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A SHORT HISTORY

OF THE

39th (DEPTFORD)

DIVISIONAL

ARTILLERY

1915 -1918



LT.-COL. SIR w. A. WAYLAND. J.P.



A

SHORT HISTORY

OF THE

39th (DEPTFORD)

Divisional rtillery1915-1918.

By

Lt.-Col. H. W. WIEBKIN, M.C.(Late R.F.A.)

LONDON:E. G. BERRVMAN SONS,LIMITED,

Printers and Publishers.

1923.



PREFACE

N the formation of the 39th (Deptford) Divi-

sional Artillery, and again just preparatory

to proceeding o France, SirW. A. Wayland,then Mayor of Deptford, requested, onbehalf of the Borough Council, that if pos-

sible a record of the service of the Deptford Division mightbe kept, so that after the war such record could be placed

amongst the archives in the Town Hall, Deptford.

Many locally raised units and formations were recruited

throughout the British Empire similar to the formation ofthe Deptford Artillery, and possibly some can show abetter war record than that briefly described in this book,

but Deptford can well be proud of its achievement in

producing a sufficient number of volunteers to form acomplete Divisional Artillery in addition to a Heavy

Artillery Battery and large numbers of recruits for

local Territorial regiments.

In compiling this brief account of the services of the

39th Divisional Artillery, it has been borne in mind that,

for the book to be within the reach of the men who served

in the Division, the cost of production and printing must

be kept to a minimum.

References to maps and the reproduction of maps havebeen purposely omitted with this object in view, as also

the specific acts of gallantry for which the many honoursand awards were made.

Therefore, in fulfilment of the request of Lt.-Col. SirWilliam Wayland, J.P., this brief account of the services

of the 39th (Deptford) Divisional Artillery is written.

11, UPPER GROVE,

SOUTH NORWOOD,

LONDON, S.E.25.

September,1923.



CONTENTS

PAGE.

FOREWORD .. .. .. .. .. .. 1

TRAINING PERIOD .. .. .. .. .. 6

OFF TO FRANCE 10

IN THE LINE 11

THE SOMME .. .. .. .. .. .. 14

YPRES 19

THE GREAT RETREAT 25

THE ADVANCE 30

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APPENDICES

" A " .. .. .. .. .. TABLE OF UNITS

" B " .. .. .. NOMINAL ROLLS OF OFFICERS

" C " .. .. .. .. CASUALTIES TO OFFICERS

" D" CASUALTIES TO MEN

" E " HONOURS AND AWARDS

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Frontispiece :

Lt.-Col. SIR WILLIAM A. WAYLAND, J.P.,

former Mayor of Deptford.



FOREWORD

(HE Hour and the Man ! Historians find a fascina-

tion in pointing to cases n which, with the strikingof the Hour, the Man has stepped forth, preparedto bear upon his broad shoulders the burden ofresponsibility which events are shaping. This story

of the 39th Divisional Artillery concerns the Hour, the Man-and then the Other Men ! To Deptford belongs the honour ofgiving birth to the 39th Divisional Artillery. The attendantcircumstances are sufficiently interesting-almost unique-tojustify their relation in detail.

First, the Hour ! It was the month of May, 1915. TheWar Office was clamouring for men : ordinary methods ofrecruiting were proving inadequate to supply our nation's need,and conscription had not yet been adopted.

The situation on the battle-fronts at the moment was

such as to try our fortitude. In April hopes had been enter-tained that something more than a dent would be made in theopposing line, and that both we and the French would havenoteworthy successes to chronicle. This was the momentchosen by the enemy to launch two offensives, that which wehad to meet being in the Ypres Salient, and developing into theSecond Battle of Ypres. As a historian of the war has pointedout, our troops fought against heavy odds. " A crushing artil-

lery preponderance and the use of poison gas were more deadlyassets han any weight of numbers. For days our fate hung inthe balance, dispositions grew chaotic in the fog of war, and itbecame a soldiers' battle, like Malplaquet and Albuera, whererules and text-books were forgotten, and we won by the sheerfighting quality of our men." To add to our difficulties theoperations at Gallipoli were proving costly in the extreme.

It was at this crisis that Lord Kitchener approached-

among many other heads of municipalities-the Mayor ofDeptford, Councillor W. A.Wayland, J.P. (as he then was: the SirWilliam of later days), with a request that he would undertaketo raise a unit. We find " The Kentish Mercury " recordingthat at a meeting of the Deptford Borough Council on May 18th,1915, the Mayor announced that he " had been asked by LordKitchener to do something more for recruiting, by formingeither an infantry battalion or an artillery brigade. He hadreplied that he would usehis best endeavours, nd he appealed

for the whole-hearted support of the Council in that direction."



The Council-we learn from the same source-approved a

reply expressingonfidencehat Deptford, recognisinghegravityof the call,"would o all n its powero raisea unit inrecord time.

The Hour had struck : the Man had come forward. TheOther Men esponded.At a town's meetingat the DeptfordTown Hall on May 27th, 1915, he Mayor was able o announcethat 200 men had already given in their names or the 174thBrigade. He alsopointedout that " the voluntarysystem adfailed to recruit the number of men necessary to ensure thesuccessful ermination of the war. It had failed becauseneitherthe Government or the peoplehad realised hat they had tocontendagainst and overcomea forty years' preparation by a

nation numberingat the commencementf the war 70,000,000."The Rt. Hon. C. W. Bowerman, M.P., moved a resolution bywhich the meeting pledged tself to do all in its power to promotethe formation and completion of the Brigade.

Recruiting offices were opened at the Town Hall, and therewas a responsewhich at times must have proved embarrassingto those engaged n the work. From Deptford, Brockley andNew Cross they came : recruits of an excellent stamp : me-

chanics, shopmen, clerks and labourers, for the most part, ofages varying from 19 to 38. The neighbouring borough ofGreenwich sent a goodly number of recruits, every whit as goodas the men of Deptford. In six and a half days the fine total of750 men had been attested ! The pledge which the Mayor hadgiven on behalf of Deptford was nobly fulfilled : in six days-record time !-a Brigade was in being, and there was a largesurplus of recruits who could not at the moment be detailed to

a unit. In the rush of recruits during the first two or three daysthe Mayor, with the assistance f only one sergeant (one ofexperience and tact, be it said) was responsible for the mainten-ance of good order and discipline. It speaksvolumes or allparties that the results were so satisfactory.

Major E. R. Phillips, R.A., was gazetted o the commandof the first Brigade ormed-the 174th (Deptford)Brigade,Royal Field Artillery. The disused Thames Ironworks, inBlackheathRoad, were taken over as headquarters,nd nolittle ingenuity was exercisedn adapting them to the businessin hand. Energyand goodwill onceagainovercamedifficultieswhich might well have been hought insurmountable,and in asurprisinglyhortspacef time hingswereworking moothly.

' The Kentish Mercury" of June llth, 1915, announcedthat the recruitingcampaignn Deptfordhad beenmost suc-cessful, nd hat as a result wo GunBrigades-the 174thandthe 179th-hadbeenormed. " Themenof the former" the



writer stated) " have already been supplied with uniform. Itis hoped that the 179th will be clothed in the course of nextweek." This was only a fortnight after the date of the town'smeeting, and a good deal of firmness and an even greatermeasure of persuasive power must have been exercised by theMayor of Deptford in inducing clothing contractors o deliveruniforms when their factories were working at such high pres-sure. It was done, however, and the hope expressed as to the179th Brigade was also fulfilled.

Colonel D. Fulton, R.A., was appointed to the commandof the 179th, and as there was again a surplus of recruits wefind the Mayor, in " The Kentish Mercury " of June 18th,writing : " Your readers, I am sure, will be pleased to hear thatthe Secretary of State for War has placed in my hands the for-mation of a Divisional Ammunition Column, and I am hopingthat I shall receive the enthusiastic support of the whole ofDeptford in my endeavour to make another record for recruit-ing. We formed our 174th and 179th Brigades in a shorter timethan any other borough." Once again the manhood of Deptfordresponded, and the Column quickly came into being. Lieut.-

Col. A. E. S. Griffin was gazetted to the command.The training of the 174th Brigade had so far progressedby

June 24th-less than a month after it was opened or recruiting-that it could be inspected by Major-General Sir FrancisLloyd, commanding the London District. There were 760 of allranks on parade, and their appearance ustified the praise whichthey received. On July 15th Sir Francis Lloyd inspected 750of the 179th Brigade, and again passed a warm encomium.

A further success was chronicled when, on July 23rd, 1915,the Mayor of Deptford wrote to the local Press : "I am pleasedto inform you that we have recruited sufficient men for our39th (Deptford) Divisional Ammunition Column, and we havethus completed the 174th and the 179th (Deptford) Brigades,R.F.A.-a total of 2,200 men in all. Feeling confident thatDeptford men can still do better, I have consented to raiseanother Gun Brigade, which will be called the 184th (Deptford)

Brigade, R.F.A., to give me the same enthusiastic support asthey have given me n filling up the ranks of the other brigades."

Again was confidenceustified, and by August 5th of thatyear a total of no fewer than 2,500 ecruits were aised. When,on August 21, Sir Francis Lloyd carried out another nspection-in Deptford Park-the 184th Brigade (Lieut.-Col. C. M.Rudkin in command) and the 39th D.A.C. were on parade. Alittle later the 186th (Howitzer) Brigade was formed, Col. R.

Oakes, R.A., being posted to the command.



It was a notable send-offwhich Deptford and Greenwichgave o the 39th (Deptford)DivisionalArtillery on September24th, 1915. A review was held on Blackheath, at which theMayor f Deptfordook he salute, ndhemightbe pardonedif he elt a glowof pride shesurveyedhe inesoldier-likeodyof men, in raising which he had played so conspicuousa part.After the review whichwas ilmed,and exhibitedat homeandin Allied countries) he Division left for Aldershot, there to befitted for the strenuous task which lay before it. Allusion tothis wasmadeby the Mayor, n a valedictoryaddress,whichconcluded as follows :- ' I wish you all Godspeed nd a safereturn. Work hard and shoot straight ! Remember with pride

the glories f the RoyalArtillery ! " How well the injunctionwas laid to heart this record will tell.

A correspondent f " The Kentish Mercury," who said ofthe parade it was " thrilling enough to revive the soul of ahuman slug," took farewell in the following words : ' Their

almost incessant tramping along a road not far from " TheKentish Mercury " office will be missed by those who, delightingin their youthful effervescent hilarity, learned to extol theirvirtues and excuse their faults, and they will dwell in ourmemories until the day arrives when we shall welcome themhome again and congratulate them without restraint on theirshare in a triumphant victory."

Some notes on the professional side of the preliminarytraining will doubtless be read with interest :-

" Blackheath, with its beautiful turf in excellent condition,

was adopted as the preliminary training ground, and marching

and physical exerciseswere commencedwith comparativelyfew instructors to impart the necessary nstruction ; butamongst the recruits were a few ex-Army men who were ableto fill the gaps and keep everyone on the move.

" Deptford in thesedays presented very martial appear-ance with about 3,000 of its sons in khaki, and transportwagonsadenwith stores requentlypassing hrough he streets.

" During the preliminary training period, the men weremostly billeted at their homes, or on householders n the sur-rounding districts.

" Many young officers oined the Divisional Artillery andwere allotted to the various units.

" The duties o be learnedby the young officersother thanmaking themselves efficient " Gunners " were many. Onlythosewho havehad to endeavour o fathom the mysteriesof a

Pay and MessBook, and all the vouchers elating thereto, can



imagine what difficulties these youngsters were confrontedwith. The paying of billeting money to the various house-holderswas a long, dreary task, and f successfuln completingthe duty without being out of pocket onewas extremely ucky.There were occasions when recruits failed to answer theirnames at morning roll call, and the most successful method ofdealing with such offenderswas o regard he men as absent orthat day, which resultednot only in the lossof a day's pay to theman, but also the lossof a day's billeting money o his worthylandlady.

" By adopting these measures he mothers of Deptford anddistrict soon made it their duty to see that the lads in khaki

billeted with them did leave their lodgings to attendparades as ordered, and the recurrence of cases of absence werefew and far between."

Reference has been made to the whole-hearted way in whichthe Mayor of Deptford threw himself into the task of recruitingthe detailed work in connection with which was admirably per-formed by Major Wilkinson. Clothing and equipment, too,presented innumerable difficulties. An even bigger job was to

find horses, but before the Division left his Worship had gottogether more than 2,000 horses ! Unsuitable premises hadbeen transformed into suitable ones for temporary barracks.In one other direction, too, the Mayor's untiring energy foundan outlet. The War Office refusing, or being unable, to help,on him fell the responsibility of finding the requisite number-obviously a very large one-of junior officers. He scoured thecountry to get them-and got them of the right type !

A department in which his Worship received splendid back-ing was the keeping of the accounts. This work was undertakenby the Borough Accountant of Deptford (Mr. T. E. Charles),which is equivalent to saying that it was done as well as itcould possibly be done. When the accounts were presented tothe Paymaster-General that official spoke in highly compli-mentary terms of the way in which they had been kept.

Another who gave very valuable assistance n time ofdifficulty was Mr. A. LI. C. Fell, the manager of the LondonCounty Council tramways, who, when the Mayor was in aquandary as to stabling the horses of the 137th (Heavy) Bat-tery, R.G.A., placed the tramway stables in Evelyn Street athis disposal, and helped in every possible way.

Matter for congratulation is to be found in the splendidbehaviour of the men during the months of their stay in theneighbourhood. Young soldiers of the very best charactersometimes find the period of preliminary training monotonous,

and get a little out of hand, but practically nothing of the sort



was noted. There can be little doubt that the splendid response

madey theborougho theMayor'snvitationo helpn mak;ing thestayof themena pleasantne, ontributedn nosmalldegree to this happy result.

In closinghissectionf the ecordt maybementionedthat the Mayor-hewasstill servinghe office,with charac-teristic devotion to duty-renewed acquaintancewith theDivision. He visited these units, who greeted him with theenthusiasm reserved for a trusted and honoured leader.

TRAINING PERIOD

As soon as the Divisional Artillery was clothed and ableto carry out dismounted drills, an inspection was made byLt.-Gen. Sir Francis Lloyd at Blackheath, which was attended

by all Batteriesand Ammunition Columns. On the conclusionof the march past, General Lloyd complimentedall ranks onthe smart and very creditable urn-out and movementshe hadseen.

By this time a few horses ad arrived for eachunit, alsoafew ammunition wagons, which enabled riding and driving tobe commenced,despite the fact that the majority of the animalswere suffering from ringworm.

Guns and howitzers were the real need, the first instal-

ment received in August being two 18 pdrs.; and, with the aid ofdummy guns and ammunition wagons,gunners were instructedin the elementary details of gun drill. But " with or withoutdrag-ropes prepare to advance " becomes, even to the mostpatriotic volunteer, pathetically monotonous, although on theother hand " prepare to mount " for gunners brought a visionof " trotting into action." It was a long, ong while, however,

before this vision was fulfilled.

The men werevery patient under this monotony,but withthe spirit of patriotism predominant, nd everyman a volunteer,such trials and troubles as gun drill with wagonsor dummyguns, marching on Blackheath, he constant putting togetherof harnessby one squad, and pulling it to piecesagain by thenext, seemed othing so long as one was doing what was con-sidered necessary o fit himself for the battlefield. All worked

with a will, and many a smart young boy soonbecamea Bom-



bardier on probation, and n a very short space f time Corporalor even Sergeant-a position which the " old contemptibles could seldom eachwithout yearsof hard study and grind.

But this was war time, and very few of the " contemp-tibles " were available, so the young probationary non-com-missioned officers worked and studied to do in a few months

what generally took years for the regulars to do, and the successachieved n this respect alone was apparent by the lack ofregular N.C.O.'s in the whole of the Divisional Artillery, in allbut the senior ranks.

There was no shortage of talent amongst the recruits.

Signallers, telephonists, shoeing-smiths, saddlers, farriers andfitters were practically all found from within the Division,sent on courses to be tested, and passed as qualified.

By the end of September units were ready to receive theremainder of equipment and remounts, and with the few gunsin possession of each Brigade, moved into the AldershotCommand on 1st October, 1915. to settle down to training inreal earnest, occupying barracks and hutments as organisedunits for the first time.

The training grounds and riding schools of Aldershot dis-trict soon began to reverberate with orders and commands inthe dialect that can only pertain to men of Deptford.

From dawn to dusk they were hard at it learning thelessons as prescribed in that wonderful book, " Field ArtilleryTraining," and also many lessons not so prescribed, but obtainedfrom the book of experience.

Early in November rumours of another move were heard,which later on were confirmed, and the whole Divisional

Artillery marched to MILFORD CAMP, near Godalming, tocomplete training and concentrate with the infantry theywould later on be called upon to support in defence of theircountry.

To have the confidence of the infantry is one of the am-bitions of all Gunners, and the Deptford Gunners had no mean

task in this respect, as the Infantry were not Deptford lads,but entire strangers drawn from all parts of Great Britain ;but a perfect understanding was obtained at the time of con-centration at Milford which remained throughout the whole war.

The march to Milf ord Camp. What a day ! Jibbing horsesand teams, new harness temporarily fitted, recruit drivers, themajority of whomhad neverdriven in a team before,and manyother troubles occurred throughout the whole march, but the

Divisional Artillery eventually did arrive at Camp, the last



detachmentsof the D.A.C. arriving about 2 a.m. The manylessons aught during that day's march were never forgotten,and irksome as the march was, all ranks cheerfully lasted thecourse,which was a long one or partially trained men and

practically untrained animals.Themarchproduced few humorousncidents, neof the

bestbeing he wonderfuloresight isplayedy the cooks fthe D.A.C.,who, to ensurehat they would be well providedwith cookingutensilsand equipmentat Milford, practicallystripped heir cookhouse t Aldershot before eaving.

This fact became nown when a very heavy marching-out

damagebill was received, and all the missing articles werereturned to Aldershot.

On hemarchmanya groanwasheard, ndquestions skedamongst he gunnersas to " why the limbers weresupposed obe seats or gunners f they could not have a ride," and also" what about the hours spent at drill with those limbers andwagons doing ' prepare to mount.''

Arriving at Milford, units settled down very quickly, and

training commenced n real earnest with the arrival of the guns,howitzers and remounts.

Christmas came all too soon. Those who were not fortu-

nate enough to leave camp, celebrated the festive season n theusual Army way.

Milford Camp is not particularly pleasant at any time, andit was decidedly cold and wet in the winter of 1915-16. Gundrill, tactical exercisesand full mounted parades in the wet andmud did not add to the joys of camp life, but all ranks felt thatthe time for leaving England was drawing near, so why worryabout such trifles.

The conditioning of horses and mules of the AmmunitionColumnswas carried out daily, the " loads on most daysconsisting of mud and manure which blocked the entrances tothe horsesheltersand stables, eft by predecessors.

After very determined efforts the columns succeeded inremoving his " legacy,"with morebenefits han " beingableto get to the stableswithout floundering through mud " and" the conditioning of animals."

Still, with all the seemingly nsurmountableobstaclesanddifficulties, the gunnersmadeprogress, nd towards the end ofJanuary,1916,Brigadesn turn proceededo LarkhiUArtilleryRanges o be tested as to their abilities in hitting dummy

targets and other objectives, before proceeding o one of the



theatres of war to take on targets of a more realistic nature.The shooting and manoeuvres t Larkhill were good, allBrigades acquitting themselves with credit, and the 39thDivisional Artillery was pronouncedby the inspecting officersas " fit for service overseas."

Musketry practices were carried out on return from Lark-hill, and the balanceof equipmentavailable n England drawnfrom AldershotOrdnanceDepot.

Those who have known Milford Camp in mid-winter canfully appreciate he feelingsof thesegunnerswaiting to get offthe mark, and for the final order " to mobilize."

At last mobilization was ordered, and the Division wasgoing " somewhere." Would it be France, Egypt, or where ?

But ere long all knew, and the departure from Milford willever be remembered. Entraining at Godalming in the frostand snow commenced on the evening of 2nd March, 1916-battery after battery, column after column departing atintervals each day until 8th March, when the last portion ofthe D.A.C. marched away, bidding farewell to the little tin

huts which had sheltered them for a few months.

From the day the first recruit joined to the day of depar-ture for France was about nine months, which, though perhapsnot a record in itself, was certainly a determined effort on thepart of all ranks to fit themselves in the shortest possible timeto bear their part in the World War as representing the districtof Deptford.



OFF TO FRANCE

Embarkingat Southampton nd landing in France at

Le Havre caused ery little difficulty.The first days of units in the war areawere -

174th Brigade,R.F.A. .. 4th March, 1916.179th Brigade,R.F.A. .. 5th March, 1916.186th Brigade,R.F.A. . . 6th March, 1916.184th Brigade,R.F.A. .. 7th March, 1916.39th Div. Amm. Column .. 8th March, 1916.

After disembarkation, units proceeded to rest camps atLe Havre to await trains to convey them to a concentrationarea some 25 miles behind the British front line. The weatherwas as bad as it could be, snow and sleet fell, and it was bitterlycold ; but, once entrained, officers and men were able to snatcha few hours rest, which ended all too soon, the senior Brigadearriving at its detraining station early on 6th March, andmarching o the concentrationarea-BLARINGHAM-LYNDE

district-about 10 miles away, followed by the remainder ofthe Divisional Artillery as they arrived and detrained, the lastportion of the Divisional Ammunition Column reaching thearea on the 10th March.

The journey from Milford to the concentration area inFrance had its mishaps. Two men of the Ammunition Columnof 174th Brigade were perhaps the most unfortunate by sus-taining fractured legs, caused through a runaway team andwagon when about to entrain at Milford.

Many units, were compelled to march to their billets inthe concentration area during the night and in blinding snow-storms, but the marches were achieved without serious accidents

occurring.

Oh ! those first billets in France.

Minds flew back to the first billets in England, and thelandladies of Deptford.

Even Milford would be better than a cold cheerless barn

with part of the roof off and possibly one side open to theelements but this was the war area,and only the beginningof the many discomfortsour soldiershad to put up with.

The cooksproved themselves uite capableof turning outvery appetising dishes rom the ample supply of rations re-ceived,but the Frenchbeer was a long way from the standard

and quality of that obtained n Deptford.10



IN THE LINE

On the 7th March, 1916, orders were received that Brigadeswere to proceed to the forward area for attachment to unitsin the line for instruction.

174th Brigade proceeded to ESTAIRES on 9th March.

179th Brigade proceeded to ESTAIRES on 9th March.

186th Brigade proceeded to ESTAIRES on 12th March.and were attached o the 8th Divisional Artillery.

The 184th Brigade proceeded to STEENWERCK on 12th

March, and were attached to 34th Divisional Artillery.On March 21st instructions to form three Medium Trench

Mortar Batteries arrived, these to be designated " X/39,"' Y/39 " and " Z/39 " Trench Mortar Batteries.

Personnel required to form these new batteries wereobtained from the Brigades and Columns of the DivisionalArtillery.

The Brigades attached to the 8th Divisional Artillery werewithdrawn from the line on 23rd March and joined their wagonlines.

The 184th Brigade, R.F.A., remained attached to 34thDivisional Artillery until 24th March

Brig.-Gen. R. W. Fuller, D.S.O., R.A., relinquished com-mand of the 39th Divisional Artillery on 24th March, and wassucceededby Brig.-Gen. G. Gilson, D.S.O., from the Cavalry

Corps.On the 25th of March all Brigades of the Divisional Artil-

lery were withdrawn from the forward zone and marched tothe ST. VENANT area on conclusion of the first period ofattachment for instruction.

