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War Diary for July 1917 1 Jul 1917 - Camp near Roclincourt Two coys in front line N of OPPY. Two Coys in camp A.24.b. (ROCLINCOURT). Spent day in resting and cleaning up. Two coys in front line were relieved by 2/K.O.S.B.s and returned to camp see OO 93 2 Jul 1917 In camp as above 3 Jul 1917 In camp as above. Working party of 3 Officers and 150 O.R.s for work in forward area under R.E. 4 Jul 1917 - Reserve Line E. of Willerval In camp as above 9.0 PM Moved into reserve line E of WILLERVAL relieving 1st Battn Devonshire Regt. and came under orders B.G.C. 95th Infy Bde. see O.O.94. 5 Jul 1917 In trenches as above working parties found see Work Programme 6 Jul 1917 In trenches as above working parties found see Work Programme 2/Lt H.W.Wright wounded and 1 O.R. killed by shell fire. Draft of 152 arrived all of whom had previously served in France with the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th Battns. C.O. and Adjt proceeded to Transport lines to train draft 7-8 Jul 1917 In line as above. Two coys worked on front line E and N of WILLERVAL each night. 9 Jul 1917 - Ecurie Wood Camp In line as above. Relieved by 15th Royal Warwickshire Regt (13 Infy Bde) and withdrew to ECURIE WOOD camp. Came under orders of B.G.C. 15th Infy Bde. 10 Jul 1917 Battn rested until noon. C.O.s parade in the afternoon 11 Jul 1917 H.M The King visited the Area. The Battn. lined the ARRAS - SOUCHEZ road. On way back to camp the Battn. did an exercise, the attack in the open. 12 Jul 1917 Battn training. P.T., B.F, Bombing L.G., Battn drill and Musketry. In afternoon Battn played 16/R.Warwickshire Regt Cricket - Draw. Night, Working party of 3 Officers and 150 O.R.s went up to front line, to work on TIRED ALLEY. C.T. 13 Jul 1917 Training carried on under coy. arrangements. Afternoon. Major General R.B.Stephens C.M.G. G.O.C. 5th Division inspected the Battn and presented Medal Ribbons for recent actions. Capt.W.S.Chirnside M.C. awarded the Bar to M.C. for gallantry at LA COULOTTE for OPPY: - No.7175 Sgt A.Faulder Bar to M.M. 43038 Pte F.Dighton M.M. 20337 Pte W.Clarke M.M. 10196 Sgt H.Hill M.M. 430239 Pte L.King M.M. 10238 Sgt D.Stone M.M. 8311 Sgt H.Norman M.M. 8253 Cpl G.Flott (since promoted Sgt) M.M. 10667 Pte J.W.Houston M.M. The following were presented with parchment cards by G.O.C. for gallant conduct. 10052 Sgt G.E.Neale 17425 L/C Cox 12365 L/C Price 20374 Sgt.C.Humphries Usual working party of 3 Officers and 150 O.R.s for Work on TIRED ALLEY. 14 Jul 1917 In camp as above. Training carried on. Working party 3 Officers 150 O.R.s on WILLERVAL line. 15 Jul 1917 In Camp as above. Church parade for two coys. Received warning order to move to CONCENTRATION camp at A.24.c. 16 Jul 1917 - Concentration Camp Relieved 1st Norfolk Regt in CONCENTRATION camp see O.O.96 Enemy shelled camp soon after relief. Camp moved 800 yds West at night. 17-21 Jul 1917 Work on TIRED ALLEY, RED line and WILLERVAL North. Three Coys for first two nights and afterwards 2 Coys each night. 22 Jul 1917 - Ecurie Wood Camp Moved to ECURIE WOOD camp. See O.O.97. A and B Coys worked on range in this camp 23 Jul 1917 Training carried on, see appended programme of work, Musketry, and amusements. 24 Jul 1917 Training carried on according to programme. Lt.G.H.Anstee M.C. joined the Batt. Following honours appeared in Divisional Routine orders. MILITARY CROSS Capt.H.A.W.PEARSE 2/LT P.D.SISLEY 2/LT A.S.TROTTER D.C.M. No.8721 Sgt (a/C.S.M.) R.T.C.LANSBURY No.10055 Sgt PUDDIPHATT BAR TO MM. No 28207 Sgt SINCLAIR 25 Jul 1917 In camp. Training as per programme. 