The Bedfordshire Regiment in The Great War

The 7th Battalion in France, 1918
 
 

January 1918

 

7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT Order No 190 Ref Map Sheet 19 SE 1/20,000

1. INTENTION The Battalion will proceed by Route March tomorrow, JANUARY 4th to "J" CAMP. 2. STARTING POINT CROSS ROADS: - W.23.d.3.8. 3. TIME 9.40 a.m. 4. ORDER OF MARCH Hd.Qrs. "A" "B" Drums "C" "D" 5. DRESS will be notified later 6. MEALS Breakfast 7 a.m. Dinners on arrival. 7. TRANSPORT will be Brigaded, and will march under orders of the O.C. 152 Company A.S.C. 8. BAGGAGE All kits, Orderly Room Stores, Company Stores, Mess Boxes, Workshops etc. will be dumped at Q.M.Stores by 6.30 a.m. 9. CAMP The Company Lines must be left clean, also inside of huts; latrines emptied and refuse removed to incinerator by 7 a.m. 10. ADVANCED PARTY One representative for Battn. hd. Qrs. and one per Company will report to 2/Lieut. DAVIES outside Officers Mess at 8 a.m. and proceed on cycles to the new camp. the Advanced Party will meet the Battalion on its arrival ay J CAMP. 11. SICK will act as loading and unloading party and proceed with the Transport. To report to the Q.M. at 7 a.m. 12. ROAD CONTROL A distance of 100 yards must be maintained between companies 2/LIEUT.STILES will ride 500 yards in front of the Battalion and will warn traffic Control of the approach of the Battalion, and will see that the proper distance is being maintained from the unit in front (12th Middlesex Regiment). 13. REAR PARTY Sergt.WESTON will detail 15 of the R.E.Platoon to clean up the Camp. This party will be under the Battalion Orderly Officer, and will not move off until the Acting Staff Captain has inspected the Camp.

(SGD) H.C.BROWNING Captain & A/Adjutant 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

 

7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT MUSKETRY PROGRAMME up to 5th JANUARY, 1918

First Day GROUPING Tests will be given and two Classes formed - one for further instruction in "Grouping" the other "Application". (Note: Those failing to pass the Test in "Grouping" will receive further instruction, before being placed into the other Class.) These two Classes will be carried on throughout the week. LEWIS GUNNERS on range every morning

(SGD) H.C.BROWNING, Capt. & A/Adjt. 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

 

7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME

FROM 5 JANUARY TO 8th JANUARY Sat: 5th Interior Economy 1 hour Close Order Drill 1 hour Rapid Marching 1 hour Sun: 6th CHURCH PARADE Mon: 7th Musketry 1 hour Close Order Drill 1 hour Rapid Marching 1 hour Tues: 8th Same as for 7th Lectures and Conferences each day. Gas Helmet Drill each day (10 minutes)] Foot washing and rubbing each day (5 minutes)

(SGD) H.C.BROWNING Captain & A/Adjutant 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

 

7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR 8th and 9th JANUARY, 1918

8/1/18 "A" Coy 9.30 am to 10.30 am Close Order Drill & Organisation 10.30 am to 11.30 am Platoon in Attack (as a Drill) "B" Coy 9.30 am to 10.30 am Close Order Drill & Organisation 10.30 am to 11.30 am Platoon in Attack (as a Drill) "C" Coy 9.30 am to 10.30 am Platoon in Attack (as a Drill) 12 noon to 1 pm Close Order Drill & Organisation "D" Coy 9.30 am to 10.30 am Platoon in Attack (as a Drill) 12 noon to 1 pm Close Order Drill & Organisation 9//18 "A" Coy 9.30 am to 11.30 am Platoon in Attack (Drill) 12 Noon to 1 pm Close Order Drill & Lecture by M.O. on Care of Feet "B" Coy 9.30 am to 11.30 am Platoon in Attack (Drill) 12 Noon to 1 pm Close Order Drill & Lecture by M.O. on Care of Feet "C" & "D" Coys Same as above, but times reversed NOTES Running Parade 8 a.m. to 8.10 a.m. daily under Platoon Commanders Feet Rubbing 5 minutes daily in billets under Platoon Commanders' supervision. Rapid Loading & Muscle Exercises 15 minutes daily in billets under supervision of Platoon Commanders. All training will be carried out in the neighbourhood of the camp. Previous Training Programmes cancelled

(SGD) H.C.BROWNING, Captain & A/Adjutant 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

 

54th Trench Mortar Battery Operation Orders 8-1-18

(1) Gun teams will move to the line on the following dates:

11th Royal Fusiliers & 6th Nthants on night of 9th

Fusilier Section to consist of

L/C Smith

L/C Hedgecock

Pte.Hopson

Pte.Jenner

Pte.Joyce

Pte.Stacey

Pte.O'Shea

Pte.Taylor

Pte.Howard.

Northants Section to consist of:

L/C.Wooley

L/C.Harrison (12th Mx)

Pte.Currall

Pte.Hartfree

Pte.Williams

Pte.Whiting

Pte.Turnham

Pte.Dunn (11th R.F.)