The Divisional Artillery were then billeted as under :-

Headquarters 39th D.A. at ROBECO.

174th Brigade, R.F.A., at MAZINGHEM.179th Brigade, R.F.A., at BERGUETTE.

184th Brigade, R.F.A., at ST. VENANT.

186th (How.) Bde., R.F.A., at GUARBECQUE.

39th Divl. Amm. Column at BOURECQ.

During the period 26th March-1st April, units werebusily employed in cleaning up, and obtaining stores and

equipmentstill required.11



On 2nd April the 174th and 179th Brigadessent a propor-tion of officersand gun detachmentsor a further periodinstruction with the 33rd Divisional Artillery, theBrigade ending ersonneln 3rd April, and 184thBrigade

detachmentsoined he38thDivisional rtillery on 2ndApril.MajorG. C. Dwyer,R.A., Brigade-Major,eft the Divi-

sionalArtillery staff on beingpostedo the HeavyArtillerystaff on 4th April, and wassucceededy Major Hon. B. J.Russell, D.S.O.

Lt.-Col. E. R. Phillips, 174th Brigade, eft the Division onllth of April, andwassucceededy Lt.-Col.J. G. B. Allardyce,R.F.A.

Theattachment eriodcame o a close, nd he DivisionalArtillery commencedhe relief of the 38th DivisionalArtilleryin the FESTUBERT-GIVENCHY area on the 14th of April,

the relief being completedby the 16th with the D.A. Head-quarters at LOGON.

The Divisional Ammunition Column relieved the 38thD.A.C. at MOUNT BERNENCHON, and the whole Divisional

Artillery were now" in action " under their own staff and com-

manders for the first time, ten months approximately from theday the first recruit joined at Deptford.

During the period of instruction in the line attached toother Divisions, the Divisional Artillery were very fortunate inhaving extremely few casualties, although the units to whichthey were attached came in for a considerable amount of hos-tile shelling.

Registration of the enemy's front line, machine gun em-placements and observation posts, and shooting at any visibleworking parties on the enemy's side of the line, were the chieftargets engagedduring April and May.

On 20th May, the Brigade Ammunition Columns wereabsorbed into the D.A.C., and the D.A.C. reconstituted intotwo Echelons.

The Brigadeswerereorganisednto three 18 pdr. Batteriesand one 4.5 Howitzer Battery per Brigade, the Howitzer Bat-teries being transferred rom the 186th Brigade.

Several fficers, .C.O.'s nd men oinedduring April andMay. Lieut. O. C.K. Corrie,North Somerset eomanry,oinedon 25th April, on appointment as Divisional Trench MortarOfficer.

As the result of an accident,Lieut. T. W. Coles,A/184th

Brigade died on the 1st May.12



The three days'marchwere very pleasant, nits biv-ouacking en route.

Training continueduntil the 24th August,when he

DivisionalArtillery marched o the BERTRANCOURT rea,and on the 28th went into the line between BEAUMO1HAMEL and the RIVER ANCRE.

During the period n the training area,Col. A. H. Carter,C.M.G., ucceededt.-Col.A. E. S. Griffin n command f theD.A.C., and Col. A. Eardly-Wilmot joined in successionoLt.-Col. A. Kennard, D.S.O., 179th Brigade.

The Battle of the Somme, which commenced on July 1st,

1916,wascontinuingwith varying success,he thunderof thegunsbeing heard day and night without a break.

The entry into this area was to be the Division's debut inoperationson a large scale, and ah1anks were keen to provethemselves fficient and capableof fulfilling any task allotted.

Here we find beautiful undulating country with ripeningcrops glistening in the sunlight, and small villages almosthidden n the valleys. How different to the northern parts ofthe line !

Alas ! before the Divisional Artillery were due to leave,beauty had turned to desolation.

THE SOMME

At last the Divisional Artillery were to join in the greatstruggle taking place on the SOMME, the sector occupiedbeing just north of the RIVER ANCRE, almost opposite theGerman stronghold of BEAUMONT-HAMEL.

BEAUMONT-HAMEL wasvery strongly held and fortified

by the enemy,and up till now had successfully eatenoff everyattack madeon its defences,although thousandsof shells hadbeen ired into it from the first day of the battle.

On September 1st an attack was made on the Germantrenchesopposite, o assist a larger attack being made on thesouth of the river. The guns of the Divisional Artillery firedfrom5 o'clock ntil mid-day, heGerman ire beingwell cut andthe bombardmentvery effective. The batteries suffered fewcasualties, lthough they came n for a large amount of retalia-

tion from the enemy'sguns.14



During September minor operations were undertakenagainst the enemy's trench system on the divisional front, alsoharassing fire on all the German communications.

On the 26th September the Division co-operated in thesuccessful attack on THIEPVAL, and on the 28th in the attack

on another German stronghold called the SCHWABEN RE-DOUBT. In this latter operation our infantry penetratedfurther into the enemy's lines than was arranged, but difficultas it was, owing to bad light and restricted observation, theguns were very skilfully handled with accuracy and rapidity,resulting in administering severe punishment to the enemy.

The successof this operation reflected great credit on theartillery observing officers and men serving the guns.

On the 29th the Germans heavily counter-attacked, re-gaining a part of the SCHWABEN, and in our attack on the30th he was partially turned out again with considerable lossescaused by gun fire.

The SCHWABEN was about the highest point theGermans retained in this area, and if it were lost the British

would gain valuable observation of the enemy's lines, whichwas almost certain to affect future operations in the SOMMEcountry. So the stout resistance offered by the Germans toevery attack made on the SCHWABEN was quite anticipated.

During all the operations of September the Trench Mortarsrendered invaluable assistanceby engaging many strong pointsin the German front and support trenches, but the mortars camein for a great deal of enemy retaliation and suffered in conse-

quence.

The wagon lines of the batteries and sections of the D.A.C.were very heavily worked during the month in keeping up thenecessary supply of ammunition. Their hours were exception-ally long, as, for reasonsof lack of water in the forward area, andless likelihood of casualties from the enemy long range guns-the whole countryside being one mass of horse lines-only aportion of the wagons and horseswere kept in the forward areawithin about five miles of the guns, the remainder being sentback over fifteen miles to the rear.

Early in Octoberseveralbatteriesmoved o new gun posi-tions in support of the successful attack on a part of STUFFTRENCH.

The Trench Mortars, strongly reinforced, carried outspecial operationsand wire cutting in the vicinity of BEAU-MONT-HAMEL on the 9th and 10th, firing over 3,000 rounds

and causingconsiderable amage o the enemy'sdefences.15



Twenty-twoof the 48 mortarswere put out of actionmostly as he result of hostileshell ire, but the casualtiesomen were not too heavy considering he number and closenessof the mortar emplacements.

A greateffort o completehe captureof the SCHWABENREDOUBT was made on the 14th October, and, after hand tohand ighting,wassuccessful, anyprisoners eingcaptured.

The operationwas an extremelydifficult one for theArtillery, as the greaterpart of the objectivecould not beobserved from the observation posts. Added to this, theweather conditions made such observation as was possible most

difficult, it being almost mpossible or aeroplaneso render anyassistance. The accuracy of the artillery fire again reflectedvery creditably on the F.O.O's and gun detachments.

Two abortive counter-attacks were made by the enemy onthe 15th, and in response o S.O.S. signals of the Infantry, theDivisional Artillery barrage ire effectually caught the enemy'sattacking troops, inflicting very heavy losses.

A similar counter-attack by the enemy on the 21st provedequally unsuccessful,and over 100 prisoners were taken.

The complete capture of STUFF TRENCH was effectedon the 21st, and, observation being better than before, massesof the enemy were heavily shelled, causing many casualties.

By the last week in October the weather became so deplor-able that operations had to be continually postponed.

The battle casualtiesduring the month were not heavy,but owing to the wet weather and intense cold at night manycasesof sickness, ncluding eleven officers, had to be evacuatedto the Base.

As in September,he supply of ammunition proved a verydifficult operation. All known routes taken by our wagonsatnight were ntermittently shelledby the enemy,and the tracks

werepitted with shell holes,making t most unpleasant.It waseventuallydecidedo supply ammunition y day,

movingacross pencountry n smallparties. This plan proveda great success,ut the horsesbegan o showsignsof the hardstrain they had been subjected to.

The whole front was fairly quiet until 13th November,when a large attack was made north and south of the RIVER

ANCRE, in which the 39th Division took part.16



The attack, timed to commence about 5.40 a.m., was mostsuccessfuln spite of an exceptionally thick fog, and, by noon,BEAUMONT-HAMEL, which the Germans considered almostimpregnable, aving strongly esistedattacksextending verthe last four months, and many other villages near by, werecompletely captured with hundredsof prisoners.

On the night of the 19th November he Divisional Artillerywere withdrawn from action, having been continuously n theline since August.

The supply of ammunition for the operations in November

could no longer be maintained by using wagons,as the goingwas too heavy and the distances too long. By means of im-provised pack-saddles, eight rounds of 18 pdr. or four roundsof 4.5 inch howitzer ammunition were carried per animal, theanimals being led by drivers on foot for the whole journey tothe guns and back, and the cheerful spirit with which this arduousduty was performed by the long suffering drivers and horsesdeserved all praise.

On leaving the front the Corps Commander expressed histhanks to the Division for the excellent work performed duringthe recent operations, in the following terms :-

" Your Division is now leaving the Corps, and I wish to thank allranks for the excellent work done since joining the Corps and takingover the line at the SCHWABEN REDOUBT down to the RIVER

ANCRE. The Division has had a good deal of hard fighting, whichhas shown up the qualities of the Brigades and Battalions, the spiritand dash of the men being most conspicuous.

We shall always remember the gallant defence of the SCHWABENREDOUBT, and the way the Division beat off counter-attack aftercounter-attack.

The captures on the 13th instant were a splendid feat, and a veryfitting conclusion to the operations of the Division before leaving theCorps. The results will be far-reaching, not only on account of thenumber of prisoners and material captured, but on account of thedamaging effect on the morale of the enemy.

Will you please tell all ranks of the Division that their work allthrough has been thoroughly appreciated, and that the departureof the Division is much regretted.

Success in war cannot be obtained unless all arms co-operate and

work together in close combination. The many successes he Divisionhas had is due to the untiring support given by your Artillery, whichhas never failed you. The calls on the Divisional Artillery have beenheavy, but their response asalways beenprompt and efficient.

Will you kindly convey to all ranks of the gunners the thanks ofthe Corps or the efficient way they have ' played the game.''

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An extract from another appreciation is as follows :-

" The CorpsCommander isheso thank Artillery Commandersresponsibleor the co-operationf the artillery on the 21st October,for the excellencef the arrangements ade,and to congratulate llon the results obtained.

The whole action of the artillery reflects he greatestcredit on allconcerned,ndspeaks ell or the high stateof trainingandefficiencyreached.

The nfantry speakwith the highestpraiseof the barragewhichcovered the attack."

A telegram was received from His Majesty the King by

General Sir Douglas Haig after the operations on the 13thNovember, as follows :-

" I heartily congratulate you upon the great success chievedbymy gallant troops during the past three days in the advance on bothsides of the ANCRE. This further capture of the enemy's first linetrenches under special difficulties owing to the recent wet weather,redounds to the credit of all ranks."

The gunners were extremely lucky throughout the opera-

tions from August to November in escaping with so few battlecasualties, considering the many bombardments the gun posi-tions and wagon lines received. Sickness caused muchwastage amongst both officers and men, and when the timecame to leave the SOMME area both men and horses were all

but down and out.

After withdrawal from the line the Divisional Artillerywere ordered to march north to the YPRES SALIENT-a placenot yet known by many Deptford men.

On commencing he march it was found impossible forthe horses to pull the wagons filled with ammunition, and thebulk of the shells had to be left at the nearest ammunition

dump.

With lightened oads the march proceeded, ut after two

days it became imperative that both men and horses shouldreceivemmediate est beforecontinuing urther. Two days'rest was granted, and the march resumed on 25th November-

the Divisional Artillery eventually arriving in the back areaof the SALIENTon the 28th for rest and efitting.

At the end of November he Divisional Artillery wasreorganisednto three brigadesof six-gunbatteries,and the184th Brigade ceased to exist.

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YPRES

The Divisional Artillery on arrival in the back area of theSalient had fourteen days' rest, but even this time was all tooshort for Commanderso do all they had planned,and an addi-tional fourteen days would have been more than welcome.

With the transfer of Sections of 184th Brigade to theother brigades, the 184th Brigade becamenon-existent afternine months' active service in France. The bulk of the officersand men of the 184th were absorbed within the Divisional

Artillery.Inspections were carried out by Generals Plumer and

Hunter-Weston whilst the Division was at rest, and severalofficers and men were sent on leave to England. Parties ofofficers and men had a look round the front line in anticipationof early occupation.

On 9th December the 179th Brigade proceeded nto actionin relief of a group of Belgian Artillery, and shortly after the

174th and 186th also moved into action, followed by the TrenchMortars to positions north of YPRES.

Shooting on strong points in the enemy's ines, and reprisalsfor hostile artillery fire, formed the bulk of the firing duringDecember.

On Christmas Day a steady rate of fire was maintainedthroughout the day on the German front lines.

The New Year opened quietly, and considerable workwas commenced on improvements to gun positions and wagonlines, adding to the comfort of both men and horses.

In the Honours Gazette of the New Year several officers

and men were awarded decorations for valuable work on the

SOMME and during the previous year.

The Divisional Artillery was further reorganised into two

Brigades, and the bulk of the 179th Brigade left the Divisionto form an Army Brigade, the D.A.C. being formed into twogun ammunitionsections nda section or smallarm ammunition.

Capt. H. W. Wiebkin, Staff Captain, left the DivisionalArtillery on appointment to Staff Captain of a Corps,and wassucceededby Capt. H. F. Burke.

In February, the weather became frosty, followed byheavy falls of snow. Several aids were carried out in which

the Artillery co-operated.19



On 20th February he Divisional Artillery wererelievedin the line, and went back nto Corps eserve,proceeding ntoaction again on 1st March n the ZILLEBEKE sector.

During March here wereno operations ther than raidsand retaliation shoots.

The D.A.C. were employed n the preparation of ammuni-tion dumpsand conveyancef materialrequired or workingpartiesbuilding positions n the forward area, urning out on anaveragewenty wagons day n addition o their other duties.

During April, co-operation n many raids on the Germantrenches was carried out with success.

On 10th April the 174th Brigade, Trench Mortars, andD.A.C. were withdrawn into reserve, and on the 20th, 186th

Brigade were also in reserve, the 174th moving into the trainingarea near the coast, the Divisional Artillery completing themonth out of the line.

On 5th May, the 174th Brigade, having arrived from thetraining area proceeded into action followed by the 186thBrigade and the D.A.C.

On 17th May, Major Hon. B. J. Russell relinquished theappointment of Brigade Major, R.A., on appointment to com-mand a Brigade, and was succeededby Major M. E, T. Thorney-croft.

The greater part of the month was occupied n constructingbattery positions for the forthcoming offensive, about fiftypositions being under construction by working parties furnishedfrom all units of the Divisional Artillery in addition to thenormal duties of batteries and D.A.C. in the line.

During the first week in June the Divisional Artilleryco-operatedn two demonstrationsagainst he enemy's trenchsystem and batteries, especially during an attack made bytroops on the right against WYTSCHAETE-MESSINES-andHILL 60.

C/186thwere very heavily shelledand compelled o leavetheir position after having two gun-pits set on fire and ammuni-tion blown up. Headquarters 186th were also bombarded on28th, and during the night the Germansplugged n about 400rounds of heavy howitzer shells. All other batteries received

more than the usual amountof attention from the enemy,the D.A.C. and wagon ines beingconstantlyshelled, ausingmany casualties to men and animals.

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Early in July the 186th Brigade was withdrawn, havinghad a most unpleasant ime for the past month. Headquarters186th Brigade suffered another six hours' bombardment on the3rd, about 600shellsbeing ired at their Headquarters.

By the 21st the 186th Brigade were again in action andthe Divisional Artillery made preparations o participate inthe great offensive about to be launched, known as the ThirdBattle of YPRES.

There were gun positions everywhere, and the gunsappeared to be pointing in all directions which was more orless true.

Practice barrages were arranged and fired, the wagon linesand D.A.C. working unceasingly to maintain the supply ofammunition.

Just before 4 o'clock on the 31st July the attack commencedon the whole army front, and hundreds of tons of ammunitionwere fired.

For days the battle waged with varying success,all bat-teries firing in support intermittently day and night. Severalbatteries moved into advanced positions in and about the oldBritish front line, where very little shelter or protection wasto be found, the whole area being pitted with shell holes,gradually filling up with water.

The weather could not have been worse, but all ranks

cheerfully responded to every call made in serving their guns

under most trying circumstances.Wagon lines and sections of the D.A.C. were shelled by

day and bombedby night, giving practically no rest to eitherman or beast.

About the middle of July the Trench Mortars were equippedwith new 6-inch mortars, giving a much longer range thantheir former weapons. The mortars were successfully engagedon wire cutting during the preliminary bombardment, andmoved forward as progress was made in close support of theInfantry.

The battle continued during August, all batteries beingengagedday and night in keeping he enemy'spositionsundercontinuous fire, and harassing his communications with shellfire, but although batteries were in very exposed positionswhich were heavily shelled on many occasions,here was nosingle instance of any battery failing to carry out its firingprogramme.

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Manycasualtiesere ustaineduring his periodof thebattle,and he workperformedy parties elivering mmuni-tion at all hoursof the day and night thoroughlydeservedhespecialmerit received, he casualtieso suchpartiesbeingmany.

By 23rd August he DivisionalArtillery waswithdrawnto rest and refit.

On September st, brigadesmoved into action again,and oncemorewereengagedn harassingire on the enemy'slinesand positions, upportingminor operationsn connectionwith the main objective.

The expenditure f ammunitionwas prodigious, ut thesupplywasalwaysequal o the demand. The chief difficultywas the actual conveyanceo the gun positions.

In the forward area roads were practically non-existent,and, as on the Somme n 1916,pack transport was resorted toin addition to a system of light railways.

The main attack progressed lowly during September, heDivisional Artillery co-operating in all operations undertaken.

Hostile aircraft were very active, and paid nocturnal visits

to the wagon lines and D.A.C. whenever night flying was pos-sible.

By the middle of October the Divisional Artillery werewithdrawn to rest.

Brig.-Gen. G. Gilson, commanding the Divisional Artilleryrelinquished the command on appointment to command theartillery of a Corps, having been in command of the DivisionalArtillery since it landed in France, and was succeededby Brig.-

Gen. G. A. S. Cape.By the 4th November all batteries were back again in

action, continuing the harassing ire on the enemy'spositions.

The areas occupied by the batteries were subjected toconsiderable ostile shelling, which causedmany casualties.

On the 18th November the guns were withdrawn and theDivisional Artillery moved into the northern part of theYPRES sector.

Lieut.-Col.C. H. Kilner, commandinghe 186thBrigadesince he daysof Milford Camp,was nvalided o Englandatthe end of November,being succeeded y Lt.-Col. G. S. Hen-derson.

Many of the officers and men were suffering from theeffects f the continuous asshelling hey had beensubjectedto for the past month. Those affected were sent into the backarea for rest.

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On the 23rd November batteries moved into action in thePASSCHENDALE sector.

Lt.-Col. Lord A. E. Browne relieved Lt.-Col. Henderson

in command of the 186th Brigade early in December,and

Lt.-Col. J. G. B. Allardyce relinquished he command of the174th Brigade on appointment to Royal HorseArtillery, beingsucceededby Lt.-Col. E. W. S. Brooke.

By the middle of November the great battle had ceasedexcept for minor operations in straightening out the line, anda continuanceof harassing ire on all enemymovementday andnight.

The enemy's artillery, during the whole time the DivisionalArtillery were in this sector, carried out most intense shootsdaily on the areas occupied by the guns, and the casualties toguns were numerous.

The ground in the vicinity of the battery positions wassimply one mass of shell craters filled with liquid mud, and itwas practically impossible to move a single gun from its position.

Thanks to the excellent " pill-boxes " the Germans had

built during their occupation, the detachments had fairly goodprotection from shell fire and weather, but the conditions wereso trying that detachments at the guns were relieved everyforty-eight hours, much benefit being derived from the shortspells of rest obtained in this manner, although the wagon lineswere still subjected to periodical shelling by the enemy's longrange guns. B/174th Brigade wagon line suffered thirtycasualties to horses n one morning.

On the 22nd December the Divisional Artillery went intorest until 8th January, 1918.

During the November and December the D.A.C. were fullyoccupied in the salvage of ammunition, and also in removingderelict guns in the forward area caused through enemy shelling,and others being embedded ast in the mud and shell holes.

The trench mortar men assisted the D.A.C. in this work,and were instrumental in salving over fifty guns and thousandsof rounds of ammunition.

Early in January, 1918, the Divisional Artillery moved intothe forward area, but owing to recent heavy falls of snow,followed by a hard frost, the march was anything but pleasanton the slippery roads.

Several vehicles side-slipped into the ditches by the road-side, dragging the teams with them. Some units were onlyable to march half the arranged distance, being compelled to

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Thegunsmovednto actionon the 8th, andon the lth theGermans carried out a most intense bombardment of the area

occupied y the batteries,iring about5,000 hells f all calibres,

The casualties ereslight n comparisono the volumeof

fire ; a few guns,however,weredamaged.Batteries withdrew from the line on the 23rd, and moved

into the POPERINGHE area, n preparation or a rail journeyto the southern part of the British front.

On arrival in the southern part of the line, billets wereoccupied n the BRAY area until 3rd February, when the174th Brigade, D.A.C. and Trench Mortars moved nto action,

and the 186th Brigade commenced raining.On 18th February the 186th Brigade returned from train-

ing, relieving the 174th Brigade in action, who commencedtraining, the 174th moving into action again on 28th February,and the whole Divisional Artillery then co-operating n a raidon the enemy's trenches.

During February no large operations were undertaken, and

the shooting was chiefly confined to engaging enemy movementand working parties, with much success. Hostile artillery wascomparatively quiet in comparison with the shelling experi-enced while in the YPRES sector.

The D.A.C. were engaged in conveying ammunition andmaterial to the forward area, and also n salvage work.

Enemy aircraft paid great attention to both the D.A.C.

and battery wagon lines, causing many casualties.March opened with the Divisional Artillery still in action

holding the line, continuing harassing fire, raids, and destruc-tive shootson selected argets. On the 12th March they wentinto reserve,and to be ready to move at very short notice.

It was now practically certain that the enemywere aboutto attempt another great break through of the Allied front, butthe actual place or places where the blows would fall were

problematical.

In the opinion of many, the favoured spot would be thejunction of the British and French Armies.

Whilst in reserve,he DivisionalArtillery wereextremelyunfortunate in losing ts Commander,Brig.-Gen. Cape,on the18th March, who was killed whilst conducting a staff ride, andLt.-Col. Brooke assumedemporarycommand.

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THE GREAT RETREAT

At 4.30 on the 21st March the great blow fell on the front

of the Fifth Army, of which the 39th Division formed a part.The bombardmentand barragewere terrific, and by 10 o'clockthe enemyhad attacked n a thick mist on a front of about fiftymiles.

