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Officer Commanding 2nd Bedfordshire Regiment 1. Please arrange for the 9 platoons who are to be attached to the Yorkshire Regt. and Wiltshire Regt. to arrive at WINDY CORNER A.8.c.4.8. at 10 a.m. tomorrow 21st inst. Each platoon will be affiliated to a platoon of the regiment to which it is attached and will be under the command of the regular platoon commander. They will be employed as if they were in occupation of the trenches. Platoons will be in the trenches 24 hours. These platoons will come out of the trenches when the battalion to which they are attached is relieved. 2. On the 22nd inst., the 4 platoons which will be attached to the Bedfordshire regt., should report at the Headquarters of that regiment at ESSARS at X.25.a., and the 4 platoons which will be attached to the Royal Scots Fusiliers at the Headquarters of that battalion at LE QUESNOY at F.9.a.3.7. From these they will go down to the trenches with the battalions and will return to you about noon on the 23rd inst. Further instructions will be issued as to the attachment of companies. 3. Rations for the whole 24 hours that these parties are in the trenches will be carried on the man. The above has been sent to the O.C. 19th Royal Fusiliers. Any platoons that you find necessary to withdraw from the trenches to make room for the attached parties will be billeted in LE QUESNOY, where they should report to the Quartermaster of the R.S.F. for billeting accommodation and will come under the orders of the officer commanding the battalion billeted in LE QUESNOY. George Crossman, Major. Brigade Major 21st Infantry Bde. 20th November, 1915. To: - All Enc. Sender's Number. S.C.140. Day of Month. 21st. Companies withdrawn from the front line during attachment of 19th Royal Fusiliers will now be billeted on WINDY CORNER - PONT FIXE Road in billets at present occupied by Camerons and not at LE QUESNOY as previously arranged aaa The Huts at LE QUESNOY are therefore available for the Bn. in occupation of that area aaa From 21st Inf. Bde. 2nd Bn. BEDF. R. OPERATION ORDER No.46 Ref. Map BETHUNE 1/40,000. 21.11.1915. 1. the Battalion will relieve the 2/Bn. YORKSHIRE Regt. in the trenches tomorrow "B" 3. Sub-section. 2. Before leaving ESSARS for the trenches 2 Platoons of the 19th Bn. Royal Fusiliers will be attached to "C" Coy and 2 Platoons to "B" Coy. 3. Companies will march to the Trenches independently starting at the following times. C. Co. 8.30 a.m. B. Co. 9.0 a.m. "A" and "D" Companies 9.30 a.m. From a point midway between GORRE Bridge and WATERLOO Bridge Coys. will march by Platoons at 200x intervals. 4. Guides for each Platoon will be at WINDY CORNER. 5. Kits etc. will be ready for loading at 8 a.m. 6. One Platoon of "C" Co. and one Platoon of "B" Co. will go into Billets at WINDY CORNER - PONT FIXE ROAD. 7. "C" Co. will be left Coy. and "B" Co. Right Coy. in the Front line. A. Co. will be in Support. D. Coy. will be in Reserve. 8. Completion of relief will be reported to Bn. H.Q. at WINDY CORNER. 9. Blankets and billet stores to be handed over to Q.Mr. at 7.30 a.m. L.F.Beal, Capt. A/Adjutant 2/Bedf. R. 21st Brigade Operation Order No.103. Nov. 21st 1915. Reference 1:40,000 BETHUNE Map. 1;10,000 Trench Map. 1. The following reliefs and moves will take place: - 2. On Nov. 22nd the Cameron Highlanders will move 1/2 Bn. from ESSARS to LE PLANTIN and relieve 1/2 Bn. of the 7th King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.). Guides will meet the Camerons at the crossroads by GORRE F.3.b.5.3. at 4.30 p.m. They will then move by the south branch of the TUNING FORK and ESTAMINET Corner. On arrival this 1/2 Bn. will pass temporarily under the command of the 56th Bde. 19th Division. 3. On Nov.22nd the Bedfords and R.S.F. will relieve the Yorks and Wilts in B.3. and B.2. subsections of the line under the usual arrangements. 