 

These sections to be at ONDANK SIDING at 11.30 a.m. to entrain at 12 noon for BOEZINGE. They will meet guides at EGYPT HOUSE at 5.30 pm. Each man will carry unconsumed portion of days rations, 2 days rations, iron rations, 2 water bottles & 4 sandbags to be drawn from Battlns. No.26302 L/C.Jolly 6th Nthants will change over with No.7573 L/C.Harrison (12th Middx) at 5 pm 8th inst. (2) 7th Bedford & 12th Middlesex Sections will take over from above at same time date to be notified later. 12th Middlesex Section will move to BABOON CAMP with7th Beds on 10th inst & will be accommodated & rationed by them. They will report to 2nd LT.CURTICE. Bedford Section will consist of:

2nd LT.CURTICE

L/C.Reed

Pte.Sawkins

Pte.Swain

Pte.Tatnall

Pte.Taylor

Pte.Hudson

Pte.Chubb (12th Mx)

Pte.Harper

12th Middlesex section will consist of:

L/C.Jolly (6th Nthants)

Pte.Elliott (7th Beds)

Pte.Newman (7th Beds)

Pte.Pettifer (6th Nhants)

Pte.Hedges (12th Mx)

Pte.Walden (6th Nhants)

Pte.Davey (12th Mx)

Pte.Froggart (12th Mx)

No.43119 Pte Pettifer & No.30990 Pte.Walden 6th Nthants will report to 2nd LT.CURTICE 7th Beds on 9th inst & be rationed by above Battln. (3) Two guns & 20 boxes of Ammunition will be taken to EGYPT HOUSE from ATN BOMB Store by 5.30 pm of the 9th under Brigade arrangements. (4) Battery Hd.Qtrs will close at "H" Camp at 9 am & reopen at SIGNAL FARM at 12 noon 9th inst. (5) ACKNOWLEDGE VP.Payton, Lt. O.C.54 T.M.B.

 

7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT PROGRAMME OF TRAINING FOR DETAILS AT DUBLIN CAMP FROM 11th to 17th JANUARY, 1918

Jan.11th Close Order Drill 9.30 - 10.30 Rifle Grenade and L.G. Instruction 11 - 1 p.m.

Jan.12th Close Order Drill 9.30 - 10.30 Musketry (Range Practise-Grouping) 10.45-12.30 Close Order Drill 12.30 - 1 p.m.

Jan.13th SUNDAY

Jan.14th Close Order Drill 9.30 - 10.30 Rifle Range - (Grouping) 10.45 - 12 noon Rifle Range and L.G. Instruction 12.15 - 1 p.m.

Jan.15th Musketry - (Range - Application) 9.30 - 11.30 Close Order Drill 12 noon - 1 p.m.

Jan.16th Rapid Route March (Drill Order) 9.30 - 11 a.m. Musketry 11.15 - 12 noon Close Order Drill 12 noon - 1 p.m.

Jan.17th Rifle Grenade and L.G. Practice 9.30 - 11 a.m. Musketry 11.15 - 12.30 Close Order Drill 12.30 - 1 p.m. NOTES Running Parade each day 8 a.m. - 8.10 a.m. Gas Helmet Drill 10 minutes each day. Rapid Loading Practice and Muscle Exercises 10 minutes each day A party of 35 will be sent each day for work on Transport Lines Rifle Grenade Instructor: - L/Cpl.Turner Close Order Drill under R.S.M.Amos. Musketry Instruction under Sgt.T.A.Smith

(SGD) H.C.BROWNING, Captain & A/Adjutant. 7TH (S) Btn Bedfordshire Rgmnt.

 

7th (S) BN. Bedfordshire Regt. Map Ref. BROEMBEEK Sheet 1/10,000

1. Intention On the night 12th/13th inst. the whole Bde front will be wired. The right sector will be wired by the 12th Middlesex Regt. and the left sector by the 7th Bedfordshire Regt. 2. Wiring Party The party to be detailed by 7th Bedfordshire Regt. will be found by "C" Coy. and will consist of 3 Officers 8 N.C.O's and 72 men. This party will be sub-divided into 4 platoons, each platoon consisting of 2 squads of 1 N.C.O. and 9 men each. The whole party will be under the command of 2nd Lieut N.C.E.COCKBURN. 3. Frontage The frontage to be wired is the outpost line from U.6.a.18 to U.6.b.61. Exact position of the wire has been marked out by the 92nd Field Coy. R.E. 4. Tasks Each squad will put up 100 yds of Double Apron wire. Work will commence at 9.30 pm and will be carried on until completed. As soon as the work has been passed as satisfactory by an Officer of the 92nd Coy. R.E. each platoon will return to BABOON CAMP under orders of its platoon Commander. 5. Material All material has been dumped at COLOMBO HO. Each platoon will report here and will pick up one load. A special carrying party of 1 officer and 40 other ranks from the Bde Details will be at the disposal of the O.C. wiring party for the purpose of carrying material from COLOMBO HO to the wiring parties. 6. Guides Each squad will be guided from COLOMBO HO to the left of its task by one of the Bn observers. These observers will subsequently guide the special carrying party to their destination. 7. Covering Party The covering party strength 1 Coy will be found by A Coy. under 2nd Lieut W.CARTER. they will be met by guides on the scale of 1 per platoon supplied by 11th Royal Fusiliers at AJAX HO at 8 pm. They will take up positions as shown on map issued specially to all concerned and will be in position by 9 pm. 8. Stretcher Bearers On the scale of 1 per platoon will be taken by both wiring and covering parties. 9. Action in case of attack by enemy (a) Covering Party: will hold to ground at all costs and under no circumstances are they to withdraw. (b) Wiring Party: will at once lie down directly fire is opened and await orders from their platoon commander. All troops working in the sector will come under the orders of the O.C.Sector. In the event of it becoming necessary to withdraw the wiring party owing to general attack by the enemy, the party will withdraw as complete units under their platoon commanders and proceed to BABOON CAMP via CLARGES ST. 10. Report Centres The covering party and wiring party will both establish report centres at COLOMBO HO. Advanced Bn.H.Qrs will be established at AJAX HO. 11. Completion of Work As soon as the work on either sub sector (ie. West or East of the COLOMBO HO Road) has been completed the O.C. covering party will be informed by the O.C. wiring party and the party covering that sector will be withdrawn. The front line posts and the Advanced Bn. H.Qrs. will be informed as soon as this has been done. 12. Dress Wiring Party Box Respirators and Steel Helmets. Covering Party Battle Order less Haversacks. 13. Lewis Guns will not be taken by the covering party.