26 Jul 1917 In camp. Training as per programme Following Officers joined Battn. 2ND LT. F.HAGUE A.COY. 2ND LT. S.ALLPORT B.COY. 2ND LT. A.W.MATSON C.COY. 2ND LT. P.N.J.CHRISTIE C.COY, joined 16th inst. 2ND LT. A.E.CROOCKEWIT COY. 2ND LT. R.C.HARE B.COY. joined 15th inst. 2ND LT. F.FLAVELL D.COY. 2ND LT. J.COTCHIN D.COY. 2ND LT. J.T.DICKINSON A.COY. 2ND LT J.T.LAUGHTON C.COY. joined 12th inst. 27 Jul 1917 Training as per programme. Night march to ECURIE STATION in Box Respirators, Successfully carried out. 28 Jul 1917 - Front Line south of Arleux Battn relieved 12th Bn. Gloucester Regiment in front line trenches S of ARLEUX. See O.O.98 relief complete by 10 PM. 29 Jul 1917 In trenches as above. A and D in front line C and B in front support 30 Jul 1917 As Above 31 Jul 1917 As above. Inter company relief OPERATION ORDER No. 93 1st Battalion The Bedfordshire Regiment July 1st. 1917 1. You will be relieved to-night by the K.O.S.B's. 2. Send guides to Company Headquarters in old German line, immediately on receipt of these orders. 3. Withdraw to TUNNEL Dump on Railway, and thence to Concentration Camp at A.24.a. Guides will be waiting for you at J. post 10 o'clock p.m. to-night. 4. Am arranging Food and Teas for men at TUNNEL Dump. 5. Owing to late arrival of K.O.S.B's. it was impossible to relieve you. It was no fault of theirs or ours. The relieving Company is waiting in old German Front line, so that relief will be early. OPERATION ORDER No.94 1st. Battalion The Bedfordshire Regiment Map reference: 51.b.N.W. July 4th. 1917. 1. The Battalion will relieve the 1st. Devonshire Regiment in Reserve trenches E. of WILLERVAL to-night, and will come under orders of the 95th. Infantry Brigade. 2. Companies will take over from their opposite numbers. Captain W.S.Chirnside M.C. and Captain H.A.W.Pearse will go on in daylight and take over trenches and work for "C" and "D" Companies, and "A" and "B" Companies respectively, also 1 N.C.O. for Headquarters and 1 per Coy. 3. Battalion will parade at 9-15 p.m. Order of march: - Headquarters "D" Coy. "A" Coy. "C" Coy. "B" Coy. No troops allowed E. of the ridge before 10 p.m. ROUTE as used when digging in WILLERVAL NORTH 4. GUIDES. 1 for Headquarters and 2 per Company of the 1st. Devonshire Regt. will meet the Battalion at 10-30 p.m. B.9.b.82/20. where track cuts WILLERVAL - SUGAR FACTORY Road 5 WORK. Immediately on arrival in trenches, "C" and "D" Companies will dump their packs, etc., in their trenches, and will at once work on TIRED ALLEY, under Captain W.S.Chirnside M.C. continuing work done by "A" and "B" Companies last night. Number of men required - 150. Task to be allotted by Captain W.S.Chirnside M.C. "A" and "B" Companies will carry on the following night, and so on in rotation. 6. GAS. The enemy often shells WILLERVAL with Gas shells during the day and night. Special precautions will be taken. (i) Box Respirators always worn in the alert. (ii) Sentries to be posted on all Dug-outs, and gas blankets put up. Sgt. Fisher for Headquarters, and Gas N.C.O's will make all arrangements. 7. There must be no movement by day and no smoke 8. TRANSPORT. 1. rations will be issued before the Battalion moves. 2. Lewis Gun limbers will march with their Companies. Company Officers Trench Kits will be put on these limbers. 