the 24^th February, 1915, Clergy/General Number/4155 (Q.M.G. F.a), the issue, during the period of the War, to Clergymen gazetted as temporary Chaplains to the Forces, 4^th Class, of lodging and fuel, and light allowances, has been approved in cases where they are not accommodated in public quarters or billets, or in receipt of field allowance.

            The first paragraph of the letter referred to above will be regarded as modified accordingly.           

Authority, War Office Letter Clergy/General Number/4224 (Q.M.G. F.a), dated 17^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 45751 (Q.).  Northern Command Order No.648.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

25^th APRIL, 1915.

266 – Dentures – Supply of

            With reference to Brigade Order 140 of 24^th February, 1915, last line, delete words after “Brigade Headquarters.”

Authority can now be given by General Officer Commanding Brigade.

267 – District Court-Martial –

            The detail of officers as mentioned in Brigade Order 245 of 17^th inst. will re-assemble at the Orderly Room, 20^th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Battalion, Tyneside Scottish) at 10-30 a.m. for the trial of the person marginally named.

In the margin.  No. 11 Company Sergeant Major Nicholas Hunter, 20^th (S) Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Scottish).

268 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

SENIOR OFFICERS’ COURSE – SCHOOL OF MUSKETRY, STRENSALL –

            The following Officer has been selected to attend a Senior Officer’s Course, which will be held at the School of Musketry, Strensall, from 28^th April to the 1^st May inclusive:- Lieutenant-Colonel A.P.A. Elphinstone, 22^nd Northumberland Fusiliers.

Accommodation will be provided at the Station Hotel, York.

Detention allowance at the rate of 10/6 a day has been sanctioned.

            C.R. No. 52819 (G.M.). Northern Command Order 636.

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extracts from the “London Gazette” of Tuesday, 20^th April, 1915, are published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

23^rd Battalion (4^th Tyneside Scottish). – John Lawrence Collins to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 18^th March, 1915.

Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment)–

12^th Battalion (Tees-side Pioneers). – Edgar William Dobinson to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 28^th March, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.638.

COMMISSIONS – TERRITORIAL FORCE – DECLARATION ON ARMY FORM E 536.

            The declaration on page 2, Army Form E is not necessary in cases of Candidates for Commissions in the Territorial Force, who have served in the past in the Officers’ Training Corps, and are now serving in the ranks.

Authority, War Office letter No. 9/33/33 (T.F. 1), dated 20^th April, 1915.

C.R. No. 50682 (M.S.).  Northern Command Order No.463.

PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE FIELD –

            As photographic cameras are not allowed to be in the possession of Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, or men while serving with the British Army in the Field, on no account are such to be taken by any unit or reinforcing draft when proceeding overseas.

Authority, War Office letter No. 121/Press/88 (A.G. 3), dated 19^th April, 1915.

C.R. No. 50682 (M.S.).  Northern Command Order No.643.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

24^th APRIL, 1915.

263 – Routine –

            In future and until further orders, the following hours will be adopted throughout the Brigade:-

                        Reveille                     6-0 a.m.

                        Breakfast                   7-0 a.m.

                        Orderly Room           7-45 a.m.

Physical Training     8-0 to 8-40 a.m.

Battalion Parade      9-0 a.m.

264 – Clothing and Equipment – Drawing of –

            With reference to Brigade Order No. 187, the Commanding Officers of those Units which have now been completed with clothing and equipment will cease to send their Quartermasters to the Brigade Store.

265 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

PHYSICAL TRAINING –

            The following is published for the information of all concerned: – “Unless the men have had something substantial to eat before parade, no form of Physical Training should be done in the early morning, or until half-an-hour after breakfast and dinner.

(G.) Northern Command Order No.629.

RESTRICTION OF LIGHTING – BARRACKS, HOSPITALS, BILLETS –

            Whenever an order has been made by the Home Secretary for the diminution of public and private lighting, as has been done in prohibited areas, and in certain large cities and towns, it is necessary that the inside lights in barracks and hired buildings in which troops are quartered should be shaded or obscured so that no bright light is shed outside.

In order to avoid the heavy expenditure entailed by a general provision of blinds, it is considered that in the majority of cases it will suffice to fit each light with a shade and screen, of some cheap and opaque material, so arranged as to prevent direct rays of light from falling on the windows.  Where essential, blinds may be provided.  Such work as may be necessary will be carried out by the Royal Engineers on requisition from Commanding Officers, aided by military labour as far as practicable.

It has been arranged that in the event of warning of an aircraft raid, that all lights, both public and private, shall be extinguished by the civil authorities.  When this occurs only such light as is absolutely necessary, in case troops are called upon to move, should be maintained.