A.E.Percival, Major Comdg. 7th Bn. Bedford Regt.

 

BATTALION ORDERS No.5 BY MAJOR A.E.PERCIVAL, M.C. COMMANDING 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT 18/1/18

1. DUTIES Battalion Orderly Officer 2/Lieut.H.W.Haward. "D" Coy.

2. INCREASES 2/Lieut.Ernest James Scott, embarked 31/12/17, joined Battalion for duty 11/1/18, is taken on strength accordingly. The under mentioned having joined the Battn. on dates stated are taken on strength and posted to companies as under.

Joined 9/1/18:

23591 L/Cpl.Brunt, W. "D" Coy.

43153 Pte.Stott, R. "A" Coy.

12730 Pte.Cooper, F. "C" Coy.

Joined 11/1/18:

271066 L/Cpl.Brown, F. "A" Coy.

33643 Pte.Judge, W. "D" Coy.

21842 Pte.Stratford, H. "D" Coy.

Rejoined 11/1/18:

21546 Pte.Bawden, R. "A" Coy.

6936 Pte.Waldock, G. "B" Coy.

31404 Pte.Shortland, W. "B" Coy.

33769 Pte.Shailer, S. "C" Coy.

13416 Pte.Crossman, A. "C" Coy.

23639 Pte.Richardson, P. "D" Coy.

3. CASUALTIES DECREASES The Commanding Officer regrets to announce the following casualty.

KILLED IN ACTION:

43365 L/Cpl.Spinks, C. "B" Coy. 11/1/18

17010 Pte.Ferris, A. "C" Coy. acc. w'ded 13/1/18

41357 Pte.Hemsley, E. "C" Coy. w'ded (self-inflicted) 12/1/18

The under mentioned having been evacuated on dates stated are struck off strength accordingly

16201 Pte.Tyler, B. "A" Coy. 6/1/18

12860 Pte.Goss, W. "A" Coy. 8/1/18

31069 Pte.Burnham, H. "A" Coy. 12/1/18

43153 Pte.Stott, R. "A" Coy 13/1/18. (CORRECTED TO WIA19/1/18; SF)

4. NEW YEAR'S HONOURS His Majesty the KING has been pleased to award the undermentioned Officers the following Decoration in recognition of their valuable Services rendered with the armies in the field during the present war

THE MILITARY CROSS:

T/Lieut. E.W.Benson (attchd.Sig.Coy.)

T/2/Lt. C.A.Lawrence (Auth: Div. Routine Order No.367 d/9:1:18)

5. PROMOTION T/Lieut.C.A.Lawrence is hereby authorised to wear the Badges of the higher rank of Captain pending confirmation by superior authority. (Auth: 18th Div.No.19.353 "A" dated 10/1/18. 54th Inf.Bde.No.A/273/3 dated 12/1/18).

6. LEAVE The under mentioned have been granted leave as per dates specified below.

11/1/18-25/1/18

20030 Cpl.Ely, R. "A" Company

15156 L/C.Swain, H. "B" Company

31336 Pte.Phillips, A. "B" Company

30930 Pte.Sains, A. "B" Company

7876 Pte.Cooper, A. "D" Company

12/1/18-26/1/18:

17234 L/C.Abrams, T. "C" Company

15130 L/C.Sturgeon, H. "B" Company

14535 Pte.Haines, G. "B" Company

37079 Dmr.Field, A. "B" Company

14/1/18-28/1/18:

23070 L/C.Weeks, R, "B" Company

26470 Pte.Collins, W., "B" Company

15/1/18-29/1/18:

202387 Pte.Cross, A. "A" Company

200339 Pte.Wordley, W. "A" Company

14237 Pte.Favell, J. "B" Company

16/1/18-30/1/18:

23648 Pte.Walker, J. "A" Company

43306 Pte.Hudson, G. (att.T.M.Btry)

7. HOT COCOA BAR (Extract D.R.O. No.306 dated 8/1/18) A Bar for the sale of hot cocoa and biscuits has been erected at the Divisional Baths ELVERDINGE CHATEAU. Cocoa will be on sale to all men after they have bathed. (Extract D.R.O. No.368 dated 11/1/18) Owing to the continual pilfering of enamalled mugs Os.C.Units are requested to instruct all bathing parties who wish to purchase cocoa to bring canteens with them. (18th Div.No./286 "Q")

(SGD) H.SEYS-PHILLIPS, Captain & A/Adjutant 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

 

BATTALION ORDERS No.6 BY MAJOR A.E.PERCIVAL, M.C. COMMANDING 7th (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT 19/1/18

1. DUTIES Battalion Orderly Officer Lieut.G.D.Leys "D" Coy. 2. REVEILLE Reveille 8 a.m. Breakfast 8.30 a.m. 3. CHURCH PARADE CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Service 10.30 a.m. Minimum number to attend 25 per company. Holy Communion after Service. Dress: - Belt and Bayonet. Place: - To be notified later.

