August 1924

THE DIE-HARDS THE JOURNAL OF THE MIDDLESEX REGIMENT (Duke of Cambridge’s Own)

Vol. I. No. 9. A U G U S T , 1924. P r i c e 6d .

THE MIDDLESEX REGIMENT (DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE’S OWN). [57J Home Counties Area

" M ysore,” " ISnmSStam Sf-the, four comers ,ate Dukc 01 Cambridge s Cypher and Coronet. , aenngapatam, Albuhera, Ciudad Rodrigo,” “ Badaioz,” “ Vittoria ’’ “ Pvrene(4 ’ ‘ A lm i,” " “ Nivelle.” “ Nive,” “ Peninsula nkerman, Sevastopol." “ New Zealand,” “ South Africa, 1879,” “ Relief of Ladysmith. “ South Africa, 1900-02.” THE GREAT WAR. " M O N S, Chapelle,’ “ N euve “ Som m e “ l.o o s,” M or va l,” Scarpe,

SeUe “ Valenciennes,” “ Sambre,” “ France lnd Flanders ludv » c, ’ „ St-Quentin Canal,” “ Courtrai.

“ JERUSALEM,’ “ Murman, 1919,’ “ Siberia, 1918-19.” " Dukhovskaya,’ Agents— Lloyds Bank, Limited. Regular and Militia Battalions. Allied Regiments cf Canadian Militia. U niform S ca rlet. Facings— Lemon Yellow. Peterborough R an gers ...... Peterborough , O ntario T h e W entw orth R egim en t ...... D undas, O ntario. rst Bn. (57th Foot) ... Aldershot. 2nd Bn. (77th Foot) ... Ahmednagar. Allied Regiment of Dominion of New Zealand. 5th Bn. (R. Elthorne Mil.) Mill Hill. 6th Bn (R. East Middlesex Mil!) M ill H ill The Taranaki Regiment.

Depot Mill Hill. Record Office— Hounslow. Colonel-in-Chief

C°Kr\. i T . , Rr!ri?T G .L .b .L , G .C.M .G ., WS G .C .I.E t“ li D“k»G f v »< n Cornwall,c. r f K.G., h Territorial Arm y Battalions. n°La W 'r,G^ 1'’ TColonel'in'.Chiei 12th’L., R. S. Fus. S. ’Wales Bord., D.CT..I., P.W. Vols., Seaforth, and R. Wilts Yeo 7th Bn. Drill Hall, Priory Road, Hornsey, N. Personal A.D.C. to the King. eo-’ 8th Bn. Drill Hall, Hanworth Road, Hounslow. C o lo n el: 9th Bn. Drill Hall, Pound Lane, Willesden, N.W. 10 Gen. Sir Ivor Maxse, K.C.B., C.V.O., D.S.O.

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A l b u h e r a D a y , A l d e r s h o t , 1924 Frontispiece P h o t o : T h e O f f ic e r s , D e p o t T h e M i d d l e - T h e L a t e M a j o r H . H . W o o li.r ig h t 240 s e x R e g im e n t i s t B a t t a l io n N o t e s ...... 261 :4 1 7TH B a t t a l io n N o t e s P h o t o s : S e r g e a n t s i s t B a t t a l io n a n d 264 8th B a t t a l io n N o t e s O l d C o m r a d e s w h o a t t e n d e d t h e 264 P h o t o : C o m b in e d T e a m s o f H a m p s t e a d A l b u h e r a D in n e r a t A l d e r s h o t , v. O f f i c e r s ’ C l u b 1924 ’ 266 2 4 6 R e g im e n t a l A s s o c ia t io n N o t e s i s t B a t t a l io n , R o y a l G u a r d o f H o n o u r 267 O l d D ie -H a r d s ...... to H .M . K in g G e o r g e V , A l d e r s h o t 270 9 t h B a t t a l io n N o t e s ... 1924 ' 246 270 P h o to : B a n d o f q th B a t t a l io n in C a m p H o w the Middlesex Regiment has 1923 ...... helped TO Build the British Empire 271 249 F a t a n d T h in Gold M edal for the B attle of Albuhera 272 250 C o u r a g e ...... ’’’ O fficers' Club 274 251 B a l a n c e s o f D e c e a s e d O f f ic e r s a n d P h o to s : V ie w s o f C r ic k e t G r o u n d S o l d ie r s u n d is p o s e d o f b e l o n g in g d u r in g t h e " A t H o m e ” ...... to t h e R e g im e n t O b it u a r y 254/275 2 n d B a t t a l io n N o t e s S e n i o r i t y R o l l o f W a r r a n t O f f ic e r s ••• 2 5 5 a n d N .C .O s. T h e 2 n d B a t t a l io n a t D o u a i 277 ... 258 L is t o f O f f ic e r s D e p o t N o t e s ... 2 6 0 279 THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS

Later, in 1907, he published “ The Records In his earlier soldiering days he served NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS, &c. of the 77th Regiment and of the 2nd Battalion with the ist Battalion in Ireland and the (D.C.O.) Middlesex Regiment ” to the end T he “ Die-Hards ” is published early in February, Channel Islands. In 1884 he joined the of the South African War. He was, indeed, May, August, and November, and copies may be Regimental Depot, which was then at obtained through all Messrs. W. H. Smith & Sons a born military historian. His knowledge Hounslow, for the usual period of two years, Bookshops and Bookstalls. of old wars and ancient military customs at the termination of which he rejoined the fi*4 i-1 Baff^fion. was very great, and he delighted to talk on A ll Contributions intended for publication should ist Battalion at Dover. In 1887 he pro­ teach the Editor not later than the ist of the month such subjects with others who shared his N o te s ceeded to India to join the 2nd Battalion previous to that of issue. Contributions must be interest in them. He was never so happy as then stationed there. On being promoted written on one side of the paper only and signed, when reading old and little known books LBUHERA DAY for the second time stating whether it is desired to publish contributor's Captain, in April, 1890, he was ordered home, and diaries having to do with past campaigns, A since the end of the war was celebrated name or not. Rejected manuscripts, &c., will only be and in 1891 rejoined the ist Battalion in returned if accompanied by a stamped' and addressed particularly those of the iSth and early 19th in England. Many old friends were thus Ireland. In 1893 he proceeded with that envelope. The Editor will thankfully receive Contri­ centuries. His patience- and research in the enabled to visit us again, and, it is hoped, Battalion to Gibraltar, returning with it butions from past or present Members of the Regiment acquisition of such knowledge was remark­ enjoyed the renewal of their association with or others interested, but necessarily reserves to himself to Aldershot in the following year. Early able. He not infrequently contributed the Regiment as much as did we in the the right to publication. All communications con­ in 1896 he went with the ist Battalion to cerning the paper. including Advertisements, should articles dealing with topics of this nature Regiment in seeing them amongst us once South Africa, to which country it was hastily be addressed to the Editor, “ The Die-Hards " Journal, to military and other journals and magazines. more. M ill Hill Barracks, N.W . dispatched, as trouble, which did not at the Yet another year the weather favoured time, however, materialize, was anticipated. He was in his later years a good deal Subscriptions should, be forwarded to the Editor, troubled with deafness, which prevented us, and in spite of the many well-deserved He did duty with the ist Battalion in South criticisms which at other times are levelled to whom all Cheques and Postal Orders should be him going about as much as he would other­ made payable and crossed " — &• C o .“ Africa until early in 1898, when orders were against it, the conditions were almost ideal. wise have done. received for it to proceed to India, and he The sports commenced at 10 a.m. (details ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION 2 - (Post Free). landed with the Battalion there for his His character was an unusual one. He of which are given elsewhere). These took second tour of service in that country. He was very reserved, modest, diffident and place on the Battalion Sports Ground. The remained in India with his Battalion until unassuming, but strong for all that was organization of the ground and the sports 1901, and on being promoted to Major in right and honourable. His feelings on all was indeed well carried out, and even our matters of taste were extremely sensitive, TH E LATE that year decided to retire. local cynics and pessimists could find nothing In the early vears of his retirement he and he detested anything like swagger or but laudatory remarks to make. pretension. He was a true and loyal friend ; MAJOR H. H. WOOLLRIGHT. travelled a good'deal on the continent, but It would be invidious to mention names in soon settled down to a quiet life in his never hasty in his judgment of others, nor connection with the arrangements, for all London flat, spending most of his time at did he ever say an unkind word of anyone. those who shared the responsibility for them his club and in the company of congenial It was only those privileged to know him took such infinite trouble that their efforts well who understood what a really fine friends and acquaintances. He never failed, could not have been more successful. HE passing of Major Henry Harriott however, to pay his regular annual visits character was his. Our Colonel, Gen. Sir Ivor Maxse, honoured T Woollright on June 13th, 1924, must to special friends resident out of London His last illness was a long and trying one. us by lunching with us, attending the sports, have grieved many who had served with and and in Ireland before that country became He lay for weeks in an unconscious or only and afterwards distributing the prizes. learned to appreciate his sterling character. impossible. semi-conscious state, rallying at intervals for A luncheon party was given at Corunna He was born in London on April 28th, On the occasion of the Albuhera Centenary a brief time and giving to those watching Barracks, attended by the following past 1862. His public school was Charterhouse. Dinner on May 16th, 1911, he was, to his some hope of recovery ; but it was not to and serving officers of the ist Battalion :— Passing from Sandhurst, he was gazetted be. He passed peacefully away in his flat great delight, as the historian of the 57tIs Major P. B. Allott ; Major E. A. Bennett ; to the Middlesex Regiment on October 21st, at Artillery Mansions on June 13th of the Regiment, invited to be present. He and Major N. Blake, D.S.O. ; *Lieut. F. E. 1881, and being posted to the ist Battalion, present year. the late Col. Inglis (also a guest), grandson Bostock ; *Major M. Browne, M.C. ; Major joined it shortly after the historic number of Sir William who commanded the Regi­ The first part of the funeral service on G. C. Bucknall, M.C. ; Lieut. J. F. Charles- 57 had ceased to be officially recognized. ment at the famous battle, were the only June 17th was held in the Church of St. worth ; *Lieut. J. H. Clowes ; ♦Lieut. M. From the earliest days he took the deepest officers present who had not actually been Stephen’s, Rochester Row, which he regularly Crawford ; ♦Lieut. D. Y . Cubitt ; Capt. J. C. interest in the history and traditions of the gazetted to the 57th. attended for a number of years whilst Dallas, M.C. ; *Capt. S. F. W. M. del Court, 57th, and desired to identify himself wholly resident in Westminster, and in the parochial His tastes were literary. He was un­ M.C. ; *Lieut. A. Dix-Lewis ; *Lieut. J. E. with it, as was, of course, natural when work of which he for a long time took an questionably a true military historian, and Dobbs, M.C. ; Major A. C. Dundas, O .B.E. ; practically all his seniors serving with him active part as warden. The funeral service *Capt. & Qrmr. J. English ; ♦Lieut. I. D. S. as such his name will be remembered long had belonged to it and had not yet learned was attended, besides relatives, by a number Gordon ; Col. J. H. Hall, C.M.G., D.S.O. ; after those of other soldiers of his period with to accustom themselves to the new order of of faithful friends, old brother officers, whom he was associated are forgotten. *Capt. C. W. Haydon, M.C. ; Lieut.-Col. R. things. He later became very fond of the ladies, etc., some few of whom also were M. Heath, C.M.G., D.S.O. ; ♦Lieut. S. F. In 1893 he published “ The History of the 2nd Battalion and took pride in its splendid present at the actual interment in Twicken-' Hedgecoe ; Lieut. H. E. Heffer, M.C. ; 57th Regim ent,” which is adm ittedly one 77th traditions, always doing his best to a.s ham Cemetery. *Capt. B. G. Horrocks, M.C. ; Capt. W. W. of the best of regimental histories, and is far as possible foster a real Middlesex regi­ Jefferd ; Gen. F. D. Lumley, C.B.E., C.B. ; often quoted and referred to by other military His memory will ever be cherished by the mental esprit de corps. He never, however, ♦Capt. E. F. Lyons, M.C. ; Lieut. S. Mirams, historians. This was really the principal many who loved him and valued his friend­ altogether forgot, and was intensely proud M.C. ; *Major L. L. Pargiter, D.S.O. ; work of his life, and was to him a true labour ship. of the fact, that he was himself to all intents S e n e x . ♦Lieut. F. G. P a rk e r; *Capt. H. W . M. and purposes a 57th man. of love. 242 THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS 243