3. 1 Limber will be at Battalion Headquarters to take Orderly Room Boxes, H.Q. Officers kits, Signalling kit, etc., to trenches. 4. Officers valises will be ready for loading at 8 p.m. Sergt. Drummer will be responsible that nothing is left behind, and that Camp is left clean. 5. When Battalion comes out of line, Transport Officer and R.S.M. will see that all regimental Tools are collected and sent back to Transport. 6. WATER Carts and petrol cans will come up every night. R.S.M. will arrange to collect all cans every night, and get them [filled?]. At end of tour all cans to be returned to Transport. All water bottles must be filled before moving off. 7. COOKING under arrangements made by 2nd. in Command. 9. Battalion Headquarters N. of WILLERVAL, B.3.d.60/55. 10. Relief complete will be reported by wire, code message "No water", and by runner. N.B. As the 1st.Devonshire Regiment have a long march to do to-night, Companies will arrange for relief to be carried out as soon as possible WORK JULY Night of 5/6th - "A" Company - work on TIRED ALLEY - Officer in Charge - Captain Pearse - Work under R.E. - Time to commence Work DARK - Task 4 hours or as allotted by R.E. Night of 5th/6th - "B" Coy. less 25 O.R's. - Work on TIRED ALLEY - Officer in Charge Captain Pearse - Work under R.E. - Time to commence Work DARK - Task 4 hours or as allotted by R.E. Night of 5th/6th - 25 O.R's. of "B" - Officer in Charge Senior Sergt. - Work under O.C. 185 Tunnelling Coy. - Time to commence Work 9 p.m. - Task 4 hours Night of 6th/7th - as above "C" Company doing "A" Coy's task. "D" Company doing "B" Coy's task. Captain W.S.Chirnside, M.C. in charge As many men as possible, including Servants, Orderlies, and Stretcher Bearers will work with their Companies. An Officer from each Company should be sent on each night at Dusk, to pace out the task, so that the men can start on the work immediately light permits. The Route to Dug-out No.5. B.10.a.6/3 must be reconnoitred beforehand, and men must be sent there in small parties, so that the last arrives and the party is able to start work at 9 p.m. The Companies who are not working, will carry Rations, Water and Tea to the Companies that are working. R.S.M. to make arrangements. OPERATION ORDER No.95 1st Battalion The Bedfordshire Regiment Map reference: - 51.b. N.W. July 9th./'17. 1. The Battalion will be relieved by the 15th Royal Warwickshire Regiment to-night, and will come under orders of the 15th. Infantry Brigade on completion of relief. 2. Guides will be provided by Companies as arranged by them this morning, with reconnoitring parties of the 15th. R.Warwickshire Regt. 3. Companies will report relief complete by code "WHISKY RECEIVED", and will move off independently. 4. The Battalion will move to Huts in ECURIE WOOD, - Guides, 1 per Coy. and 1 for Headquarters, will meet the Battalion at junction of LENS - ARRAS Road, and track through SPRINGVALE CAMP (A.22.c.) (Camp occupied by Battalion before moving to OPPY.) 5. Limbers will be at Ration Dump (B.9.b.85/50) at 10-45 p.m. to take tools, petrol cans, Mess Kit, Orderly Room and Coffee Shop Boxes, etc., The R.S.M. will meet these, and supervise loading Issued at 4 p.m. OPERATION ORDER No. 96 1st Battalion The Bedfordshire Regiment. Map Reference: - Roclincourt 51.B. N.W.1. July 15th. 1917. Reference Warning Order No. A.769 1. The Battalion will relieve the 1st. Norfolk Regiment in Camp at A.24. 