4. DECREASES: Lieut.Col.G.P.Mills, D.S.O., having been retained in England for employment with the Ministry of Munitions is struck off strength from 23/12/17. (Auth. A.G., G.H.Q., No.A.G./2158/559 (O). 18th Div. 106/165 "A" and 54th Inf.Bde.No.A/218/5). No.37813, Cpl.Machin, G.E. "A" Coy., having been accepted as a candidate for a temporary commission is struck off strength from 23/1/18. (Auth."Sent to England under the terms of M.S.letter No.516/8471 d/6:12:16") The undermentioned having been evacuated on dates stated are struck off strength accordingly.

40496 Pte.Abel, W. "A" Coy. 14/1/18.

39774, Pte.Carter, J. "C" Coy. 16/1/18.

5. CORRECTION: Ref.B.O.No.5.D/18:1:18, para2 delete No.41353 Pte.Stott, R. "A" Company. 6. CASUALTY The Commanding Officer regrets to announce the undermentioned casualty. No.41353, Pte.Stott, R., "A" Company, Wounded in Action 12/1/18.

(SGD) H.SEYS-PHILLIPS, Capt. & A/Adjt. 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT.

 

CHURCH NOTICES

WESLEYAN Morning Service 11 a.m. followed by Holy Communion. Evening Service 5 p.m. The above will be held in Cinema Hall

ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS in St.Sixte Convent 10 a.m. AFTER ORDER TO BATTALION ORDERS No.6

CASUALTIES The Commanding Officer regrets to announce the following casualties.

KILLED IN ACTION:

41567 Pte.Pollard, A. "B" Coy.

15/1/18 WOUNDED IN ACTION

16761 L/C.Brown, A. "C" Coy 13/1/18

41535 Pte.Loveridge, L. "C" Coy 13/1/18

40673 Pte.Aldridge, T. "D" Coy 18/1/18

29327 Pte.Mapley, J. "D" Coy. 18/1/18

41594 Pte.Masters, J. "D" Coy. 18/1/18

29832 Pte.Cakebread, J. "D" Coy. 18/1/18 still at duty

40729 Pte.Henny, J. "D" Coy. 18/1/18 still at duty

(SGD) H.SEYS-PHILLIPS, Captain & A/Adjutant. 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

 

7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME 20th - 24th Jan. 1918

Sun 20th 9.30 - 11 a.m. CHURCH PARADE 11.30 - 5 p.m. Bathing & Inspection of Arms, Equipment, etc.

Mon 21st 9.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kit Inspection and Clothing Parades. Cleaning up & Reorganisation Coy Comdrs. Conference at 11 am 2 - 5 p.m. Games & Recreation.

Tues 22nd 9.30 - 11 a.m. Short Route March by Coys. (Drill Order) 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lecture All Officers in Officers' Mess. 2 - 5 p.m. Games & Recreation.

Wed 23rd 9.30 - 11 a.m. "A" & "B" Coys S.P. Attack by Platoons. "C" & "D" Coys. Close Order Drill and Musketry. 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. "A" & "B" Coys. Close Order Drill & Musketry. "C" & "D" Coys. S.P.Attack by Platoons 2 - 5 p.m. Games & Recreation.

Thurs 24th 9.30 - 11 a.m. "C" & "D" Coys S.P. Attack by Platoons. "A" & "B" Coys. Close Order Drill. Rifle Grenade & L.G. Instruction. 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. "A" & "B" Coys. S.P.Attack by Platoons. "C" & "D" Coys. Close Order Drill Rifle Grenade & L.G. Instruction. 2 - 5 p.m. Games & Recreation.

NOTES (1) 10 minutes Running Parade daily at 8 a.m. commencing Tuesday 22nd instant (2) Signalling Officer will submit programme of training by 12 noon 21st inst. Signallers will be inspected by the G.O.C. on the 24th instant. (3) 10 minutes feet rubbing drill will be carried out daily commencing 21st instant.

(SGD) H.SEYS-PHILLIPS, Capt. & A/Adjt. 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

 

7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT APPENDIX TO TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR 20th-24th JANUARY, 1918

TRENCH FOOT PROGRAMME Jan.21st Wash feet carefully in tepid water (not hot). Dry thoroughly, especially between the toes. Rub vigorously for 10 minutes (each foot) in upward direction, i.e. toward knee, commencing with the calf and working downwards. Put on dry socks. Jan 22nd. As for 21st. Jan 23rd. Use of Pedicuria according to instructions. Jan 24th. As for 21st, but without washing feet.

(SGD) H.SEYS-PHILLIPS, Capt & A/Adjt. 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

 

BATTALION ORDERS BY MAJOR A.E.PERCIVAL, M.C. COMMANDING 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT 21/1/18

1. DUTIES Battalion Orderly Officer 2/Lieut.W.Ashton. "C" Coy.

2. REVEILLE Reveille 7.30 a.m. Running Parade under Platoon Commanders 8 a.m. to 8.10 a.m. Breakfast 8.30 a.m.

3. TRAINING 9.15 am - 10.30 am "A" "B" &"C" Coys Route March - Dress: Drill Order 11.15 am - 12.30 pm "D" Coy. Ditto 9.45 a.m. "D" Coy. Inspection of Box Respirators by Bde.Gas Officer. 11.30 a.m. "A"Coy. Ditto "B" &"C" Coys at disposal of Company Commanders. All Coys. ¼ hour Foot rubbing. Company Commanders will attend Orderly Room at 9.30 a.m. Lecture - All Officers - in Officers Mess 12 noon.