Paul, O.B.E., M.C. ; Brevet Lieut.-Col. ture from the Battalion of Capt. J. C. Dallas, N o n -C hampionship E v e n t s . Inter-Mess Relay.—1, Privates ; 2, V. L. N. Pearson, D.S.O. ; *Lient. G. H. C. M.C., and Lieut. G. W. Kempster. The Officers ; 3, Sergeants ; 4, Corporals. Pen n ycook; * Major D. C. Percy-Smith, latter left us on May 14th to go to the Band Race.— 1, Bdsmn. Beaney ; 2, Obstacle Race.— 1, L./Cpl. Mansfield D.S.O., O.B.E. ; *Capt. H. Phillips, MX. ; W.A.F.F., and in him, unfortunately, we Bdsmn. Field ; 3, Bdsmn. Walker. (“ C ” ) ; 2, Pte. Tompkins (“ H .O .” ) ; 3, Col. F. G. Poole, D.S.O., O.B.E. ; Capt. lose the leader of our boxing team of last Potato Race.— 1, Pte. Stanton (" A ”) ; Pte. Sewell (“ B .” ) N. P. Procter, M.C. ; Lieut. B. B. Rackham, year. Capt. Dallas left us 011 June 17th for 2, L./Cpl. Bolden (" C ”) ; 3, Pte. Hatchett M.C. ; Col. F. W. Ramsay, C.B., C.M.G., a tour of duty with the W.A.R. All regret r b ” ). SHIELDS FOR SEASON 1923-1924. D.S.O.; *Lieut. W. L. Roberts, M.C.; *Lieut. very much their leaving us after three and 220 Yards (Boys over 15).— 1, Boy Russell ; Inter-Company Football.-—“ B ” Coy. ; H. S. Royffe ; *MajorW. A. Stewart, O.B.E.; four years service respectively with the Bat­ 2, Boy Barling ; 3, Boy Dibble. Medals. Capt. and Qrmr. V. E. Stock, M.C. ; *Lieut. talion and we will hope it is only temporarily. Sergeants' Race.— 1, L./Sergt. Hawkins Inter-Platoon Football.— No. 5, " B ” Coy. ; J. T ait; Capt. L. L. Welman, M.C ; *2/Lieut. To change from regrets to congratulations, (“ C ” ) ; 2, Sergt. Cullen (" H .Q .” ) ; 3, Medals. D. L. Welman ; and *Lieut. J. R. B. Worton. we have great pleasure in informing those of Sergt. E. Green (“ H.Q.”). Tug-of-War.— “ B ” Coy. ; Medals. our readers who do not know of it that * Now serving with the 1st Battalion. Ladies’ Race.— 1, Mrs. Bull ; 2, Mrs. Cricket.— “ A ” Coy. ; Shield. Lieut. F. E. Bostock was married at St. Chasney ; 3, Mrs. Mynott. There was a rumour that H.R.H. The Hockey.— “ B ” and “ Q ” Coys. ; “ B ” Cuthbert’s, Philbeach Gardens, W., on May Children’s Race.— 1, Pat O ’Brien, Miss Prince of Wales might be able to visit us, 21st. and “ Q ” Coys, share Shield. L. Beaman ; 2, S. Matthews (Border Regt.), Cross-Country Run.— “ D ” Coy. ; Shield. in between his many other duties, but The strenuous programme of the training Miss V. Anderson; 3, F. Buckingham, Boxing.— “ B ” Coy. ; Shield. unfortunately he could not do so. season prevented some of us from attending Miss N. Clark. Basket Ball.— “ 0 ” Coy. One of the most amusing events of the the reception which was given after the sports was undoubtedly the Obstacle Race. Open M ile Relay.— 1, R.A.M.C. ; 2, Welsh Musketry.— “ D ” Coy. ; Shield. ceremony, but as many as were able were Guards. This proved almost too severe a strain for present. Skill-at-Arms.— “ C ” Coy. Veterans’ Race.— 1, C.S.M. Beaman (“ A ”); Efficiency Shield.— “ C " Coy. ; Shield. some, who, after crawling under netting, Capt. B. G. Horrocks gave a very good 2, Sergt. Speakes (“ B ” ) ; 3, L./Cpl. Murphy Officers v. Sergeants Tug-oJ-War.— taking a water jump, climbing ropes, getting account of himself in gaining the first place (“ H .Q .” ). Sergeants ; Cup. through wire entanglements, swimming in a in the Pentathlon Trials to select the team tank, and then being covered from head to to represent England in the Olympic Games foot with soot, were asked to run with heavy this year. He obtained a Special Certificate sandbags. in revolver shooting and riding, and 1st Class One of the great events of the year in Coy. Football. Hockey. Basket C.-C. Boxing. 1923-24 Skill- Albuhera Tug-of- Total. Certificates in cross-country running, swim­ Coy. League. Platoon Ball. Running. Mus- at- Sports. War. Aldershot took place on June 10th— the ming, and epee-fencing. We all wish him K.O. K.O. ketry. Arms. Royal Review. Probably few of us have success when he competes in Paris against “ A-’’ 10 27*3 22-3 15 20 49 68 125 170 47-5 15 569-5 been on a parade of such magnitude before, the representatives of other countries B,, 30 15 30 37-5 20 38-5 80 275 95 85 40 746 and judging from all accounts the Battalion " C 25 35 22-5 30 35 59-5 56 425 200 47-5 25 960-5 did itself credit in the march past, led by D 5 40 5 22-5 20 70 44 500 95 25 30 856-5 ALBUHERA DAY SPORTS. tx 15 20 I2'5 22"5 30 28 32 350 140 IOO 20 770 our Colonel, Gen. Sir Ivor Maxse. “Q” 20 27*5 12-5 37-5 40 17-5 20 200 50 70 35 53O We were amongst the units chosen to C hampionship E v e n t s . provide a guard over the Royal Pavilion 100 Yards.— 1, " G ’ ’ Coy. ; 2, “ B ” Coy. ; CRICKET. during the King’s stay in Aldershot, and 3, " A ” Coy. ; 4, “ D ” Coy. ; 5, “ C ” Coy. ; Although the R.A.S.C. eventually scored So far the Battalion cricket team has Lieut. Worton, who was in command, had 6, " Q ” Coy. 86, they had 7 wickets down for 28, and it the honour of dining with His Majesty. Putting the Shot.— 1 , “ C ” Coy. ; 2, “ O ” hardly done itself justice. Out of the six looked at one time as if there would be an Our Band, too, played during dinner, and was Coy. ; 3, “ G ” Coy. ; 4, “ B ” C o y.; 5, matches played we have won two and lost exciting finish. four. apparently much appreciated by its Royal “ D ” Coy. ; 6, “ A ” Coy. June 14th, v. R.E. (Command Knock- audience. Two days later Lieut.-Col. R. M. One M ile.— 1, “ B ”’ Coy. ; 2, “ 0 ” Coy. ; May 19th, v. Royal Fusiliers. Lost : Out). Lost ; R.E., 78 ; 1st Middlesex, 61 Heath had the honour of dining with Their 3, “ C ” Coy. ; 4, “ D ’ Coy ; 5, “ D ” Coy. ; Royal Fusiliers, 164 ; 1st Middlesex, 123. (Cpl. Northcott, 25 ; L./Cpl. O ’Brien, 3 for Majesties at the Pavilion. 6, “ A ” Coy. (Capt. Paul, 25 ; Cpl. Macdonald, 4 for 45 ; 14 ; L./Cpl. Kennctt, 3 for 20 ; Cpl. North­ L./Cpl. Kennett, 3 for 44.) Royal Reviews over, and two companies Long Jump.— 1, “ B ” Coy. ; 2, “ 0 ” cott, 3 for 31 ; Capt. Phillips, 1 for 7). (“ B ” and “ C ”) find themselves on a Coy. ; 3, “ A ” Coy. ; 4, “ C ” Coy. May 21st, v. Welsh Guards. Lost : Welsh June 16th, v. Grenadier Guards. Won : Guards, 160 ; 1st Middlesex, 131. (L./Cpl. three-days’ company march, which with its 880 Yards.— 1, " G :” Coy. ; 2, “ D ” Coy. ; Grenadier Guards, 72 ; 1st Middlesex, 151 Kennett, 29, not out ; Capt. Phillips, 22 ; long hours of marching (not to mention 3, “ B ” Coy. ; 4, “ A ” Coy. (Cpl. Henderson, 50, not out ; Lieut. Cpl. Northcott, 4 for 42.) distances in intermittent and heavy rain) Hurdles.— 1, “ G " Coy. ; 2, “ B ” Coy. ; Worton, 31 ; Lieut. Clowes, 22; L./Cpl. was anything but pleasant. 3, “ C ” Coy. ; 4, “ 0 ” Coy. May 26th, v. Gloucestershire Regiment. Kennett, 6 for 27 ; Cpl. Northcott, 2 for 10 ; Won : Gloucestershire Regiment, 40 ; 1st " A ” and “ D ” whose turn came next 440 Yards.— 1, “ A Coy. ; 2, “ G ” and Pte. Elliott, 1 for 0.) Middlesex, 102. (Lieut. Clowes, 23 ; L./Cpl. were more fortunate with weather conditions. “ D ” Coys. ; 3, “ Q ' Coy. We were unfortunate to lose the match Kennett, 3 for 4 ; Capt. Phillips', 3 for 9 ; We heartily congratulate " C ” Company High Jump.— 1, “G” Coy.; “C” with the Royal Engineers in the first Com­ on winning the Albuhera Shield this year. Bdsmn. Elliott, 2 for t o ; Cpl. Northcott, mand Knock-Out, having dismissed them Coy ; 3, " Q ” Coy ; 4, “ B ” Coy. 2 for 16.) An all-round efficiency and sports shield is Three Miles.— 1, ‘11 p ” Coy. ; 2, “ A " for 78, but with the exception of Cpl. North­ June 3rd, v. R.A.S.C. Lost ; R.A.S.C., something of which the company must be Coy. ; 3, “ D ” Coy. ; 4, “ C ’r Coy. cott 25, Capt. Paul 12, and L./Cpl. O'Brien 86; 1st Middlesex, 32. (L./Cpl. Kennett, proud. 220 Yards Relay.- “ G ” Coy. 10, the remaining batsmen failed to with­ 4 for 28 ; Cpl. Northcott, 3 for 25 ; Bdsmn. We are sorry to have to record the depar­ “ B " Coy. ; 3, " C ” Coy. ; 4, " 0 ” Coy. stand the attack of Major Wyatt who took Elliott, 2 for 20.) eight wickets for 23. THE DIE-HARDS 245 244 THE DIE-HARDS