2. Order of March: - Headquarters "A" Coy. "B" Coy. "C" Coy. "D" Coy. 1/4 of an hours interval between each Company and Headquarters. Headquarters will leave present Camp at 1-15 p.m. 3. Advance Parties. Lieut. E.F.Hanssen, C.Q.M.Sgt's and one other rank per Company, and Sgt.Healey and one other rank for Headquarters, will proceed to Camp at A.24 and take over al lstores, furniture. etc., Lieut. E.F.Hanssen will also allot the accommodation in above Camp. Parade at Battalion Headquarters at 10 a.m. 4. TRANSPORT. The Transport Officer and Quartermaster will make necessary arrangements for Transport and rations. Canteen open from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Dinners at 12 noon. 5. Company Commanders, R.S.M. and Sergt. Drummer will render a certificate that the camp is left clean and free from S.A.A. and Bombs. R.S.M. will arrange to hand over the Incinerator, and will see that there are no live rounds put on. The 1st Battalion The Norfolk Regiment are taking over this Camp. List of all Camp furniture in present Camp will be rendered to Orderly Room by 9 a.m. to-morrow. 1st Battalion The Bedfordshire Regiment Commanding Officers' Inspection The Inspection will take place on the Rugby Ground, at ECURIE WOOD as follows: - Monday July 23rd. 1917. 8-30 a.m. to 11-15 a.m. "A" Coy. Tuesday July 24th. 1917. 8-30 a.m. to 11-15 a.m. "B" Coy. Wednesday July 25th. 1917. 8-30 a.m. to 11-15 a.m. "C" Coy. Thursday July 26th. 1917. 8-30 a.m. to 11-15 a.m. "D" Coy. Companies will be on parade ground 5 minutes before time stated above, formed up in close column of platoons. DRESS - Full Marching Order. Packs correctly filled, on braces. All ranks will parade with their Companies, with the exception of: - Transport Employ, Quartermaster's Employ, (not to include C.Q.M.Sgt's, Coy. Clerks and Storemen.) The main points of the inspection will be as under: - I. TRAINING 1. L.G. Organisation and test. 2. Bombing - Organisation of and Throwing tests 3. Rifle Grenades - Organisation of and Firing tests. 4. Attack on Trenches. 5. B.F. - Over Assault Course. 6. Musketry - Rapid Firing and Snapshooting. 7. Musketry - N.C.O's fire control 8. Map Reading - N.C.O's. 9. Company and Platoon Drill - N.C.O's. II ADMINISTRATION 1. Inspection of Kit, Clothing etc., 2. Nominal Rolls - Company, Platoon and Section. 3. Company Pamphlets as issued. 4. Company Trench Stores. List of and to whom issued. 5. Rifles - Armourers Inspection and Report. NOTE. The above will be collective platoon tests and Inspection, and the promotion of Privates and N.C.O's (taking into consideration their action in recent fighting) largely depend on this. Reference above, The Transport Officer and Asst. Adjt. will arrange to have all dummy hand grenades, 12 boxes of Rifle Grenades, smoke bombs, dummies, etc., on parade each day Quartermaster will be present, and arrange for Armourer Sergt, Tailor, and Bootmaker to attend. Detailed parade states shewing actual numbers on parade will be in possession of Company Commanders, besides being handed in to Orderly Room at usual time, 8 a.m. 20/7/17 OPERATION ORDER NO.97 1st Battalion The Bedfordshire Regiment July 22nd. 1917 This afternoon, the Battalion will move to ECURIE WOOD HUTS, proceeding in accordance with march table below: - "A" and "B" Companies, by Platoons at ten minutes interval, commencing at 1-30 p.m. "A" Coy. No.1, leave present Camp 1-30 p.m. No.2, leave present Camp 1-40 p.m. No.3 leave present