4. REVERSION The undermentioned revert to the rank of Private at their own request from 21/1/18

40540 (Pte) U.P.L/C. Croissant, W. "B"Coy.

17518 Paid L/Cpl.Young, C.W. "C" Coy.

5. COURSES Ref.B.O.No.7 dated 20/1/18, para.9. This Course has now been postponed until February 2nd. The undermentioned will stand by, ready to proceed on the following courses at the 9th Squadron R.F.C. "A" Course Assembling Jan.22. Dispersing Jan.25.

16210 L/Cpl.Tucker, H. "A" Coy. Lewis Gnr.

23391 L/Cpl.Brunt, J. "D" Coy. Signaller. "B" Course

Assembling Jan.25. Dispersing Jan.28:

13658 Cpl.King, R. "C" Coy. Lewis Gnr.

14775 Pte.Stiles, H. "B" Coy. Signaller.

Lewis Gun Officer will arrange to send one Lewis Gun complete with 7 spare magazines and A.A.Sights and arrange to leave same at school for both Courses.

6. BRIGADE SCHOOL The Battn.Orderly Officer will inspect the N.C.O's of the Brigade School at 9.15 a.m. daily.

7. PUNISHMENT No.26680 Pte.Dealey, S. "D" Coy. was this day awarded 14 days F.P.No.1 for "When on Active Service overstaying his  leave from 22/12/17 to 1/1/18".

8. TRANSFERS The undermentioned will proceed tomorrow, 22nd instant, to Machine Gun Base Depot, CAMIERS, for transfer to the Tank Corps. Dress: Full Marching Order. One day's rations. Parade at Orderly Room at 8 a.m.

33421 Cpl.Hull, F. "A" Company

17369 Pte.Harrison, W. "A" Company

203281 Pte.Smith, F. "B" Company

21515 Pte.Brock, J. "C" Company

21527 Pte.Livermore, G. "D" Company

9. LEAVE The undermentioned have been granted leave from 23/1/18 to 6/2/18.

2/Lieut.F.J.Kelf

13780 C.Q.M.S.Pollard, P.J.W. "A" Coy.

14811 Pte.Cannon, H.C. "B" Coy.

33769 Pte.Shailer, G. "C" Coy.

2563 Pte.Elliott, W. 54th T.M.B. (att."C" Coy. 7th Beds)

(SGD) H.SEYS-PHILLIPS, Captain & A.Adjutant. 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

 

FOOTBALL BRIGADE LEAGUE 7TH BEDFORDS versus 12th MIDDLESEX

Bidmead (A)

L/Cpl.Sewell (A)

Tingey (B)

Sgt.Mears (A)

Cpl.Machin (A)

Cpl.Spring (H.Q.)

Sgt.Reed (A)

2/Lt.Donovan

Cpl.Butler (A)

Dmr.Clarke (Drums)

Dmr.Skipper

RESERVES:

Defence Sgt.Worrell (B)

Sgt.Chapman (C)

Forward Pte.Pudney (A)

KICK OFF 2 p.m.

 

BATTALION ORDERS No.9 BY MAJOR A.E.PERCIVAL, M.C. COMMANDING 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT 22/1/18

1. DUTIES Battalion Orderly Officer 2/Lieut.R.S.Heard "D" Coy. 2. REVEILLE Reveille 7.30 a.m. Running Parade under Platoon Cmdrs. 8 a.m. to 8.10 a.m. Breakfast 8.30 a.m. 3. TRAINING As per programme 4. STRENGTH Lieut.B.C.Foster is struck off the establishment of the Battalion from 18/1/18. (Auth: M.S.Letter to C. in C. No.9518 dated 20/1/18) 5.

     

PROMOTIONS & APPOINTMENTS The Commanding Officer has been pleased to make the following promotions and appointments:

18196 Cpl.L/Sgt.Fitzgerald, G. "B" Coy. to be Sergt. vice

3/8650 Sgt.Byrne, F. "A" Coy. placed on establishment of 2nd Army Musketry School from 26/12/17.

To date 27/12/17:

12747 Cpl.L/Sgt.Dring, J. "D" Coy. to be Sergt. vice

22068, Sgt.Ibbs, A. "B" Coy. promoted C.Q.M.S. 1/1/18.

To date 1/1/18:

16553 Cpl.L/Sgt.Dawbon, W. "B" Coy. to be Sergt. to complete establishment.

To date 23/1/18:

3/8485 Cpl.Renny, W. "B" Coy. appointed Pd.L/Sgt. vice

18196 Cpl.L/Sgt.Fitzgerald, G. "B" Coy. promoted Sergt. 27/12/17.

To date 27/12/17:

15196 Cpl.Poole, W.E.G. "A" Coy. apptd Pd.L/Sgt. vice

12747 Cpl.L/Sgt.Dring, J. "D" Coy. promoted Sergt.

2/1/18. To date 2/1/18.

16475 Cpl.Phypers, H. "A" Coy. apptd. Pd.L/Sgt.vice

16553 Cpl.L/Sgt.Dawbon, W. "B" Coy. promoted Sergt. 23/1/18.

To date 23/1/18:

15459 L/Cpl.Collins, D. "D" Coy. to be Corpl. to complete establishment.

To date 23/1/18.

32728 L/Cpl.Trotman, A.V., "A" Coy. to be Corpl. to complete establishment.

To date 23/1/18.

15156 U.P.L/Cpl. Swain, H. "B" Coy. to be Pd.L/Cpl.vice

10231, Pd.L/Cpl.Farminer, W.A. "A" Coy. To England 27/12/17.