him the best of luck on taking up his appoint­ The points we gained for the above counted well in the running for top place, and although “ H.Q.” WING NOTES. ment, also that he will not find the climate towards the Efficiency Shield we won. We this was not achieved, such a close finish too trying. also won the Football Shield, owing to our The thing of great importance during the by all companies caused general satisfaction position in the League and Company knock­ past quarter was, of course, Albuhera to the Weapon Training Staff. “ B ” COMPANY NOTES. out. Celebration. At the Albuhera Sports we did not do as The summer training is now in full swing, Some there are in our company who are well as expected, but better luck next year. The Company tied with “ Q ” Company and well we know it. Among other things, not, at times, proud of being Headquarter Lieut. D. W. Welman kept up his family for the first place in the Hockey League with we have teams entered for the competitions personnel, and yet, when I look at the traditions and ran splendidly in the Com­ 37 5 points. Both the Hockey and Boxing above, but this time we are competing results of sports held on May 16th, well, I pany Relay Race, when, although last man Shields are in our possession, but the Hockey against teams representing different units am really feeling proud and glad to think Shield will be handed over to “ Q ” Company to run and yards behind when getting off, in the Command. I am in “ H .O .” overtook his opponents and won by at least at the end of six months. Although we are still up against it, we still As the sub-editor of the Battalion requires two yards. Congratulations to Pte. Stanton During the firing period, when the Bat­ have high hopes of pulling it off, and in our some “ copy,” I must not put all names in. talion was in camp, the Inter-Platoon on winning the potato race, and if rumours are next contribution to the D i e -H a r d s I hope knock-out and the Inter-Company football Briefly here are the results :— true, he will soon be issuing “ Kartoffels ” to be able to say we were successful. “ G ’’ was the leading Company in Athletic every dinner hour. It was also noted that knock-out was decided. Sports, with “ Q ” third. Not bad, eh ! several veterans were running, and did quite “ B ” Company carried off both honours, The events “ G ” won wrere :— The Hurdles, well, although falling at the first fence. No. 5 Platoon winning the former. High Jump, 220 Yards Relay, 100 Yards, The tug-of-war team had bad luck in being It is interesting to note that the Inter- “ D ” COMPANY NOTES. and 880 Yards. beaten in the first round by “ D ” Company, Platoon final commenced at 7.30 a.m. It “ Q ” obtained the Three Miles. the second pull being the best time through­ is rumoured that the teams tried to borrow Since the last issue we have had some busy In the other events Beaney " pulled off ” out this event. Next season “ B ” Company a searchlight from the Royal Engineers, times ; what with musketry, Albuhera Day, the Band Race, Boy Russell the Boys’ Race, will have to watch they do not lose their but finally decided on night lights. One Royal Review, etc., we have had our hands and even in the Children's Race “ H.Q.” member of No. 5 Platoon still wanders round place. full. pushed home the victors. Although giving up the Boxing Shield this the barracks at unearthly hours in the morn­ At Bisley we were badly behind with 1he King Cricket has not yet had much ing “ training.” The Company was success­ year (Dear Editor, only lent) we still hold rifle, but thanks to those who fired Table opportunity of showing himself. Training one shield, i.e., the Cricket Shield. ful on Albuhera Day in winning the tug-of- “ L ” we are now in the running for Best just now is rather fierce, and we have been Cricket is now in full swing, and I am war. This is the third year that the team Shooting Company again, and hope that our having days (and nights) out. However, we pleased to say we have four representatives has won the cup. casuals will be able to pull us up the small have had some inter-platoon games. Here Thanks are due to the teams and their in the Battalion team in Capt. H. Phillips, decimal point required. are the results :— M.C., Cpl. G. MacDonald, L./Cpl. Henderson, trainer, C.Q.M.S. " Pelly,” who in spite of The full report of Albuhera Day will be “ G ” v. “ B ” : “ B ” scored 45 runs ; and L./Cpl. Kennett ; and in the near future /raining parades worked hard on the rope found elsewhere, and we regret to say we “ G ” scored 36 runs. we hope to see them appear at Mill Hill in the afternoons daily. We also won the were not very promising. We received a In Skill-at-Arms “ G ” came out third and give the Depot a “ shake up.” mile and long jump, second in the 100 yards visit on that day from two old members of and hurdles, and were third in the half-mile. and in the Musketry for 1923-24, “ G ” Owing to the training, platoon and com­ the Company— C. S. M. Duncan and Ben In the Battalion Sports Pte. Donovan was were again third. “ 0 ’” in both cases was pany matches are being played off when time Sewell. The former is doing well in business,, second in the mile and also the three-mile very low. permits. but the latter has recently joined the ranks We were -¿leased to have Major Pargiter Shooting teams are for ever marching off races. of the unemployed, and we hope he will not with us again though for only a short time. The Company proceeded on a four-day from the barracks to pass away the long be there very long. march on June nth. As usual the weather Our friend “ Rex ” must be in disgrace. evenings (after training hours) on the range, Recently we attended a lecture on “ The Use He was actually absent from Battalion conditions were terrible, yet one wonders and one constantly hears a certain Field- of Aircraft,” at Farnborough, and afterwards Training. I hear that a Court is assembling which is best, rain or heat. However, after Marshal’s name mentioned in connection several officers and N.C.Os. went for flights, a drenching time we arrived in barracks at to enquire into this. One wonders what will with a certain competition, which is at one of whom was our Quarter Bloke, and as happen to the Drums when “ Rex ” departs 5 a.m. on June 14th. The Company are present running first favourite in the the next day was pay day it looked as quite used to the expression “ only another this life. Some people say ! Battalion. though we were going to be unlucky, but four miles.” We think it beats the prover­ (This has been censored by the “ H.Q.” We much regret to state that during the thank goodness, after performing all kinds bial Irishman’s mile. drummers). last month or so we have lost Cpls. Steward of stunts he reached terra firma safely but Our best wishes to other Headquarter and Duckmanton, and Pte. Sells, the N.C.Os. rather pale. Wings in their trials. In a company formed departing to the Depot for a tour of duty, “ C ” COMPANY NOTES. A draft has recently joined from the of so many little groups, surely the motto and the last-named to “ civil life.” Our loss The Battalion has now left the camp and Depot, and they seem to be very good men. “ United, we stand ; divided, we fall,” is is the Depot’s gain, but without (Pain) we is back in barracks at Aldershot. After the These will make the Company up again, as very appropriate. hear that an old N.C.O. is returning to us just lately we have lost Ptes. Fenn, Cassidy, W i n g e r . dirty weather the troops had in camp, they from the Depot. are glad to be back here once more. The Dyke and Wallace, who have been dis­ Pleased to welcome Cpl. Thomas (another Company took part in several competitions charged. sportsman) and ten other ranks from the whilst under canvas, and won the following;— We welcomed the return of Sergt. Willard “ A ” COMPANY NOTES. Depot, and can ensure them that the air Young Soldiers’ Competitions. and L./Cpl. Lewis from the Depot. Owing Since my last report Annual Musketry of Aldershot is “ embracing.” Imperial Tobacco Company Shield. to the lack of time more news will be in the of another year has passed, and our con­ We regret to report the departure of Capt. The Evelyn Wood Competition. next issue. fidence (as expressed in last issue) carried us J. C. Dallas, M.C., for W est Africa, and wish THE DIE-HARDS 247

The trainer was in great demand, and I often wonder if big clubs train on the same lines. Now again to the concert. This was a great success. Several of our visitors gave excel­ Y ^ ^ t Q e ^ 71NTS lent items. Their trios were particularly good. Later, the R.S.M. presented the cup J Ilk ^Mess NoTes and medals (all made b y Armourer Staff- Sergeant), and the evening finished with a I am starting these notes with the hope Googly Billiards Competition. that the Editor will not consider them too The probability of us meeting these folk bulky. There is always a big bundle of is very small, but they will always find us news during the past quarter, and its con­ “ At Home ” to them at all times. densation is rather beyond my (very) feeble We wish them good luck in all future pen. enterprises. The “ Pokey Die Fiend ” still However, “ to arms.” The topic since the holds sway in the Mess. The winners for last quarter was Albuhera Day. The December, 1923, January, February, March, weather question was discussed, and final and May, 1924, being :— appeals made to the official in charge of C.S.M. Gray, Sergt. Parsons, C.S.M. Gray, decent weather. On May 16th the sky was C.S.M. Cullum, L./Sgt. Lawrence, and R.S.M. blue— not so the members. Oh no, they were Anderson. far from blue. Flannels were the order of A Tankard Billiards Tournament is pro­ the day, and certainly they looked cool. ducing remarkable results :— As usual a great number of the members Up to the present tankards have been won. were on duty during the sports. This duty, The winners were :— however, becomes a pleasure. In the events L/Sgt. Fleming, L./Sgt. Tibbs, Sergt. during the day C.S.M. Beaman won the Parsons, C.S.M. Beaman, C.O.M.S. Lewis, veterans’ race, L./Sgt. Lawrence the three- Sergt. Moore, Sergt. Windsor, R.S.M. Ander­ miles (he was also third in the mile), and son, Bdmr. Clarke, L./Sgt. Morley, C.Q.M.S. L./Sgt. Hawkins won the sergeants' race. Pelly, Sergt. Cullen, A./S./Sgt. Bastin, L./Sgt. “ Tishy ” did his part in the relay in lovely Jones, Sergt. E. Green, L./Sgt. Clift, Sergt. style. Speakes, and R.Q.M.S. Clark. In the evening the Mess had a dinner, Having looked at the amount for publica­ to which past members had been invited. tion I must “ dry up.” Quite a number arrived, but not so many Our best wishes to all other Messes. We as we would wish. The arrangements in are always pleased to hear from any who care the hands of C.Q.M.S. Cook for the dinner to write. Address to the President, please. were admirable, and everything went without a hitch. After the dinner the Commanding Officer and officers came over, and all toasted T h i n g s w e W o u l d L i k e t o K n o w . “ Albuhera,” and then settled down to some entertainment. Songs were given by several What would happen if someone had members of the Mess. Also b y Lieut. S. F. shouted “ Gas ! ” on a certain occasion ? Hedgecoe. This continued until late. Everyone voted it a really enjoyable If a member in “ C ” really enjoyed the evening. The past members present were :— four days’ march ? Mr. Stevens, Mr. Glibbens, Mr. Coomber, G.A.P.S.A. Mr. Duncan, Mr. Morris, Mr. O ’Connell, Mr. Brookes, Mr. W ally, Mr. Tuck, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Cook. We should be pleased to hear from other CORPORALS’ ROOM NOTES. past members who would be able to attend

this great function. On the departure of D e a r M r . E d i t o r , the “ Attached ” from the Veterinary School, a concert was arranged. Previous to this Please do me the greatest of favours by a “ football ” match was arranged. Some not divulging my name. There are one or game this was, too ! The score was so great two persons “ after my blood ” and in that a fresh indent for pencils was submitted. particular the Entertainment Committee. 248 THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS 249