Camp 1-50 p.m. No.4 leave present Camp 2-0 p.m. "B" Coy. No.5 leave present Camp 2-10 p.m. No.6 leave present Camp 2-20 p.m. No.7 leave present Camp 2-30 p.m. No.8 leave present Camp 2-40 p.m. H.Q. 1st. party, 5-10 p.m. H.Q. 2nd party, 5-20 p.m. "C" Coy. No.9 5-30 p.m. No.10 5-40 p.m. No.11 5-50 p.m. No.12 6.0 p.m. "D" Coy. No.13 6-10 p.m. No.14 6-20 p.m. No.15 6-30 p.m. No.16 6-40 p.m. Orderly Officer will check the times. Troops will not form up in larger bodies than platoons, and then only in the long grass just West of the Camp. Teas for Headquarters, "C" and "D" Companies at 4-30 p.m. in present Camp. Transport Officer will make necessary arrangements for removing Cookers, Baths, Orderly Room Kit etc., No Transport will arrive in Camp before 6 p.m., except two horses to take one Cooker to ECURIE WOOD CAMP, for "A" and "B" Companies tea. The following advance party will meet Lieut. G. de C.Millais at ECURIE WOOD CAMP at 2 p.m. C.Q.M.Sgt's and Sgt. C.Healey for Headquarters. The Orderly Officer will see that Camp is left clean, and that all Battalion Kit is taken away. 1st BATTN. BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT RECREATIONAL PROGRAMME ECURIE WOOD CAMP FROM MONDAY JULY 23rd TO FRIDAY JULY 27th COMMITTEE Capt.Chirnside M.C. 7521 R.S.M.Walker, C.F. 14433 Sgt.Oatman A. 2nd Lt.H.Reynolds 8721 C.S.M.Lansbury, R. 10339 Sgt.Meads, F. 2nd Lt.R.Hare 7178 C.S.M.Smith, A. 10052 Sgt.Neale, G. 2nd Lt.B.Williams 6521 C.S.M.Freer, W. 10364 L/Cpl.Harris, T. 8692 Pte Smith 8311 C.S.M.Norman, H. 15193 Pte.Plumpton, J. 14032 Pte.Peat 15478 Pte.Salter, F. Monday July 23rd 2.0p.m. to 4.30 p.m. "A" v. "B" at Football 2.0p.m. to 4.30 p.m. "C" v. "D" at Cricket 2.0p.m. to 4.30 p.m. "Roberts Competition" (Musketry) 5.30p.m. to 6.30 p.m. "A" v. "B" at boxing Tuesday July 24th 2.0p.m. to 4.30p.m. "A" v. "B" at Cricket 2.0p.m. to 4.30p.m. "C" v. "D" at Football 2.0p.m. to 4.30 p.m. "Running man competition" (musketry) 5.30p.m. to 6.30p.m. "C" v. "D" at boxing Wednesday July 25th 2.0p.m. to 4.30p.m. "D" v.Rest at football 2.0p.m. to 4.30p.m. "Pool Bull" competition (Musketry) 6.0p.m. The performance of the "DUDS" is booked for the Battn. for the evening Thursday July 26th 2.0p.m. to 4.30p.m. Segts. and Cpls of "A" and "C" v. those of "B" and "D" at cricket 2.op.m. to 4.30p.m. Privates of "A" and "C" v. those of "B" and "D" at Football 2.0p.m. to 4.30p.m. "Rapid firing competition" (Musketry) 5.30p.m. to 6.30p.m. "C" v. "D" at Boxing Friday July 27th 2.0p.m. to 5.30p.m. Officers v. Rest of Battn. at cricket 2.0p.m. to 4.30p.m. Shooting match (application practice) between teams of 8 from (1) Officers (2) Sgt Majors and Q.M.Sgts (3) Sgts (4) Cpls (5) L/Cpls (6) Privates. 5.30p.m. to 6.30p.m. Boxing Finals. Sgts guests night. Mess allowed open till 10.0 p.m. The Band will play daily from 2.30p.m. to 4.30p.m. except Tuesday 1st BATTN. BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT "MINIATURE BISLEY" ON ECURIE WOOD RANGE FROM MONDAY JULY 23rd TO FRIDAY JULY 27th COMMITTEE 2nd Lieut.H.H.Reynolds 2nd Lieut.R.G.Hare 2nd Lieut.Laughton Sgt.Orchard Monday July 23rd 2 to 4.30 pm "ROBERTS COMPETITION" Representation of 3 waves of advancing enemy. 