From the opening of the bombardment the DivisionalArtillery were " standing to," in reserve, and at 2 o'clock in theafternoon wereordered o reinforce he line, the enemyhavingsucceeded n forcing back our forward positions.

On the 22nd the attack continued, and at 9 o'clock the174th Brigade were ordered to withdraw, but, with the excep-tion of " D " Battery, they were unable to get gun limbers tothe gun positions, and therefore remained in action until theInfantry had withdrawn behind the guns, firing at such targetsas it was possible to see.

Eventually the enemy worked round the flanks of thesebatteries, and were harassing them from flanks and rear with

machine-gun fire. The detachments were withdrawn withsights and breechblocks, and sixteen 18 pdr. guns were conse-quently lost to the enemy. D/174th Brigade withdrew with itshowitzers, came into action again, doing considerable executionagainst the advancing enemy with observed fire.

The 186th Brigade in the meantime, having their gunlimbers close by, remained in action until the enemy werewithin 300 yards of the guns before withdrawing to fresh

positions.Two guns of C/174 in the workshop were obtained, and

with four howitzers and guns of another brigade, engaged heenemy from new positions.

Tke attack still continued on the 23rd March, brigadeswithdrawing from time to time to new positions from which theywere able to continue covering the retirement of the infantry,

only moving back when compelled to do so by close enemymachine-gun fire, crossing the SOMME before the bridge wasblown up. One gun of C/186 was destroyed by hostile shellfire.

Five guns of a battery which had become detached fromits group wereattached to 186th Brigade during the afternoonand a Heavy Battery attached to the Division from the earlystages of the battle having suffered so many casualties,wasreinforced by men from the 174th Brigade.

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Advanced sectionsof the 186th Brigade did considerableexecutiono the enemyby occupying ositionswheredirectlaying and observationwas possible.

On the 24th all batteries took full advantage of the many

opportunities ffered n engaginghe advancing nemywithobserved ire, and one section of A/186 did particularly goodwork over the open sights.

On an average ,000 oundsper battery wereexpendedagainstheenemyhis day,and ire wasmaintainedhroughoutthe night.

All visible enemymovementwas engagedon the 25th, butthe targets were neither so plentiful nor in such vulnerableformations as on the 24th, and during the night all possiblecrossingplacesof the SOMMEwerekept under constant fire.

The retirement continued on the 26th, artillery supportbeing rendered.

Brig.-Gen.W. G. Thompson oined, and assumed ommandof the Divisional Artillery, Lt.-Col. Brooke rejoining the 174thBrigade.

The Heavy Battery attached was transferred to its ownCorps, having afforded most valuable covering fire and assist-ance whilst with the Divisional Artillery.

On the 27th March the enemy renewed the attack, the gunsof the 39th Division engaging a part of the attacking troopswith observed and barrage fire. The enemy, having forced backthe right flank, compelled the 186th Brigade to withdraw tonew positions, but before retiring the guns inflicted consider-able losseson the enemy over the open sights. Several success-ful local counter-attacks were made during the afternoon underthe personal direction of the Divisional Commander, artillerysupport being given.

During the evening, parties of the enemycrossed he Sommewith machine-guns,placing some of the batteries in a somewhatexposed position.

On 28th March support and covering fire were given towhat was known as CAREY'S FORCE-remnants of shattered

units hastily collectedunder the command of GeneralCarey-and at nine o'clock in the evening both artillery brigadesreported that our infantry were retiring through the batteries,which, however, still remained in action, and were able to inflict

considerable unishment on the enemy. The excellent workperformed by A/186th, commandedby Major Turner, on the28th March,wasspeciallybrought to notice.

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The 174th Brigade withdrew during the night, after beingshelledby a hostile battery almost rom the rear, and the 186thBrigade supported a movement by CAREY'S FORCE, with-drawing on completion.

On 29th March the Divisional Commander,Major-Gen.E. Feetham, was killed whilst visiting the infantry, and Brig.-Gen.Thompsonemporarilycommandedhe Division,Lt.-Col.Brooke again assuming emporary commandof the DivisionalArtillery.

Enemy movementwas constantlyengaged uring the day,several batteries moving into fresh positions.

The 39th Divisional Infantry were withdrawn from thebattle on the 30th March, and transferred o the northern part

of the British front, Brig.-Gen.Thompson eassuming ommandof the Divisional Artillery, Lt.-Col. Brooke rejoining 174thBrigade.

Harassing fire was continued on 30th and 31st March.

The enemy opened a most violent bombardment in theearly hours of the 4th April on a line just behind the batterypositions, the range being gradually shortened until it cameback on to our front line, and when the enemy's infantry

attacked the shelling was again lifted to the area of the bat-teries. Soon after daylight the attack developed, the enemysucceeding n entering our front line. In the opening bombard-ment batteries suffered severely, some of the gun teams n posi-tions near the guns being heavily shelled, and nearly all com-munications with observing stations and brigade headquarterswere cut.

Battery signallers and telephonists did most excellentwork in continually mending wires under very heavy fire intheir endeavours to keep up communication, visual signallingbeing resorted to and maintained where possible.

A hostile attack, advancing in massed formation, wasengaged with observed fire by C/186th and brought to a stand-still.

The enemy attacking in great strength continued to pushforward, but the batteries remained in their positions untilnightfall.

A forward section of C/174 was reached by the enemy,but the two gunswere recovered uring the night.

The following report from a Heavy Artillery F.O.O. is aninstance of the work done by the batteries :-

" Two hostile attacks developed about 4 p.m. and 4.45 p.m.

The advancing enemy were so heavily punished by the fire fromthe Field Artillery that they lost direction, and finally broke up andretired on both occasions."

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As soonas he visibility admitted of the fire from the gunsbeingobservedy the observing fficers, bout500 roundsper gun were ired nto the enemyduring the day.

Batteries aving suffered eavy casualties-3officers,70

other ranks and 110 horsesbeing either killed or wounded byshell fire and machinegun bullets-moved to new positionsduring the night.

The enemydid not resumehe attack on the 5th, havingevidentlysufferedmostsevereosses.A further change f gunpositions was made, the Divisional Artillery now supportingAustralian troops.

Both Brigadesmoved forward on the 6th to give bettersupport to a proposed ocal attack being made the followingday.

About 5 a.m. on the 7th an intense barrage was commencedin co-operation with an attack made by the Australians,causing considerable casualties to the enemy in addition to thecapture of about 150 prisoners.

The 174th Brigade having been heavily shelled moved tonew positions on the 8th, and on the 9th April the enemy onceagain shelled all communications and approaches to the bat-tery positions with considerable effect, enemy infantry attack-ing about six in the evening, but the very heavy concentrationof artillery fire brought to bear on the attack smashed t up.

Before dawn on the llth a most violent bombardment

again opened up on the battery areas, a considerable number of

gas shells being fired, and the enemy once more renewed theattack. Severe fighting continued all day, batteries being ableto employ a good deal of observed fire, causing much loss to theenemy's infantry.

The 39th Divisional Artillery were withdrawn from actionon 13th April at dusk, moving to an area south of AMIENS inreserveand for refitting, being about the last of the troops whotook part in the first day of the battle to be withdrawn.

During the whole period covered by this retirement theD.A.C. deliveredammunition o gun positionsand small dumpsto enablebatteries o replenish heir supply as required.Largerrefilling points were establishedand maintained in rear bylorriesattached o the D.A.C. Ammunitionwasalsodumpedat other selected laces,so that a supply was immediatelyavailable at probable positions if and when the batteries fur-ther retired.

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The daily averageof rounds fired per gun was about 300,excluding April 4th, 9th and llth, the D.A.C. handlingapproximately 100,000 rounds between March 21st and April1st.

The Small Arms Ammunition Section of the D.A.C. on

many occasions supplied the infantry with ammunition atbattalion headquarters close o the front.

By May 1st the Divisional Artillery were back again inaction under the Third Army, and early in the month specialdemonstrations were carried out by the Trench Mortars with6-inch mobile (mounted) mortars.

A few raids also were carried out during the month.On the llth May the enemy carried out a concentrated

bombardment with yellow gas shells, obtaining direct hits onthe dug-outs of a detached section of D/174, resulting in thesection moving the following day. B/174 also suffered in thebombardment.

On the 12th the S.A.A. Section of the D.A.C. was disbanded,

also the Trench Mortar Batteries, leaving only a special de-tachment with the mobile mortars.

During June, raids and harassing fire continued, and by the18th the 174th Brigade was withdrawn, followed by 186th onthe 22nd, into reserve.

On the 25th the 174th moved into action from reserve, beingrelieved again on the 30th by a New Zealand Brigade, the 186thcommencing mobile training.

During the last week n June No. 1 SectionD.A.C. had anepidemic of influenza, and about 25 per cent, of the men wereunfit for duty at one time.

The great German attack had failed in its attempt toreach the Channel ports and divide the Allied Armies. But atwhat a cost !

Miles of beautiful country were laid waste, with many

towns and villages shatteredalmost beyond ecognition.It was the last chance which could possibly come to theenemy to effect the hoped-for break through, for his own re-sources in men and material, as well as supplies and animals,were at a very low ebb.

In the shock sustained by the British Armies with thissupremeeffort of the enemy, he 39th DivisionalArtilleryloyally and heroically ook their share, ddinghonour o their

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But theenemywere owheld n check, ndwith theadventof reinforcementshe resumption f the offensive y the Allieswas imminent.

On the 3rd July the DivisionalArtillery was transferredby rail to Flanders o occupy reservepositions, he 186thBrigadesubsequently oving nto the line on the 7th, beingrelievedby the 174thBrigade on the 31st.

THE ADVANCE

On the 5th August the Divisional Artillery were with-drawn from the line and placed in G.H.Q. reserve, but pro-ceeded nto action again on the 15th for a special operationwithdrawing on 21st, and on the 25th August it was transferredby rail from ST. OMER to the First Army, establishing Head-quarters at AUBIGNY, wagon lines being located at ARRAS,

ready to join in the further operations, which eventuallyterminated with the Armistice.

Guns were placed in position on the night 24/25th, anddetachments withdrawn until late on the 25th, when the gunswere manned, supporting an attack made by Canadian Infantryearly on 26th August.

The attack was successful, he batteries advancing on 26th

and again on 27th in close support.Progresswasmadeon 28th by the infantry under a creep-

ing barrage of the artillery, several local counter-attacks madeby the enemy being repulsed.

Further advanceswere made on 29th and 30th, the gunsfollowing in support, rendering assistancen repelling counter-attacks and harassing the enemy on all possible occasions.

Lt.-Col. Lord A. E. Browne, commanding 186th Brigade,waskilled in action on 27th August, Lt.-Col. R. C.Reeves,oiningon September st, taking over commandof the Brigade.

The forward movementcontinued n Septemberwith theDivisional Artillery still in the line supporting the attacksof the Canadians, he majority of batteries having advancedsections eady to take on any fleeting target which presenteditself, the opportunities eing many,and full advantagewastaken of them.

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The enemy'sgunsand aircraft werevery active against heareas occupied by the Division's guns and wagon lines duringwhole advance.

Another successful attack was launched by the Canadianson 26th September,both brigadessupporting and advancingas the infantry made progress. Every opportunity was takento inflict losses nd damage o the enemyduring the early daysof October,and on the 9th both brigadesassistedn the bom-bardment of the areanear CAMBRAI, in support of an attackon the town, which was entirely successful, ery little resist-ance being met.

The advance continued until the 19th, when preparationswere made for another great attack. This attack was verysuccessful, the guns moving forward according to the progressof the fighting.

On 25th October brigades were withdrawn to wagon linesinto Corps reserve.

On 30th both brigades moved into action again and on

31st fired in support of the attack on VALENCIENNES,continuing the advance until 4th November, when the 39thDivisional Artillery were withdrawn and placed in Armyreserve, where they were at 11 o'clock on the llth November,1918, when the Armistice was signed and the great World Warcame to an end.

It must be left to the great writers of the day to describemore accurately the feelings of our soldiers when the Armistice

was signed and the World War brought to a conclusion. It issufficient for this brief narrative to state that every one of theDeptford Artillery, from the highest to the lowest, were thank-ful the greatest struggle and slaughter the world has ever seenhad come to an end, and that every call made on it had beenrespondedo, thereby entitling the Deptford Artillery to rankamongst the victors.

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APPENDIX "A."

TABLE OF UNITS

39th Divisional Artillery

HEADQUARTERS :-

Formed at Aldershot 1st October, 1915.Disbanded 1919.

COMMANDERS :-

Brig.-Gen. C. GOULBURN .. .. From 1-10-15 to 1-3-16.Brig.-Gen. R. W. FULLER .. From 1-3-16 to 24-3-16.Brig.-Gen. G. GILSON .. .. From 24-3-16 to 15-10-17.

Brig.-Gen. G. A. S. CAPE .. .. From 15-10-17 to 18-3-18.Brig.-Gen. W. G. THOMPSON .. From 26-3-18 to Demobtn.

174th BRIGADE, R.F.A.

Formed at Deptford on 19th May, 1915.Equipment 18 pdrs.Taken over by Army 25th September, 1915.Embarked for France 3rd March, 1916.Disbanded 1919.

" A " Battery.-Remained as such until disbandment in 1919.

" B " Battery.-Became A/186th in 1916, disbanded in 1919.

"C " Battery.-Disbanded in 1916.

" D " Battery.-Became B/174th in 1916, disbanded in 1919.

Ammunition Column.-Disbanded on 20th May, 1916.

COMMANDERS :-

Lt.-Col. E. R. PHILLIPS .. .. 19-5-15 to 11-4-16.

Lt.-Col. J. G. B. ALLARDYCE .. 11-4-16 to 17-12-17.Lt.-Col. E. W. S. BROOKE .. 18-12-17 to 1-4-18.

Lt.-Col. F. E. SPENCER .. .. 1-4-18 to Demobilization.


Formed at Deptford on 3rd June, 1915.Equipment 18 pdrs.Taken over by Army 1st October, 1915.Embarked for France 4th March, 1916.

Disbanded 30th January, 1917, on reorganisation of Artillery inFrance.

" A " Battery.-Became A/277 Army Bde., R.F.A., in 1917, and leftDivision.

" B " Battery.-Became C/119 Army Bde., R.F.A., in 1917, and leftDivision.

" C " Battery.-Became C/186 Bde., R.F.A., in 1916,disbanded1919.

" D " Battery.-Became C/179 Bde., R.F.A., in 1916, disbanded 1917.


COMMANDERS :-

Colonel D. FULTON .. .. 3-6-15 to 5-1-16.

Lt.-Col. A. M. KENNARD .. .. 5-1-16 to 11-8-16.

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Appendix "A"-contd.


Formed at Deptford on 20th July, 1915.Equipment 18 pdrs.Taken over by Army on 1st October, 1915.Embarked for France 6th March, 1916.

Disbanded 1st December,1916, on reorganisation of DivisionalArtillery.

" A " Battery.-Became C/174 n 1916. Disbanded n 1919." B " Battery.-Became B/186 in 1916. Disbanded n 1919." C " Battery.-Disbanded in 1916.

" D " Battery.-Became B/184 in 1916. Became C/186 in 1916. Dis-banded in 1919.

Ammunition Column.-Disbanded 20th May, 1916.COMMANDER :-

Lt.-Col. C. M. RUDKIN .. .. From 20-7-15 to 1-12-16.


Formed at Deptford on 21st August, 1915.Equipment 4.5 Howitzer.

Taken over by Army on 1st October, 1915.Embarked for France 5th March, 1916.Disbanded 1919.

" A " Battery.-Became D/174 in 1916. Disbanded in 1919.

" B " Battery.-Became D/179 in 1916.

" C " Battery.-Became D/184 in 1916.

" D " Battery.-Remained as such until disbandment in 1919.


COMMANDERS :-

Colonel R. OAKES 21-8-15 to 10-12-15.

Lt.-Col. C. H. KILNER . . .. 10-12-15 to 30-11-17.

Lt.-Col. G. S. HENDERSON .. 30-11-17 to 12-12-17.Lt.-Col. LORD A. E. BROWNE .. 12-12-17 to 27-8-18.

Lt.-Col. R. C. REEVES .. .. 1-9-18 to Demobilization.

39th DIVISIONAL AMMUNITION COLUMN.

Headquarters and Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Sections.

Formed at Deptford 26th August, 1915.Taken over by Army 1st October, 1915.Embarked for France 7th March, 1916.

Reorganised 20th May, 1916, into " A " Echelon with H.Q., and

3 Sections and " B " Echelon.Personnel, etc., of disbanded Brigade Ammunition Columns ab-

sorbed in Divisional Ammunition Column to complete to newestablishment.

Reorganised into two sections and a Small Arms Section inJanuary, 1917.

S.A.A. Section disbanded May, 1918.Remainder disbanded 1919.

COMMANDERS :-

Lt.-Col. A. E. S. GRIFFIN .. .. 26-8-15 to 10-8-16.

Colonel A. H. CARTER .. .. 11-8-16 to 11-10-18.

Colonel F. W. BOTELER .. .. 13-10-18 to Demobilization.

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Appendix " A "-contd.

TRENCH MORTAR BATTERIES.

X/39, Y/39, Z/39 (Medium T.M.).

Formed 21st March, 1916, n France, from personnel of DivisionalArtillery .

Equipment, 2 inch mortars. Re-equipped 1917with 6 inch mortars.Disbanded 1918.

V 39. Heavy T.M. Battery.

Formed August, 1916.Equipment 9.45 inch mortars.

Transferred to Corps 1918.

DIVISIONAL TRENCH MORTAR OFFICERS :-

Capt. O. C. K. CORRIE .. From 25-4-16 to 1-6-17.Capt. T. MULLIGAN. . From 1-6-17 to Demobtn.

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APPENDIX ' BI-

NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS


Lieut.-Col. J. G. B. ALLARDYCE, 2/Lieut. R. M. CARSE.C.M.G.,D.S.O. Capt. W. B. CARTER.

Lieut. G. L. ALLEN. Capt. O. C. K. CORRIE,M.C.Major R. W. ALLEN. Major G. T. C. DWYER.Lieut. A. H. B. ANSON. Lieut. C. B. H. DELAMAIN, M.C.

2/Lieut. A. J. APPLEGATE. Lieut. A. M. DIAMANT.Capt. H. F. BURKE, M.C. Lieut. W. S. DURWARD, M.C.

2/Lieut. S. R. BARHAM, M.C. Lieut. A. W. DURRANT.Lieut. A. S. BARNES. Lieut. D. S. DOIG, M.C.

Lieut. H. F. BARNES, M.C. Capt. W. I. DILL, R.A.V.C.Lieut. H. C. R. BUTCHER. Lieut. G. M. DODWELL.

Major J. J. J. BELL, D.S.O., M.C. 2/Lieut. F. W. DEWAR.Lieut. G. H. BARRAUD. 2/Lieut. C. T. DOXAT.Major H. C. BAKER, M.C. Capt. A. E. DELGADO,R.A.M.C.Major E. J. L. BENNETT. 2/Lieut. H. R. DAVIES.Lieut. W. C. BOWER. Col. A. EARDLEY-WILMOT, C.M.G.

Capt. R. E. BOWERS,M.C. Lieut. L. S. EDMONDS.Capt. A. BROWN,R.A.M.C. Col. E. H. ELEY, C.M.G.,D.S.O.,T.D.Lieut. L. B. BENNY. Lieut. W. A. D. EDWARDS.

2/Lieut. P. P. BOOTH. A/Capt. B. P. EVANS.2/Lieut. A. N. BRADLEY. Major A. H. EVANS-GWYNNE,.S.O.Lieut. J. R. BLAKE. 2/Lieut. S. E. EARLE.Capt. E. BRINTON. Brig.-Gen. R. W. FULLER, D.S.O.2/Lieut. T. W. BORLAND. Lieut. R. W. FOLLIT.Major V. S. BLAND, M.C. Capt. H. L. FITSELL.2/Lieut. H. P. BURNYEAT. Capt. P. FILKINS, M.C.Lieut. G. I. BAVIN. Major (T/Lt.-Col.) H. N. FAIRBANK,2/Lieut. G. H. BARTRAM. D.S.O., M.C.Lieut. W. E. BEMROSE. Lieut. W. FIDLER.

Lieut. H. W. H. BEAUMONT, M.C. Lieut. W. H. FREESTON.

Colonel F. W. BOTELER,D.S.O. 2/Lieut. J. FISHER.Capt. E. C. BEVAN, M.C. 2/Lieut. S. W. FREARMAN.Major N. M. DE LA P. BERESFORD- 2/Lieut. E. A. FIELD.

PEIRSE, D.S.O. Colonel D. FULTON.Lt.-Col. LORD A. E. BROWNE, D.S.O. Lieut. H. H. GRIFFIN.

Lt.-Col. E. W. S. BROOKE,C.M.G. Capt. O. A. GAMM.2/Lieut. A. S. BALL. Lieut. A. J. GRAY.Capt. C. W. CARE. Lieut. J. E. GRIFFITH.Lieut. T. W. COLES. Lt.-Col. A. E. S. GRIFFIN.

Lieut. E. F. CROWDY. Capt. G. S. GOODALL.

Major E. W. CLARKE. Capt. H. G. GARLAND.Colonel A. H. CARTER, C.M.G. Lieut. G. G. GAME, M.C.

Capt. G. L. CAMPBELL. Capt. T. F. GILKISON, M.C.Major K. H. COUSLAND. Major J. A. W. GRIFFITH, M.C.Lieut. G. G. CAMERON. Lieut. W. GARBUTT.Lieut. R. C. CLANCY. Lieut. H. GRAY.

Lieut. A. A. CAMPBELL. Lieut. H. L. GREEN.Lieut. H. S. CATLING. Lieut. D. G. S. GREGORY.

Lieut. W. E. COLESBY. Brig.-Gen. G. GILSON, C.B., C.M.G.,Brig.-Gen. G. A. S. CAPE, C.M.G. D.S.O.2/Lieut. W. H. G. COMPTON. 2/Lieut. H. W. GROVES.

2/Lieut. J. A. CASSERLEY,M.C. Brig.-Gen. C. GOULBOURN,D.S.O.

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Appendix " B "-contd.

Bt. Lt.-Col. H. K. HARLEY, D.S.O. Lieut. R. H. MARRIOTT.2/Lieut. G. S. HODGKINSON. Lieut. R. H. MOULD.

Capt. V. HILL. Capt. R. W. MILES.Capt. A. C. HANCOCKS,M.C. 2/Lieut. R. A. McGowAN.Lieut. D. G. HARRIES. Lieut. C. F. MANGIN.

Lieut. H. J. E. HALL. Lieut. W. T. MILLER.2/Lieut. A. HOE. 2/Lieut. A. MACNAB.Lieut. H. J. HALL, M.C. Lieut. H. S. MORLEY.Lieut. W. H. HARDWICK. 2/Lieut. J. MUIRHEAD.Lieut. W. S. HUNT., 2/Lieut. A. J. MACDUFF,M.C.Lieut. H. B. S. HODDINOTT. 2/Lieut. J. R. MONTGOMERY.Lieut. J. HAITHWAITE. Lieut. W. F. MEAD, M.C.Lt.-Col. G. S. HENDERSON. 2/Lieut. S. H. MAXTED.