4. (a) On Nov. 23rd the 1/2 Bn. Cameron Highlanders at LE PLANTIN will relieve the 7th Loyal North Lancashire Regt. in the Trenches from GRENADIER ROAD (inclu.) on the right to FIFE ROAD (inclu.) on the left. Details of this relief will be settled direct between Commanding Officers but no formed body of troops may move in daylight East of RUE LEPINETTE. The following "Posts" will be held with garrisons as follows: - LEES KEEP (A.2.d.7.0.) 15 men 1 Machine Gun. LE PLANTIN E. (A.2.d.1.0.) 15 men 1 Machine Gun. LE PLANTIN S. (A.5.a.) 40 men LE PLANTIN N. 50 men. 1 Machine Gun. Machine Guns in the Front Trench will be relieved under orders which will be issued by the Bde. M.G.O. (b) On the same day the 1/2 Bn. Cameron Highlanders at ESSARS will move to LE PLANTIN and replace the 1/2 Bn. taking over Trenches. Move to be complete by 4.30 p.m. 5. On Nov. 24th the Yorks and Wilts, will relieve the Bedfords and R.S.F. in B.3. and B.2. subsections under the usual arrangements. The R.S.F. on relief will withdraw to LE QUESNOY and the Bedfords to FERME DU ROI and not ESSARS as before. 6. Ambulances and Transport for packs will be supplied as usual. 7. No.9 T.M. Battery will continue to be rationed by the Yorkshires. 8. "Housemaiding" parties of 1 N.C.O. & 3 men will be found by the Cameron Highlanders for each of the following Posts. These parties will be at H.Q. 56th Bde. at LOISNE X.28.a.5.8. at 3 p.m. on Nov. 23rd and guides will be given them. TUNING FORK E. LOISNE E. TUNING FORK W. LOISNE W. LE HAMEL. 9. On completion of the relief by the Camerons on Nov 23rd the G.O.C. 21st Brigade will assume command of the new line. 10. Completion of all moves and reliefs will be reported to Bde. H.Q. George Crossman, Maj. Brigade-Major 21st Inf. Brigade. 2/Bn. Bedf. R. OPERATION ORDER.No.47 Ref. 1:40,000 BETHUNE Map. 23.11.15. 1. The Battalion will be relieved by the 2 Yorks Regt. tomorrow. 2. Guides from each platoon to be at WINDY CORNER at 10.30 a.m. 3. The Bn. after relief will move to billets in FERME DU ROI marching independently by platoons using the N. bank of CANAL. 4. C.Q.M. Sgts. will be on the N. side of CANAL BANK at E.12.b.5.8. and will stay there until they have directed their last platoon to billets. 5. Transport for Packs will be at WINDY CORNER at 12 noon. 6. Kits etc. to be at Bn. H.Q. ready for loading at 9.30 a.m. 7. All Trench Stores to be handed over and receipts taken. 8. The Royal Fusiliers attached to the Battalion will remain in the Trenches and will come under the command of the O.C. 2 YORKSHIRE REGT. 9. Completion of relief to be reported by Telephone to Bn. H.Q. 10. Troops going into the Trenches will enter by COLDSTREAM LANE and those coming out by CALEDONIAN ROAD. L.F.Beal, Capt. Adjutant 2/Bedf. R. DEFENCE SCHEME 21st INFANTRY BRIGADE 1. The Southern Brigade holds the line from WILLOW ROAD A.9.d.4.4. to FIFE ROAD inclusive. This is held by 2 1/2 battalions. Brigade H.Q. Canal Bank F.10.a. 2nd Division is on the Right and 20th or 22nd Brigade on the left. The Southern boundary of the area runs from the WILLOW ROAD to the Canal at F.12.1.0. (ORCHARD REDOUBT) and PONT FIXE being included in the 2nd Divisional area), thence along the canal to its junction with the BEUVRY Canal and from there passes South of LE QUESNOY and rejoins the Canal about PONT TOURNANT. The Northern boundary is the junction of FIFE ROAD with the front line, inclusive to the Southern Brigade, thence along FIFE ROAD as far as its junction with the old British line, thence Westward including LE PLANTIN North, TUNING FORK West, and GORRE WOOD to the Southern Brigade. The general system on which the line should be held is that each battalion should have two companies in the firing line, one company in support and in occupation of the various supporting points, and one company in battalion reserve. It is essential that each battalion should have one company at least, and the brigade one battalion at least, intact for immediate offensive action. 2. Dispositions. Right Battalion. WILLOW ROAD A.9.d.4.4. to BERKELEY ST. (inclusive). H.Q. WINDY CORNER. Front Line. 2 Companies 2 Machine Guns. Support. 2 1/2 platoons in PICCADILLY. Reserve. 1 Company GUNNER SIDING. Keeps. 