2 Teams per platoon of 1 N.C.O. and 7 men each. Targets (disappearing) exposed 3 times, 15 seconds each (10 rounds). Draw for order of shooting Prizes Winning team chit on Dry Canteen, 3 francs per man. 2md team chit on Dry Canteen 1 franc per man Tuesday July 24th RUNNING MAN 2 to 4.30pm 2 Teams per platoon of 4 men each (5 rounds) Draw and prizes as above. Wednesday July 25th "POOL BULL" 2 to 4.30pm Officers 1 franc N.C.O.s and men 1 penny 1 Sighter and 2 shots to count. Thursday July 26th "RAPID FIRING COMPETITION" 2 to 4.30pm 2 Teams per platoon of 1 N.C.O. and 7 men each. Draw and prizes as above. Friday July 27th "APPLICATION" 2 to 4.30pm Teams of 8 from (1) Officers (2) Sgt Majors & Q.M.Sgts (3) Sgts (4) Cpls (5) L/C (6) Ptes If Officers are losers they pay 3 francs each to winning team OPERATION ORDER NO.98 1st. Battalion The Bedfordshire Regiment Sketch Map - from SUGAR FACTORY MAP Roclincourt 1/10,000 July 27th. 1917 1. On the night of the 28th/29th.July 1917, the 1st. Bedfordshire Regiment will relieve the 12th Gloucestershire Regiment, in the left sub-sector of the Brigade front. 2. The system of trenches will be held with: - 1. Two Companies in front line, "A" on Right relieving "B" Coy.Glos.Rgt. "D" on Left relieving "C" Coy.Glos.Rgt. 2. Two Companies in Support. "C" Right relieving "A" Coy.Glos.Rgt. "B" Left relieving "D" Coy.Glos.Rgt. 3. BOUNDARIES. B.12.d.20/75. to FRESNOY - ARLEUX - CRUCIFIX Road, exclusive. Boundary between Companies, B.6.d.5/1. 4. FRONT Line is a series of posts which are being connected up. (See attached Sketch Map.) Right Coy. hold No.6 post. L.G. Left Coy. hold Z post. L.G. No.5 Post Rifle Z.1 Post L.G. No.4 Post Rifle No.1 Post L.G. (by night only) No.3 Post L.G. No.4 Post Rifle S Post L.G. No.5 Post L.G. U Post L.G. No.6 Post B.M.G. U.1 Post L.G. No.7 Post Rifle X Post Rifle No.8 Post L.G. X.1 Post Rifle No.9 Post L.G. Adv. Post No.10 Post Rifle Right Support Coy. occupy KINGS STREET and BARRON Trench. Left Support Coy. occupy ARLEUX LOOP, N. of W. Trench. 5. GUIDES of the 12th Gloucestershire Regiment, (1 per platoon) will meet Battalion at junction of TOMMY and KENT Road at 6 p.m. 6. ORDER OF MARCH Headquarters "A" Coy. "D" Coy. "C" Coy. "B" Coy. by platoons at five minutes interval. Signallers leave Camp at 2-45 p.m. Remainder of H.Q. 2-50 p.m. "A" Coy. 1st Platoon at 2-55 p.m. "A" Coy. 2nd Platoon at 3-0 p.m "A" Coy. 3rd Platoon at 3-05 p.m. "A" Coy. 4th Platoon at 3-10 p.m. "D" Coy. 1st Platoon at 3-15 p.m. "D" Coy. 2nd Platoon at 3-20 p.m. "D" Coy. 3rd Platoon at 3-25 p.m. "D" Coy. 4th Platoon at 3-30 p.m. "C" Coy. 1st Platoon at 3-35 p.m. "C" Coy. 2nd Platoon at 3-40 p.m. "C" Coy. 3rd Platoon at 3-45 p.m. "C" Coy. 4th Platoon at 3-50 p.m. "B" Coy. 1st Platoon at 3-55 p.m. "B" Coy. 2nd Platoon at 4-0 p.m. "B" Coy. 3rd Platoon at 4-05 p.m. "B" Coy. 4th Platoon at 4-10 p.m. Platoons must keep at 400 yards distance the whole way right up to the front line. ROUTE - TOMMY ALLEY. Lewis Gun half limbers march in rear of Companies, as far as Police post, W. of Ridge. 7. Battalion Headquarters will be in ARLEUX LOOP, N. of W. Trench. 8. Relief complete will be reported, using code phrase: - "A" Coy. "Not sufficient tools." "B" Coy. "No. 2034 Pte. Smith." "C" Coy. "Names submitted." "D" Coy. "Two men to Hospital." 9. O.C. Front line Companies will forward a sketch map by 10 a.m. the 29th. inst. shewing dispositions, strength of post, and positions of L.G's. 10. Advance parties of one Officer per Company, and one N.C.O. per platoon, Intelligence Officer, and one N.C.O. for Battalion Headquarters will leave Camp at 11-30 a.m. and take over all stores etc., in front line. Lists of all S.A.A., Bombs, trench Stores, Maps, etc., taken over will reach Battalion Headquarters by 12 noon the 29th. inst. Signalling Sergt. will proceed with this party, to take over all Signals. 