Lieut. J. E. HENDERSON. 2/Lieut. D. MACPHERSON.Major M. B. HEATH. 2/Lieut. E. V. MASON.Capt. G. HERON, M.C. 2/Lieut. R. A. MAYES.2/Lieut. R. E. HUSTON, M.C. 2/Lieut. D. McCuNN, M.C.2/Lieut. W. J. HORNER. 2/Lieut. F. W. MILLWARD.2/Lieut. R. A. HAYTHORNEWAITE. Capt. T. MULLIGAN,M.C.Major I. W. L. JACKSON. Major W. S. NICHOLSON.Lieut. E. V. JOHNSON. Lieut. W. NEILSON, R.A.V.C.Lieut. R. R. JEWELL. Lieut. G. E. NURSE, V.C.Lieut. F. G. H. JOHNSON. 2/Lieut. P. NEWHILL.Lieut. D. M. L. JOHNSTON. Lieut. H. M. OLIVER, M.C.

Major C. W. M. IVENS. Lieut. F. D. ODELL.Major W. JONES,M.C. Major R. J. O'CONNELL.Lieut. H. L. JUPP, M.C. Lieut. J. N. OWEN.Lieut. H. W. JEFFRIES. Lieut. M. S. OXLEY.Lieut. L. H. JAQUES. Lieut. J. G. OLIVER.2/Lieut. D. G. JENKINS. Lieut. H. S. OTWAY.2/Lieut. E. W. IRVINE. 2/Lieut. H. W. OAKHILL.Lt.-Col. A. K. KENNARD, D.S.O. Colonel R. OAKES.A/Major E. C. R. KILKELLY, M.C. Lt.-Col. E. R. PHILLIPS.

Capt. G. C. KEMP, M.C. Lieut. M. R. PITMAN.Lt.-Col. C. H. KILNER, D.S.O. Capt. W. PRATT.

Capt. S. B. KEKEWICH, M.C. Major C. C. PHILLIPS, M.C.2/Lieut. B. R. KER. Major F. S. PERSHOUSE.

Capt. D. E. KEMP, M.C. Capt. R. H. PORTER.Lieut. R. M. KING. Capt. J. S. PRENTICE, R.A.M.C.

Capt. J. LAMB, M.C. Lieut. J. E. S. PINCHING.Lieut. S. E. C. LAMB. 2/Lieut. H. E. B. PRATT.

Capt. C. LONGLEY,M.C. 2/Lieut. A. T. A. PRICE.Capt. A. M. LIVINGSTONE,M.C. Major H. E. PITT.Lieut. B. V. LOVELOCK. Lieut. C. PHILLIPS.

2/Lieut. F. G. LAWSON. Lieut. H. A. PAY.Lieut. H. L. LOWTON. Lieut. B. PENNEFATHER-EVANS,

2/Lieut. L. G. LLEWELLYN. M.C.A/Capt. J. LAMB. 2/Lieut. A. M. PRATT.2/Lieut. H. LUSCOMBE. 2/Lieut. W. PATCHETT.Lieut. C. K. MEDLIN. 2/Lieut. H. W. PEARCE.

A/Capt. W. C. MCCAULEY. 2/Lieut. E. L. POWELL.Capt. D. J. MADELEY. Major S. I. CJUINN.Lieut. O. N. MASH, M.C. Capt. W. F. H. ROWE.Lieut. W. E. MISKIN. Lt.-Col. C. M. C. RUDKIN.

Lieut. A. J. MARRIOTT. Major H. M. M. ROBERTSON, .B.E.,Lieut. R. A. MORRIS, M.C. M.C.

Lieut. W. J. Moss. Capt. J. B. ROBERTON.

Lieut. I. F. MACDONALD, M.C. Capt. H. A. RAMSEY.

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Appendix " B "-contd.

2/Lieut. P. C. RICHARDS, .C. Capt. J. D. TREMLETT, .C.Lieut. O. C. ROSSITER. Capt. T. B. THOMPSON.2/Lieut. R. C. RODGER, .C. Lieut. J. E. THOMPSON.

Capt. W. B. REEKIE. Capt. C. TURNER.Lieut. W. F. RATTLE, M.C. Lieut. J. B. THOMSON.Lieut. F. R. RICE, M.C. 2/Lieut. A. TURNNIDGE.2/Lieut. R. RIPLEY. Major G. F. B. TURNER, .S.O.Lieut. R. C. E. RANSOME. Major M. E. THORNEYCROFT,.S.O.2/Lieut. A. G. T. REES,M.C. Major W. B. TELLING,M.C.Capt. W. L. RILEY. Lieut. F. S. TOCHER, .c.Lieut. D. L. ROBERTSON. Brig.-Gen. W. G. THOMPSON, .M.G.,2/Lieut. J. H. ROBEY. D.S.O.Major R. C. REEVES,D.S.O. Capt. F. J. TAYLOR.Capt. G. E. ROBINSON,M.C. 2/Lieut. A. F. TURNER.Lieut. W. D. ROCKLEY. Lieut. C. G. VANDYKE.Major Hon. B. J. RUSSELL,D.S.O. Lieut. E. L. VALE, M.C.2/Lieut. E. B. ROBINSON. Lieut. J. R. USHER.A/Major K. O. SEIDLE, M.C. Capt. H. W. WIEBKIN, M.C.Lieut. J. E. SIERRA,M.C. Major G. L. K. WISELY, M.C.Capt. A. D. P. SHARPUS. Lieut. L. F. WELDON.2/Lieut. H. V. SEWELL. 2/Lieut. A. T. WILLIS.Capt. F. H. STROUVELLE. Lieut. R. C. WEBB.2/Lieut. A. SPRING. Major M. J. R. WOOD.Major W. STRACHAN,M.C. Lieut. E. S. WISE.Major (A/Lt.-Col.) F. E. SPENCER, Lieut. R. O. B. WALPOLE.

D.S.O., M.C. Lieut. B. O. E. WALPOLE.Lieut. E. STRATFORD. Major R. S. P. WELLS.Lieut. L. STEPHENSON. 2/Lieut. C. A. WILSON, M.C.2/Lieut. F. STRAKER. Lieut. T. J. WILFORD, M.c.2/Lieut. G. L. STOKES. Lieut. S. G. WIEBKIN.Capt. J. V. SAUNDERSON. Lieut. O. J. WOLSTENHOLME.Capt. H. J. SANDOM. Major A. WITHAM, D.S.O.Lieut. G. R. SIMMS. Lieut. F. V. WALLINGTON, M.C.

Lieut. H. C. SCHOLEFIELD. Lieut. H. F. J. WADDINGHAM.Capt. J. E. SHEFFIELD. Capt. G. R. WATT, M.C.Lieut. E. K. SMITH. 2/Lieut. J. WENTWORTH.

Lieut. E. P. SHANNON. Major J. E. WARNER, M.C.2/Lieut. D. STOCKDALE. Capt. S. L. WALL, A.V.C.Capt. A. D. SOMERVAIL. Capt. E. B. WHEELER.Lieut. J. W. STOBART. Lieut. W. WINDOW.Lieut. F. SHAW. Lieut. H. C. WARBURTON.

2/Lieut. C. SMITHER. Lieut. V. WARDEN, M.C.Lieut. P. Mc.D. SPENCE,M.C. Lieut. C. H. WATSON.Capt. W. N. SODEN,M.C., M.D., Capt. W. D. WATSON, .B.E.,M.C.

R.A.M.C. Lieut. G. R. WHITE.

Capt. H. E. SWALLOW. 2/Lieut. F. WILDE. M.C.Lieut. A. K. STIRLING. 2/Lieut. N. WALKER,M.C.

Capt. G. L. SALTON. Major P. WRIGHT,M.C.Capt. H. H. SLOANE, .A.M.C. 2/Lieut. G. G. G. WALKER.Lieut. F. STEVENS. 2/Lieut. W. S. WALTER.2/Lieut. A. SINGLETON. 2/Lieut. A. WILCOCK.Lieut. L. G. SAMS. 2/Lieut. P. S. WILCOX.2/Lieut. J. F. SOUTHM. 2/Lieut. O. W. WILFORD.2/Lieut. C. SIMPSON. Capt. W. WALE.2/Lieut. R. J. SLATTER. Major J. W. YOUNG,M.C.2/Lieut. G. D. SHAW,M.C. Lieut. D. E. P. YOUNG.Capt. G. I. THOMAS,D.S.O.,M.C. Lieut. E. C. YATES.Capt. L. TALBOT. 2/Lieut. R. A. YOUNG,M.C.

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APPENDIX "C '

CASUALTIES

OFFICERS


RANK. NAME. NATURE OF CASUALTY.

Lieut. STROUVELLE, F. H. Wounded.2/Lieut. VANDYKE, C. G. tlLieut

2/Lieut.

COLES, T. W. Died (result of an acci-dent.)

STRAKER, F. Died of wounds.

2/Lieut. SIERRA,J. E. Wounded.2/Lieut. GRIFFITH, J. E. p>2/Lieut. SIMPSON, C. Killed in action.Lieut. SHARPUS, A. D. P. Wounded.2/Lieut. WISE, E. S. tjCaptLieut.

BELL, J. J. JHEATH, M. B.

t f

Lieut. DURRANT, A. W. Killed in action.2/Lieut. SEWELL, H. V. M2/Lieut. Wounded.2/Lieut.

BOWER, W. C

DlAMANT, A. M. MCapt. KlLKELLY, E. C. R. tl2/Lieut. BARNES, A. S. 9I2/Lieut. DOIG, D. S. ft2/Lieut. BUTCHER, H. C. R. a

2/Lieut. FREARNAN, S. H. . . tiMaj.(Bde.Maj.) RUSSELL,Hon. B. J. ty2/Lieut. EDMONDS, L. S. ttA/Major KlLKELLY, E. C. R. Killed in action.2/Lieut. COMPTON, W. H. G. tlA/Major KEMP, G. C. Wounded.2/Lieut. WALKER, N. tt2/Lieut.2/Lieut.

SLATTER, R. JHORNER, W. J.

Jt

Died of wounds.

A/Major2/Lieut.

TELLING, W. B

MARRIOTT, A. J. . .

Wounded.

,,

A/Capt. JONES,W. Lieut.

2/Lieut.SIMS, G. REARLE, E. E.

M

,,

2/Lieut. CASSERLEY,. A. . . 2/Lieut. DlAMANT, A. M. ttA/Capt.2/Lieut.

HEATH, M. B

RICHARDS, P. C.,,

,,

2/Lieut. GRIFFITHS,J. A. W. t t2/Lieut. BALL, A. S. Killed in action.2/Lieut. PRATT, A. M. ,,2/Lieut. JOHNSON, . V. Wounded.Major WRIGHT, P. ,,2/Lieut.

A/Major

MAXTED, S. H

STRACHAN, W.

ii

,,

Lieut. THOMSON, . B. ,,2/Lieut.

2/Lieut.

WILDE, FLLEWELLYN, L. G.

,,

ii

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Appendix "C "-contd.


2/Lieut. SHAW,G. D. Wounded.2/Lieut. MACPHERSON, . ..A/Capt. LAMB, J.2/Lieut. CARSE,R. M.A/Major THOMAS,G. I.2/Lieut. PATCHETT,W.2/Lieut. WARNER, J. E.Major . . SPENCER, . E.2/Lieut. WILSON, G.2/Lieut. GRIFFITHS,J. A. W.

Major .. HEATH, M. B.Lieut. . . FIELD, E. A.

2/Lieut. WALKER, G. G. G.

2/Lieut. WALTER, W. S.2/Lieut. LLEWELLYN, L. G.2/Lieut. WALKER, N.

A/Major CJUINN,S.I.2/Lieut. WARNER, J. E.2/Lieut. YOUNG, R. A.2/Lieut. MACNAB, A.

Major .. WRIGHT, P.

2/Lieut. MASON, E. V.2/Lieut. GROVES, H. W.Lieut. . . JOHNSTON, D. M. L.Capt. .. DELGADO, A. E., R.A.M.C.Capt. ..Capt. ..

HILL, V

CARTER, W. B.

2/Lieut. MAYES, R. A.Major .. WRIGHT, P. Killed in action,2/Lieut. WILCOCK,A. Wounded.2/Lieut. WILCOCKS,P. S. Killed in action.2/Lieut. OAKHILL, H. W. .. Wounded.

2/Lieut. WILFORD, T. J.2/Lieut. IRVINE, E. W. Killed in action.2/Lieut. ROBINSON, E. B. Wounded.2/Lieut. HAYTHORNEWAITE, R. A.

A/Capt. GRIFFITHS,J. A. W.2/Lieut. PEARCE, H. W. Missing.2/Lieut. NEWHILL, P. Wounded.2/Lieut. POWELL, E. L. Killed in action.2/Lieut. CARSE, R. M.A/Major JONES, W. Wounded.2/Lieut. McCuNN, D.

A/Capt. CROWDY,E. F.2/Lieut. WILFORD, O. W.A/Capt. CARTER,W. B.A/Capt. O'CONNELL,R. J.2/Lieut. GARBUTT, W.

A/Capt.

A/Major

WALE, W

SIEDLE, K. O.

Wounded. Subsequentlykilled by bombs whilstin Hospital.

Ditto.

2'Lieut. MORRIS, R. A. Wounded.

2/Lieut. HENDERSON, . E.

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Appendix "C "-contd.


Major Wounded.Lieut. . .

CLARKE, E. WMASH, O. N. Killed in action.

2/Lieu+. APPLEGATE,A. J. . . Wounded.2/Lieut. LUSCOMBE, H. H

2/Lieut. tt2/Lieut.

DA VIES, H. RTURNER, A. F. l ,

2/Lieut. BRINTON, E. f|

2/Lieut. HMajor }f2/Lieut. ft2/Lieut.

WHEELER, E. BTELLING, W. B

WHEELER, E. BBAVIN, G. I. }i

Lt.-Col. LORD BROWNE, A. E. Killed in action.Major EVANS-GWYNNE, A. H. Wounded.2/Lieut. ALLEN, G. L. t

T/Capt. >2/Lieut.2/Lieut.

WELLS, R. S. P

BORLAND, T. WRICE, F. R. t

2/Lieut. RlPLEY, R. t

2/Lieut. OLIVER, J. G. t2/Lieut.2/Lieut.

Major

RATTLE, W. FWILFORD, O. WFAIRBANK, H. N. . .

}

,

}

2/Lieut.2/Lieut.

WILSON, G. HBRINTON, E.

ft

Major2/Lieut.2/Lieut.

TELLING, W. B

PRATT, H. E. B

PINCHING, J. E. S.

t

>

,

Lieut. ANSON, A. H. B. . . f

2/Lieut. FIDDLER, W. t

A/Lt.-Col.Lieut.

2/Lieut.2/Lieut.

REEVES, R. C

WILSON, C. A

DEWAR, F. W

MILLWARD, F. J. . .

,

(

,

Killed in action.

2/Lieut. McNAB, A. Wounded.2/Lieut. MUIRHEAD, J. ,,

2/Lieut. COLESBY, W. E. ,,2/Lieut.A/Major

BLAKE, J. RPITT, H. E.

»>

2/Lieut. RANSOME,R. C. E. *jA/Major JONES,W. Died of wounds.

41



APPENDIX " D.'

CASUALTIES

39th Division (R.A. Headquarters).

Gnr. CAMPBELL, T.Dvr. ALDERTON, E.

Gnr. KNIGHT, E. R

Wounded 20- 6-172- 7-17

7- 9-18

179th Brigade, R.F.A.

Gnr. HOGBEN,J. W. G. Died (accidental) 7- 3-16Dvr. SMITH, J. . . Wounded 10- 3-16Dvr. 14- 5-16

Gnr. Killed in action 17- 6-16

Gnr.

PRICE, S. HPATTEN, E. C

HITCHCOCK, W. H. Wounded 17- 6-16A/Bdr. HOLMAN, A. A. , , . . " " 4- 7-16Dvr. THOMAS, B. ., 10- 7_16

Dvr. TAYLOR, F. Killed in action 17- 7-16Gnr. ,, 17- 7-10

Gnr.

HARRTS, T. G

TYLER, B. E. . . Wounded 17- 7-16

Gnr. Died (diphtheria) 23- 8-16Gnr.

LACEY, C. H

ARNOLD, J. Wounded 3- 9-16Gnr. RAY, C. G. 1- 9-16

Dvr. HAMMOND, E. Killed in action 3- 9-16Dvr. NOBLE, A. E. Wounded 5- 9-16Bdr. MILLER, A. E. ,, 6- 8-16Gnr. Died of wounds 16- 9-16Gnr. Wounded 16- 9-16

Gnr.

BAKER, W. E

COLE, A. H

CAUGHLAN, S. 14-10-16Gnr. BOWSTEAD, C. D. Killed in action 20-10-16Gnr. Died of wounds 21-10-16

Farr/Sgt. ..PlLCHER, S. G

MORRIS,J. Died (Enteritis) 15-11-16Gnr. ASHELFORD, E. G. T. Wounded 14-10-16Gnr.

Gnr.HALL. F. CRANCH, S. . .

,. 14-11-16

6- 1-17Gnr.

Gnr.

Gnr.

NORTH, H. WO'NEILL, W

SULLIVAN,J.

Died '.'Wounded

9- 1-17

14- 1-17

24- 1-17

179thBde. disbanded n re-organisation,0th January, 1917.

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Appendix " D "-contd.


RANK. NAME. NATURE OF CASUALTY. DATE.

Fitter 15- 4-16Gar.

SMART, F. H

BUTCHER, A. E. . .

Wounded

>, 15- 4-16

Gnr. NESBIT,. G. W. ,', 19- 4-16Gnr. LANGRILL, J. W. f r 19- 4-16Corpl. PARKER, W. Died of wounds 16- 5-16Gnr. Killed in action 21- 5-16Gnr. Wounded 28- 5-16

Corpl.

OTTY, JHUNT, RGALLAGHER, L. C. IF 16- 7-16

Gnr. HUTCHINS, G. Killed in action 10- 8-16Sergt. JOHNSON, F. Died of wounds 7- 8-16A/Bombr. Wounded 10- 8-16Gnr. 10- 8-16

Gnr. ,',, 10- 8-16

Dvr.

SMITH, W. HKING, W

BUCK, JMOON, W. L. >t " " 10- 8-16

A/Bombr. CLARKE,C. J. »> " " " " 15-10-16B.S.M. 15-11-16

Gnr.

HINES, H. W

SAYERS,. J. ','. 4- 9-16Gnr. SOUTHARD, .Gnr. BUCK, J. . .

Died '.'Wounded

31-12-16

3- 1-17

Gnr. GRANT, J. ,, . . . . 23- 1-17Gnr. LAITHWAITE, A. . . . . 23- 1-17Gnr. 23- 1-17

Gnr.

PAYNE, A. E

MANLEY, D. R. . . a " " 1- 2-17Gnr. WHYBREW, W. E. 1- 2-17,

Gnr. MORRIS,. ',, 1- 2-17Gnr. DAVIDSON, B. Killed in action 31- 1-17Gnr. FEENEY, W. Wounded 30- 1-17

Gnr. BURROWS, W. W. Died of wounds 1- 2-17Fitter Killed in action 1- 2-17

Corpl.ELLIOTT, B

SLOPER,R. J. ,, . . . " 1- 2-17Gnr. FORSHAW, E. H. . . 1- 2-17

Gnr. Wounded 8- 2-17

Gnr.

EAMES, G. R

McNULTY, V. 30- 1-17,

Gnr. ',, 10- 2-17Sergt. 13- 2-17" " " "

Gnr.

EILES, W. JTHOMAS, T. R

GOBLE, L. Killed in action 10- 2-17Bombr. Wounded 17- 2-17

Gnr.

BULL, E. E

BAILEY, G. 18- 3-17Gnr. 8- 2-17" " " "

A/Bombr.JONES, R. ECASHIN, . 1- 3-17

Gnr. 1- 3-17 " " " "

A/Fitter . .

ELLARD, G. CLISTER, S. S. 1- 3-17" " " "

Gnr. LLOYD, P. . . Missing 22- 3-18Bdr. BROSGARTH,W. Wounded 4- 3-17Gnr. SIMMS,W. Died of wounds 2- 3-17Dvr. REEVES,. W. Wounded 26- 3-17Gnr. REED, A. . . . * . . 28- 3-17

Gnr. HUSSEY,W. 28- 3-17" " " "

Gnr. 28- 3-17t " " " "

Dvr. 9- 4-17Dvr.

GALLUP,W. JLUCK, F

STRIVENS,. ',, 9- 4-17A/Corpl. . . BURNETT,W. 24- 5-17

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Appendix " D "-oontd.

DATE,RANK. NAME. NATURE OF CASUALTY.

Gnr. JAMB, . J. Wounded 24- 5-17Gnr. MARDLE, . W. 24- 5-17t " " " "

Gnr. COWDREY,. 26- 5-17Gnr. WILLIAMS, . Killed in action 24- 5-17Sergt. DUNFORD,. W. Wounded 26- 5-17Gnr. Cox, A. J. 4- 6-17Gnr. RODGERS,. 25- 5-17, " "

Gnr. 8- 6-17

Sergt. 6- 6-17.

Dvr.

RUSSELL, F. TYARNS, T. H

HAWKINS,. ',', 11- 6-17

Gnr. McKlNNA,. ',, 10- 6-17Gnr. LEACH, F. J. M. . . " " * 14- 6-17

Fitter 16- 6-17Bdr.

SMART, A. W

LUHMAN,. C. ',', . . 20- 6-17

Bdr. LYES, . T. ',, 13- 6-17Gnr. AKEHURST,. 16- 6-17

Gnr. SEABROOK,. J. ',', IS- 6-17Sergt. WOOD,. ',', 18-6-17A/Bdr. NAYLOR,. ',', 18- 6-17Dvr. 20- 6-17.

Gnr.

HOGG, T

McCULLOUGH, A. . . 16- 6-17

Gnr. ROFFEY,. A. . . ',', . .19- 6-17

Sergt. FRICKER, . E. . . 20- 6-17Gnr. 20- 6-17Gnr. Killed in action 19- 6-17Gnr.

Nix, W. R

WOOD, J. HCox, A. J. Died of wounds 20- 6-16

A/Bdr. DALGARNS,. S. . . Killed in action 10- 6-17A/Bdr. WHITTAKER, . L. 10- 6-17Gnr. HUBBARD,. ,', . . 10- 6-W

Sergt. GREEN, C. . . 9- 6-17,

Fitter SMART,A. W. Died of wounds 17- 6-17Gnr. FORSYTH,F. Wounded 4- 6-17

Dvr. STOCKMAN,. 22- 6-17,Bdr. DOHOO,. ',', 21- 6-17Gnr. AUGUR, W. 21- 6-17A/Bdr. PRENTICE,A. 21- 6-17

Dvr. PENDLEBURY,H. 21- 6-17Gnr. BARRETT,. ',', . . 21- 6-17

Gnr. READ,A. L. ':', 21- 6-17Gnr. SHEPPARD, G. 21- 6-17,

Gnr. 21- 6-17, . . " .

A/Bdr.CHALK, S. R

PRENTICE, A. Died of wounds 23- 6-17

Gnr. FLYNN, J. Killed in action 18- 6-17

Sergt. 22- 6-17Corpl. Brady, H. EWHITTAKER, A. H. a " " " " 22- 6-17Dvr. RANDALL, A. a " " ' " 22- 6-17

Gnr. TRANTER,A. J. Died of wounds 2- 7-17A/Bdr. Wounded 24- 6-17Gnr.