1 platoon 1 Machine Gun in MAIRIE REDOUBT 1/2 Platoon 1 Machine Gun in HOLDER [sic] REDOUBT. Centre Battalion. BERKELEY ST. (excl.) to GRENADIER RD. (excl.) H.Q. WINDY CORNER. Front Line. 2 Companies 2 Machine Guns. Support. 3 platoons in SCOTTISH TRENCH and PARK LANE and 1 Machine Gun in SCOTTISH TRENCH. Reserve. One Company in New Cut. Keeps. 1/2 platoon 1 machine Gun MOAT HOUSE. 1/2 platoon 1 Machine Gun POPPY REDOUBT/ Left Battalion. GRENADIER ROAD (incl.) to FIFE ROAD (incl.) H.Q. A.2.d.1.6. Front Line. 1 Company 1 Machine Gun. Support. 1 Company in GEORGE ST. (old German line). Reserve. 1 Company in GROUSE BUTTS. Keeps. LEES KEEP 1/2 platoon 1 machine Gun. LE PLANTIN E. 1/2 platoon 1 M.G. In the Village Line. LE PLANTIN N. 1 platoon 1 Machine Gun. LE PLANTIN S. 1 platoon 1 Machine Gun. The Battalion in Reserve from Right Section of line will find the garrison of GIVENCHY KEEP - 1 1/2 platoons (50 men) and 2 Machine Guns and HERTS REDOUBT - 1 platoon and 1 Machine Gun. The Centre Battalion will find a garrison of 1/2 platoon and 1 Machine Gun for WINDY CORNER KEEP. 3. Action to be taken in case of attack. (a) Brigade H.Q. and the Artillery will be at once informed. (b) The front line will be held at all costs. Should any portion of the front line be occupied by the enemy the remainder will be held, and a local counter-attack at once made to expel the enemy from that part of the line of which he has gained possession. The support companies may be used to reinforce the front line in case of necessity. A supporting platoon of Centre and Left battalions of both Sectors will always stand to arms in the support trench in the vicinity of the craters, carrying picks and shovels ready to move forward at once should the enemy explode a mine. The Reserve Company will be moved up to the vicinity of the support line and kept in hand for offensive action. (c) Should the enemy obtain a lodgement in our line troops to the right and left of the broken line will assist the local counter attacks by pushing bombing parties down the trenches on the flanks of the attackers. (d) If something more than a local counter attack by the troops actually in the front line is required to dislodge the enemy, it will be organised and prepared by the Brigadier General Commanding. The success of the local counter attack is dependant on the attack being launched at once before the enemy has had time to settle himself in any way in the captured portions of the trench. (e) All the garrisons of Keeps, will, in case of an attack stand to their posts and will in any event hold on to their posts at all costs so as to form pivots to assist further counter attacks. (f) Brigade Headquarters will be established at WINDY CORNER. (g) ACTION OF RESERVES. The battalions in LE QUESNOY and FERME DU ROI move up at once along North bank of Canal. Commanding Officers coming on to the permanent Brigade Headquarters on Canal Bank. (h) In the event of a serious attack on the front now held by the 7th Division the LE QUESNOY Battalion will occupy those portions of the VILLAGE LINE lying within the area with half a battalion. The principal works in this line are WINDY CORNER, LE PLANTIN South, LE PLANTIN North. 4. Battalions Scheme of Defence. Battalion Commanders will draw up their Schemes of Defence on the lines indicated in this Scheme and will submit the same to Brigade Headquarters for record. Similarly Officers Commanding Companies will draw up Schemes for those under their command so that it is ensured that all know the action to be taken in the event of an attack. 5. Other Defensive Systems. The other Defensive Systems consist of (i) The VILLAGE LINE. (ii) The LE TOURET LINE. 6. Lines of Approach. All units must be thoroughly acquainted with all lines of approach to the front. 7. Strength. For garrison of Keeps a platoon must consist of at least 30 rifles. The garrison of GIVENCHY KEEP, 1 1/2 platoons must be at least 50 rifles. 8. Artillery Fire. The fire of the batteries of "A" group which covers the Brigade will be distributed as follows: - 104th Battery A.9.d.8.2. to A.9.d.3.9 1/2. "F" Battery. A.9.d.3.9 1/2 to A.9.b.1.9. "T" Battery.to enfilade GIVENCHY Salient. 