11. ADMINISTRATIVE 1. Rations will be issued before moving off. 2. Transport Officer will have a limber at the Camp at 8 p.m. for Officers trench and Mess kits, Orderly Room boxes, for trenches, and convey same up at dark. Officers servants will accompany this limber. 3. The Drummers will march up with Water Cart at dark, and carry water from ration dump to Battalion Headquarters. 4. DRESS Packs, Great Coats, caps, etc., will be dumped. Haversacks containing washing and shaving material will be carried on back. Waterproof Sheets slung. 5. R.S.M. will arrange for Drummers and left Support Coy. to carry rations and water to the other three Companies from ration dump, each night. 6. COOKING. One cook per Company will proceed to the trenches and when trench cookers are available will make tea for men. When trench cookers are not available men must make their own tea. Careful precautions must be taken against smoke. Fresh meat and vegetables will be cooked at the Transport and sent up cold. 7. WATER. Cans must be returned to Battalion H.Q. as soon as they are empty. They will be collected at Battalion H.Q. at 9-30 p.m. each night.

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Wright, H.W.,
George V,
Stephens, Reginald Byng,
Chirnside, William Stuart,
Cox, Arthur,
Faulder, A.,
Dighton, F.,
Clarke, W.,
Hill, H.,
King, L.,
Stone, D.,
Houston, J.W.,
Neale, George Edward,
Flott, G.,
Price,
Humphries, C.,
Anstee, G.H.,
Pearse, H.A.W.,
Sisley, P.D.,
Trotter, A.S.,
Lansbury, Reginald Thomas W.,
Puddiphatt,
Sinclair, James,
Hague, F.,
Allport, S.,
Christie, Paul Norman Jones,
Matson, A.W.,
Croockewit, Alexander Edward,
Hare, R.C.,
Flavell, F.,
Cotchin, Joseph,
Dickinson, J.T.,
Laughton, Joseph Thornton,
Fisher,
Hanssen, E.F.,
Healey, C.,
Millais, Geoffrey de Carteret,
Reynolds, Harold Henry,
Hare, R.H.,
Williams, B.,
Smith,
Smith, A.,
Walker, C.F.,
Freer, W.,
Norman, H.,
Peat,
Oatman, A.,
Meads, F.,
Harris, T.,
Plumpton, J.,
Salter, F.,
Orchard

1st Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers, Royal Engineers, 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment, 95th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, 4th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, 6th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, 7th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, 8th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, 13th Infantry Brigade, 15th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 15th Infantry Brigade, town & local roads, cricket, 5th Division, church services, 1st Battalion Norfolk Regiment, Ecurie Station, 12th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment, water provision, 185th Tunnelling Company, servants, maps, coffee, land weaponry, tailor, bootmaker, horses, baths, football, shooting, boxing, clothing, police, water provision, food & drink, Roclincourt, Oppy, Willerval, Ecurie Wood Camp, Tired Alley [Ecurie], la Coulotte, Concentration Camp [Willerval], Red Line [Willerval], Arleux-en-Gohelle, Tunnel Dump [Oppy], Sugar Factory [Willerval], Springvale Camp [Ecurie], Ecurie Wood Huts, Fresnoy-en-Gohelle, Kings Street [Arleux-en-Gohelle], Barron Trench [Arleux-en-Gohelle], Tommy Trench [Arleux-en-Gohelle], Tommy Alley [Arleux-en-Gohelle], Kent Road [Arleux-en-Gohelle]