AULD, G. F

HAMILTON, J. ,, . . . . 25- 6-17A/Bdr. MARSHALL, J. H. n " " " " 25- 6-17Sergt. ABRAHAM, M. a " " " " 24- 6-17

Gnr. SILVESTER, E. H. 24- 6-17A/Bdr. BEECHEY, B. Killed in action 6- 7-17Gnr. NEEDHAM, T. Wounded 2- 7-17

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Gnr. GATEHOUSE, D. . . Wounded 29- 6-17Dvr. MESSIAS, R. it " " " " 2- 7-17

Gnr. 7- 7-17

Dvr.

SMITH, H. E

WITHERS, W.

,, . . * "

,, 30- 6-17

Dvr. BROGDEN, H. , , . . . . 6- 7-17Gnr. ATKINS, E.G. ,, . . 10- 7-17Gnr. I, " " " " 5- 7-17Dvr. ii " " " " 6- 7-17Dvr.

BAILEY, F. JWILLIS, J. WAlNSCOUGH, . 6- 7-17,

Dvr. CARTWRIGHT, A. H. 7- 7-17i " " " "

Corpl. 17- 7-17i " " " "

Gnr.

BRAKE, P. H

KEATING, J. ,1 " " 17- 7-17Gnr. ATKINS, E. C. Died of wounds 26- 7-17

Gnr. MANLEY, D. R. . . Killed in action 26- 7-17Gnr. JOKES,R. 26- 7-17" " " "

Gnr. ROBERTSON, . J. Wounded 25- 7-17Corp!. 24- 7-17i " "

Corpl.

PERRY, F. W

CARSTAIRS, . L. 24- 7-17i " " " "

Gnr. TOWNSEND, R. 24- 7-17,

Dvr. 24- 7-17i " "

Sergt.

SWOISH, C. S

BREBNER,J. 25- 7-17, . .

Dvr. JOYCE,P. 25- 7-17I

Gnr. THOMPSON, G. M. 26- 7-17i " "

Dvr. McNuLTY, V. 26- 7-17i " "

Dvr. PAYNE, J. 17- 7-17i " "

Gnr. MCDONALD,W. . . Killed in action 25- 7-17Gnr. FLOWER, A. E. 25- 7-17i

Sergt. BREBNER,. Died of wounds 3- 8-17Dvr. FELL, C. . . Killed in action 31- 7-17

Sergt. WATSON,. Died of wounds 4- 8-17A/Bdr. SPINNER,. J. Killed n action 31- 7-17Sergt. COTTER,. A. 3- 8-17, . .

Sergt. POULTER, . H. . .3- 8-17,

Dvr. Died of wounds 7- 8-17Dvr. Wounded 2- 8-17Gnr,

WARD, JTUDMAN, W. JPEARCE,E. 2- 8-17,

Gnr. RINGER, T. G. 3- 8-17i

Gnr. RUSSELL,. 30- 7-17» " " " "

B.S.M. 25- 7-17i " " " "31- 7-17

Sergt.

HART, W. WBAMPTON, C. " w*** o

Bdr. MORLEY,W. 31- 7-17» . . . .31- 7-17

Gnr.

Gnr. 31- 7-17, . . . .31- 7-17

Gnr. 1, " " " " 31- 7-17Gnr.

WINTER, B. JHIGGINS, W. HBRYANT, S. F

DOBSON, P. ,, . ,31- 7-17

Gnr. BROWN, G. A. »i " " " "31- 7-17

A/Bdr. FLETCHER,. W.31- 7-17

Gnr. fi " " " "27- 7-17

Gnr.

GRIFFEN, WGRAHAM, J. »i " " " "

31- 7-17Gnr. MOLES, H. F. ii " "

31- 7-17Gnr. ii " " " "

16- 7-17Gnr.

McBAiN, G

BISHOP, H. L. ii4- 8-17

Gnr. ii " " " *3- 8-17

Sergt.

UNDERBILL, JALGAR, T. C. "

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Appendix " E " - contd.


Dvr. SWINDEN,E. Wounded 3- 8-17Gnr. ADAMS,F. T. 4- 8-17,

A/Bdr. CHAPMAN,D. S. . . 8- 8-17,

Dvr. 1- 8-17t " '

A/Bdr.SHORT, R. H

MORTIMER,H. ,, . . fr- 8-17Gnr. RUTLAND, P. 6- 8-17, . .

A/Bdr. KIRKHAM, . 6- 8-17Gnr. LATHAM,G. 31- 7-17, . . . .

Gnr. ,, " . . . 7- 8-17Gnr.

PARKER, R. WMAXWELL, W. 7- 8-17

Gnr. Killed in action 8- 8-17Sergt.

WATSON, TMERRITT, A. T. . . ,, . . . . 3- 8-17

Sergt. 3- 8-17,

Sergt.

GILL, FBARKER, D. E. 6- 8-17,

Gnr. BUCK, S. G. 3- 8-17,

Dvr. SEDDON, H. 31- 7-17»

Dvr. LAWRENCE, E. D. Wounded 6- 8-17Bdr. RUSHBROOK, E. T. ,, . . . . 15- 8-17Gnr. 16- 8-17

Gnr.

DAY, F

RUSSELL, C. , . . 15- 8-17Gnr. TUCKFIELD, W. . . ,, . . . . 15- 8-17

A/Bdr. FRENCH,F. ,, 15- 8-17Gnr. u * * " " 14- 8-17Gnr.

BURLEY, W. CROFFEY, H. A. ,, . . 14- 8-17

Gnr. WILSON, J. A. ,, . . 14- 8-17Corpl. HITCHMAN,A. ,, . . 13- 8-17A/Bdr. ,, 15- 8-17Gnr.

DAVIS, F

GODWIN, S. r« " " " " 15- 8-17Gnr. 15- 8-17

Gnr.BUCK, JOGILVIE, A. » " " " " 14- 8-17

Gnr. HAWKINS, P. A. . . Killed in action 15- 8-17Gnr. HUMPHREYS, F. G. S. 16_ 8-17

Gnr. ",, .. . . 15- 8-17Gnr.MAW, A. WBRACEY, A. ,, 17- 8-17

A/Bdr. . . LARD, E. D. Wounded 25- 7-17Gnr. Killed in action 12- 8-17

Corpl.

GLASS, TMOTT, A. A. Wounded 16- 8-17

Dvr. BENNETT, E. ,, 16- 8-17Gnr. NICHOLLS,. ',, 16- 8-17Dvr. GEORGE, . ,, . . . . 20- 8-17Gnr. JEFFREY,H. T. . . ,, . . . . 19- 8-17Gnr. WALKER, E. ,, . . 21- 8-17Bdr. ,, 19- 8-17

A/Bdr.

WELCH, H. W

GREENER, . Killed in action 2- 9-17Dvr. Wounded 6- 8-17Gnr.

LILLIE, D. E

SHAKESPEARE,. C. ,, 2- 9-17

Gnr. i, . . . 3- 9-17Gnr. ,1 " " . 3- 9-17Gnr.

LATHAM, F. G

WALL, W. E

SMITH- VERNON, E. 2- 9-17A/Bdr. CROKER,F. Died of wounds 12- 9-17Sergt. PULLEN, E. J. Wounded 17- 9-17A/Bdr. CASHIN,J. »> " . » 20- 9-17Gnr. MOIR, D. . . 20- 9-17Gnr. WEBSTER, H. M. tt . . . 20- 9-17

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A/Bdr. . . Wounded 20- 9-17Bdr.

HOPKINS, W. PSPENCER, H. 18- 9-17

Gnr. RANDALL, F. . . 18- 9-17Gnr. ,, . . . . 18- 9-17

A/Bdr.

DAVEY, H. ASABISTON, G. 19- 9-17

Gnr. KEELEY, F. 19- 9-17Gnr. Killed in action 11- 9-17Gnr.

WEBSTER,J. APEARCE, H. Killed in action 11- 9-17

Gnr. ROBINSON,A. J. . . tt " " " " 11- 9-17Cpl. (A/Sgt.) 15- 9-17

Gnr.

BOND, H. J

TREBBLE, F. 19- 9-17Gnr. McVlTTIE, . Wounded 5- 9-17

Gnr. GRANT, J. 27- 9-17Gnr. 25- 9-17

Gnr.PARKER, G. R

BENTHAM,J. J. . . 25- 9-17

Gnr. ARNOLD, C. 24- 9-17" " " "

Corpl. BENNING, E. H. . . 26- 9-17Gnr. . . 26- 9-17

Gnr. 26- 9-17» " " « "

Sergt.

HARPER, T. R

CARTER, F. HCOLEMAN, H. 23- 9-17

Gnr. CLAXTON, R. C. J. » * " " " 25- 9-17

Gnr. 25- 9-17> " " " "Gnr. PARKER, R. W

CUNNINGHAM J. . . 27- 9-17Gnr. MORRIS, A. t 27- 9-17Gnr. SHELDON, S. . . 27- 9-17

A/Bdr. WRIGHT, A. R. 19- 9-17, . . . .

Gnr. MOIR, D. . . Killed in action 20- 9-17Gnr. 22- 9-17, . . . "

A/Bdr.

TOFT, F

HALDEN, J. J. Died of wounds 26- 9-17Corpl. MORROW, . R. ... 27- 9-17,

Gnr. WEEDON.J. D. Killed in action 25- 9-17Gnr. STRUCHBURY, F. . . 26- 9-17,

Gnr. GRANT,J. Wounded 27- 9-17Gnr. 30- 9-17, . . . .

Gnr.

FEENEY, W

BROWNING, R. 25- 9-17Gnr. PANCHEN, S. C. . . . . . . 24- 9-17Dvr. LATHAM, A. 30- 9-17" " " "

Gnr. MCLAREN, L. 30- 9-17Fitter WHITE,. ',', 30- 9-17Gnr. WHEELER,A. " " " " 30- 9-17Gnr. GURDEN,C. 30- 9-17, " * . "

Gnr. MUNRO, P. 30- 9-17Gnr. ,! 30- 9-17

Corpl. 30- 9-17» " * * *Gnr. 2-10-17Dvr.

TAIT, R

WATLER, T. GCARR, A. G

MISHON,. H. ,',' 30- 9-17Gnr. WOOD, J. . . 30- 9-17

Gnr. r, . . 30- 9-17

Bdr.SMITH, M. C

SPURGEON,. R. . \\ 30- 9-17Gnr. LLOYD,. . ',, 30- 9-17A/Corpl. . . BRETT, . 30- 9-17Gnr. 30- 9-17, . . . .

Gnr.

MORRISON, B

PLUMMER,. Died of wounds 30- 9-17Gnr. GEMMELL,. 30- 9-17, " . . .

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RANK. NAME. NATURE OF CASUALTY DATE.

Gnr. GALE, A. . . Killed in action 30- 9-17Gnr. LOADES,H. P. 30- 9-17,

Gnr. PRITCHARD, T. Wounded 9-10-17

A/Bdr. 10-10-17i " " " "

Gnr.

WILD, H

MARSH,A. N. ,, . . . . 10-10-17Gnr. BROWN, C. L. 6-10-17, . . . .

Gnr. MUNRO, P. Died of wounds 5-10-17Gnr. Wounded 9-10-17Gnr.

THOMAS, WTURNER, W. 21-10-17, . .

Gnr. SAMPLES, T. A. 12-10-17,

A/Bdr. GLENISTER,F. J.. . » " " " - 6-11-17Gnr. ,, . . . . 6-11-17Gnr.

MILLS, CPARKER, G. R. , , . . . . 6-11-17

A/Bdr. ADAMS, W. 6-11-17, . . . .

Dvr. SCHOFIELD, W.

Gnr. WALTON, A. E. . .

Died

Wounded

11-11-17

17-11-17

Gnr. ,, " . . . 15-11-17

Gnr.

WOOD, F. RMOORE, E. » " " " " 17-11-17

Gnr. PALFREEMAN, H. Killed in action 12-11-17Gnr. LAMBERT, C. G. . . »j " " 12-11-17Bdr. CAD WELL, G. T. . . »» " " 17-11-17

Dvr. HARRIS, A. H. » 17-11-17Gnr. MORETON, R. Died of wounds 29-11-17

L/Bdr. ROBERTS,W. A. . . Wounded 18-11-17Dvr. BOWNS,J. N. 24-11-17Gnr. COUGHTREY, T. G. »> " * 19-11-17

Dvr. TIMS, F. G. 17-11-17,

L/Bdr. WARE, G. ii " " 22-11-17Gnr. i, . * 20-11-17

Gnr. ,, . * 20-11-17

Gnr.

PAXTON, T. LFINDER, G. H

KINSEY, G. ,, " " " " 18-11-17

Gnr. MAYFIELD, S. R. ,, 30-11-17Gnr. NEWTON, W. ,, 19-11-17

Gnr. NEWMAN, M. , , . . . 19-11-17Bdr. SOLOMAN, B. D. . . »> " " " 19-11-17

Sergt. LOMAS, T. >» 22-11-17Gnr. KEYWORTH, M. . . 22-11-17

Corpl. GOODMAN, . S. . . »i . . * . 26-11-17Dvr. . . 27-11-17

Gnr.

EALHAM, S. G

BENTHAM,J. J. . . ,, . . . . 30-11-17L/Bdr. WEIGHTS, H. i » " " 30-11-17

Gnr. MURTHWAITE, W. " " " " 20-11-17Gnr. 24-11-17

L/Bdr.

EARP, F. APORTER, A. Killed in action 29-11-17

Gnr. LOVELL, H. Wounded 26-11-17Gnr. t> " " " " 21-10-17Gnr.

MILBY, J. H. TFREEMAN, H. tt * . . . 24-11-17

Gnr. » " . . . 26-11-17Gnr.

BLOOR, G. E

WEBBER, A. 25-11-17

Gnr. PEARCE, H. »» " " " " 2-12-17Gnr. ), " * 6-12-17Dvr.

RAY, H. R

STOKES, W.

Corpl. LUHMAN, F. C.

Died

Killed in action7-12-17

6-12-17

Gnr. MARSH, T. Wounded 24-11-17

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Sergt. Wounded 21-11-17Dvr.

ELLIOTT, W

CASTLER,T. J. Died of wounds 10-12-17Dvr. JENKINS, T. Wounded 10-12-17Dvr. HAINES, E. ,, 10-12-17

Gnr. O'CONNOR,J. ,, 9-12-17Gnr. SEDGWICK,J. "I " " " " 12- 1-18Gnr. BINNS, F. Killed in action 12- 1-18Gnr. ,, 12- 1-18

Corpl.GREEN, J. FBRETT, C. . . 12- 1-18

Gnr. 12- 1-18

Gnr.

FRYER, C. W

TAYLOR, E. Wounded 11- 1-18Gnr. WILLIAMS, W. H. 21- 1-18,

Gnr. QUINTON, W. A. . . ii . . . . 23- 1-18Bdr. MILTON, E. 21- 1-18

Gnr. REAKES,. ",, 21- 1-18L/Bdr. 27- 2-18i

Gnr.

COOPER, A. TTURNBULL, N. 4- 3-18

Gnr. DRIVER, . ",, 22- 3-18A/Bdr. PARTRIDGE, G. ii " " 22- 3-18Gnr. GATEHOUSE, D. . . 22- 3-18» " " " "

Gnr. GODWIN, S. 26- 3-18i

Corpl. MACK, B. T. Died of wounds 23- 3-18Dvr. DUCKWORTH,E. J. 31- 3-18,

A/Corpl. . . ALMA, J. . . Killed in action 4- 4-18Sergt. Wounded 22- 3-18Gnr.

LEE, F

HOLLANDS,A. R. J, 29- 3-18"

Gnr. PROCTER, W. 6- 4-18

Gnr. JONES,W. 4- 4-18i " " " "

L/Bdr. BUNKUM, R. 4- 4-18, . . . .

Sergt. MATTHEWS,H. T. 4- 4-18i " " " "

Gnr. MASON, T. 4- 4-18Gnr. SMITH,. . . '.', . . 6- 4-18

Gnr. SCHOFIELD,. ",, 6- 4-18Sergt. MAYHEW,. J. . . ,', 6- 4-18Gnr. JORDAN,F. J. 6- 4-18i

S/S. EDWARDS,E. 31- 3-18i " " " "

Dvr. TOWNER,W. 30- 3-18Dvr. 4- 4-18i " " " "

Dvr.

POWELL, P. RASHBY, W. 4- 4-18

Gnr. BROWN,. ',', 4- 4-18Gnr. KETTLE,L. J. " " " 4- 4-18Sergt. ECCLES, . Not knownt " * * *

L/Bdr. SMITH,C. Died of wounds 4- 4-18

Gnr. JONES,W. 5- 4-18,

Gnr. HAWKINS, W. A. , " . " 5- 4-18A/Corpl . . . 4- 4-18

»» " " * *

Gnr.GEE, JWATMOUGH,W. 9- 4-18,

Sergt. Killed in action 10- 4-18Gnr.

CRIPPS, E. H

RUSSELL,N. 23- 3-18> " " *

Gnr. WANNOP, . 23- 3-18Dvr. MAHONEY, . Died of wounds 11- 4-18Dvr. ANTRIM,A. C. 10- 4-18Corpl. Killed in action 4- 4-18Gnr.

HATTON, F. JMcLAUCHLAN, H. 4- 4-18,



Appendix "D"-contd.


Gnr. PROUDFOOT, . Wounded 7- 9-18Ftr/Cpl. . . HANSON,T. J. ,, 7- 9-18Dvr. BENFORD, E. V. . . 7- 9-18Gnr. TOOMEY, S. 7- 9-18

Gnr. SOMERS,H. G. Wounded (Gas) 7- 9-18Gnr. McGuRK, J. . . 7- 9-18Gnr. 7- 9-18Gnr.

WISE, SRHODES, F. . . 7- 9-18

Corpl. WILLIAMS, E. ,, 7- 9-18Gnr. BALFOUR, W. * 7- 9-18

A/Bdr. KNIBB, C. 7- 9-18Sergt. ROGERS,. '.'. . * " 7- 9-18

Sergt. ,, 7- 9-18

Gnr.PORTER, S. DWALKER, J. ,, . . . . 7- 9-18

Gnr. PALLETT, G. 7- 9-18Bdr. Avis, E. . . 7- 9-18Bdr. BLIGH,W. ',', 7- 9-18Sergt. PATTERSON, W. E. Wounded 7- 9-18Gnr. MORGAN, R. C. 8- 9-18,

Gnr. STUART, A. 2- 9-18. .

Gnr. 1- 9-18

Sergt.

TURNER, D. W

ROBBINS, E. G. . . ,, . . * " 2- 9-18Bdr. 4- 9-18

Sergt.SNOW, W. GSMITH, A. G. ,, . . " " 6- 9-18

Gnr. 6- 9-18

Gnr.

HUNT, F. ASOMERS, H. G. Died of wounds 16- 9-18

Gnr. CALLUM, H. 21- 9-18Gnr. SOUTH, G. Killed in action 19- 9-18Gnr. Wounded 6- 9-18

Dvr.MORRIS, W. CTRAINER, C. 10- 9-18,

Gnr. GRAHAM, G. . . 10- 9-18Dvr. . . 10- 9-18

Dvr.

HOLLAND, F. W

KNOWLES, C. 10- 9-18* * ' *Gnr. MARTIN, R. 11- 9-18Gnr. ',', 11- 9-18Dvr.

LLOYD, E. T

WAINWRIGHT, A. " t " " 27- 8-18Gnr. BROADLEY, R. 14- 9-18Dvr. ',', * " " 14_ 9_18

Gnr.PATTEIN, J. TOSBORNE,. R. ',, 14- 9-18

Gnr. BAINES, E. 10- 9-18" * " *

Gnr. McLEOD, W. 10- 9-18Gnr. ",, 12- 9-18

Fitter

WILKINS, T. H

BLACK, D. 15- 9-18

Dvr. STEWART,P. . . . 15- 9-18Gnr. HUMPHRIES,C. 19- 9-18Sergt. BURDEN,. ',', " r " * 19- 9-18

A/Corpl. . . 10- 9-18i> " ' " "

Gnr. . . 13- 9-18Gnr.

GILES, S

HOLT, JMcKENZiE, A. . . . . 14- 9-18

A/Bdr. EHRENFEST,. . . . . " " 16- 9-18A/Sergt. . . PENROSE,., M.M. 16- 9-18" " ' '

Gnr. 20- 9-18, . , . .

Gnr.

WATTS, A. E

ALLCOCK,. J. . . 20- 9-18Dvr. SHEEHAN,T. 20- 9-18,

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RANK. NAME. DATE.

Bdr. EALHAM, S. G. 20- 9-18Gar. PARRY, G. 20- 9-18Dvr. MACK, J. . . 19- 9-18

Gnr. TINNAMS, B. 19- 9-18

A/Corpl. . . CAUSTON,. 18- 9-18Gnr. TAYLOR, J. . 6- 9-18Gnr. MARTIN, R. Died of wounds 24- 9-18Dvr. TAYLOR, W. 27- 9-18

Gnr. TOWNSEND, . Wounded 17- 9-18Siglr. KlNGSMAN,G. A. ,, . . . . 17- 9-18Bdr. . . 17- 9-18

Sergt.

SMITH, W. A

MAILLARDET, W., M.M. . . 19- 9-18, . . . .Gnr. HOLLAND, W. F. 18- 9-18,

Gnr. NEAL, J. . . 16- 9-18, . " . .

Gnr. BURROWS, O. C. . . 21- 9-18Gnr. 21- 9-18

Gnr.SCOTT, C. HPRIESTLEY,. W. ',', . . 26- 9-18

Gnr. HIRST, J. L. C. Died of wounds 29- 9-18Gnr. BYGRAVE, H. Killed in action 28- 9-18Dvr. LORD, T. . . Wounded 26- 9-18Dvr. SHAW, H. . . 29- 9-18,

Dvr. 27- 9-18

Gnr. 16- 9-18Gnr.

HALE, F. C

EAGLE, W. JSHACKLETON, R. . . 17- 9-18

Dvr. WILLIAMS, C. Died of wounds 4-10-18Gnr. MANSEI.I , H. V. . . Killed in action 3-10-18Gnr. RAYNER, E. L. Died of wounds 8-10-18Gnr. PROCTOR, L. Killed in action 6-10-18Dvr. WOOD, W. Wounded 27- 9-18Saddler 28- 9-18Dvr.

BAULCH, WDA VIES, B. 28- 9-18

Dvr. FOLKES, S. 23- 9-18L/Bdr. PATIENT,. ,',' 26- 9-18Dvr. DIGNALL, R. 28- 9-18Wheeler . . 27- 9-18Sergt. 30- 9-18Sergt. 5-10-18Dvr.

BAILEY, T. HBECKETT, ESMITH, A. GMARCHANT, W. . . 5-10-18

Dvr. HARTLEY, H. Died of wounds 16-10-18

Corpl. GALLUP, W. J. Wounded 7-10-18Gnr. QUARMBY,J. ,, 28- 9-18Bdr. CjUARRINTON,. . . 28- 9-1SDvr. 30- 9-18Gnr.

MALE, HKEDWARD, A. 29- 9-18

Gnr.Siglr.

HUGHES,T. JMARSHALL, H.

13-10-1812-10-18

Dvr. DOHERTY,W. 13-10-18Gnr.Dvr.

Gnr.Gnr.

DAVIES, E. WFOWLER, W. GWESTON, F. HSTAPLES, C.

13-10-18

13-10-18

13-10-18

" 14-10-18

Dvr. DIXON, W. 14-10-18Corpl. SMITH, A.Gnr. CADE, A. C

NATURE OF CASUALTY.