I must humbly apologize for slating them in We have all sorts of “ Blues ” coming which colonial volunteer and British regular the past. Their previous motto “ Silence HOW THE MIDDLESEX along, from “ Hammersmith Blues ” to fought side by side in the Empire's cause. is Golden ” has undergone a very perceptible “ Honolulu Blues,” and now at long last REGIMENT HAS HELPED India’s history throughout the centuries change ; in fact, it has almost become we have our own “ Blues ” (patrols), but is red with wars and battles, and in many " Factor non Verba ” (Deeds not Words). I must say that they are not very much in TO BUILD TH E BRITISH of these the Middlesex men have taken part. The first spasm took place on Albuhera evidence considering the number who are Indeed, the 2nd Battalion (the old 77th Night, on which occasion we let ourselves EMPIRE. in possession of them. Rumour hath it Foot) were raised especially for service in “ go ” in a very ably arranged dance. The that they are being saved up for Albuhera that clime. Among the more important member who looks after our medical welfare D ay, 1925. campaigns on Indian soil in which the was again well to the fore with a great B y R. M a u r i c e H i l l . By the way, where dees “ D ” Company Regiment has served may be mentioned the oration on " Socialism.” This is not his obtain all their young giants ? We have now '"F'HE twenty-fourth year of the twentieth Mahratta wars, the conquest of the Mahratta debut in this line, for I can remember a L./Cpl. Riley, who has been initiated into century will go down to posterity as coast, Mysore, Seringapatam, and the capture similar rhetoric effort of his amidst an the mystery surrounding the Corporals> “ Empire Year,” for the memory of the of Ceylon. A wring of the 57th took part in admiring crowd in one of the main thorough­ Room. If ” D ” Company carries on like great British Empire Exhibition, where the operations against Tantia Topee, at the fares of Portsmouth during a recent football this, we will soon be removing the roof to representatives of the many and varied races close of the great Mutiny, which threatened outing. allow for the entrance of their future Junior who live under the Union Jack are gathered to wrest the Indian Empire from Britain’s The second spasm was provided by a Non-Coms. Whilst on the subject of pro­ together, will linger long after invitations grasp. snooker tournament, which, I am sorry to motion, I must add that there are many that to visit Wembley have disappeared from While Wolfe and his men were conquering say, is not yet finished. I say I am sorry, have joined us and few that have left since the hoardings. Canada, the 57th were at Gibraltar and other because I do not think the playing members we last appeared in print. It would harry A well-known American writer and states­ stations in the Mediterranean, where life back the Entertainment Committee up ; my readers were I to give a detailed list, so man, Daniel Webster, once spoke of “ The was uneventful, save for an occasional brush a tournament of this sort should be finished I congratulate the many and wish the best great British Empire, whose morning drum­ with the Spaniards, or for detachments going inside a fortnight comfortably, so come along of wishes to the few. beat, following the sun and keeping company to sea as marines with the fleet. But their you chaps, buck up, and put your shoulders Till next issue, with the hours, encircles the globe with one turn for service in the New World was soon to the wheel. So far there have been several i r a r e t h S G . continuous stream of martial music.” This to come, for in 1775 they set sail for America, interesting games, and some merriment was short article is intended to show what part just in time to take part in the war of Inde­ caused in the game in which “ Tall John ” the Middlesex Regiment has played in the pendence. Though this war came to an assisted " Wee Mutt Glover ” to chalk his making of the greatest Empire the world unsuccessful conclusion, no blame can be cue, the same being rather beyond his reach. ODDITIES. has ever known. laid on the British troops, who on many (Bandmaster Williams and his choir have To deal first with our Australasian posses­ occasions proved themselves more than a kindly consented to present a very " unsolid ” Who was responsible for the following sions. No regiment has seen more service match for their enemies in open fight. It gold watch for the highest break. He gems in a lecture on Lewis guns in attack ? in the Antipodes than the Middlesex. should always be remembered to the credit himself tops the list at present with a break “ The Lewis guns will be ‘ argumented " Though the great island continent of Aus­ of the Die-Hards and their comrades of of 2 N.A.A. cups, 1 cue, and 1 lamp tralia became British mainly by peaceful other regiments (together with the United shade. This will want same beating). by rifle sections.” means, the 57th had to put down a minor Empire Loyalists) that if they could not Writing of our choir, have you heard it ? “ What you chaps want is more ‘ Spirit rebellion in Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) retain all North America under the Union If not— then stay away. One wonders how de Cops.' ” in 1826. One officer of the corps at this time Jack, they prevented the rebels from attain­ the choirmaster, Jack Stretton, with his (Capt. Logan) did much valuable exploration ing their full objective— the partition of “ Then No. 2 Lewis Gun will take the six feet manages to reach those depths to work, discovering the important River Canada from the British Empire. In 1814, enemy machine gun by ‘ insult.' ” which his manly baritone voice takes him. Darling in 1826, but it is sad to relate that when the Americans were again trying to His efforts are somewhat drowned by the only four years afterwards he met the fate plant their “ Stars and Stripes ” on Canadian * * * remainder of the choii, to give only a few of so many brave explorers, being murdered soil, the 57th (fresh from the glorious battle­ of their illustrious names, Holder, Sammons, by natives. fields of the Peninsula) were once more Macdonald, and Barker, whilst they are Who was it who asked how far we would The Maoris of New Zealand are men of rushed across the Atlantic to the defence of accompanied on the piano by Williams and have to march to Evelyn Wood to take part very different calibre to the Aboriginals of the Dominion. It was through being en­ a shower of abuses from the remainder of in a firing competition of that ilk ? Australia, and the 57th (and other British gaged on this service that the 57th (like the members in the room. regiments) had some hard fighting, as has several more of Wellington’s most-trusted A short while ago there was a tremendous * * * been recently described in Sergt. Bezar’s veteran battalions) missed the opportunity controversy in the room. One would have interesting narratives in the pages of the of adding “ Waterloo ” to their Battle thought it was one of the University clubs Something that sticketh closer than a. Regimental Journal, before the Maoris Honours. on the eve of the Oxford and Cambridge brother— a friend “ in need ” on a Thursday admitted defeat and became loyal fellow South Africa has proved, to quote Sir boat-race, for members were discussing night. subjects. On March 25th, 1864, the 57th Arthur Conan Doyle, “ An inventory of details of a proposed Corporals’ Room boat- * * * Foot and the Taranaki Rifles (a volunteer good and evil ; fierce Kaffir wars, the greatest race on the local canal. The excitement has corps of colonists) attacked a Maori “ pah ” diamond mines, the wealthiest gold mines, suddenly come to an end, and one wonders (stockade) together at Kataki. Only a twro costly campaigns with men whom we if the reason for this was because several For what use is a wind gauge on a rifle ? minor engagement, perhaps, but worthy of respected even while we fought them, and of the leading lights in the scheme whilst Should it be used in rapid fire, and if so„ special mention as a landmark in Empire now, at last, we hope, a South Africa of out at practice had several wet spills. contrary to wind or with wind ? history— for that was the first occasion on peace and prosperity, with equal rights and 250 THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS 251