58th Battery. A.9.b.1.9. to A.3.a.8.2. 31st Battery. will cover the front of the Southern Brigade. George Crossman, Major. Brigade Major 21st Infantry Bde. 24th November, 1915. Officer Commanding 2nd Bedf. Regt. The following is substituted for my 1028/G of the 17th inst. MAINTENANCE OF TRENCHES. 1. Each battalion in the front line is responsible for the upkeep of the fire and support trenches, and of all communications between firing line and support line within its area. 2. The Right Battalion is responsible for QUEENS ROAD and KINGS ROAD. HERTS AVENUE up to COLDSTREAM LANE HATFIELD ROAD and WOLFF ROAD. The Centre Battalion is responsible for All Trenches between QUEENS ROAD - KINGS ROAD and GRENADIER ROAD both exclusive. The Left Battalion is responsible for All trenches between GRENADIER ROAD and FIFE ROAD inclusive. An officer of each battalion should be detailed for this duty and permanent parties placed at his disposal. 3. R.E. working parties are at work on some of these routes, the permanent parties are for the purpose of keeping them in order after the R.E. party has completed its work. The officer should report at once if further R.E. assistance, or a larger working party is required. George Crossman, Major. Brigade Major 21st Infantry Bde. 24th November, 1915. 2/BEDF. R. OPERATION ORDER NO. 48 Ref. Map. BETHUNE 1:40,000 25.11.15. 1. The Battalion will relieve the 2 Yorks in "B" 3 Sub-Section tomorrow. 2. The usual Guides will be at WINDY CORNER. 3. Kits to be ready for loading at 7.30 a.m. 4. Disposition of Battalion will be: - A. Co. Left of Line. B. Co. Support. C. Co. Reserve. D. Co. Billets at WINDY CORNER. Officers and Platoon Sergts. of D. Co. will proceed to the Coy of 19th Royal Fusiliers on Right of Line. This Coy. will then come under command of O.C. "D" Coy. 5. Companies will march off as follows. A. Co. 8.30 a.m. D. Co. 9.0 a.m. B. Co. 9.15 a.m. C. Co. 9.30 a.m. from GORRE BRIDGE Coy's will move by Platoons at 200x distance using WESTMINSTER BRIDGE. In the event of SHELL fire Platoons will move in extended order. 6. Blankets of H.Q. & D. Co. will be stacked at the Hutments of "D" Co. Those of Other Companies at FERME DU ROI by 8.0 a.m. L.F.Beal, Capt. Adjt. 2/Bedf. R. 21st INFANTRY BRIGADE OPERATION ORDER No.104. November, 25th 1915. Ref. 1:10,000 Trench Map. 1. The following reliefs will take place: - Nov. 26th. The R.S.F. relieve the Wiltshire Regt. The Bedfords relieve the Yorkshire Regt. Nov.28th. the Wiltshire Regt. relieve the R.S.F. the Yorkshire Regt, relieve the Bedfords. The Cameron Highrs. will arrange for the relief of their front Companies from their Companies in Support and reserve. 2. The battalions in the Right Subsection will move via VAUXHALL BRIDGE, and those in the Left Subsection via WESTMINSTER BRIDGE. 3. The usual platoon guides will be provided. 4. Transport for packs will be at VAUXHALL BRIDGE and WINDY CORNER at 12 noon. 5. No.9 T.M.Battery will continue to be rationed by the Yorkshire Regt. 6. Completion of all reliefs will be reported to Brigade H.Q. R.V.G.Horn, Capt. for Major. Brigade Major 21st Infantry Bde. B. Coy. Defence Scheme 26/XI/15. 1. In the event of a hostile attack the Coy. will immediately stand to arms in fighting order - equipment on packs handy, one round in the chamber, safety catches forward &c. and O.C. Coy will inform B.H.Q. of the attack. 2. (a) If the enemy effect a lodgement in the front line, B. Coy. will immediately counter attack from SCOTTISH TRENCH. (b) If the enemy succeed in taking SCOTTISH TRENCH, No.6 platoon occupying POPPY REDOUBT & MOAT FARM will close the existing gaps in their wire entanglements. 3 men will be detailed in each keep for this purpose. 3. No.5 platoon will always have picks & shovels handy, and in the event of a hostile mine being exploded will immediately occupy the near lip of the Crater. 3 bayonet men or three bombers from No.7 platoon will go forward with this party to cover their digging. 