To date 28/12/17:

15897 U.P.L/Cpl.Jacklin, W. "D" Coy. to be Pd.L/Cpl. vice

15459 Pd.L/Cpl.Collins, D. "D" Coy. promoted Corpl. 23/1/18.

To date 23/1/18.

37591 U.P.L/Cpl.Briston, E. "C" Coy. to be Corpl. vice

32728 Pd.L/Cpl.Trotman, A.V. "A" Coy. promoted Corpl 23/1/18. To date 23/1/18.

The under mentioned U.P.L/Cpls. are appointed Pd.L/Cpls. to complete establishment. 23/1/18:

240464 U.P.L/Cpl.Rowe, C.B. "D" Coy.

15401 U.P.L/Cpl.Miles, A. "C" Coy.

14852 U.P.L/Cpl.Bull, J.W. "A" Coy.

6. TRANSFERS The following inter-Company transfers on promotion date from 23/1/18.

15459 Corpl.Collins, D "D" Company to "B" Company

15897 L/Cpl.Jacklin, W. "D" Company to "B" Company

37591 L/Cpl.Briston, E. "C" Company to "B" Company

5401 L/Cpl.Miles, A. "C" Company to "B" Company

7. LANYARDS As lanyards have now been issued to every man these must be worn.      

(SGD) H.SEYS-PHILLIPS, Capt. & A/Adjt. 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

 

7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT Order no.198 MAP REF: BELGIUM SHEET 28 N.W. BROEMBEEK

1. INTENTION the Battalion will relieve the 7th BUFFS in the afternoon of 24/1/18 at BABOON CAMP.

2. STARTING POINT INTERNATIONAL CORNER STATION.

3. TIME The Battalion will entrain at 12.45 p.m. Companies will be at the station ready to entrain by 12.15 p.m.

4. ORDER OF MARCH Headquarters, "A" "D" "C" "B" Coys

5. DRESS Full Marching Order. Steel helmets will be worn.

6. MEALS Dinners on arrival. Cookers will move off at 8.30 a.m. for BABOON CAMP.

7. TRANSPORT First Line Transport will not move.

8. BAGGAGE Officers Trench Valises will be dumped in WEST end of Officers Mess by 9.30 a.m. Thence will be conveyed by First Line Transport to BABOON CAMP. 1 blanket per man will be dumped by 8 am.

9. DETAILS All Details will proceed to DUBLIN CAMP under C.S.M.Duffen. Parade at Battn. Hd.Qrs. 12.30 pm. The Transport Officer will arrange to convey Blankets, kits etc. All Baggage will be dumped by 9 a.m. "D" Coys. Cooker will proceed with Details. C.S.M.Duffen will be responsible for seeing that the Camp is thoroughly clean before leaving.

10. BILLETS Regimental Lines will be left clean, Latrines disinfected and refuse removed.

11. ADVANCE PARTY One representative per Coy. and one for Battn.Hd.Qrs. will report to 2/Lieut.FLAVELL at the Officers Mess at 8.30 a.m. and proceed to BABOON CAMP and take over from the 7th BUFFS and allot accommodation.

12. SURPLUS KIT No.38 Hut in "J" Camp has been allotted for Surplus Kit. O.C. Details (2/Lieut.D.Davies) will provide a guard.

13. TRENCH MORTAR SECTION Will move under orders from O.C. Bttery.

14. REAR Hd.Qrs. Rear Battalion Hd.Qrs. will be at the Transport Lines, OTTER CAMP.

15. ENTRAINING Lieut.C.D.LEYS will report to a representative of the 54th Inf. Bde at INTERNATIONAL CORNER STATION at 12.10 p.m. with entraining States. Each Company will send a representative to report to Lieut.LEYS at 12.15 p.m.

16. DETAILS FOR LOWER BABOON CAMP The 15 N.C.O's and men detailed from each Coy. will proceed by train at the same time as the Battalion under 2/Lieut.R.S.HEARD.

(SGD) H.SEYS-PHILLIPS, Captain & A/Adjutant. 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

 

7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT Order No.195 29/1/18 MAP REFERENCE Sheets 27, 28 and 19 1/40,000. HAZEBROUCK 5 a.

1. INTENTION The Battalion will move tomorrow, 30/1/18, by Route March to HEADQUARTERS CAMP.

2. STARTING POINT LARRY CAMP CORNER by Water Tank.

3. TIME 9.15 a.m.

4. ORDER OF MARCH H.Q. "B" "A" "D" "C" Drums will move off with H.Q. After each hourly halt they will drop back one Company.

5. DRESS Battle Order - less Steel Helmets. Box Respirators in the "Alert" position.

6. MEALS Dinners on arrival. Cookers will move off at 7 a.m. from LARRY CAMP.

7. TRANSPORT Transport will move under orders given separately to the Transport Officer.

8. BAGGAGE As much Officers Kit as possible, Orderly Room Stores, Company Stores, Workshops etc. will be dumped by the WATER TANK by 6 a.m. for conveyance by 1st Line transport. the remainder of the Officers Kits, packs, Blankets, etc. will be dumped by 7.30 am at the same place for conveyance by lorry.

9. BILLETS Regimental Lines will be left clean, latrines disinfected and refuse removed.

10. LOADING PARTY The R.S.M. will detail One N.C.O. and 12 men from B.H.Q. to act as loading party.

11. SICK Sick will proceed on the lorries. To be at the WATER TANK at 8 a.m. with their kits.

12. AREA STORES Tables, Forms, Latrine Seats, etc. are to be left in the camp.

13. DISTANCES ON THE MARCH A distance of 100 yards will be kept between Companies and 500 yards between Battalions. 2/Lieut.R.A.Stiles will ride ahead of the Battalion to warn the Traffic Control, and to see that proper distance between unit in front is maintained.