OFFICERS’ CLUB. Capt. A. R. Carey. equal duties for all men.” In the most GOLD MEDAL FOR THE Capt. C. S. Burdon. serious of these wars—that of 1879, when Capt. By ham. the Zulu power was broken— the 57th bore Capt. H. E. Foster. COMMITTEE Meeting was held at the a gallant part.. Of all the savage enemies BATTLE OF ALBUHERA. Capt. H. C. Ellis, O.B.E. Library, Central London Recruiting Capt. W. W. Jefferd. the British soldier has had to face, it is A Depot, Whitehall, on Saturday, April 26th, Capt. H. B. \V. Savile, M.C. doubtful if any— even the Maoris— were so Capt. V. E. Stock, M.C. formidable as these disciplined impis of 1924. Capt. W. H. Parmeter. There were present :— Col. A. M. O. A. ebony-skinned athletes, who, with their Capt. M. Thorne. Passingham, O.B.E. (Chairman) ; Lieut.- Capt. A. H. Cooper. sharp assegais and cowhide shields, swept Col. R. M. Heath, C.M.G., D.S.O. ; Lieut.- Capt. N. H. B. Lyon, M.C. down upon Natal with a fury which for a Capt. H. E. Heffer, M.C. Col. V. L. N. Pearson, D.S.O. ; Major R. A. time threatened to exterminate the white Capt. R. E. Xewbery, M.C. Slee ; Capt. H. E. Foster; Capt. W. W. colony there. In the Boer War of 1899- Capt. J. X. Lamont, M.C. Jefferd ; Capt. H. B. Savile, M.C. ; Capt. Capt. N. P. Procter, M.C. 1902, when the power of the British Empire, M. Thorne ; Capt. N. P. Procter, M.C. ; and Capt. G. L. Fox. to call on all its overseas subjects for service Major F. S. Steed, D.C.M. (Hon. Secretary ('apt. H. Phillips, M.C. was first revealed, the Middlesex Regiment Capt. H. \Y. M. Paul, O.B.E., M.C. were again well to the fore. In this campaign and Treasurer). Capt. E. F. Lyons, M.C. The Sub-Committees for Sports, Cricket Capt. S. F. W. M. del Court, M.C. the Militia and Volunteers, as well as the Week, and Annual Dinner reported the Capt. J. P. Jamieson, D.S.O. Regulars, took their places in the firing line, A VALUABLE and historic trophy has various arrangements made by them. Lieut. B. B. Rackham, M.C. and showed on the African veldt the old recently been obtained for the Regi­ Lieut. S. Mirams, M.C. spirit of Albuhera. ment. Lieut. A. V. Weller. Lieut. J. G. E. Reid. The Officers’ Mess, 1st Battalion, has A n n u a l D i n n e r . The Palestine Pavilion at Wembley serves Lieut. A. S. Lindsay. to remind us that a modern British Army purchased a Peninsula Gold Medal for the The Annual Dinner of the Officers’ Club Lieut. W . E. Pringle, M.C. succeeded where the Crusaders of other Battle of Albuhera, 1811. Small size, i£ was held at the Trocadero Restaurant on Lieut. E. S. M. Ayscough. centuries failed by raising the cross above inches in diameter; the reverse engraved Thursday, July 3rd. General Sir Ivor Maxse Lieut. J. H. Clowes. Albuhera within laurel wreath ; glazed and Lieut. W . L. Roberts, M.C. the crescent in the Holy Land. Amongst presided, and 64 other members were present. 2/Lieut. H. Heffer. the infantry of Gen. Allenby’s army which mounted ; the mount engraved " Lieut. The table was tastefully decorated with accomplished this was a Territorial battalion Willm. Mann, 57th Regt.” with swivel and flowers in the colours of the Regiment, and (the 2/ioth) of the Middlesex Regiment, buckle on ribbon, in original case. a portion of the plate from the Regimental C r i c k e t W e e k . Lieut. Mann, who at the commencement whilst another (the i/9th) assisted in bringing Depot was also displayed. The Cricket Week was held at the Depot of the battle was fourteenth on the list of Irak (Mesopotamia) within the British sphere. The following is a list of members who from July 2nd to the 5th, and the Officers' officers, was at the end of the day in com­ It is the purpose of this article to induce attended :— Club was " At Home " on the last two days. all past or present members of the Middlesex mand of the remnants of the Regiment, all Gen. Sir Ivor Maxse, K.C.B., C.V.O., D.S.O. A good number of members and guests his senior officers having been killed or Brig.-Gen. F. D. Lumley, C.B., C.B.E. Regiment to look upon the British Empire attended, amongst whom, in addition to wounded. This is the only case where an Brig.-Gen. R. J. Ross, C.B., C.M.G. (and consequently upon the Wembley Exhi­ Col. R. F. B. Glover, D.S.O. those taking part in the matches, the following bition) from a new standpoint— as something officer under field rank was awarded the Gold Col. G. B. Lempriere. were noticed :— in which they have a special interest, realizing Medal. Col. J. H. Hall, C.M.G., D.S.O. Brig.-Gen. Lumley ; Col. and Mrs. Glover ; Col. A. M. O. Passingham, O.B.E. that their old Regiment has taken a promi­ Col J. H. Hall ; Col. Haves ; Lieut.-Col. G. nent part in the building of the British Col. C. H. Pank, C.M.G., D.S.O., T.D. Col. F. W. Ramsay, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. L. Oliver ; Lieut.-Col. and Mrs. D avy ; Mrs. Empire, and, therefore, in making the Col. L. G. Oliver, C.M.G. and Miss Ash ; Mrs. B. E. W ard and Miss Mr. A. Hooker, while excavating in Devon British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Lieut.-Col. W. H. C. Davy. Ward ■ Mrs. Neale and daughter ; Lieut.- Street, found at a depth of five feet a button Lieut.-Col. R. M. Heath, C.M.G., D.S.O. possible. Col. Beach ; Lieut.-Col. Rooke ; Mrs. Barker; marked with the insignia of the 57th Regi­ Lieut.-Col. V. L. X. Pearson, D.S.O. Past generations of gallant soldiers laid Lieut.-Col. J. K. Maitland, M.C. Capt. and Mrs. Foster; Major Money ; ment. This Regiment, it will be remembered the foundations of the Empire, and gradually Lieut.-Col. J. S. Cunningham, D.S.O. Capt. Jeflerd ; Major E. A. Bennett ; Lieut.- by many of the old settlers, played a promi­ Lieut.-Col. F. J. Bull, O.B.E., T.D. built it throughout the centuries to its present Col. and Mrs. Pearson ; Capt. Savile ; Lieut, nent part in the early history of this district. Lieut.-Col. G. Beach, T.D. extent. May those generations who are yet and Mrs. Mirams ; Lieut.-Col. and Mrs. Col. H. J. Warre, C.B., was commander. Lieut.-Col. C. P. Rooke, D.S.O. to come be as willing to come forward in Lieut.-Col. E. E. F. Baker, D.S.O., M.C. Newton ; Mrs. Pargiter ; Major Jarrett ; Many of those associated with this famous its defence as were the men of 1914-1918 ! Lieut.-Col. R. H. Hayes, C.M.G. Lieut. Rackham ; Major and Mrs. South ; Regiment have now passed away, and Mr. Major G. L. Brown, D.S.O. Lieut.-Col. Heath : Lieut.-Col. Cunningham ; Thomas Lister, who joined in India at the Major G. C. Bucknall, M.C. <$> Major Slee; Capt. Paiba ; Capt. Ellis; dose of the Mutiny, is the only local survivor. Major O. H. Tidbury, M.C. Major H. G. Money. Lieut. Weller; Capt. and Mrs. Thome ; Col. Elgee, who commanded the Regiment Major L. F. Passy. Major and Mrs. Passy ; Lieut.-Col. and Mrs. in France during the latter part of the Great Major W. A. Stewart, O.B.E. Samuel ; Col. Anwyl Passingham; Capt. War, was here a few months ago, and spent Major D. C. Percy-Smith, D.S.O., O.B.E. WfMfSYOflRS? Major M. Browne, M.C. and Mrs. Tate; Major and Mrs. Amor; some time visiting the old historic spots Major R. A. Slee. Lieut, and Mrs. Bostock ; Major and Mrs. associated with the Regiment, which is now- Major F. S. Steed, D.C.M. and the Misses Steed ; Mrs. Clowes ; Lieut. Ours is news please known as the 1st Battalion Middlesex Regi­ Major E. H. Amor. Molz ; Major and Mrs. Stewart ; and Major m ent.”— Extract from “ The Taranaki Major L. A. Newnham, M.C. Carey ; and Capt. Heffer. and double measure! Herald,” New Zealand, March 27th, 1924. Major G. W. Tupper, T.D. 252 THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS 253

The match with Col. Disney-Roebuck’s Starting off with a very promising victory By lunch time four wickets had fallen for wickets had fallen for 82. After lunch about XI on the third day had to be abandoned snatched from the Cryptics, the results went about the 100, L./Cpl. O ’Brien had relieved half-an-hour’s play was possible, until a after lunch owing to heavy rain. down and down, due chiefly to thoroughly L./Cpl. Kennett, but although bowling very steady and hopeless downpour set in and It was unanimously agreed by the members bad batting. It was unfortunate that Lieut. well met with no success. cricket became an impossibility. and their guests that the reducing of the Worton was unable to appear in the side After lunch the Cryptics, scoring at a good “ At Home ” days from four to two en­ after the first two games, owing to the Aider- pace, carried their innings to 226, when Colonel D isney-Roebuck’s XI. hanced the value of these annual gatherings. shot Command Sports clashing with the last the last man was disposed of, and the Club Major C. Firth, st Lyon b O’Brien ...... 26 Many people missed their friends last year, days, as a repetition of his form against the team were left with plenty of time to get G. Marsh, run out ...... 3 but this time nearly everybody met every­ Cryptics might have made a great difference out and just time to get the runs. J. Foster, c Kennett b O’Brien ...... 41 Major Money, run out ...... 6 body, although there were some faces we to the results of the remaining games. Capt. Turnbull played excellent cricket Col. F. Disney-Roebuck, not out ...... 6 were very sorry not to see. Capt. Jamieson was a tower of strength for his 106 runs, which was the only out­ Rev. Sawbridge, not out ...... • ■ 1 A strong wind kept the situation breezy, throughout, and his unlucky “ run out ” standing score for the visitors. E x tr a s ...... • • • 1 1 and the rain kept off, so that although the in the Free Foresters’ game was a tragedy. Messrs. W orton and Reid opened our T o ta l (4 w k ts.) 94 weather might have been better, it was L./Cpl. O’Brien bowled excellently without innings, and it was at once evident that the certainly no worse than we have learned to any assistance from luck, and deserved even former was in good form, and when Reid Col. L. M. Jones, Col. F. P. Bosworthy, Major expect. more wickets than he got. left him and Capt. Jamieson joined part­ R. M. Airey, W. H. R. Webb, and R. D. Whitaker did not bat. An ornamental aspect was given to the The fielding, as a whole, was not good, nership with him the runs came at an enclosure by the introduction of artificial but there was at any rate one exception in excellent rate. At 85 Worton's innings were flower beds, gay with pink and blue hyd­ Capt. Paul, who was always safe, and who brought to an end, and Capt. Phillips, who M iddlesex Regim ent v . Free Foresters. rangeas and red roses. Trees in tubs com- brought off at least two good catches. took his place at once, started to make merry. None of the other batsmen settled down, Result : Lost by 45 runs. but the visitor’s score was reached and passed with Capt. Jamieson still undefeated at At the request of the Free Foresters this 74, four wickets in hand and ten minutes was a 12-aside game, and the visitors turned to spare. A satisfactory finish to an excellent out a strong side against us, while we were game. fortunate to get out for a modest total. C r y p t i c s . Winning the toss, Capt. Lyon decided to G. S. Churchill, c Bucknall b Jamieson 2 put the Free Foresters in, and this decision C. Morley-Brown, Ibw b Jamieson 3 was justified by the results. H. S. Brown, run out 2 On this occasion Capt. Jamieson again Capt. T. Turnbull, b Northcott 106 opened the bowling with L./Cpl. O’Brien. G. L. Oliff, c Clowes b O’Brien 27 The opening batsmen were soon given a life M. Van der Burgh, st Lyon b O'Brien 21 F. G. D. Colman, c Kennett b O'Brien 6 each, after which, although Capt. Graham Major R. M. Airey, c Northcott b O’Brien 0 soon left, Paymaster Lieut. Glenister stayed P. FI. Whitcombe, st Lyon b O’Brien ... 22 to make 53 before he was bowled. L./Cpl. Lieut. Gavin Young, st Lyon b O'Brien 11 O’Brien again bowled very well, and a glance A. R. Cronin, not out 0 E x tr a s ... 26 at the detailed results of the games shows how many victims fell to him during the VIEWS OF CRICKET GROUND DURING THE “ AT HOME.” T o ta l 226 week. pleted the garden effect, which looked well The condition of the pitch is steadily M id d l e s e x R e g im e n t . The visitor’s innings ended at 153, and in the very pretty natural setting of the improving, and only on the third day was there appeared to be no reason why the Lieut. J. R. B. Worton, c Turnbull b Cronin there a bad spot at all in the wicket selected. 85 home side should not reach this total. How­ ground. These social gatherings gain fifty Lieut. J. G. E. Reid, b Cronin ... 5 ever, it soon became apparent that this was per cent, value from good music, and our M iddlesex Regiment v . C r y p t i c s . Capt. Jamieson, notout 74 heartiest thanks are due to the ist Battalion Capt. H. Phillips, b Young 39 not to be the case, as wicket after wicket Result : Middlesex Regiment won by 4 Band, who played extremely well and Capt. N. H. B. Lyon, lbw b Young 0 fell in monotonous succession. The majority wickets. Lieut. J. H. Clowes, run out 12 looked it. were due to bad batting, but Reid was The strong wind which blew across the Cpl. W. FI. E. Northcott, run out i Judging from the cordial greetings heard Capt. N. P. Procter, not out 7 dismissed by a catch which might most wicket from the pavilion direction probably on all sides, the “ At Home ” proved a great E x tr a s ... 5 excusably have been missed. Capt. Jamie­ deserves our thanks, had it dropped there success, and most distinctly emphasized the son was run out when he was obviously would doubtless have been rain, and a T o ta l (6 w kts.) 228 fact that auld acquaintance should not, seeing the ball well. day’s cricket spoilt. Major G. C. Bucknall, L./Cpl. J. J. O'Brien, and cannot, and never will be forgotten among L./Cpl. C. H. Kennett did not bat. It is unnecessary to dwell on this chapter As it was, a fairly punctual start was the Die-Hards. of accidents, and quite enough to add that the made, and, losing the toss, the Regimental hundred mark was just reached before the side took to the field. M iddlesex Regiment v . Col. Disney- R o e b u c k ’s XI. end came and the game was lost, unfortu­ For the Cricket Week four matches were Capt. Jamieson opened the attack against nately without a fight. However, we must arranged versus The Cryptics on June 2nd, the wind, whilst L./Cpl. Kennett bowled from Match abandoned. live in hopes of putting up a better show if, Col. Disney-Roebuck’s XI on June 3rd, Free the station end, but the first wicket fell as This game started very late with a as we hope, the Free Foresters visit us again Foresters on June 4th, and Hampstead on a result of an attempt of the batsmen to do threatening sky above, but by lunch three next year. June 5th. the impossible. 254 THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS 255