4. No.6 platoon (garrisoning POPPY RDBT & MOAT FARM) will hold on at all costs. The Platoon Commander is responsible that the keeps are in a thoroughly defensible condition, & that a reserve of 300 round per rifle, 2 days rations & water & a supply of bombs is kept up. The garrison are on no account to leave the keeps. 5. All Officers & platoon Sergts. will make themselves acquainted with the approaches to the front line. R.B. Gibson, Capt. Comg. B. Coy. 26/XI/15. SECRET. Defence SCheme B.3. Centre Battalion. Disposition of the Battalion. Front Line. 2 Companies and 2 Machine Guns. Support. 3 Platoons in SCOTTISH TRENCH and PARK LANE and 1 Machine Gun SCOTTISH TRENCH. Reserve. 1 Company NEW CUT furnishing 2 Sections for garrison at WINDY CORNER. Keeps. 1/2 Platoon and 1 Machine Gun MOAT HOUSE. 1/2 Platoon and 1 Machine Gun POPPY REDOUBT. 2. Action to be taken in case os attack. (a) All Companies will at once "stand to arms" in fighting order. (b) Company Commanders will at once inform Battalion Headquarters by telephone and the Artillery if in communication with them and will send the following message to Artillery S.O.S. B.3. (c) The Front line will be held at all costs. Should any portion of the front line be occupied by enemy the remainder will be held and a local counter-attack at once made to expel enemy from that part of the line of which he has gained possession. This will be done by the Company finding three Platoons in SCOTTISH TRENCH and PARK LANE without any reference to Battalion Headquarters if O.C. Company considers it necessary. One Platoon of this Company near the CRATERS will always have Picks and Shovels ready to move forward at once should the enemy explode a mine. The Platoon Commander will report each evening to the O.C. Company that this arrangement has been made. The reserve company in NEW CUT will be moved to UPPER CUT and kept in hand as a reserve by O.C. Battn. The O.C. Company will join Battalion Headquarters at POPPY REDOUBT. This Company will send 2 Sections of Bombers to POPPY REDOUBT to act as a Battalion reserve under the O.C. Battalion. (d) Should the enemy obtain a lodgement in our line Companies to the right and left of the broken line will assist the local counter attack by pushing bombing parties down the trenches on the flanks of the attackers. (e) Garrisons of the two keeps will hold on to their posts at all costs so as to form pivots to assist further counter attacks. They will NOT be at the disposal of O.C. Companies. All other men such as cooks and servants will be sent to join them. (f) Battalion Headquarters will be established at POPPY REDOUBT. 4. The O.C. Company finding the garrisons of the Keeps is responsible that they are kept in a good state of repair and in a thoroughly defensive condition. he will see that a reserve of 300 rounds per rifle, two days rations and water, and a supply of bombs are kept up. 5. Company Commanders will draw up their Schemes of Defence on the lines indicated in this Scheme so that it is ensured that all ranks will know their place and the action to be taken in case of attack. These Company Schemes will be sent to Battalion Headquarters by 10 a.m. tomorrow. All Officers and Platoon Commanders in the Support and reserve Companies will make themselves acquainted with the Front Line and the approaches to it. In the event of a serious attack the garrison at WINDY CORNER will be reinforced by the Battalion at LE QUESNOY. H.S. Poyntz, Major. Commanding 2/Bn. Bedfordshire Regt. 26.11.1.5. C. Company Defence Scheme. In case of attack Company in NEW CUT stands to at once. the Company will move up to UPPER CUT and be ready as a reserve for C.O. of Battn. 2 Sections will be sent to garrison WINDY CORNER. 2 Sections of bombers will be left at POPPY REDOUBT to act as bombing Reserve for O.C. Battn. O.C. Company will report at Battn. H.Q. in POPPY REDOUBT & await instructions. R.O. Wynne, Capt. O.C. "C" Coy. 27.XI.15. 2/BEDF. R. OPERATION ORDER 49 Ref. Map BETHUNE 1:40,000. 27.11.15. 1. The Battalion will be relieved by the 2/YORKSHIRE REGT. tomorrow. 