14. ADVANCE PARTY One representative per Company and one for Battalion Hd. Qrs. will report to 2/Lieut. DAVIES at H.Q. Mess at 8 a.m. They will proceed on bicycles to HEADQUARTERS CAMP.

15. REAR PARTY Rear Party consisting of the R.E.Platoon under 2/Lieut. RICHARDS will remain behind to clear up the Camp and will proceed to HEADQUARTERS CAMP. This party will not move off until the Staff Captain is satisfied that the Camp is clean.

16. ACKNOWLEDGE

(SGD) H.SEYS-PHILLIPS, Capt. & A/Adjt. 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT HEADQUARTERS CAMP, KROMBEKE

 

February 1918

 

7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME 1st-7th FEBRUARY, 1918

Fri 1st Feb Clothing 9.15 am-10 am "A"; 10-10.45 am "B"; 10.45-11.30 am "C"; 11.30 a.m.-12.15 pm "D"; 12.15-1 pm B.H.Q. Specialists 9.15-10 am "B"; 10-10.45 am - "A"; 10.45-11.30 am "D"; 12.15-1 pm "C" Organisation 9.15-10 am "C"; 10-10.45 am "D"; 11.30 am-12.15 pm "A"; 12.15-1 pm "B" Platoon Close 9.15-10 am "D"; 10-10.45 am "C"; 11.30 am-12.15 pm Order Drill "B"; 12.15-1 pm "A"

Sat. 2nd Feb Cleaning Kits 12.15-1 pm All Coys. Marching & Saluting 9.15-10 am All Coys Squad Drill & Speed in turning out 10-10.45 am All Coys Specialists 10.45am-12.15 pm All Companies

Sun 3rd Feb CHURCH PARADE and inspection of Lines by Commanding Officer.

Mon 4th Feb C.O.'s inspection in organisation 9.15-10 am "D"; 10-10.45 "C"; 11.30 am-12.15 pm "B"; 12.15-1 pm "A" Guard Mtg. 10-10.45 am "D"; 10.45-11.30 am "C"; 11.30 am-12.15 pm "A"; 12.15-1 pm "B" Squad Drill by Sections 9.15-10 am "A" & "D"; 11.30 am-12.15 pm "B" & "C" Platoon Drill 10-10.45 am "A" & "B"; 12.15-1 pm "C" & "D"

Tues 5th Feb C.O.'s inspection in turn out 9.15-10 am "A"; 10-10.45 am "B"; 10.45-11.30 pm "C"; 11.30 am-12.15 pm "D"; Squad Drill by Sections 9.15-10 am "C" & "D"; 10.45-11.30 am "A" & "B" Specialists 10-10.45 am "C" & "D"; 11.30 am-12.15 pm "A" & "B" Packing kits Marching and Fighting Order 12.15-1 pm.

Wed 6th Feb ROUTE MARCH ALL COMPANIES Fighting Order

Thurs 7th Feb Squad Drill by Sections 9.15-10 am "A" & "B"; 11.30 am-12.15 pm "C" & "D" Specialists 9.15-10 am "C"; 10-10.45 am "D"; 11.30 am-12.15 pm "A"; 12.15-1 pm "B" Speed in Turning-Out 9.15-10 am "D"; 10-10.45 am "C"; 11.30 am-12.15 pm "B"; 12.15-1 pm "A" NOTES (1) Running Parade under Platoon Commanders daily 7.45 am- 8 am (2) Specialist Training will be carried out as under BOMBERS Under Coy. arrangements, one Officer per Company RIFLE GRENADIERS being detailed to supervise this training. LEWIS GUNNERS Under Coy. arrangements and in accordance with programme drawn up by Battalion L.G. Officer, who will supervise training. RUNNERS Under Battalion Signal Officer. STRETCHER BEARERS Under Medical Officer. Specialist Classes for backward men will be arranged in each company 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. in each of above subjects and will be supervised by an Officer. Each Company will detail 4 Reserve Stretcher Bearers (including those already semi-trained) to parade under the M.O. at 2 p.m. daily. (3) The object of all training is to be development of smartness, improvement in turn-out and discipline. the men's closest attention is to be obtained so as to prepare their minds to receive advanced instruction in the field. (4) No time is to be wasted when men are on parade. Parades are to be short and pithy. (5) Officers, N.C.O's and men called out by their seniors on parade will always come at the double

(SGD) H.SEYS-PHILLIPS, capt & A/Adjt. 7TH (S)

 

BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT 7TH (S) Bn. BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT Order No.196. REFERENCE: BELGIUM Sheet 10 S.E. 7/2/18