The attention of all Officers Commanding is drawn to this matter, both because it is undesirable that the law affecting the civil population should be disregarded by the military, and because leaving buildings in  military occupation lighted would, by contrast, make these buildings the more likely to be attacked.

C.R.N.C. 54173 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.631.

EQUIPMENT – HUTMENTS –

            It has been decided that equipment which may be actually and necessarily required for upkeep or replacements in the hutments of “local” Battalions should be obtained by local purchase, on the most reasonable terms that can be arranged.

            The worn-out articles should be returned to the nearest Army Service Corps Barracks Store or disposed of on the spot, whichever may be the more advantageous to the public.

Authority, War Office letter No. 57/General Number/4170 (Q.M.G. 9), dated 19^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 38177/148/2 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.633.

With reference to this order, all application for such purposes will be referred to these Headquarters.  No purchases will be made by Officers Commanding Units until the necessary authority has been obtained.

MEDICAL ATTENDANCE –

            Cases have been brought to notice in which N.C.O.’s and men of Units where Civil Medical Practitioners are employed are granted leave to proceed to their homes when ill, in some instances to receive operative treatment, in others medical treatment the result being that large bills are incurred.

This practice must cease at once.

Commanding Officers granting leave in such cases will be held responsible for all expenses in connection therewith.

The proper procedure to adopt is: – (1) To send such cases to nearest Military or Territorial Force General Hospital for treatment; (2) where cases are too ill to travel they should be admitted to the nearest Civil Hospital, and application made to Headquarters, Northern Command, for covering authority.  Number, rank, name, unit, and cost of maintenance of patient must be stated.

(M.)  Northern Command Order No.634.

MOTOR CARS – SPEED LIMITS –

            It has recently been brought to notice that Drivers of Motor Cars and Motor Cycles proceeding on duty have travelled at an excessive speed, especially when passing through towns and villages.

It must be clearly understood that on no account must the normal speed rates be exceeded, except where the transmission of the order, or other communication, as quickly as possible, is of urgent importance on military grounds, and even then the messenger must be in possession of a written authority signed by a Staff or other superior Officer, i.e., an Officer not below field rank, who should inform the messenger of the military urgency of each case.

Authority, War Office letters No. 92/2508 (A.G. 3), dated 4^th February, 1915, and No. 92/2521 (C. 2.), dated 16^th April, 1915.

C.R. 42665 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.635.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

23^rd APRIL, 1915.

261 – District Court-Martial –

            The person marginally named will also be tried by the District Court-Martial directed to assemble by Brigade Orders 245 and 256.

In the margin.  No. 593, Pte. G.H. Watson 21^st Btn, Northd Fus (2^nd Tyneside Scottish).

262 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extracts from the Second Supplement to the  “London Gazette” of Friday, the 16^th April, 1915, is published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

22^nd Battalion (3^rd Tyneside Scottish). – Hugh Gunn to be temporary Captain.  Dated 1^st April, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.619.         

CASKS –

            All Units in the Command will return to Ordnance Officer, York, all Casks, Vat, in their possession.  They are urgently required for return to Woolwich.

C.R.N.C. 49583 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.623.

N.C.O. AND MEN EMPLOYED WITH HEADQUARTERS UNITS –

            All Non-Commissioned Officers and men employed with Headquarter Units or posted to fill vacancies in the Establishment of Headquarter Units, will be held supernumerary to the Establishment of the Unit from which they are drawn.

Authority, War Office letter 9/South Notts. Yeomanry/37 (A.G. 1), dated 30^th March, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 53763 (A.).  Northern Command Order No.624.

GLOVES AND MITTS – WOOLEN –

            The issue of Gloves or Mitts, Woollen, to Recruits on enlistment, or to men on re-enlistment, will cease forthwith. 

Gloves or Mitts will not be taken by Drafts or Units proceeding to join the Expeditionary Force (Command Order No. 224, dated 16^th February, 1915, to be amended accordingly).

Authority, Telegram 1148 (Q.M.G. 7), dated War Office, 19^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 43196 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.626.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

22^nd APRIL, 1915.

258 – Cancellation –

            Brigade Order No. 254 is hereby cancelled.

259 – Dress –

            Men walking out will wear waist belts without side arms.  Sergeants will wear waist belts with side arms.  When the Great Coats are worn walking out, the waist belt will be worn inside and the Great Coat will be drawn in at the waist by means of the cloth band at the back.

Officers Commanding Units will take steps to prevent men leaving their lines improperly dressed.

260 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extract from a Supplement to the “London Gazette” of Friday, 16^th April, 1915, is published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

21^st Battalion (2^nd Tyneside Scottish). – Temporary Major C.J.H. Gardner, from 6^th Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment), to be temporary Major.  Dated 15^th March, 1915.