2. Platoon GUIDES to be at WINDY CORNER at 10.30 a.m. 3. On relief platoons will march independently to Billets at FERME DU ROI using the N. bank of CANAL. 4. Kits etc. will be ready for loading at WINDY CORNER at 9.30 a.m. Transport for packs will be at WINDY CORNER at 12 Noon. O.C. Coys will issue instructions that men are not to place the Bandoliers of ammunition or their Smoke Helmets in their packs, also canteens, which should be available for the issue of TEA on arrival in billets. 5. All Trench Stores will be handed over and receipts taken. 6. Completion of relief to be reported by Telephone to Bn. H.Q. 7. Working Party. O.C. "C" Coy will detail a Working Party of one Officer and 118 N.C.O's. and men to remain at WINDY CORNER tomorrow and report to LIEUT. SHENSTONE R.E. at 8.30 p.m. This party will remain in billets at WINDY CORNER until the morning of 30th Nov. & will be under the command of O.C. 2/YORKSHIRE REGT. 2 Stretcher Bearers will remain behind with this party. Arrangements have been made for Rations & blankets for this party. 8. In the event of the road outside MOAT HOUSE FARM REDOUBT being shelled during relief platoons will at once get into HERTS AVENUE. Communication trench returning along it as far as HERTS REDOUBT. L.F. Beal, Capt. Adjt. 2/Bedf. R. PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RELIEF 1. On November 30th the 19th Brigade will relieve the 20th Brigade in the present line. 2. They will hold the line as follows: - 5th Bn. Scottish Rifles from WILLOW ROAD to LORGIES ROAD (incl.) with MAIRIE REDOUBT, and will find its own relief. 1st Bn. Cameronians from thence to the junction of SCOTTISH TRENCH and NEW TRENCH (excl.) and POPPY REDOUBT. Relief will be billeted in LE QUESNOY. 18th Bn. Royal Fusiliers thence to FIFE ROAD (incl.) and LEES REDOUBT and LE PLANTIN E., LE PLANTIN N. and LE PLANTIN S. Relief battalion will be billeted in FERME DU ROI. 20th Bn. Royal Fusiliers will find the garrisons of GIVENCHY KEEP, HILDER REDOUBT, MOAT HOUSE, HERTS REDOUBT, and WINDY CORNER, from 1 company. 3. At 9 a.m. Nov. 26th the Commanding Officers and Adjutants of these battalions will arrive at Brigade Headquarters and be sent to WINDY CORNER where an officer from battalions in the trenches will meet the party and show them the trenches. 4. At 9.30 a.m. Nov. 29th. Company Commanders, Machine Gun Officer, and Bombing Officer of each battalion will arrive at WINDY CORNER and be similarly shown around. 5. During the night of Nov. 29th/30th certain officers and N.C.Os. from the 5th Bn. Scottish Rifles, and 1st Bn. Cameronians, will be attached to the 2nd Bn. Wiltshire Regiment and 2nd Bn. Yorkshire Regiment respectively to learn the method of holding the craters and saps. 6. Relief on the 30th inst., will commence from VAUXHALL BRIDGE at 11.30 a.m., WINDY CORNER at 11 a.m., and ESTAMINET CORNER at 4.30 p.m. George Crossman, Major. Brigade Major 21st Infantry Bde. 27th November, 1915. SECRET To: - Bedfords. Sender's Number. B.M.82. Day of Month. 27th. Wire cutting will take place on the GIVENCHY Salient tomorrow 27th inst. at 11.30 a.m. aaa Frontage selected is from A.9.b.0.5. to A.9.b.12 aaa Battery firing is 104th of A Group aaa 500 rounds will be fired mostly deliberate with some rapid bursts. George Crossman, Maj. B.M. From 21st Bde. Defence Scheme In the event of attack the enemy will stand to arms and hold the front line at all costs. The Platoon in support will at once move up Scottish Trench to Park Lane to be used as circumstances require. In the event of the enemy obtaining a footing in the Battalion front, Companies on the right and left of the effected area will at once carry out a bomb attack on both flanks in conjunction with the Battalion Bombing Officer's orders. H.de BURIATTE, Capt, O.C. A. Coy. 27.11.15.

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Crossman, George Lytton,
Beal, Leonard Frank,
Horn, R.V.G.,
Gibson, Robert Bowness,
Poyntz, Hugh Stainton,
Wynne, Richard Owen,
de Buriatte, H.,
Shenstone

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