1. INTENTION The Battalion will move to NOYON to the 5th Army by strategical train on the 9th FEBRUARY 1918 2. TIME OF DEPARTURE The Train will leave PROVEN station at 10.40 am. 3. PARADE The R.S.M. will report to the Adjutant with one Marker per Coy. H.Q. and Drums at 7.45 a.m. Coys will march on to their markers at7.50 a.m. on the "Advance" sounding. the Battn will be formed up in Mass ready to march off at 7.55 a.m. 4. DRESS Full Marching Order. Leatherjerkins will not be worn. They will be carried on top of the pack. 5. ORDER OF MARCH Hd. Qrs. "D" "A""B""C". 6. ENTRAINING & DETRAINING  2/Lieut.N.C.E.Cockburn will act as entraining and detraining Officer. he will proceed to PROVEN one hour before the Battalion to reconnoitre the Station, its approaches and its entraining facilities. He will also arrange for hot tea to be ready on the arrival of the Battalion, when he will report to the Adjutant. On the arrival of the Battalion at the station, one N.C.O. per Company and Hd.Qrs. will report to 2/Lieut.Cockburn for instructions regarding trucks and entraining. 7. CYCLIST ORDERLIES The Signalling Officer will detail L/Cpl.Brett and one Runner with bicycles to report to Captain V.D.CORBETT, 12th Middlesex Regiment at PROVEN STATION at 7.40 a.m. L/Cpl.Brett will obtain a marching out state from the Orderly Room and hand it to Capt.Corbett on arrival. 8. RATIONS Every man will carry the unexpended portion of the day's rations, rations for the following day and iron rations. 9. DISCIPLINE (1) Hd.Qrs and "C" Coy. will each detail a picquet of one N.C.O. and 6 men to prevent troops leaving the train without permission during halts (2) All doors on the right hand side of the train must be kept closed. 10. BAGGAGE (1) All Coy. Stores and Workshops will be dumped across the road near Transport Lines by 3 p.m. on the 8th instant. (2) As much Officers Lit and Officers' Mess kit as possible will be dumped at the same place and time. (3) The remainder of the Officers' kits, Bn. O.R. stores will be dumped across the road near the Transport Lines by 5.45 a.m. on the 9th inst. (4) All Lewis Guns & L.G.Equipment, together with Trench Mortars and Vickers Guns and their equipment will be packed on the limbers by 1 p.m. 8/2/18. (5) All Blankets, rolled in bundles of 10, will be dumped at the same place and time. 11. DUMP GUARD The Quartermaster will arrange for a guard over the Battalion dump at PROVEN STATION. he will also arrange to accommodate and ration them. 12. REAR PARTY 2/Lieut.G.S.Richards and 15 N.C.Os and men to be detailed by him from the R.E.Platoon will remain behind to clean up the Camp. They will not move off from the Camp until Lieut.E.D.Alcock, M.C. Staff Captain's representative, is satisfied that the Camp is scrupulously clean. the party will then proceed by No.18 train leaving PROVEN at 1.40 p.m. 13. AREA STORES Stoves, Stove Piping, tables, forms etc., will be handed over to the Camp Warden and a receipt obtained from him. 14. TRANSPORT (1) the Transport will be conveyed on the same train as the personnel of the Battalion. Supply and Baggage Wagons will also move on the same train. (2) The Transport Officer will arrange to move off so as to arrive at PROVEN STATION at 7.40 a.m. (3) Animals will carry the unexpended portion of the day's rations for the following day. (4) Water Carts will travel full. They can be filled at PROVEN, near the station. (5) Animals will be watered before entrainment. (6) Head ropes must be taken for tying up animals in the trucks. (7) Animals will be unharnessed and harness stacked in the middle of the trucks. two men will travel in each truck. (8) Buckets for watering Horses will be taken to water them en route. 15. HALT The train will halt for one hour at TINCQUES, where (1) Horses will be fed and watered. (2) Hot tea will be made and distributed to the men. (3) A Buffet canteen is open for Officers and men. 16. MARCHING OUT STATE Headquarters and Coys. will render an accurate marching out state by 6 p.m. 8/2/18 showing separately the number of Officers, other ranks and bicycles proceeding by train on 9/2/18. This will not include Transport men. The Transport Officer will render a Marching-out state by the same time, showing in detail the number of Officers, other ranks, animals, G.S.Wagons, Limbered G.S.Wagons and two-wheeled carts entraining on 9/2/18.

(SGD) H.SEYS-PHILLIPS, Capt. & A/Adjt. 7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

 

7TH (S) BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME 11th-16th FEBRUARY (inclusive)

Mon 11th Feb Drill - Plat & Section 9.15-10.15 am "A" & "B"; 10.15-11.15 am "C"; 11.45 am-1 pm "D"; Inf.Trng.Sec.18.para.2. Guard Mounting 9.15-10.15 am "C"; 10.15-11.15 am "D"; 11.45 am-1 pm "A" & "B"; Specialist Training 9.15-10.15 am "D"; 10.15-11.15 am "A" & "B"; 11.45 am-1 pm "C"; 2-2.45 pm All Coys Tues 12th Feb DRILL - Plat & Section 9.15-10.15 am "C" & "D"; 10.15-11.15 am "A" & "B"; I.T.Sec 73 d Musketry 9.15-10.15 am "A" & "B"; 10.15-11.15 am "C" & "D"; care of arms, aiming Specialist Training 11.45 am-2.45 pm All Coys Wed 13th Feb ROUTE MARCH 9.15-11.15 am ALL COMPANIES Dress: Fighting Order less Steel Helmets Feet Inspection 11.45 am-1 pm All Coys Specialist Training 2-2.45 pm All Coys Thurs 14th Feb DRILL - Platoon 9.15-10.15 am "A" & "B"; 10.15-11.15 "C" & "D"; I.T.Sec 90-93 Musketry 9.15-10.15 am "C" & "D"; 10.15-11.15 am "A" & "B" rapid loading Specialist Training 11.45 am - 1 pm All Coys HALF HOLIDAY 2-2.45 pm Frid 15th Feb DRILL - Platoon 9.15-10.15 am "C" & "D"; 10.15-11.15 am "A" & "B"; I.T.Dec 94 Musketry 9.15-10.15 am "A" & "B"; 10.15-11.15 am "C