Temporary Captain Archibald D.M. Napier, from 17^th Battalion (N.E.R. Pioneers), to be temporary Captain.  Dated 2^nd February, 1915.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

21^st APRIL, 1915.

255– District Court-Martial –

            The detail of Officers as mentioned below will assemble at the Orderly Room, 22^nd (S.) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish), Newburn, on the 24^th April, 1915, at 10-30 a.m., for the purpose of trying by District Court-Martial the accused person named in the margin:-

PRESIDENT

Major E.K. Purnell, 23rd (S.) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, (4^th Tyneside Scottish.)

MEMBERS

A Captain of the 21^st Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, (2^nd Tyneside Scottish.)

 A Captain of the 23^rd 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., 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade, “Alnbank” Alnwick.

In the margin.  No. 1481 Pte. Richard Coxon, 22^nd (S.) Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish) and No. 193 Pte. Harry Holland 22^nd (S.) Bn, Northumberland Fusiliers (3^rd Tyneside Scottish).

256– District Court-Martial –

            The detail of Officers as mentioned in Brigade Order No. 245, dated 17^th April, 1915, will re-assemble at the Orderly Room, 24^th (S) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (1^st Tyneside Irish), on Saturday, April 24^th, at 10-30 a.m., for the purpose of trying by District Court-Martial the accused person named in the margin.

The accused will be warned, and all witnesses duly required to attend.

The proceedings will be forwarded to the G.O.C., 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade, “Alnbank” Alnwick.

In the margin.  No. Pte. 1043 Nicholas Blackburn.  24^th (S) Btn. Northd Fus. (1^st Tyneside Irish).

257 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extracts from the Fourth Supplement to the  “London Gazette” of Tuesday, the 13^th April, 1915, are published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

21^st Battalion (2^nd Tyneside Scottish). – Temporary Lieutenant (now temporary Captain) Stewart A. White to be Adjutant.  Dated 3^rd February, 1915.

22^nd Battalion (3^rd Tyneside Scottish). – Charles Thomas Trigg to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 1^st April, 1915.

23^rd Battalion (4^th Tyneside Scottish). – Temporary Captain and Adjutant Stanley H. MacKintosh to be temporary Major.  Dated 1^st March, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.606.

APPOINTMENT TO COMMISSIONS IN REGULAR ARMY – MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES –

            In continuation of Command Order 577, of the 13^th instant, modifying Army Order 326 of 1914, it is notified for information that it has been decided that all candidates for permanent regular commissions must be examined by a Board of Military Medical 0fficers.

It is therefore directed that, in the case of all applications forwarded in future, Commanding Officers will first arrange that the Candidate is examined by such a Board.  Form M.T./315a is being revised, and copies of the reprint will be supplied on application to War Office.

Authority, War Office letter Number 100/Candidates/5588 (M.T.), dated 13^th April, 1915.

C.R. No. 52927 (M.S.). 

Northern Command Order No.607.

BASE MEDICAL STORE –

            A Base Medical Store having now been formed at York, all requisitions for Medical and Surgical supplies from Hospital and Regimental Units (with the exception of those stationed in Leicester and Staffordshire) will be transmitted to the Deputy Director of Medical Services, Northern Command, for approval, for supply from this Store.

Local purchases of Medical and Surgical supplies will not be resorted to without reference to the Deputy Director of Medical Services.

(M).  Northern Command Order No.610.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

COMMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

19^th APRIL, 1915.

252 – Waterproof Sheets – Indents for –

            Officers Commanding Battalions will forward at an early date indents to Chief Ordnance Officer, York, for water proof sheets to complete.

253 – Musketry Appliances and Signalling Equipment –

            With reference to Brigade Orders No. 3, 186 (Musketry Appliances) and 223 (Signalling Equipment), Officers Commanding Battalions will be good enough to note that in case the articles indented for are not immediately available, reminders should be forwarded to the Chief Ordnance Officer, York, at short intervals.

Officers Commanding will forward to these Headquarters as early as possible a list of all Musketry Appliances and Signalling Equipment which have been indented for (giving date of indent) but which have not yet been supplied.

254 – Dress –

            Men when walking out will wear waist belts without side arms.  Sergeants will wear waist belts with side arms.  When the Great Coat is worn the waist belt will be worn over the Great Coat.

Officers Commanding Units will take steps to prevent men leaving their lines improperly dressed.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.

BRIGADE ORDERS.

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

MMANDING 123^rd (TYNESIDE SCOTTISH) BRIGADE.

HEADQUARTERS, ALNWICK,

18^th APRIL, 1915.

250 – St. George’s Day –

            St. George’s Day, the 23^rd instant, will be observed as a holiday.

