- 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.