Free Foresters. Major Bucknall never looked happy during varied and adventurous life. He travelled WANTED. Paymaster-Lieut. C. E. Glenister, b Jamieson 53 a short stay, and then Capt. Procter joined a great deal and settled for a time in Queens­ Capt. O. B. Graham, st Lyon b O'Brien ... 16 Capt. Jamieson, the latter skied a ball Rev. G. D. Barne, lbw b Kennett ...... 1 land, Australia, where he often rode hundreds A copy of “ Records of 77th Foot,” by the Major R. L. Palmer, c Phillips b Kennett ... 3 shortly afterwards and brought his innings of miles through the Bush by himself, with late Major Woollright, is required by the Capt. C. L. Sutton, b Kennett ...... 5 to an end at 36. only a black boy in attendance. Returning Officers’ Mess, 2nd Battalion. Will anyone in Surg.-Cmdr. H. R. Hull, c Paul b O’Brien ... 6 Capt. Lyon, who followed, failed to come to England, he studied land agency and had possession of a copy who is willing to sell it Major E. M. Clarke, c Procter b O’Brien ... 30 to the rescue, and the remaining two wickets Capt. F. A. Sampson, c Paul b Jamieson ... 1 charge of large estates in Warwickshire. He please communicate with the P.M.C., Officers’ Major R. W. Ling, b Kennett ...... o also falling quickly finished a poor innings was a keen rider to hounds and devoted to Mess, 2nd Bn. Middlesex Regiment, Ahmed- Donald Glass, run out ...... 8 of 128 and ended the game, leaving Hamp­ fishing. nagar, Deccan, India ? Lieut.-Col. J. Priestman, c Procter b O'Brien 11 stead the winners b y 95 runs. He had read widely, and there was hardly Lieut.-Col. A. J. H. Slogett, notout ...... 1 Extras ...... 18 H a m p s t e a d C . C . any subject on which he could not speak with interest and enthusiasm, and he had a great D. J. Crump, b Jamieson .. 67 T o ta l ...... 153 SPORTS NOTES. E. St. G. Hewitson, b Kennett 13 love for art. A. R. Boney, b O’Brien ... 8 He married in August, 1874, Jane Char­ The Battalion has been split up a good deal M i d d l e s e x R e g i m e n t . T. H. Farmiloe, b O’Brien 0 lotte, daughter of the Rev. Cunningham F. H. Plaistowe, b Phillips by company camps, etc., since the last issue, Cpl. W. H. E. Northcott, b Graham ...... 10 •• 13 Boothby, who survives him, so that his H. Williams, b Kennett ... .. 47 Lieut. J. G. E. Reid, c Graham b Sutton ... 4 and in consequence our sports have been L. Brachi, b Reid golden wedding would have been reached Capt. Jamieson, run out ...... 19 •• 39 somewhat limited and chiefly confined to T. Vaughan Roderick, lbvv b Kennett next month. He leaves a son and daughter. Capt. H. Phillips, c and b Graham ...... 3 5 A. Bennett, b Northcott 8 hockey and football. L./Cpl. J. Henderson, c Ling b Sutton ... 2 J. T. Ash, c O’Brien b Kennett Company cricket pitches are in the course Capt. H. W. M. Paul, b Graham ...... 13 3 L./Cpl. J. Henderson, not out ... Capt. N. H. B. Lyon, c Glenister b Graham ... 6 3 of construction, and the Battalion pitch has E x tr a s ... .. 17 Capt. N. P. Procter, b Graham ...... 7 been remade, so that we should have plenty Lieut. J. H. Clowes, c Glass b Graham ... 14 T o ta l .. 223 of chances of a good season this year. Major G. C. Bucknall, not out ...... 6 L./Cpl. J. J. O’Brien, c b Hull ... 3 M i d d l e s e x R e g i m e n t . L./Cpl. C. H. Kennett, b Hull ...... 7 F o o t b a l l . Extras ...... 14 L ieu t. J. Ci. E . R eid , c B o n e y b B ra ch i 8 Cpl. W. H. E. Northcott, b Bennett ... 5 2Pd,'-Battafion.~ # «¿4181 The Company League has been played, Total ...... 108 Capt. Jamieson, c Hewitson b Ash .. 36 Capt. H. Phillips, b Williams ... •• 31 and shows that the company teams are very Capt. H. W. M. Paul, b Wilhams 10 evenly matched. All the games have been M iddlesex Regiment v . Hampstead. Lieut. J. H. Clowes, st Boney b Williams 0 O F F IC E R S ’ NOTES. hardly contested, and the results are :— Result : Lost b y 95 runs. Major G. C. Bucknall, b Ash 4 Capt. N. P. Procter, not out /^APT. F. A. L. LAWRENCE and Lieut. G O A L S . The last game, against our old opponents •• 25 Capt. N. H. B. Lyon, lbw b Ash i ^ A. Clyne joined the Battalion. COMPANY. p . w . L . D . F O R . A G S T . PTS. Hampstead, was even more disastrous than L./Cpl. C. H. Kennett, lbw b Williams 2 Lieut. Jones and wife proceeded on leave [. ” B ” ... 5 2 O 3 IO 5 7 Friday’s match. L./Cpl. J. J. O’Brien, b Williams 0 2. “ A ” ... 1 I to United Kingdom, December 24th, 1923. 5 3 7 5 7 ' Hampstead won the toss and elected to Extras ... 6 }■ “ H - Q .i” 5 0 O 5 2 2 5 Lieut. A. N. Overell proceeded on leave bat, proceeding to score rather faster than 5. “ C ” . . . 5 i 1 3 6 6 5 T o ta l .. 128 to United Kingdom, December 24th, 1923. y “ D ” ... 5 i 2 2 3 had been the case on the previous day. 4 4 Lieuts. E. T. Pain and J. R. S. Chapman X “ H .Q .2 ” 5 0 3 2 i 7 2 W ith the score of 33 for one wicket a rejoined the Battalion from courses in sharp shower of rain stopped play for about Our Battalion won the Group Competition, England in December. a quarter of an hour, but for the rest of the OBITUARY. defeating the King’s Shropshire Light Capt. R. N. Moore rejoined from leave in game the weather remained fine. Infantry at Poona by two goals to one. In January. D. J. Crump, 67 ; H. Williams, 47 ; and the final tie of the Poona District League Major Henry Harriott Woollright died at Capt. G. N. A. Cursons granted sick leave L. Brachi, 39, were the chief subscribers for we were unfortunate in being beaten one his London residence, Artillery Mansions, until December, 1924. Hampstead to their total of 223. goal to nil by the North Staffordshire Regi­ Victoria Street, on June 13th, 1924, in his Major P. Grove-White proceeded on leave Six of our side were tried with the ball, ment from Secunderabad. A drawn game 63rd year. to United Kingdom, March 1st, 1924. and all succeeded in getting a wicket, Kennett was the result of the first meeting we had Lieut. E. S. M. Ayscough proceeded on and O’Brien securing two and four re­ with them, and in the replay they scored a leave to United Kingdom, March 15th, 1924. spectively. M a j o r W. T. E. F o s b e r y . goal just before time. Both games were Major H. F. Spence was placed on half­ fast and very even. When our innings opened disasters soon The death occurred on the 18th instant at pay February, 1924. started, and the score was only 16 when both Summersdale, Chichester, in his ninetieth Major H. P. F. Bicknell, D.S.O., joined H o c k e y . Reid and Northcott were sent back. With year, of Major W. T. E. Fosbery, one of the the Battalion February 25th, 1924. Capts. Phillips and Jamieson together the few remaining Crimean officers. When the Lieut. S. J. Clark joined the Battalion The Company League is completed, and runs began to mount steadily, but at 62 a war broke out he volunteered for active February 29th, 1924. the result is shown in the League table below. nasty ball which kept low and came off very service, exchanging from the 36th to the Lieut. E. L. Heywood is attached to the Most of the Regimental team comes from fast bowled Capt. Phillips (31). Capt. Paul 77th Regiment, and was wounded in the Waziristan Force from April 15th, 1924. “ H.Q.2 ” and, in consequence, that side is did not stay long, and Clowes worked hard for trenches before Sebastopol, losing his right Capt. J. R. Thorpe is posted to the considerably better than the others. several overs, but was stumped without leg. Battalion. The remainder are very evenly matched, having scored. In spite of this handicap, he led a very and the competition was keenly fought out. 256 THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS 257