Wounded. .

. . « "

,,

!,' 21-10-18,, 13-10-18

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Dvr. SADDLER,J. H. . . Wounded 13-10-18Dvr. 16-10-18Gnr.

HEAP, D

JONES, . L. ',', 13-10-18L/Bdr. KNOCK,H. Died (Influ. & Pneu.) 27-10-18Dvr. HOWLIN, J. Wounded 13-10-18Sergt. BURNETT, W. ,, 13-10-18

Siglr. PRICE, . C. ', 13-10-18Gnr. 13-10-18Gnr. ' 13-10-18Gnr.

COWELL, S. ELOVELL, W. HTOWNLEY, R. 24-10-18

Bdr. 13-10-18Gnr. SELL, G

TATTERSALL, A. R. 13-10-18

Gnr. Died (Pneumonia) . . 4-11-18Gnr.

BORKETT, T

JOHNSON, W. Wounded 26-10-18Gnr. 24-10-18Dvr.

MILLS, H. A

GARNER, T. 25-10-18

Sergt. BISHOP, W. 29-10-18,

Sergt. TERRY, A. J. 29-10-18, . . . .

Gnr. DRURY, E. 29-10-18Dvr. 18- 9-18

Dvr.

DYER, H. P

ROBINSON, F.

Died of wounds

Died (Influenza) 3-11-18

Gnr. CARSLAKE,H. Died (Pneumonia) . . 10-11-18Dvr. COOMBES, . C. . . Died (Influenza) 26-11-18Sadd/Cpl. . . GAWN, A. G. Died (on leave) 24-11-18Siglr. THOMSON, H. R. . . 25-11-18Dvr. O'CONNOR, D.

Died

Died (Pneumonia) . . 10-12-18Gnr. GOODWIN,J. 22-12-18Gnr. DIFFEY, G.

Died

Died (Influenza) 20- 2-19Dvr. EMMOTT,J. Died (Typhoid Fever) 28- 3-19


Corpl. NORMAN,F. C.Gnr. MAULKIN, S. J.

Died

Died of wounds

8- 7-16

17- 7-16

Dvr. Wounded 17- 7-16

Gnr. Killed in action 17_ 7_16

Bdr.

CASTLE, F. WKING, W. EJENKINS, W. Wounded 17- 7-16

Gnr. NEWTON, H. 17- 7-16t * " " "

Bdr. RICHARDS, C. Died of wounds 8- 8-16

Sergt. BARRETT, . Wounded 7- 8-16

Gnr. JOHNSON,. . . 7- 8-16Bdr. SMITH, . H. . . 1- 9-16Bdr. MACINTOSH,J. T. 1- 9-16Gnr. WHIGHT,C. R. J. . . 1- 9-16Gnr. MOFFETT,A. W. . . . . 3- 9-16Sergt.A/Bdr.

BROWNE, B. WCHAMBERS, H.

. . . . 9- 9-16

. . 12-11-16

Gnr. TAYLOR, A. . . . . 7- 1-17Gnr. RROWN,W. A. . . . . 20- 1-17Gnr. HOWARD,. 14- 1-17Gnr. DRUMMOND,W. 27- 1-17

55





Gnr. QUEEN, . Wounded 27- 1-17Gnr. SINCOX, . Died of wounds 12- 2-17Gnr. MONCKTON,. Wounded 14- 2-17A/Bdr. BEASLEY,. 11- 2-17, . . "

Sergt. POWELL,W. A. . . 11- 2-17

Gnr. DERBYSHIRE, T. . . 13- 2-17

Gnr. WRIGHT, . T. 13- 2-17Gnr. WHITLEY, F. A. . . 13- 2-17

Gnr. WHITEHEAD,. . ',', 13-2-17Sergt. JONES, . 11- 2-17Gnr. MARTIN,. 17- 2-17Gnr. PHILLIPS,. ',', 15- 2-17Gnr. PERRY,. ',', 15-2-17A/Bdr. FORSHAW,. 15- 2-17Gnr. TRUSLOVE, . A. Killed in action 1- 3-17Gnr. Wounded 1- 3-17Gnr. 1- 3-17,

Gnr.

WARNER, T

HEDGES, P. H

SATCHELL, R. L. . . 1- 3-17

Gnr. ARMFIELD, A. G. Died of wounds 7- 3-17Gnr. Wounded 3- 3-17

Sergt. 21- 3-17° »Gnr.

PARKES, W. H

KING, W. JTANNER, . A. 11- 4-17

Gnr. SATCHELL, F. C. . . 31- 5-17

Gnr. LOCK, C. . . Died of wounds 9- 6-17Corpl. MUSTRE, . G. Killed in action 8- 6-17DVT. CROSBY,W. 8- 6-17Gnr. HEARD, 7- 6-17A/Bdr. Died of wounds 11- 6-17A/Bdr.

KEECH, A. JLEWINGTON, S. . . 12- 6-17,,

Dvr. Killed in action 8- 6-17Gnr.

ELLIOTT, S. FCAMPBELL,R. Wounded 7- 6-17

Gnr. NICHOLSON,E. 7- 6-17Gnr. 7- 6-17

Bdr.

HILL, S. E

PRESCOTT,. 5- 6-17Gnr. PARISH, . H. Killed in action 12- 6-17A/Bdr. Died of wounds 20- 6-17Gnr. Killed in action 17- 6-17Gnr. Wounded 11- 6-17Gnr. 11- 6-17

Gnr.

LEWIS, V. JNEWTON, F. C

PERRY, W. T

WOOD, P. JKlRKBRIDE, A. . . 11- 6-17

Corpl. PRIESTLEY,A. R. 12- 6-17A/Bdr. CHAMBERS, H. 12- 6-17s/s. NAGLE,. ',', 11- 6-17Gnr. RODDIS, S. 12- 6-17Gnr. STONER, F. 20- 6-17Gnr. SOLLITT,. ',', 18- 6-17Gnr. WELLER, J. Died of wounds 5- 7-17Gnr. BUTLER, G. 27- 6-17Gnr. LETTON, R. Wounded 27- 6-17Bdr. KILSHAW, E. 27- 6-17Bdr. HOOK, H. S. 4- 7-17

Gnr. McGow, P. 30- 6-17

Gnr. EVANS, J. 27- 6-17Gnr. GARMSTON, G. S. 1- 7-17

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Gnr. 1- 7-17

Gnr.

PARKES, W. H

DELIEU, W.

Wounded1- 7-17,,

Gnr. . " " " 8- 7-17

Gnr.

HILL, S. W

MARCHANT,. ',', 11- 7-17Bdr. SHIRLEY, R. . . 13- 7-17Gnr. SUMMERS, W. . " " 13- 7-17Gnr. HENNESSY, F. 13- 7-17" " * *

Gnr. DRAPER, H. 13- 7-17Gnr. . . 14- 7-17

Gnr.

PRYCE, R. SNEWLAND, E. " " 14- 7-17

Gnr. ',', 13- 7-17Gnr.WHITE, P. WTUCKER, W. 13- 7-17

Gnr. 13- 7-17

S/S.

SMITH, R. FBROWN,W. G.. Died of wounds 25- 7-17

Gnr. WALLER, S. W. J. Wounded 30- 6-17B.S.M. 25- 7-17Gnr.

Low, G

LANE,F. J. 25- 7-17» * " * *

Sergt. IFOULD,F. 25- 7-17»

A/Bdr. BAILEY,W. 25- 7-17Gnr. MEAKIN, P. 26- 7-17" " " *

Gnr. SWETMAN,. 4- 7-17

Gnr. t 1 22- 7-17Gnr.

HELM, G. MDITCH, E. 22- 7-17" " * *

Gnr. 22- 7-17" . . .

Gnr. 22- 7-17Dvr.

YONEL, J.WJONES, H. HNELSON,A. H. . . " " 23- 7-17

Dvr. 23- 7-17Bdr.

SMITH, J. SPRITCHARD,P. . " " 23- 7-17

Gnr. DIXON, A. G. " " " " 23- 7-17Corpl. FLETCHER,. ',', 28- 7-17Dvr. WILDING,S. . " 28- 7-17Gnr. INKIN, S. . . 29- 7-17»> * * " "

Bdr. RODNEY,W. 31- 7-17Gnr. FOLKARD,W. 3- 8-17Gnr. " " " " 3O- 7-17Gnr.

KING, T

CARVING, W. E. . . 30- 7-17it * * * *

Gnr. 29- 7-19Gnr.

LLOYD, D. UHOULDER, G. F. . . 29- 7-17" " "

Sergt. 29- 7-17' * * *

Gnr.

BANKS, E. CSMITH,G. A. 24- 7-17, " " " "

Gnr. 8- 7-17Gnr.

HIRD, JHARRAWAY, . 1- 8-17. " -

Gnr. GODDARD, . E. 5- 8-17,

Gnr. MUSHAM,. D. 8- 8-17> * * * *Gnr. 8- 8-17Gnr. 8- 8-17.

Bdr.

CARTER, G. T

CLARK, J.WJONES,. 10- 8-17* * m

Gnr. 8- 8-17Bdr.

STYGALL, W

HOLLAND,. W. Diedof wounds 14- 8-17Dvr. FARMER,. 18- 8-17,

Dvr. PLUMMER, C. A. . . 13- 8-17,,

Bdr. QUEEN,. Killed n action 17- 8-17Gnr. SHELLY,A. 17- 8-17" "

Gnr. CHARLESWORTH,. 17- 8-17" " * *

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Appendix "D"-contd.


Gnr. TAYLOR, L. F. Killed in action 15- 8-17Dvr. WYTON, . J. A. 15- 8-17Gnr. JAGGER,S. Wounded 12- 8-17Gnr. LOCK, J. G. 12- 8-17Gnr. ASHFORTH,. E. ',', 3- 8-17Dvr. ROBLEY,. ',', 12- 8-17Gnr. STEWART,. J. 16- 8-17Gnr. HADEN,J. . . 9- 8-17Gnr. HOWARD,J. . . 13- 8-17Bdr. PETTIFER,L. J. . . . . 13- 8-17Dvr. 13_ 8-17Dvr.

DUNN, T. W

SAMUELS, . 13- 8-17Farr/Sgt. .. BARBER,. ,', 15- 8-17Gnr. ROUND, L. 16- 8-17

Sergt. KNOTT, A. C. . . 17- 8-17Bdr. CARTER,O. 16- 8-17A/Bdr. GUTTERIDCE, E. H. 16- 8-17

A/Bdr. . . ODLIN, J. . . 16- 8-17Gnr. CHEESEMAN, P. . . 16- 8-17

Gnr. CORBETT,A. H. . . 9- 8-17Gnr. JANEWAY,J. F. . . ,, 13- 8-17Gnr. 13- 8-17Gnr.

PAUL, A. J

CHIVERS,J. 15- 8-17Bdr. CONNELLY,. 15- 8-17Gnr. GROVES, A. Died of wounds 19- 8-17Gnr. COWLES,M. W. . . Killed in action 16- 8-17Bdr. BRIDGER,A. W. 17- 8-17Gnr. 21- 8-17Gnr.

GRAY, C. GMARKHAM, W. 21- 8-17

Dvr. ELLNER, W. E. 21- 8-17Dvr. PACKER,P. L. 21- 8-17Dvr. 21- 8-17Dvr.

TAYLOR, W. B

KlLLINGTON,W. J. 25- 8-17

Gnr. CONSITT,. A. 21- 8-17Gnr. TANNER, . A. 16- 8-17Gnr. SMITH, . . . 18- 8-17A/Corpl. . .Dvr.

CLAY, T. CCROWTHER, W.

Wounded 17- 8-17

16- S-17

Dvr. GREAVES,. E. 18- 8-17Gnr. STAGEY, . 17- 8-17Gnr. EDGE, W. 16- 8-17Gnr.

Gnr.HUNT, A. P

JOHNSON, P.20- 8-17

21- 8-17

Gnr. MARTIN,W. 21- 8-17Gnr.

Gnr. RAY, AMACFARLANE, C. . .

13- 8-1716- 8-17

Gnr. NEWLAND, . F. 18- 8-17Gnr. BUCKLAND, . A. . . 17- 8-17Gnr. ALBIN, A. V. 21- 8-17Gnr. NORTHAM,. R. . 16- 8-17Gnr.

Gnr.BLIGH, W. HPHILLIPS, G.

10- 8-17

16- 8-17

Bdr. ELBOURNE,. E. 17_8-17Gnr. HARCOMBE,. 20- 8-17

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Gnr. BROOKS, F. Wounded 20- 8-17Bdr. LAGDEN, A. W. . . 21- 8-17,

A/Bdr. 19- 8-17,

Gnr.

CAREY, R. GABBOTT, W. H. . . . . 22- 8-17

Gnr. STYLES,J. 22- 8-17, . . . .

Sergt. RODGERS,W. B. Killed in action 17- 8-17Gnr. DICKINSON, A. Died of wounds 19- 8-17Gnr. Killed in action 16- 8-17

Dvr.

ORAN, F

GREAVES, . E. Wounded 17- 8-17Gnr. Cox, A. E. 12- 9-17,

Gnr. WILSON, B. 12- 9-17Gnr. PARKER, G. 12- 9-17,

Gnr. WHITESIDE, W. 12- 9-17,

Gnr. MELLETT, J. 12- 9-17» . . . .

Gnr. STAPLES, C. H. 12- 9-17

Dvr. HEDGER,. ,', . . 11- 9-17

Dvr. WELSH, C. 11- 9-17i " "

A/Bdr. PARSONS, . 10- 9-17,

Gnr. BATTESON, A. J. . . 11- 9-17, ,

Gnr. MARCHANT, W. 12- 9-17,

Dvr. Died of wounds 19- 9-17Gnr.

WANE, C. W

WELLS, E. 22- 9-17,

A/Bdr. McCoMISKEY, . 20- 9-17, . . . .

A/Bdr. 20- 9-17,

Dvr.

BULL, A

SMART,A. A. Killed in action 19- 9-17Fitter 17- 9-17,

Gnr.

WINN, E

GIBSON,H. Died of wounds 20- 9-17Gnr. WOOD, W. Killed in action 27- 9-17Gnr. WRIGLEY, . Wounded 22- 9-17Gnr. STUBBS,B. 20- 9-17

Gnr. TYERNEY,. ',', 17- 9-17Gnr. SWAN, W. 13- 9-17t " * * '

Sergt. GIBSON,. E. Diedof wounds 26- 9-17Gnr. ASHMORE, . E. Killed in action 1-10-17Gnr. WRIGHT, S. 1-10-17, . . . .

Dvr. Wounded 19- 9-17Gnr.

WILES, F. OWOOD, . 25- 9-17,

Gnr. GIBSON, . 29- 9-17,

A/Bdr. CAREY,. 23- 9-17Gnr. BULLIS,A. 23- 9-17Dvr. 20- 9-17,

Dvr.

ANGUS, T

STREET,. 27- 9-17,

Gnr. 26- 9-17, . . . .

Sergt. 30- 9-17Gnr.

Cox, F. W

HUGHES, W. ETINKLER,H. 30- 9-174^10-17

Corpl. DONALDSON, . A.29- 9-17

A/Bdr.Gnr.

WRIGHT, W. RFENWICK, J. R. . . 29- 9-17

1-10-17Bdr. LANG, G. . . ,, . . « .

28- 9-17Gnr. », " " " "

Gnr.

PRATT, HRENNIE, . Died of wounds 1-10-17

Gnr. Wounded 1-10-172-10-17

Gnr.

MYALL, W. HHARLOW, W. A. G. »

3-10-17Corpl. BEACH, B. a ' *

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Gnr. Wounded 20-11-17

Gnr.

RVCROFT, R. H

GARLAND,H. J. . . 20-11-17,

Gnr. PRESTON, H. 20-11-17Gnr. MARSDEN,. ",, . . 20-11-17

L/Bdr. 20-11-17

Gnr. 20-11-17

Gnr.

GREGORY, T. H

GREEN, H. JHEXTER, A. E. 20-11-17

Bdr. KIPLING, W. . . 20-11-17

L/Bdr. HOLLAND, A. H. . . 20-11-17t ' "

Gnr. WHITEHEAD, H. . . 20-11-17

Gnr. WHELAN, J. 20-11-17" "

Sergt, DAVIS, L. A. " » " . 20-11-17Gnr. OSBORNE, H. 20-11-17Gnr. GELDARD,. ',', 20-11-17Dvr. VINCENT,. ,',' 20-11-17Gnr. 20-11-17

Gnr.NIELD, S

HARRIS, H. 18-11-17

Gnr. HUNT, . . . ',, . . 18-11-17

Gnr. KIRKHOPE,J. 18-11-17, . .

Bdr. COWLEY, W. F. . . 20-11-17.

Gnr. McNicHOL, M. 20-11-17Gnr. MCMILLAN,. ',', 18-11-17Corpl. ',', 19-11-17Sergt.

CROSS, F

BlLTON, J. Wounded (Gas) 19-11-17Corpl. 19-11-17t " " " "

Bdr.HICKS, A. E

GUMMER, H. A. . . 19-11-17

Bdr. NICHOLSON,. J. ',', 19-11-17Bdr. REGAN, J.. . 19-11-17it " "

A/Corpl. . . PRITCHARD,. 19-11-17Sergt. ',, . 19-11-17

Gnr.

SMITH, P

MARTIN, A. S. 19-11-17Gnr. HARRISON,. ",, . . 19-11-17

Gnr. GRIMMETT,A. F. 19-11-17,

Sergt. 19-11-17Gnr.

DIXON, A. C

CHAPMAN,G. 19-11-17Gnr. SMITH,. C. ',, 19-11-17Gnr. RUMBLES, A. J. . . 19-11-17,

Sergt. LOVERY,W. 19-11-17t ' * ' '

Gnr. 19-11-17

Corpl. 19-11-17

KNOTT, C

WARD, R.

Gnr. COULSON,. T. . . ',', . . 19-11-17

A/Bdr. ',', 19-11-17Gnr.

PAYNE, W. R

FROGGETT, . 19-11-17,

Gnr. McEwAN, J. B. . .

19_11_17

Dvr. McCREADIE,. . . ",, 19-11-17Corpl. WILLIAMS, . 19-11-17L/Bdr. WALKER, . 19-11-17t * * * '

L/Bdr. COCKELL,. J. H. 19-11-17t * * * "

Gnr. 24-11-17Gnr.

BISHOP, W. HMITCHELL, . 24-11-17,

Gnr. CRAWFORD,. W. 24-11-17,

A/Bdr.Ftr/Cpl. . .

WRIGHT, R

HOLDSWORTH, A.

24-11-17

24-11-17

Gnr. EDWARDS, A. V. . . 24-11-17

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Gnr. HARRAWAY,A. E. Wounded (Gas) 24-11-17Gnr. NEWTON,W. 24-11-17Gnr. 19-11-17Gnr.

EVANS, G. H

DONAGHUE,J.

Wounded

7-12-17

Bdr. TERRY, E.

Died

Died of wounds 3-12-17

Gnr. WOOD, A. Killed in action 5-12-17

Gnr. LOVETT, J. B. ,, " " " " 5-12-17Gnr. EDMONDS, H. E. . . 5-12-17

Gnr. LOCK, J. G. 5-12-17, . . . .

Dvr. STIMPSON, C. R. . . Wounded 19-11-17

Gnr. CRAWFORD, H. W. 24-11-17,Gnr. MITCHELL, H. 24-11-17, . .

Gnr. 24-11-17, . .

Gnr. 5-12-17, . . . .

Corpl. ,, . . . . 5-12-17Dvr.

BISHOP, W. HVEASEY, F. JEDE, A

WALSH, F. 5-12-17,

Dvr. EDGELEY, E. 5-12-17,

Dvr. ROBSON, A. ,, . . . . 5-12-17Dvr. ,, . . . . 5-12-17Gnr. 5-12-17

Gnr.

RUMENS, C. WRHYMES, W. HBURFOOT, E. S. . . Died of wounds 15-12-17

Bdr. MONKS, E. Wounded 9-12-17Sergt. PITT, C. E. , , . > . . 9-12-17Gnr. HARRISON, G. H.. . 14-12-17,

Gnr. CHANT, J. 14-12-17,

Gnr. LLOYD, J. ,, . . 13-12-17

Gnr. SMITH, J. . . ,, 13-12-17Gnr. BURDEN, S. B. . . 13-12-17

Wlilr/Cpl. >t " " " " 13-12-17Gnr.

MILES, J. WHARRINGTON, F. A. Died of wounds 31-12-17

Gnr. Wounded 11-12-17

Corpl. ,, . . . . 11-12-17

A/Corpl. . .

DANBY, J. WHART, C. H

HANCOCK, F. I* " " " " 10-12-17Gnr. 14-12-17

Corpl. Killed in action 11-12-17L/Bdr. ,, . . . . 12-12-17Gnr.

PIKE, E. A

HART, W. R

MURBY, E. S

SMITH, P. . . Wounded 14-12-17Gnr. ,, . . * . 18-12-17Dvr. . 12-12-17

S/S.

WEBB, W. JSMITH, W. L

STACEY, A. H. ,, . . . . 22-12-17

L/Bdr. MARTIN, T. ,, " " " " 22-12-17Dvr. 22-12-17

Gnr.

BUAS, A. B

ROBINSON, C. » " " " " 22-12-17

Gnr. INCE, H. . . ,, 3-12-17Bdr. STILL, A. J. 3-12-17Dvr. PARKER,J. Killed in action 31-12-17Gnr. Died of wounds 12- 1-18Dvr.

O'BRIEN, JEARLY, J. Wounded 11- 1-18

Gnr. WILLIAMS, T. H. » 11- 1-18

Gnr. MITCHELL,. ', 11- 1-18Gnr. OGILVIE, D. R. , 11- 1-18Dvr. , . . . " 3-12-17

L/Bdr. 11- 1-18Sergt.

WYATT, S. E

HAYES, W. JLOWERY, W. , 10- 1-18

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Dvr. JOHNSON, . M. . . Killed in action 11- 1-18Gnr. BROWN, E. ,, " " 11- 1-18A/Corpl. . . COLLINS,J. Wounded 10- 3-18Sergt. MANSELL, A. . " . . 23- 3-18Fitter BAMFORD, P. ,, . . 26- 3-18Gnr. ,, . . . . 3- 4-18

Gnr. 29- 3-18Gnr. ,, . . . . 22- 3-18Gnr.

RAY, A

WRIGHT, F. CROUD, T

BADGER, B. ,, . . 26- 3-18Gnr. HODGKINS, E. 26- 3-18

L/Bdr. ,, . . 30- 3-18Gnr.

LEA, WTRUNKFIELD, G. . . ,, . " . . 30- 3-18

Dvr. , " « . . 31- 3-18B.S.M.

DELL, G

PYPER, A.. . ,, 30- 3-18Dvr. ,, . . . . 29- 3-18Gnr.

LOTT, H. C

SHUTT, V. ,, . * 30- 3-18Dvr. ,, 4- 4-18

Sergt.GAMBLE, J. WALCOCK, C. D. ,, 4- 4-18

Dvr. WATSON, C. ,, . . . . 4- 4-18

Dvr. COLSTON, . R. ,t 4- 4-18

Dvr. DIXON, T. ,, . . . . 4- 4-18

Gnr. SHACKLETON, H. ,, 4- 4-18Sergt. MARSHALL,R. J. Killed in action 24- 3-18Fitter BAMFORD, P. Died of wounds 26- 3-18Gnr. DAVIES, W. ,, 28- 3-18

Dvr. WOODMAN, J. Wounded 25- 3-18Gnr. ,, . . . . 25- 3-18

L/Bdr.

