Hendecourt

  • 1st Jan
    Holiday
    Making huts comfortable
    Q.M. procured 246 lbs of pork from Arras which was cooked for men’s dinner with Plum Pudding and nuts
    Colonel contributed £10. Remainder contributed by officers
  • 2nd Jan
    Repairing and improving men’s huts
    Officers went to Brigade concert party
  • 3rd Jan
    Lewis gunners
    Lecture to all officers on Lewis Gun
  • 4th Jan
    Physical training drill
    Wiring
    Musketry
    Bombing and Lewis guns
  • 5th Jan

    In camp, parades as 4th Jan the Batt notified that Lt.Col. R.S. Hunt is awarded D.S.O.

  • 7th Jan to 9th Jan
    In camp
  • 10th Jan
    Inspected by Lt.Gen. Sir J.A.L. Haldane K.C.B., D.S.O. (6th Corps Commander) who expressed his appreciation of the fine work done by the batt during the past year.
  • 11th Jan
    Inspected by Brig. Gen. C.L. Porter D.S.O. after which he watched skill demonstrations by the companies. Battalion was complimented on appearance and all the work demonstrated.
  • 13th Jan
    Lt.Col. R.S. Hunt D.S.O. left for brigade H.Q.  to temporarily take over the duties of Brigadier. Capt. Morgan assuming command.