251 – Extracts from Northern Command Orders –

MUSKETRY –

1. Under the present conditions, the aim of all musketry practice on the open range should be to instruct.
2. During the classification practices, Part III., General Musketry Course (Table “B,” Appendix I., Musketry Regulations, Part I, 1909 (reprint 1914), paragraph 483 (vii), need not be strictly adhered to, as judicious coaching in the case of indifferent shots will prevent a waste of ammunition. 

As little assistance as possible should, however, be given, and men should be made to think out the reason of their mistakes for themselves.

• Paragraph 477 (i), (ii), and (iii) need not be carried out, in order that instructional work in other Units may not be hampered by Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and men being employed on musketry fatigues.  On the other hand, suitable arrangements must be made to endure that marking is strictly, accurately, and quickly carried out, and that proper supervision by Officers and N.C.O.’s is maintained in the Butts.

Authority, War Office letter 104/General Number/3632 (M.T 2), dated 14^th April, 1915.

C.R.N.C. 53551 (G.M.).  Northern Command Order No.592.

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extracts from the “London Gazette” of Tuesday, 13^th April, 1915, are published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

22^nd Battalion (3^rd Tyneside Scottish). – The undermentioned to be temporary Second Lieutenants:-

William Griffiths Lewis.  Dated 8^th March, 1915.

George William Steel Mason.  Dated 25^th March, 1915.

William Henry Robson.  Dated 27^th March, 1915.

Alexandra, Princess of Wales’ Own (Yorkshire Regiment)–

12^th Battalion (Tees-side Pioneers). – Temporary Lieutenant G. Stephenson, from 11^th Battalion, to be temporary Lieutenant.  Dated 26^th March, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.593.

CAPS –

            Notified for the information of all concerned that the Cap, Service Dress, and not the Cap, winter, will now be taken overseas by Units and drafts proceeding thither.

C.R.N.C. 38210/5/2 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.596.

ACCOMMODATION AT MUSKETRY CAMPS –

            No special camp equipment can be issued for use at the Musketry Camps at Strensall, Hornsea, Whitburn, Whitley Bay, Ponteland, and Neasham.

Parties from units under canvas attending these camps for whom room cannot be found in the hutments – where they exist – must bring their own tents, on Regimental charge with them.  Where necessary, recourse may be had to billeting, as during the winter months.

C.R.N.C. 45151 (Q.).  Northern Command Order No.597.

PART WORN CLOTHING –

            It is notified for information of all concerned that before any Part Worn Clothing in possession of New Armies or Territorial Force Units, surplus on proceeding to join the Expeditionary Force is returned to Depots or Territorial Force Associations, it must be disinfected locally, under medical supervision, and a certificate rendered that such has been done.

C.R.N.C. 45434 (O.S.).  Northern Command Order No.599.

MUSKETRY GENERAL COURSE –

            With reference to Command Order Number 559 (ii.), of April 12^th, the full interval of one month will elapse after completion of Parts I. and II. Before these Parts are repeated by men who fail to qualify.  See last paragraph of Command Order Number 375, of March, 15^th.

(G.M.). Northern Command Order No. 601.

“LONDON GAZETTE” –

The following extracts from the Third Supplement to the “London Gazette” of Tuesday, 13^th April, 1915, are published for information:-

The Northumberland Fusiliers –

21^st Battalion (2^nd Tyneside Scottish). – Temporary Lieutenant David J.H. Simpson to be temporary Captain.  Dated 1^st March, 1915.

            23^rd Battalion (4^th Tyneside Scottish). – Edgar Tall to be temporary Second Lieutenant.  Dated 7^th March, 1915.

Northern Command Order No.602.

COMMAND ORDERS –

            To ensure Command Orders reaching all concerned, and that Units moving on within the Command continue to receive such orders, the issue will be revised on the following lines:-

Headquarters will issue in bulk to:-

1. Divisions – For issue to Divisional Headquarters and all formations (including attached) within a division, not included in (2) (3), and (4).
2. Cavalry Brigades     ]  For issue to all Units (including attached)
3. Artillery Brigades     ] except those serving within Garrison Areas.
4. Infantry Brigades     ]
5. Garrisons – For issue to all Units, formations, and establishments within the Garrison Area.
6. O.C. Troops               ]For issue to all Units, formations, and

    (Outside Defences)  ] establishments within Station Areas not

                                           included in above.

Headquarters will issue direct to all others concerned, who should immediately notify changes in addresses.

General and other Officers Commanding at (1) to (6) will submit a return by the 22^nd April, showing the number of orders required and for whom.  Two copies per Unit should suffice.

(C.R.).  Northern Command Order No.603.

T.L.B. SOUTRY, Captain,

Brigade-Major, 123^rd (Tyneside Scottish) Brigade.