HORN, W. R

CHENERY, W. T. ,, 25- 3-18

Gnr. ,, . . . . 24- 3-18Dvr.

DAW, G. H

MATTHEWMAN, G. R. ,, . . . . 4- 4-18

Dvr. SEAGRAVE, P. ,, 27- 3-18

Dvr. ,, . . . * 24- 3-18

Sergt.

Cox, P. J

BlLTON, J. ,, 27- 3-18Dvr. KERR, J. . . ,, 4- 4-18

Gnr. ,, . . . . 4- 4-18Gnr.

SALT, JWALSH, H. ,, . . . . 4- 4-18

Corpl. LAWSON,A. W. . . ,, 4- 4-18

Gnr. ADLAM, G. ,, . . 6- 4-18Gnr. SHADDOCK, M. . . 6- 4-18Dvr. CHANDLER,. F. ',', 29- 3-18Gnr. CLARK, E. " " . " 29- 3-18Dvr. CROSS, A. . . 30- 3-18

Sergt. PEACOCK,. 23- 3-18,

Dvr. FLETCHER, L. . . . . 29- 3-18Gnr. HARRIS, D. L. ,, . . " . 2- 4-18Gnr. LOWE, F. C. »» " " " " 4- 4-18

Sergt. ROBINSON, . M. 31- 3-18Gnr. CUMPSTEY, . . . . . 1- 4-18Dvr. GWILLIAM, E. W. Killed in action 28- 3-18Dvr. PRESHO, G. 4- 4-18, . . . .

Dvr. EBDEN,J. H. W. »> " " " ' 4- 4-18Dvr. WEEKS, A. L. 4- 4-18Gnr. MOORE, F. 4- 4-18

Dvr. BARNARD,C. 4- 4-18,

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Dvr. 28- 3-18Bdr.

BOND, S. PMCGREGOR, T.

Killed in action9- 4-18it * * * *

Dvr. 9- 4-18Dvr. 10- 4-18Gnr.

RISI, B

WEST, W. JWHITTINGTON, W.

"i. . " " 6- 4-18

Gnr. AIRD, J. . . 9- 4-18> " " " "

Gnr. 6- 4-18Dvr.

RAY, AREDDINGTON, N. Died of wounds 6- 4-18

Gnr. HACKETT, W. A. 10- 4-18Dvr. BANFILL, H. J. 12- 4-18,

Gnr. 9- 4-18" " " "

Gnr.

TAYLOR, J. S

ALLAN, C. Wounded 29- 3-18Dvr. MOORE,W. J. it " " " " 31- 3-18L/Bdr. TOOIILL,T. 4- 4-18> " " " "

Gnr. CORFIELD,J. C. . . 4- 4-18» " " " "

Dvr. " " " 9- 4-18

Gnr.

FRYER, C. W

DlSHART,. D. . . ',', 8- 4-18Gnr. KEYLOCK, W. J. 8- 4-18, . . . .

Dvr. TAYLOR, H. . . 10- 4-18

Corpl. 4- 4-18, . . . .

Gnr.

BRANCH, G. W

STRAUGHAN, G. N. 4- 4-18>

Gnr. NORTON, P. E. 4- 4-18t " " " "

Gnr. CARRIGAN, G. 12- 4-18,

L/Bdr. RYLAND, W. 12- 4-18, . . * .

Gnr. HEDGES, P. 9- 4-18,

Gnr. ENGLAND, F. 12- 4-18,

Gnr. WICKHAM, R. R. 12- 4-18

Dvr. a " " " " 12- 4-18Gnr.

BAIRD, A. J. FCONLEY,C. J. a 30- 3_18

Dvr. CAVE,A. J. 6- 4-18

Dvr. ROBERTSON, A. . . 6- 4-18

Bdr. FREEMAN, W. L. 4- 4-18,

Gnr. GOODING, R. a " " " " 12- 4-18

Gnr. HOWARD, A. a « " " 12- 4-18Dvr. 9- 4-18

Bdr.

BRYAN, W. W

ALLEN, W. . > * 10- 4-18

Dvr. a " " " " 30- 3-19Bdr.

JAMES, H. WMcGlLLIVRAY, A. 7- 4-18

Dvr. JONES,J. . . a " " " " 4- 4-18Fitter ,, 5- 4-18

L/Bdr.

HALL, R. H

McCLUGHAN, G. W. a " " " " 8- 4-18

A/Sergt. . . BRENCHLEY, S. D. a " " " " 29- 3-18Dvr. RICHARDSON, F. G. a " " " " 30- 3-18

Gnr. ALLCOCK,J. S. 9- 4-18

A/Corpl. . . a " " " " 7- 4-18Gnr.

WALKER, E. JKlRKPATRICK, S. a " " " " 7- 4-18

Dvr. SlMPKIN, F. a " " " " 7- 4-18Dvr. WOODFORD, F. C. a " " " " 7- 4-18Dvr. it " " " " 7- 4-18

A/Bdr. 13- 4-18Dvr. ii « " " " 9- 4-18

L/Bdr.

McDADE, H

PRATT, H

HEWITT, H. WARCHER, W. ii " " " " 8- 4-18

Gnr. SHADDOCK, M. 8- 4-18Sergt. STRACHAN, . "I 8- 4-18

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Corpl. Wounded 4- 6-18Gnr.

MAY, H

MASSON, . 6- 6-18, . . . "

Bdr. CRAWSHAY,. C. 7- 6-18,

Gnr. HOPKINS,. W. H. 7- 6-18, . . . «

Gnr. 7- 6-18Gnr.

PROUD, J. ETAYLOR,W. 7- 6-18, . . . .

Gnr. LYNCH, W. 7- 6-18, . . . "

Gnr. ALLEN, L. M. 3- 6-18Bdr. DURKIN, T. . . . . 9- 6-18Gnr. STAMMERS, . E. . . 8- 6-18Gnr. DUFFIELD, B. 10- 6-18, . . . .

L/Bdr. KING, A. . . 14- 6-18,, . . . "

Dvr. JOWETT, . ,, . . . . 14- 6-18Corpl. BEACH,B. 16- 6-18i " " " "

Gnr. MOUNT,C. A. 16- 6-18L/Bdr. GIBBONS,F. ii " " " " 17- 6-18Sergt. LASKEY, H. S. 2- 6-18,

Gnr. SMITH, W. 15- 6-18i " " " "

Gnr. BEARDMORE, W. E. L. 11- 7-18

Dvr. HURDLE, J. Wounded and missing 24- 3-18Dvr. PARSONS,H. M. J. Killed in action 16- 7-18Gnr. DEVANEY, F. Wounded 16- 7-18Dvr. BATEY, C. 17- 7-18Gnr. I, " " " " 18- 7-18Dvr.

MULLINS, F. E

MACKINTOSH,C. J. ,, . . . . 17- 7-18Dvr. 26- 7-18, . . . .

Bdr.CROUT, T. W

CAPELING, A. E. . . 26- 7-18,

Gnr. THOMPSON,. Died of wounds 26- 7-18Gnr. HINKS, F. Wounded 26- 7-18Dvr. 25- 7-18

Gnr.

BOYLES, W

GREAVES,. E. . . ,', 12- 8-18Gnr. ELVIN, A. 20- 8-18i " " " "

Sergt. SEABROOK, H. G. ""21- 8-18

Corpl. BUCKLE, C. A. ii " * " " 21- 8-18Gnr. HARRISON, G. W. 13- 8-18Gnr. SIMPSON, G. F. "

'

24- 8-18

Corpl. MITCHELL,. ',', 24- 8-18Gnr. BUCKLAND,. A. . . ',', 24- 8-18Bdr. 24- 8-18Gnr.

CHILD, S. A

NICHOLSON, G. E. Died of wounds 31- 8-18Gnr. PEARSON, H. ,, 31- 8-18

Gnr. LENHAM, A. J. Killed in action 30- 8-18Gnr. STEVENS,J. E. Died of wounds 3- 9-18Bdr. SMITH, A. E. 2- 9-18

Gnr. BLOXSON, F. 3- 9-18Dvr. Wounded 24- 8-18Dvr.

PRICE, JFITZGERALD, L. S. 28- 8-18

L/Bdr. HOLLAND, A. H. . . 1- 9-18L/Bdr. PROCOPIDES, E. . . 1- 9-18Dvr. AMNER, F. Killed in action 2- 9-18Dvr. BOYNES,W. 30- 8-18Dvr. HARRISON,H. 31- 8-18Gnr. SHEAF, F. R. 2- 9-18Dvr. TWINE, J. H. 2- 9-18

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Gnr. 13- 9-18

Gnr.

SMITH, T

DAWSON, T.

Died of wounds

14- 9-18Gnr. Killed in action 9- 9-18

Sergt. Wounded 30- 8-18Sergt.

VINE, R. HKILLE, H. B

PITT, C. E. ,, . . . . 30- 8-18

Dvr. GROGAN, W. »i " " " " 30- 8-18Dvr. 30- 8-18

Gnr.

BRANCH, C. FGARNER,. ,', 30- 8-18

Dvr. WEBB, M. it " " " " 30- 8-18Gnr. NORMAN, H. S. 30- 8-18, . " . .

Dvr. ANSELL, G. H. 31- 8-18,

Gnr. LUCK, F ' ,', 29- 8-18Dvr. STANTON,J. 27- 8-18" " " "

Gnr. REYNOLDS, A. . . 31- 8-18Gnr. ABBOTT, W. H. . . . . . " 31- 8-18Gnr. CONNELLY, A. 1- 9-18» " " " "

Gnr. PIERCE, H. A. 1- 9-18

Fitter JAGER, J. . . 7- 9-18, . . . .

Gnr. SELLERS, R. 7- 9-18, . * . «

Gnr. WREN, J. . . 7- 9-18, . .

Gnr. WALLER, S. W. J. 7- 9-18Gnr. 7- 9-18, " " . .

Gnr.PETTY, R. FLLOYD. F. . . 7- 9-18

Gnr. MOUNT, C. A. " . . . 7- 9-18Gnr. BOYLE,J. 7- 9-18, . . « "

Dvr. 7- 9-18Gnr.

O'NEILL, P

JAMIESON,. 7- 9-18,

L/Bdr. 27- 8-18, . . t .

Sergt. 1- 9-18,

Gnr.

NASH, A. W

FRAY, D

MOON, H. F. 2- 9-18, . . . .

Dvr. MOONEY,W. 1- 9-18" " " "

Dvr. DAVIES, W. 7- 9-18

Gnr. 7- 9-18, . . . .

Gnr.NASH, J. WSPENCER,. 7- 9-18, " " " "

Gnr. MUDD, W. 7- 9-18, . . " "

Dvr. 3- 9-18> " " " "

Dvr. 1- 9-18f " " " "

Gnr. 2- 9-18,

Sergt.

SMITH, H. WPOPE, H

SIVIER, G

AJAX, E. . . 3- 9-18

Gnr. MELL, A. T. 2- 9-18Gnr. PARKER,G. 8- 9-18" " " "

Sergt. JELLYMAN,. 9- 9-18Gnr. Died of wounds 17- 9-18Gnr.

GIBSON, R. W

BOWEN, . W. 29- 8-18» " " * "

Dvr. RODNEY,. Wounded 27- 8-18Sergt. 7- 9-18,

5- 9-18Dvr.

HIRD, JLANE, L. . .

5- 9-18Gnr. TAYLOR, J. W. » . . . .2- 9-18

Gnr. GRIFFIN, J. » " "7- 9-18Gnr. WHITTAKER, S. . . » " " " "8- 9-18Gnr. RISHTON, H. ,, . . . .8- 9-18Bde. BURGESS, C. ,,8- 9-18

Corpl. ARNOLD, . W.

L/Bdr. BOYCE,.W. :; :: :: 8-9-1867





Gnr. BADGER,B. Wounded 8- 9-18Dvr. COBB, C. F. 9- 9-18

Dvr. 9- 9-18

Gnr.AUSTIN, C. JALLISON, A. J. g 9- 9-18

Gnr. KRAMPE,. ',', 9- 9-18Gnr. SHARPER,. ',', 9- 9-18Gnr. 13- 9-18

Gnr. ",, . . 14_ 9_18

Gnr. ",, 13- 9-18Gnr.

TOWELL, W

CUNDALL, W. T

NOCKS, T. E

SARGENT,. ",, 13- 8-18

Corpl. AVERY, T. 14- 9-18" " " "L/Bdr. MOORE,W. G. 14- 9-18" " " "

Dvr. LOFTHOUSE, F. H. _ 11- 9-18

Gnr. DlNSDALE, J. M. 11- 9-18,

Dvr. CANNON, G. 2- 9-18

Gnr. GOODMAN,H. J. . . 7- 9-18" " " -

Gnr. DENNISON, G. H. _ 8- 9-18Dvr. BUTLER, A. . . 8- 9-18Gnr. 8- 9-18,

Gnr. 7- 9-18Gnr.

WISE, W. JREEDER, T

HARRISON,. P. ',', 19- 9-18

Dvr. GREEN,. L. ',', 13- 9-18Dvr. ',', 8- 9-18Gnr.

VALLER, G. JMclNTYRE, W. 19- 8-18

Bdr. ',', . . 16- 9-18

Gnr.

WALTERS, E. A

BURGESS, G. S. . . 21- 9-18

Sergt. CANDLING,J. A. . . Died of wounds 28- 9-18Dvr. BIBBY, T. Killed in action 25- 9-18Dvr. BELCHER, H. 25- 9-18

Dvr. PEERS,. . . ',', 26- 9-18Gnr. Died of wounds 28- 9-18

Sergt.

DODDS, E. P

SCRIVEN, W. ,, 27- 9-18

Bdr. VlNING, S. A. Wounded 22- 9-18Gnr. ,, 6- 9-18Sergt.

SCOTT, A. G

CLAGGETT, J. W. 24- 9-18Sergt. 23- 9-18Corpl.

KNOX, W. R

MITCHELL,R. Wounded (remainedat duty) 25- 9-18

L/Bdr. MOON, F. . . 25- 9-18Gnr. HAYTON, . ',', 26- 9-18Dvr. ROBINSON, G. Prisoner of war 15- 4-18Dvr. LYONS, W. Died of wounds 2-10-18Gnr. ,, 3-10-18

Corpl.

NASH, J. W

TURNER, L. a " " > . 1-10-18Dvr. JONES,E. E. Killed in action 28- 9-18Dvr. MACKLIN, P. ,, 28- 9-18Dvr. WEBB, M. Died of wounds 5-10-18Gnr. Wounded 27- 9-18Dvr.

ROBERTS, D. T

ADDEYMAN, F. ,, 27- 9-18Dvr. THORNTON, F. C. a " " " " 29- 9-18Gnr. a < " * . 29- 9-18Dvr.

POOLE,J. JSTUBBS, L. 29- 9-18

Gnr. SWEENEY,. ',, 27- 9-18Dvr. BURTON, H. R. a " . . . 29- 9-18

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Dvr. JACKSON,F. Wounded 2-10-18Gnr. WILLIAMS, A. J. . . ,, 29- 9-18Bdr. VOSPER, A. 27- 9-18

Gnr. ALLISON,. J. ',, 28- 9-18Gnr. SOMMERVILLE, . J. it 1-10-18Sergt. HARRIS, G. >i " " " " 28- 9-18S/S. IRELAND, J. H. . . Killed in action 4-10-18Gnr. STEWART, A. Died of wounds 14-10-18Gnr. McGlLL, P. Wounded 29- 9-18

Sergt. McPHERSON, D. . . ,, . . 29- 9-18

Gnr. MORAN, T. 30- 9-18Gnr. ',', 1-10-18Dvr.

BISHOP, E. G

WlLLCOCKS,. ',', 1-10-18Gnr. HUGHES, F. 2-10-18Gnr. ROBERTS, W. 13-10-18" " " "

L/Bdr. GRAHAM,J. 13-10-18Gnr. SIMBSON,F. J. . . " . 13-10-18Dvr. HURDLE, J. Prisoner of war 24- 3-18Dvr. MlNNETT, W. A. . . Died of wounds 14-10-18Gnr. KING, A. . . Killed in action 13-10-18

L/Bdr. SYKES,G. 13-10-18" " " "

L/Bdr. SMITH, W. 13-10-18,

Gnr. THOMPSON, G. " 13-10-18Bdr. Wounded 27- 9-18

Gnr.

THORNE, F. C

PETCHELL,J. P. . . 13-10-18,,

Dvr. ARMER,. W. ,', 13-10-18Gnr. STOWELL,. W. 13-10-18" " * *

L/Bdr. 13-10-18Gnr.

WHITE, A. R

McHuoH, J. m 13-10-18Corpl. DRISCOLL, . 13-10-18, . . " *

Bdr. HOSKINS, . 13-10-18Dvr. 13-10-18.

Gnr.EAST, J

POWELL,T. " . 14-10-18Bdr. !! 14-10-18A/Sergt. . .

DREW, G. W

GUMMER,. J. A. 13-10-18

Corpl. JACQUES,. 13-10-18

Dvr. LOGAN, . 13-10-18" " " "

Bdr. TYE, J. E. 13-10-18.

Dvr. FOLEY, C. . i 14-10-18L/Bdr. SIMPKIN, . 14-10-18* " " "

Dvr. DOBSON,. 14-10-18Gnr. WRIGHT,W. C. 13-10-18,

Fitter YAYLOR,D. A. 24-10-18,

L/Bdr. .. WALLBANK,. S. 19-10-18* * * "

Gnr. ALLEN,R. 19-10-18Gnr. DOPSON,. A. . . 19-10-18Siglr. BOWES,. Killed n action 25-10-18Sergt. MEHAFFEY.. Wounded 26- 9-18Dvr. RUTTERFORD,. 13-10-18Gnr. YOUNG,W. 13-10-18, . . " "

Gnr. SHORE, . 15-10-18

Dvr. CHADWICK,. T. 23-10-18t " " " "

Gnr. . . BEIGHTON,. 20-10-18" " " "

Dvr. WALKER, A. E. . . 24-10-18

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Corpl. AVERY,T. Died of wounds 8-11-18Gnr. ABBOTT,W. H. . . Died (Pneumonia) . . 3-11-18Dvr. MUSGRAVE,D. 8-11-18Gnr. Wounded 27-10-18Gnr.

HIRST, L. N

KEENAN, . 27-10-18,

Gnr. WALKER,. ',, 25-10-18Gnr. 27-10-18

Gnr.

RYAN, T

WATSON,. ',', . . 27-10-18

Gnr. BROWN, G. 28-10-18

Ftr/S/Sgt... BABER,G. . . n " ' " " 30-10-18Corpl. . . " . 30-10-18Gnr.

MILLS, W

FAIRWEATHER, W. 31-10-18Gnr. SHARPER, W. 31-10-18

Sergt. SANDS,. A. ,', 31-10-18Gnr. GARNER, F. 29-10-18

Siglr. GREENMAN,T. . 29-10-18Siglr. STEWART,C. ,, . . 31-10-18Gnr. ALLMOOD, S. 1-11-18Gnr. NEVILLE, . ,! 1-11-18Corpl. PAINTER,H. G. Died (Pneumonia) . . 22-11-18Sadd/Sgt. . . 23-11-18Sergt.

GAWN, C. W

BAKER, A. G.

, ,

Wounded 30-10-18

Gnr. GURNEY,J. R. Died (Appendicitis) . . 3-12-18


Gnr. TAYLOR, W. Wounded 26- 4-16

Gnr. . . 20- 6-16Sergt.

TAYLOR, WIFOULD, F. 13- 7-16

Gnr. FLEMING, J. W. 1- 7-16

Gnr. NOBLE, A. . . 13- 7-16

Gnr. 21- 7-16

Corpl. 27- 7-l(i

Sergt.

BRIGGS,J. WWEBB, J. ABOLTON, A. , , . " . * 29- 7-16

Gnr. THOMPSON, . ,, 7- 8-16Dvr. EADES,A. J. Died of wounds 3- 9-16Gnr. ROSSITER, F. Wounded 3- 9-16

Dvr. TUDMAN, W. J. . . », 11- 9-16

Dvr. 18- 9-16Gnr.

TAYLOR, R. WHAYWOOD, W. Died of wounds 6-10-16

Gnr. BROOKS, V. Wounded 6-10-16Dvr.

Gnr.NEALE, T

REILLY, T.>, 7-10-16

,', 6-10-16Dvr. ARNOLD,J. H. Killed in action 13-11-16Corpl. HOMER, S. M. 13-11-16

184th Brigade, R.F.A., was disbanded 1-12-1916, on re-organisation of

39th Divisional Artillery.70




39th Div. Ammunition Column.


Gnr. McGlLLAN, R. Wounded 16- 7-16

Gnr. HANLEY, J. J. Died of wounds 18- 7-16Dvr. 18- 7-16, . . . .

Gnr.KEEP, JCOMMONS, T. H. . . Wounded 18- 7-16

Dvr. 18- 7-16, . . . .

Gnr. 19- 7-16

Dvr.

JAKES, B. AMARTIN, T. H

PRICE,. . . ',', . . 6- 8-16

Dvr. PRICE,. . . ',', 6- 9-16Gnr. JARVIS, A. F. Died of wounds 14- 9-16

Gnr. DUCKWORTH, B. . . Wounded 28- 9-16Dvr. NICHOLLS, W. 28- 9-16Gnr. ROYLE, T. . . 28- 9-16

Bdr. JOHNSTON,W. F., R.G.A. 1-10-16, . " . .

Gnr. ROWLANDS, G. R. 30- 9-16Gnr. WILBOURNE, G. R. 29- 9-16

A/Bdr. THOMPSON,. ',, 11-10-16Gnr. WILDS, A. . . Killed in action Not kn.Gnr. Wounded 8-11-16

A/Sergt. . .TIBBITS, A. O

BLACKLEDGE, R. J.Dvr. BROWN, R. J. L.

Died

,, . . " .

21-11-16

12-12-16

Gnr. Wounded 8- 1-17Dvr. SCOTT, JBARRETT, A. H. . . 9- 2-17

Dvr. WlNTERBOTTOM, . Killed in action 6- 6-17Dvr. ROBB, J. . . 6- 6-17

Dvr. ELLIOTT,A. J. 6- 6-17S/Smith . . Wounded 6- 6-17Gnr.

HALLEY, W

HARRISON,L. 6- 6-17.

Dvr. RICHARDSON,W. H. 7- 6-17t

Gnr. 7- 6-17. " . «

Dvr.

WISE, R. W

ROWLAND, S. C. . . 6- 6-17

Dvr. BRANEY, . T. 15 6-17t

Dvr. SAUNDERS, . 15 6-17Dvr. KEEBLE, . ',', 20 6-17Dvr. Killed in action 26 6-17Gnr.

RICH, A. W. CFIVEASH, . W. 5- 7-17"

Dvr. RlCKETTS, S. S. . . 5- 7-17

S/Smith . GROVES,. Wounded 25- 6-17Dvr. HYLAND, C. F. 5- 7-17, . . « «

Dvr. THISTLETHWAITE,. 25- 6-17Dvr. WHITTAKER, H. . . 25- 6-17

tt * ' * *

Gnr. 5- 7-17Sergt.

GARLICK, W. T

NEWTON,. ',', 5- 7-17

Gnr. WOOD,. ',', 5- 7-17Dvr. PARSONS,. 5- 7-17,5- 7-17

Dvr. KEEPS, F. G. . .

Farr/Sgt. WELLMAN,. 5- 7-175- 7-17

Gnr. SMITH, J. . .Dvr. OWENS,. ',, 21- 6-17

21- 6-17Bdr. ABBS, C. F. » ' ' r '

25- 6-17Dvr. CHAMPION, E. E. >> " 'Dvr. OWEN,W. H. 25- 6-17Gnr. OWEN, . 14- 7-17t " ' ' '

Gnr. VOLKERT,. 5- 7-17"

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Dvr. GROGAN,. Wounded 25- 6-17Gnr. CREEVY, . 25- 7-17Gnr. . . 25- 7-17

Gnr.FORD, R

WHITING, F. gp 31- 7-17Gnr. SMALL,W. t t 26- 7-17Dvr. BARNSDALE,C. F. . . 3- 8-17Dvr. CONNOR, . " " " " 8- 7-17Gnr. MITCHELL,R. C. R. 5- 8-17Dvr. ',', . . 8- 7-17

Dvr.WEAVER, E. G

AlNSWORTH, W. . . 5- 8-17

Saddler . . WOODHOUSE,. . . m 5- 8-17S/S. BLAIN, H. Killed in action 5- 8-17Dvr. PERRY, S. . . 5- 8-17Dvr. DEVENISH,H. 7- 8-17Gnr. ROLLINSON,H. . . Died of wounds 12- 8-17Gnr. 12- 8-17t ' ' * *

Dvr. Wounded 12- 8-17

Gnr.

TYLER, H. M

DIXON, W. C

FAULKNER, E. . . 12- 8-17Dvr. GROGAN, T. 8- 8-17Dvr. GREEN, F. . . 12- 8-17Dvr. HAMILTON, F. 5- 8-17Dvr. PASFIELD, R. 12- 8-17, . .

Dvr. 12- 8-17i* . . . .Wheeler . .

SMITH, A. S

CARVER,J. R. 5- 8-17Gnr. BEASLEY, G. 12- 8-17Dvr. PITHERS, R. 25- &-17Gnr. 12- 8-17» " " " "Dvr.

TARRANT, C. W

WATSON, H. 14- 8-17

Gnr. HONNAN, . ',', 14- 8-17Farr-Sgt. .. 19- 8-17, . . . .Dvr.

BLAKE, F

COLEMAN, H. A. . . 25- 9-17Gnr. MCCLARNON, W. 14- 7-17

Bdr. BELLAMY,. G. . . ',, . .16- 2-18

Gnr. MARTYN, A. . . 16- 2-18

Corpl. Died (Lobar pneu.) . . 14-11-17Gnr.(L/Bdr.)

FARMER, D. W

WINTERBOTTOM, J. Killed in action 16- 2-18Dvr. JONES,W. 16- 2-17

Gnr. MAJOR, G. ii " " " " 16- 2-18Gnr. DODD, W. 23- 2-18Gnr. MOULE, H, Wounded 16- 2-18Gnr. MUNROE, G. B. 16- 2-18

Gnr. TUNESI,. ,', 16- 2-18Gnr. CHRISTIE.. ',', 23- 2-18

Gnr. CORNEY,W. J. P. 24- 2-18S/S. ',', 9- 3-18S/S.

BAILEY, W. G

ALLSOPP, G. Killed in action 9- 3-18

Dvr. CONNELL, W. Wounded 25- 3-18Bdr. 5- 4-18Dvr.

COLLINS, T. E

ROUTLEDGE,. . . ',', 29- 3-18Dvr. Died of wounds 12- 4-18Dvr.

KlMBLE, W. S

AITKIN, G. S. Wounded 12- 4-18Gnr.

Corpl.EWENS, J. HHOLDEN, A. H., M.M.

12- 4-18

',, 6- 4-18Dvr. ROBERTS, G. F. . . "" 12- 4-18

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Dvr. ROULLIER, W. Wounded 12- 4-18Gnr. TERRY, C. 12- 4-18,

Dvr. Killed in action 12- 4-18Dvr.

BLISS, T. NBRENNAN, E 12-14-18, . . " .

Dvr. PENALIGON, . J. 12- 4-18Dvr. PRINCE, W. Wounded 15- 4-18Corpl. CRUICKSHANKS,. 17- 5-18, . . . .

Gnr. ECCLES,G. Killed in action 30- 5-18Gnr. GlLLIARD, . Wounded (remained

at duty) 30- 5-18

Gnr. BENSON,. P. Wounded 29- 8-18Dvr. BULLOCK,C. 26- 8-18,

Dvr. LOCKYER,. V. . . ',', 29- 8-18Dvr. ROBERTS,. 29- 8-18, . .

Dvr. RAWLINS,. 29- 8-18Dvr. SHEARS, . J. 29- 8-18,

Dvr. YOUNG, . E. 29- 8-18, . . " .

Saddler . . JACEY,W. Slightly wounded(remainedat duty) 29- 8-18

Dvr. MARTIN,L. 29- 8-18»

Dvr. PRATT, T. ...29- 8-18

Gnr. SHARROCKS,. E. 29- 8-18, .,

Gnr. STAPLES,. 29- 8-18, »

Dvr. SULLIVAN,. H. 29- 8-18, ,, .

Gnr. BEENHAM,. Died of wounds 3- 9-18Bdr. CHILMAN, . W. Wounded 31- 8-18Gnr. REARMAIN, . 6- 9-18, " " "

Dvr. RICHARDSON,. J. 5- 9-18, . . »

16- 9-18Dvr. DUNN, E. . . ,,16- 9-18

Gnr. EARL, G. E. »28- 9-18

Sergt. McKENZIE, C. D. ,, 29- 9-18Gnr. FOSTER, S.

28- 9-18Dvr. PREECE, W. E.

Bdr. BULL,H. E. Died of wounds 12-10-18Dvr. McADAM,. H. Killed in action 11-10-18

29- 9-18Dvr. MURRAY, J.

Corpl. COLLINS,. E. Wounded 12-10-18Dvr. PARKER, F. W. . . Died of wounds 23-10-18

Dvr. PERCIVAL,. J. Wounded 24-10-1824-10-18

Dvr. HASTE, W.

Trench Mortar Batteries, 39th Div.

4- 8-17Gnr. HARDING, . Wounded

6- 8-17Dvr. SAMUELS, .Gnr. WAKEFIELD,. Killed n action 15- 9-17Gnr.

Gnr.

MULLINS, E. T

SIDAWAY,J. A.

Wounded 18- 9-1716-10-17

16-10-17Bdr. SKIRROW, H.

17-10-17Gnr. LAM, F. F.

23-10-17Gnr. SUTHERS, A.

17-10-17Gnr. PARISH, H.

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RANK.

WATLER, T. G

NATURE OF CASUALTY.AME. DATE.

Fitter BOAST,J. . . Wounded 25-10-17Gnr. SWARSBRICK, E. . . . . 25-10-17Dvr. t 22-10-17

Gnr.

TURNER, F. F

LYNCH, P. . . « " 17-10-17

Gnr. GREEN,J. 23-10-17,

Gnr. FLAHERTY, J. Killed in action 17-11-17Bdr. Wounded 17-11-17

Dvr.ROACH, J. JLEYSHAM, R. . . . . 18-11-17

Dvr. GORDAN,W. A. J. . . 6-12-17Bdr. Killed in action 6-12-17

Corpl.

HILL, C

WHEELER, A. Wounded 11- 2-17Dvr. SUTTON, C. A. Killed in action 10- 6-17Dvr. CONWAY, G. W. . . Wounded 10- 6-17Gnr. DUNFORD, B. . . . 10- 6-17Bdr. 10- 6-17

Dvr.

EARL, E. G

VEALE, A.. . . . . " 10- 6-17

Dvr. MICHAEL, A. . . " " 10- 6-17Dvr. . . 16- 6-17

Gnr.

TURNER, F. F

RISHWORTH, H. . . , f 21- 6-17

Gnr. BURGESS, R. C. . , 16- 6-17Dvr. LEYSHAM, R. " " " 23- 6-17

Gnr. TRUMP, J. " " 14- 7-17Gnr. WESTERN, W. . . 14_ 7-17Gnr. McCANNA, W. . , 23- 7-17Dvr. g t 1-11-16Bdr.

WRIGHT, W. CLLEWELLYN, E. . . " " " 1-11-16

Dvr. PATTERSON, W. « " " 13- 9-16Gnr. GRINSELL, E. Killed in action 29- 9-18Gnr. RUSSELL, W. . . 29- 9-16

Dvr. BOWLEY, J. E. " " " 29- 9-16Gnr. GARDINER. A. G. Wounded 10-10-16

Gnr. STURNHAM, . J. 10-10-16

Gnr. EVANS, F. 19-11-16Gnr. TIBBITTS, B. J. Killed in action 4- 2-17Sergt. ,, 25- 3-17Bdr.

PAYNE, H. E

CHESSUM, E. Wounded 15- 5-17

Sergt. WALTON, C. 15- 5-17Gnr. BLACKMORE, H. M. . . 15_ 5-17

Gnr. BREHENEY,J. 15- 5-17Gnr. BLACKBOURN,C. A. V. Killed in action 19- 6-17Dvr. BEECHAM,A. J. . . Wounded 19- 6-17Dvr. BUTLER, M. ,, 27- 6-17Gnr. 29-10-17Gnr.

PORTER, G. J

NUGENT, H. H. . . 30- 6-17Gnr. CRADDOCK, W 14_ 7-16Bdr. JOHNSON,. ',', 27- 3-18Corpl. LYWOOD,C. S. 27- 3-18Dvr. BAKER, S. 11- 5-18Gnr. ",, 3- 9-16Gnr. 9- 9-16Bdr. 27- 9-16Gnr.

JONES, R. PCOKER, H. T

ILES, G. R

WILDS, A.. . Killed in action 27- 9-16

Gnr. BEAMISH,H. G. . . Died of wounds 18-11-16Corpl. Wounded 10-11-16

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Bdr. MlDDLETON,S. J. Wounded 6-12-17Gnr. 7- 1-17Gnr.

PARSONS, C. WWILLIAMS,. ',', 25- 6-17

Dvr. ,', 27- 6-17Bdr.

COLE, E. HNEWMAN, T. 27- 6-17

Dvr. ',', . . 26- 6-17

Dvr.THORN, J. GFEATHERSTONE,. ",, 14- 7-17

Dvr. 26- 7-17Dvr.

TURNELL, WDEARDEN,W. Killed in action 26- 7-17

Dvr. SEARES,. J. Wounded 26- 7-17

Dvr. MADDEN, W. Killed in action 19- 9-17Gnr. ANDREWS, . J. 4- 6-16,

Gnr. LINGHAM, C. Wounded 4- 6-16Gnr. LAWRENCE,G. 4- 6-16,

Gnr. MITCHELL,. ',, 4- 6-16Gnr. RIGOZZI,. . . 29- 6-16Gnr. COOPER,. ',', 30- 6-16Dvr. HAMMOND,. J. ',, 4- 4-18Gnr. McCALLUM,. 4- 4-18, . . . .

Sergt. 4- 4-18,O WALTON,C., M.M.Dvr. 15- 5-18,

Gnr. Died of wounds 3- 9-16Gnr.

COLE, C

HALL, GMOLYNEUX,. Wounded 7- 9-16

Corpl. SAWYER,.F. 10-10-16Dvr. WRIGHT,G. 10-10-16Gnr. DUNSTER,. J. 16-10-16, . . . .

Gnr. Killed in action 6-12-17Gnr.

PRICE, F. TGASKIN,G. E. Wounded 21- 7-17

Gnr. HIGGS, . F. 6- 8-17, . . . .19- 9-17

Corpl. SARGEANT,G. 1-11-17Sergt. MORTIMER,W. ,, . . . .

10- 2-17Gnr. WHEATLEY, W.13- 2-17

Corpl.Gnr.

UPTON, F. JBANNISTER,. T. Missing 28- 3-1828- 3-18

Gnr. SWARSBRICK, E. . . ,, . . " .

28- 3-18Gnr. SKIRROW, H. ,, . . . .

23- 3-18Gnr. COUTANCHE, A. ,, . . " .

28- 3-18Gnr. WEILD, F. ,, . . " .

28- 3-18Gnr. GREEN, H.

28- 3-18Dvr. McMASTER, W. . .

28- 3-18

Corpl. 28- 3-18Corpl.

PIPER, E. PSPACKMAN, E. S.

28- 3-18Bdr. STANLEY, G. R. . .

28- 3-18Gnr. GARDINER, A. G. ,, . . * .

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APPENDIX " E."

HONOURS & AWARDS

39th Divisional Artillery.

MISCELLANEOUS AWARDS.

Brig.-Gen. G. GILLSON . .. Order of Danilo, 3rd ClassPromoted Brevet Colonel

and Mentioned in Des-

patches.

Brig.-Gen. G. A. S. CAPE .. C.M.G.Lt.-Col. E. W. S. BROOKE .. C.M.G.

T/Lt.-Col. J. G. B. ALLARDYCE Brevet Lt.-Col.Major W. F. NICHOLSON .. Cavalier of the Order of

the Crown of Italy.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER.

T/Lt.-Col. J. G. B. ALLARDYCE.A/Major G. T. THOMAS.Lt.-Col. C. A. KILNER.

Major G. E. M. THORNEYCROFT.Major F. E. SPENCER.Lt.-Col. LORD A. E. BROWNE.

BAR TO MILITARY CROSS.

A/Major G. T. THOMAS.A/Major G. HERON.A/Major W. JONES.

SECOND BAR TO MILITARY CROSS.

A/Major G. HERON.

MILITARY CROSS.

T/Capt. O. C. K. CORRIE. Lieut. C. W. LONGLEY.2/Lieut. J. E. SIERRA. 2/Lieut. F. WILDE.A/Major G. C. KEMP. 2/Lieut. G. D. SHAW.A/Major J. J. J. BELL. Lieut. O. N. MASH.Capt. G. I. THOMAS. 2/Lieut. N. WALKER.T/Capt. G. HERON. Lieut. R. A. YOUNG.A/Major W. STRACHAN. A/Capt. J. LAMB.A/Capt. E. C. L. KILKELLY. A/Major G. L. K. WISELEY.2/Lieut. S. R. BARHAM. A/Major P. WRIGHT.2/Lieut. H. F. BARNES. T/Capt. H. F. BURKE.A/Major W. B. TELLING. 2/Lieut. D. E. KEMP.

2/Lieut. R. C. RODGER. A/Capt. J. A. W. GRIFFITHS.2/Lieut. F. V. WALLINGTON. A/Major K. O. SIEDLE.Capt. H. W. WIEBKIN. 2/Lieut. T. J. WILFORD.B.S.M. HINES, H. W. 2/Lieut. D. McCuNN.2/Lieut. P. C. RICHARDS. 2/Lieut. W. F. RATTLE.2/Lieut. C. A. WILSON. 2/Lieut. H. W. H. BEAUMONT.Lieut. J. B. TREMLETT. 2/Lieut. H. L. JUPP.2/Lieut. D. S. DOIG. A/Capt. V. S. BLAND.2/Lieut. R. E. HUSTON. A/Capt. T. MULLIGAN.2/Lieut. C. B. H. DELAMAIN. 2/Lieut. E. L. VALE.2/Lieut. J. A. CASSERLEY. 2/Lieut. F. R. RICE.

2/Lieut. J. E. WARNER. 2/Lieut. F. S. TOCHER.76



Appendix " E "-contd.

OFFICERS MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.

A/Major K. O. SIEDLE. Capt. J. E. SHEFFIELD.Major F. G. SPENCER. Major W. B. TELLING.2/Lieut. F. D. O'DELL. Capt. A. E. DELGADS,R.A.M.C.Major C. C. PHILLIPS. Major F. E. SPENCER.T/Capt. H. D. TYLER. Major W. B. TELLING.Major W. S. NICHOLSON. A/Major W. STRACHAN.2/Lieut. R. W. SPOONER. A/Major G. C. KEMP.Lieut. E. J. L. BENNETT. A/Capt. J. B. ROBERTON.2/Lieut. F. STRAKER. A/Capt. V. HILL.2/Lieut. A. S BARNES. Lieut, W. M. DOBSON.

Lieut. G. S. GOODALL. 2/Lieut. J. E. H. P. THOMPSON.2/Lieut. S. R. BARHAM. 2/Lieut. E. V. JOHNSON.Lt.-Col. C. H. KILNER. A/Capt. J. A. W. GRIFFITH.Major Hon. B. J. RUSSELL. A/Major W. JONES.Capt. M. B. HEATH. A/Capt. E. F. CROWDY.2/Lieut. S. C. LAMB. A/Capt. J. E. SHEFFIELD.2/Lieut. G. D. SHAW. Lieut. W. J. Moss.2/Lieut. G. A. WILSON. A/Capt. V. HILL.Lieut. V. HILL. Lieut. O. C. ROSSITER.

Capt. H. C. SCHOLEFIELD.

DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL.

RANK. NAME. UNIT.

Corpl. HALLOWS 174th Brigade, R.F.A.B.S.M. WRIGHT 186th

Sergt.Bdr.

TROTH

JONES

174th

186th

Corpl. WALKER 174thB.S.M. BRYANT 174th

B.S.M. Low 186th

Sergt. ABRAHAM 174thB.Q.M.S. . . FROUD 186thB.S.M. BARLOW 174th

B.S.M. BARNES 186th

Driver HAMES 174th

Sergt. HlRD 186thA/Sergt. . . HEY, R.E. H.Q. 186th Brigade, R.F.A.

(attached)B.S.M. KELLY 186th Brigade, R.F.A.

MILITARY MEDAL.

Sergt KNIBBS Trench Mortars.Corpl. CROOKSCorpl. RICHARDS 99Gnr. ILES ItGnr. CROXEN

Bdr.

Bdr.

CUTTS

STEWART 174th Brigade, R.F.A.Gnr. PRAGNELL 174th

77




MILITARY MEDAL.

RANK. NAME. UNIT.

A/Bdr. FANNING 174th Brigade, R.F.A.Bdr. WOOD 184th

Bdr. CHAPMAN 186th

Gnr. CLAYDON 186th

Gnr. WILLIAMS, W. 186thGnr. PULLEN 186th

Gnr. MATHEVVS 186th

Bdr. SEAL 186th

Sergt. WALTON Trench Mortars.Sergt. JELLYMAN 186th Brigade, R.F.A.Bdr. ROONEY 186th

Bdr. SNOW 174th

Sergt. MURRAY 174thBdr. FLETCHER 174th

Gnr. CONNOLLEY 174th

Sergt. KING 186thGnr. MITCHELL 186th

Corpl. HOLDEN D.A.C.Dvr

Sergt.

ARNETT tiSKIPPER

ttBdr. CARSTAIRS 174th Brigade, R.F.A.Bdr. JEEVES 174thFitter LEVITAS

Sergt. THOMAS 186th Brigade, R.F.A.Sergt. ABRAHAM 174thBdr. LUHMAN 174th

Sergt. BAILEY 186thCorpl. PENROSE 174thSergt.A/Sergt. . .

HEY

HALLSR.E., att. H.Q. 186th Bde.R.E., att. H.Q. 174th Bde.

Sergt. MAILLARDET 174th Brigade, R.F.A.Sergt. WINTERS 174thSergt. GALVIN 174thGnr. KINLEY 186th

Bdr. CATLEY 174th

Sergt. SCRIVENS 186th

Sergt. STAMFORD D.A.C.Dvr

Dvr

Bdr.

SPENCER 174th Brigade, R.F.A.SWEETMAN 174th

MACK 174th

Gnr. STEIN 174th

Bdr. PATMORE 174thA/Bdr. CAREY 186thGnr. HARRAWAY 186th

Corpl. THRUSSELL D.A.C.Dvr

Dvr

Sergt.

HOARE

RAWLINGS

HUBBLE Trench Mortars

Sergt. ADAMS 186th Brigade, R.F.A.Sergt. MONTEITH 186thSergt. GIBSON 186thCorpl. WILDE D.A.C.

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MILITARY MEDAL.

RANK. NAME. UNIT.

Corpl. COOK D.A.C.Gnr. BRYAN 174th Brigade, R.F.A.Corpl. BENNING. . 174thFitter WHITE 174th

Gnr. MANLEY 174th

Bdr. DREW 186th

Gnr. LONG 186th

Gnr. McNAMARA 174th

L/Bdr. KING 186thDvr

Sergt .£

PUGH 186th

HARRIS 186th

Dvr. STUBBS 186th

Dvr

L/Corpl.

THOMPSON 186th

BRIGHTON R.E., att. H.Q. D.A.Spr. WOODFIELD tf

Spr. WARD IfCorpl. JORDON MDvr

Bdr.

STALLWOOD 174th Brigade. R.F.A.FLYNN 174th

Sergt. HIRD 186thSergt. SIMPSON 174thDvr

Sergt.

BECKSON.. 174th

BUCKLAND 186thGnr. STEPHENSON 186th

Bdr.

Sergt.

BATTYE

BISHOP

174th

174th

Gnr.

L/Bdr.

BALL

SMITH

174th

186th

Dvr

Sergt.

EAST 186thMcKENZIE D.A.C.

Gnr. BEECROFT 174th Brigade, R.F.A.Sergt. PATTERSON 174thFarr/Sergt. . . ANDERSON 174thBdr. EALHAM 174th

Gnr. EVAN 174th

Corp . ASHCROFT R.E., att. H.O. 186thBde.Bdr. HUGHES 186th Brigade, R.F.A.Dvr

Bdr.

WATSON 174th

BAILEY 174th

Gnr. OSBORNE.. 174thGnr. PRICE 174th

Gnr. WALKER 186thSergt.L/Bdr.

BAILEY

COCKELL

186th

186th

Gnr. CHENERY 186thBdr.

Corpl.

GANTRY

ANDREWS

186th

186th

Gnr. MELVILLE 186th

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BAR TO MILITARY MEDAL.

RANK. NAME. UNIT.

A/Bdr. GENTRY 174th Brigade, R F.A.Sergt. HARRIS 186thCorpl. JEEVES 174thGnr. BUTCHER 174th

Corpl. MITCHELL 186th

MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL.

B.S.M. COTTON 174th Brigade, R.F A.

Sergt. MCKENZIE D.A.C.Dvr

Sergt.

MACK 174th Brigade, R.F A.ROBERTSON Trench Mortars.

B.S.M. HART 174th

Sergt. ROBINSON 18(ithFtr/S/Sergt. BARBER 186thSergt.Sergt.

BELL

STOCKWELL

186th

174th

Ftr/Corpl. .. HUMPHRIES 174thGnr. HOOPER D.A.C.

MENTIONS IN DESPATCHES O.R.s .

A/Bdr. SPINNER . 184th Brigade, R.F.A.Corpl. O'DRISCOLL 179th

Bdr. HlRD 184th

Corpl. DOUGHTY D.A.C.

B.S.M. HART 174th Brigade, R.F.A.Corpl. BRYAN .. 174thSergt. HIRD 186thBdr. TYNSK .. 186th

Sergt. ABRAHAM 174th

A/B.S.M. .. McKENZIE D.A.C.Sergt. JAMES D.A.C.Corpl. HALLS 174th Brigade, R.F.A.S.M. (W.O.I) WESTON . H.Q. Divnl. Artillery.Sergt. HEY, W. H. B/186th Brigade, R.F.A.Sergt. JOHNSON D.A.C.

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