This, by the way, was very difficult, owing and " cracks.” In the Hockey League we GOALS. C.S.M. Smith, Sergts. Fairchild and Thomp­ to the very uneven nature of the ground. have been very successful in winning five C O M P A N Y . p. \V. L . D. FOR. AGST. PTS. son for the artistic way they decorated the I . “ H . Q . 2 ” O 2 I i 1 0 We found a very pleasant surprise at matches, our goal average being 21 for and 5 5 0 ball-room. I wondered if anyone noticed 2 . “ H . p . i ” 5 3 i I 8 4 7 Vilad, and that was a small swimming pool. 1 against, which goes to prove the standard 3 - “ A ” . . . 2 2 I 3 6 that all the flowers from the garden had been 5 9 It was delightful to come off parade and have of “ H .Q .2 's ” team. The football team is 4. “ B ” ... .5 2 1 2 7 8 5 borrowed. It was rather unfortunate that a dip. It was the first chance of a swim we still below form, but gradually turning the 5 - *‘ D ” ... 5 1 0 4 5 20 2 quite a number of the members of the Mess 6. “ C '' ... 0 0 18 0 had had since leaving Singapore. tables. Cricket will soon commence, and 5 5 4 were away at the football at Poona. The Another event worth noting was the defeat we have at least three batsmen who hope final was played on March 21st, but as the Our Battalion team was beaten in the of our Regimental football team when they to make a thousand runs. The Band in result was a draw the replay took place on second round of the Poona District Tourna­ played the North Staffords. general are in good spirits, and some, it’s Saturday, March 22nd, and a lot of people ment by the King’s Shropshire Light Infantry The match was played at Poona, and a heard said, " have good banking accounts.” from the Battalion stopped at Poona to by two goals to one, but met with better luck good number of the Battalion went to Our new Bandmaster has not arrived up watch it. in the Poona Aga Khan Tournament. We witness it. to the despatch of these notes, but he is On April 30th we again played the Tanks drew a bye in the first round, beat the Royal We were welcomed right royally by the expected to arrive shortly. His name is at tennis and billiards, and although we were West Kent Regiment in the second round Mr. Glibbens, late of the Grenadiers, and beaten we managed to do better than we did Kents. by three goals to two in the replay, after Touching reunions took place among some from what we hear he is “ Some stuff.” the previous time. We hope to have much having drawn two goals all in the first game. of our Signallers and their old civilian chums B r a s s o . better luck next time. In the third round we beat the Royal now serving with the Kents. Of course The tennis court is looking very “ posh " Engineers, Poona, b y one goal to nil, and in celebrations were the order of the day, and BIRTH. these days, quite like Wimbledon. We hope the final against the Poona Rifles we were t hings went off very well. to have another court erected shortly. R a w l i n g s .— On 18/11/23, at Singapore, the unfortunate enough to lose by four goals to No doubt you will receive the account of Congratulations to the following on their wife of 6189608 Cpl. C. Rawlings— a two. the match in other notes, so there is no respective appointments :— daughter, Joan Irene. They are the best team in the district, need for me to dwell upon it. Cpls Draper, Simmonds, Mason, Banfield, and our team was the only one in the com­ We have not been doing so well at sports and Rowlands (to Lance-Sergeants) ; L./Sgt. MARRIAGE. petition which was able to score against ourselves lately, owing to the absence of Hewett (to Sergeant) ; Sergt. Kent (to H a t h a w a y —B r y a n .— On 6/3/24, at Ahmed- them. some of our players, who have gone to the C.O.M.S.) ; and C.O.M.S. Steadman (to nagar, 6189289 L./Cpl. W. Hathaway, hills for a short spell. C.S.M.). “ H.O.” Wing, to Miss Flora Ada Bryan. We are also unlucky in losing the services A short time ago we lost yet another SERGEANTS’ MESS NOTES. of Pte. Butterfield (who is an ex-regimental member of the Mess, C.S.M. Mantell, who OBITUARY. player). He has had to finish sports owing Nothing very exciting has happened since left us to take up the appointment of R.S.M. to an injury he received in Singapore. With deep regret we have to announce the the last publication of the journal. We at the Depot. He has been a member of the We should do very well in our forthcoming death of 6194377 Pte. H. Hedges from lobar played the Corporals at football on March Mess quite a number of years, and we all ventures, owing to the fact that we have now pneumonia on 21/2/24, and 6190686 Pte. 8th, and were beaten by three goals to nil. wish him the very best of luck in his new got another twenty men attached to us. C. Bell from typhoid fever on 1/4/24. A few days later we played the Officers, appointment. I must apologize to the We have not had much chance to try and managed to beat them 3— 1. This Editor for the brevity of the notes this them out yet, but we are hoping to find APPOINTMENTS, E t c . match took place on the anniversary of quarter, but in a station where there are some new talent. 6191707 C.O.M.S. Steadman : Appointed Neuve Chapelle, which day was com­ quite six civilians and Messes are three and They are not doing so bad at signalling. Acting Company Sergeant-Major, 6/4/24. memorated by a holiday. four miles apart (no trams either !) we seldom Our Signalling Officer, Lieut. Heywood, 6188523 Sergt. Kent : Appointed Acting A challenge was received from the mem­ get anything exciting happening. I’ll try bers of the Royal Tank Corps Sergeants' has left us for a short time, and Lieut. Pater Company Quartermaster-Sergeant, 6/4/24. and improve next time, Mr. Editor is now keeping us in order. Mess to play them at tennis and billiards. 6189149 L./Sgt. Hewett : Appointed (The R.S.M. remarks if I don’t I ’ll get the Before closing we must congratulate A very enjoyable afternoon and evening Acting Sergeant, 10/1/24. sack.) L./Cpls. Lucas and Forster, who have just 6191907 Cpl. Rowland : Appointed Lance- was spent at their Mess, although the Tanks L. C. F. carried all the honours of the day. The only passed out as Assistant Instructors at the Sergeant, 4/2/24. Indian Army Signal School, Poona, also we excuse we can make is the fact that the 6191170 L./Cpl. Fuller : Appointed Acting SIGNAL SECTION NOTES. must congratulate Pte. Reeve on his being courts were strange to us. As regards the Corporal, 9/2/24. appointed Lance-Corporal. billiards. Well ! the least said soonest Since our last contribution things have 6194261 L./Cpl. Stevenson : Appointed We hope to be able to give you some mended. We put the bad play on our part been running very smoothly for us. Paid Lance-Corporal, 28/2/24. astonishing results of our ventures in the down to the new table. These people were We have had a few changes, such as camp, 6188480 L./Cpl. Simpson : Appointed Paid sports line in our next notes. Until then, very fortunate in a way, as one of the team and also a few guards. Lance-Corporal, 10/3/24. nuff said ! 6192085 Pte. Roberts : Appointed Lance- quite seriously assured me that it was the We went to a place named Vilad for camp, F l a g B a s h e r . first billiards table he had seen with twelve and stayed there for ten days. It was a Corporal, 9/2/24. 6189663 Pte. Ginnaw : Appointed Lance- pockets. Probably the reason why he didn’t pretty strenuous time while it lasted, but BAND NOTES. score many points was the fact that he had on the whole I think the troops enjoyed the Corporal, 9/2/24. 6189268 Pte. Jones: Appointed Lance- to play with six balls ! change. Well, here we are again ; still holding our A dance was given by the members of The Signals played up well in regard to own. We have been rather busy lately Corporal, 2/2/24. 6192067 Pte. Crossman : Appointed Lance- the Mess on March 22nd, and as usual it was communication in the mountain and open playing company hockey. We have had a a tremendous success. Thanks are due to warfare sham battles that we fought. couple of exciting games with a few “ sticks ” Corporal, 15/2/24. THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS 259

TRANSFERS, DISCHARGES, E t c . A few days later “ C ” Company resisted sent up about three quarters of a mile farther mans had built wonderful stables in the a determined counter-attack at night on south, immediately north of the river cellars of factories with room for several 6188527 C.S.M. Mantell : Embarked at their advanced post at the Crucifix in the Scarpe, with the village of Plouvain in hundred animals), reached the Canal du Bombay per s.s. Nadera, 4/4/24, to United outskirts of Arleux. no-man’s-land. The troops who had Nord, an advance of nearly five miles. Two Kingdom, on posting to Home Establishment. The next step was the capture of Britannia previously held this line had not progressed light trench mortars were captured, together 6192879 Pte. Soanes : Transferred to 1st Trench (whither the Germans had retired) as well as those on the south of the river, with plenty of ammunition. With the aid K ing’s Royal Rifle Corps, 23/2/24. and with it the village of Arleux-en-Gohelle and plans were at once prepared for an of some spare mules these were taken along 6194299 Boy Slaytor: Discharged from on September 27th. This was achieved with offensive. On October 5th Plouvain was by the Battalion, and on more than one the Service at own request on payment, the aid of a creeping barrage, when the occupied, assembly positions reconnoitred occasion assisted in the application of the 14/4/24. Battalion was under the command of Major beyond, and at dawn on October 7th, with a principles of “ fire and movement.” 6337119 Pte. Whitham : Transferred from A. M. Toye, V.C., M.C., in the temporary heavy covering barrage, the Battalion cap­ During this action a disaster very nearly 1st Bn. The Royal West Kent Regiment, absence of the Commanding Officer. In tured the Fresnes-Rouvroy line and the occurred to a working party. Where the 15/4/24- village of Biache-St. Vaast. Patrols were Oueant-Drocourt line crossed the Arras- 6194091 Pte. W ay: Transferred to 2nd pushed forward at once, and continued Douai road the Germans had made a tre­ Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment, 19/4/24. during the following night and day, with mendous crater. This crater was being the result that an advance of nearly three filled in to make it possible for wheeled traffic. A huge beam lay across the far — •<*> miles was made ; a good many prisoners and machine guns were captured, and the side, covered with a piece of tarred felt. Just Battalion was on the verge of open warfare. as the beam was about to be moved, the THE 2nd BATTALION- AT On October gth the Battalion advanced C.R.A. drove up on reconnaissance. “ For with a creeping barrage for the last time. God’s sake don’t touch that ! ” he shouted. DOUAI. The previous day the patrols had reached And when the Sappers arrived, they found the flooded marshes before Vitry-le-Marais, an enormous mine behind the beam, which and further advance was impossible. One would have blown the whole party to bits. company was therefore left to hold the fron­ At the Canal du Nord the Battalion was A I 'H E town of Douai was entered by the tage as a screen, and the remainder of the held up for several days, for no means of 2nd Battalion The Middlesex Regiment Battalion was withdrawn as soon as it was crossing was available, and the Germans on October 17th, 1918, but the fighting which dark on October 8th and at once moved were making an effective stand with in­ brought about the capture commenced nearly over to attack at dawn on the 9th through creasing rifle, trench mortar, and artillery a month earlier, and an account of the actual the unit immediately on its left, capturing fire. It seemed as if the Colonials would entry, without mention of the splendid the Queant-Drocourt line and the village of keep their word. successes gained before hand, would be a Vitry-le-Marais. By this time the general opinion was that poor thing, giving a very incomplete im­ Of the initial attack there is not much to the Battalion had been in the line long pression of the achievement. tell, for the enemy was beaten as soon as the enough, and on representation by the Com­ Aggressive action started when the Bat­ attack opened. Such as could made their manding Officer, the Brigadier arranged a talion was in the line before Arleux-en- escape ; the remainder were captured, very relief. Meanwhile “ Jerusalem ” pontoons Gohelle. The Battalion scouts, under Lieut. few putting up any fight. The Colonial troops (rectangular wooden frames covered with A. C. Pearse, M.C., and assisted b y Sergt. south of the Scarpe were not so successful, canvas on the sides and bottom) were sent Hickman, D.C.M., M.M., taking advantage and the 2nd Middlesex were much hampered up and arrived just before dusk on October of disused trenches and the long grass in by enemy fire from a hill to their right rear. 17th. The relieving Commanding Officer no-man’s-land, carried out a series of daring Brig.-Gen. St. J. Grogan, V.C., C.M.G., D.S.O., arrived with his advance party shortly patrols, most of them in daylight. They had was at Battalion Headquarters when this afterwards, and it occurred to the Com­ fights with the enemy actually in the German was realized, and insisted on going to see manding Officer of the 2nd Battalion that front line on three occasions, inflicting NOTICE BOARD ERECTED AT THE the platoon detailed to assault the hill safely after his Battalion had done all the fighting numerous casualties but always without ENTRANCE TO THE TOWN OF across the river. When he saw this platoon another unit was to have the actual honour mishaps to themselves, and finally established DOUAI. making its way forward, he could not be of entering Douai first. The Brigadier, who a post in the enem y’s trench, from which it held back, but scrambled over, followed by was present, chaffed him about his application was possible to capture the whole line. Once, the action Capt. R. B. Holman, by his the Commanding Officer, Adjutant, and for relief, but being anxious about the when the Germans made a counter-attack, splendid example and work, even though officer commanding company, who thus took Colonials, agreed to allow him to push on Lieut. Pearse, with a rifle, personally covered suffering from the effects of an old wound part in the assault ! Fortunately, at this at once. The relieving Commanding Officer, the retirement of his party (which had run which had broken open, did much for the threat to their flank the Germans hastily whose battalion had not yet arrived, re­ short of grenades), and at the same time success of the operation, and won the Military retired, and the Colonials were able to luctantly handed over his Union Jack for ensured the safety of his Brigadier and C.O., Cross. That valiant soldier, Sergt. Hickman, advance. As a result, however, they in­ hoisting on the Hotel de Ville, and the who had come up rather too far forward to was also mentioned in despatches. formed the Battalion (through the official advance of the 77th was ordered at once. reconnoitre. As a result of these operations Many prisoners and several machine guns channels) that they intended to reach Douai The Brigadier again insisted in accompanying he received his finely-deserved Military Cross, were captured. first, although it was not on their front. the leading troops, even at the expense of and Sergt. Hickman a second bar to his The Battalion was then withdrawn from Meanwhile, patrols were pushing on, and, slipping and getting a partial ducking in D.C.M. the line for two days, and on the third was passing through Corbehcm (where the Ger­ the canal ! The Germans could have played 2Ö0 THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS

The last six months have been a great havoc with the platoons as they crossed, miles to fill a gap in the line near Mons, The following won medals. Possible strain on the staff of the Depot, six standard for there was very little artillery fire, and it was the 2nd Battalion The Middlesex score, 55 :— squads being formed. This is, we, believe, the conditions were those of open warfare. Regiment which was selected to fill the gap, Pte. Murphy, 53 ; Pte. Day, 53 ; Pte. a record, as the establishment allows for When they saw that a determined effort was a feat which was accomplished in thirty- Fist, 53 ; Pte.' Potts, 53 ; and Pte. Lee, 51. being made to cross, however, they simply four hours. On this occasion the Battalion The remaining members of the team were :— five squads only. The bands of the West India Regiment bolted. Nos. 12 and 13 Platoons, under Lieut. was the advanced guard for the Brigade, Ptes. Turner, Hamer, Trewick, Smith, J. E. and British Guinea Militia are still with us, A. Wheeler, accompanied by the Brigadier and had its own artillery and machine guns. Hinsby, Peters, Foulger, Hutson, L. Smith, and play at Wembley daily. and the Commanding Officer, worked for­ “ B ” Company was the vanguard, and suc­ Taylor, Bower, Balls, Chapman, Adams, R.Q.M.S. Dufifield takes his discharge this ward straight for the centre of the town, ceeded in driving the enemy from his Copeton, Stapleton, Clarke, Collett, Higgins, month, on receiving a civil appointment. while Capt. R. B. Holman, M.C., and Lieut. advanced positions, for which its commander, and Goble. His loss will be keenly felt by the Regimental A. C. Pearse, M.C., with the Battalion scouts, Capt. G. Bowden, who led his men magni­ The result reflects great credit upon the Association. He has rendered loyal and worked more to the north to protect that ficently, was awarded the Military Cross. team and its squad instructors, and especially flank. The Brigadier was in a frantic hurry, Sergt. Crouch, who was Sergeant-Instructor valuable services on the Committee. of Musketry at the time. and practically drove the troops along, <£> — <$> with discretion thrown to the winds and making remarks about the Colonials and what would happen if they got there first ! They DEPOT NOTES. did not, however, and the Union Jack, together with the French flag were hoisted by the 2nd Middlesex on the Hotel de Ville ' I 'HE Colonel of the Regiment, Gen. Sir about 8.30 p.m. on October 17th, 1918. Ivor Maxse, K.C.B., C.V.O., D.S.O., The following day a guard was mounted inspected the Depot on Saturday, May 24th. on the Hotel de "Ville, which was inspected Lieut.-Col. R. M. Heath, C.M.G., D.S.O., by the Prince of Wales, the President of the commanding 1st Battalion, accompanied the French Republic, Marshal Foch, and our General. Owing to bad weather the recruits own Commander-in-Chief, not to mention paraded in the Gymnasium. General Maxse, other less known people of importance, who was received with a general salute, made Subsequently, Lieut. Pearse placed the a minute inspection of all squads, and then Battalion camp colour on the tower. This saw them at their normal work. After colour was later presented to the town, and visiting the barrack-rooms and institutes, resides in the Hotel de Ville together with he addressed all officers and N.C.Os. in the the notice board (decorated with the Divi­ lecture hall on the subject of training. sional Brigade and Battalion distinguishing General Maxse lunched with the officers in marks) set up by the Battalion to com­ the Mess. Lieut.-Cols. Beach (9th Battalion) memorate the event. The ladies of Douai and Maitland (7th Battalion) were present symbolized the gratitude of the town by at lunch. embroidering a flag which was presented to the 2nd Battalion. The writer much regrets that he has had Major-Gen. Sir Henry Hodgson, K.C.M.G., access to no official documents, except a C.B., C.V.O., commanding Home Counties copy of the operation orders for the action Area, inspected “ Ypres ” and “ Nivelle ” on October 7th. It is therefore impossible Squads undergoing training in the Cadre THE OFFICERS: DEPOT THE MIDDLESEX REGIMENT. to mention all the honours awarded, the Platoon on June 26th. He expressed his L t. A . V. Welles Lt. S. Mirams Maj. F. S. Steed Lt. B. B. Rackbam Maj. G. C. Bucknall Capt. V. E, Stock number of prisoners, etc., captured, or even entire satisfaction with the way the squads Lt.-Col. R. M. Heath Gen. Sir Ivor Maxse Lt.-Col. V. L. N. Pearson Capt. W. W. Jefferd the extent of the casualties involved. worked in the open, especially complimenting (Comdg. ist Bn.) (Col. of the Regt.) Amongst those who gave their lives, the section commanders on the very lucid nowever, the following officers will be and able manner in which they explained BOXING. remembered :— the action of their sections in the tactical The following telegram was sent to our A Novices’ Boxing Competition was held Capt. H. W. P. Hallett (died of wounds), exercise. General Hodgson made a tour Colonel-in-Chief H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, at the Depot during June. Over 100 recruits Lieut. Hazard (attached from the R.A.S.C.), of inspection of the barracks, and afterwards on the occasion of his birthday on June 23rd : entered. and 2/Lieuts. C. F. J. Blake and J. Green. lunched with the officers. " All ranks Depot, The Middlesex Regiment, Though science was lacking in most bouts, Those who wearied at the continuous A team of recruits from the Depot has send their loyal congratulations on the it was more than compensated for by game­ fighting which the Battalion was called upon won the Challenge Cup organized by the occasion of the birthday of their Colonel-in- ness. Several fights had to be decided by to do, while other units of the Division were Royal Army Temperance Association for Chief.” an extra round. having a less exacting time, will surely feel the year 1923. The competition is open The following reply was received The Squad Boxing Shield was won by proud of the honour that when the Division to all Depots in the United Kingdom. The “ Please convey to all ranks Depot my “ Mons,” with the fine total of 63 £ points. was in reserve on November 8th, 1918, teams consisted of twenty-five recruits, and grateful thanks for their good wishes. “ Ladysmith ” was second, with 41 points; and was called upon to march twenty-nine medals have been awarded to the first five. Edward P. Colonel-in-Chief.” 2Ô2 THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS

“ Nivelle ” third, with 36 points; and Children’s Race {Boys).— 1, Francis Old­ Regimental Sergeant-Major, in which capa­ The undermentioned have obtained 3rd “ Y p r e s ” fourth, obtaining 23^ points. ham ; 2, Douglas Clements ; 3, Stanley city we offer him our heartiest congratulation Class Certificates of Education :■— Some really good fighting'was seen, and Dunham. and good luck. Pte. H. Denton, Pte. A. Headland, Pte. D. several of these lads will turn out useful Children’s Race {Girls).— 1, Gladys Butler ; The monthly billiards tournays have been Moore, Pte. H. Wallace, Pte. W. Fegan, boxers if taken in hand and trained. 2, Doris Crouch ; 3, Majorie Ayres. discontinued, the members much preferring Pte. M. Horton, Pte. R. Page, Pte. W. Foster, A “ good loser ” medal was awarded to Pte. One M ile {Recruits).—1, Pte. Brown, the enjoyment to be found on the tennis Pte. L. Lewis, and Pte. C. Rimmell. Camp, “ Mons " Squad, who put up a very “ Nivelle " ; 2, Pte. Woodward, “ Somme " ; court, etc., now that the clerk of the weather At the ist Class examination Sergt. J. plucky fight. 3, Pte. Kemp, “ Mons." no longer turns his deaf ear to our agonizing Turngate qualified in three of the four sub­ Winners and runners-up were as follows :— Ladies’ Race.— 1, Mrs. Hunter ; 2, Mrs. appeals for fine days. jects, and at the 2nd Class examination Bantam-weight.— Winner : Pte. Marshall, O ’Brien ; 3, Mrs. Darby. L./Cpl. C. Turner, Ptes. W. Hammond, E. “ Mons.” Pte. Horton, “ Ypres." Relay Race {Recruits).— 1, “ Mons " ; 2, Rous, and H. Tyler passed in two of the Light-weights.— Winner : Pte. Wetherly, “ Ladysmith " ; 3, “ Nivelle." D e p a r t u r e s . three subjects. “ Mons." Pte. Edwards, " Mons." Sack Race.— 1, Cpl. S ta c y ; 2, L./Cpl. R.S.M. R. Pigott : To 1st Battalion, The undermentioned recruits obtained Feather-weights.— Winner : Pte. Maunders Foley ; 3, Pte. Wilks. 11/4/24. (Attached to Arm y Veterinary 3rd Class Certificates at an examination held “ Ladysmith." Pte. Lesurf, “ Ladysmith.” Tug - of - War {Recruits). 1 “ Mons," Training School, Hounslow). at Mill Hill on June 20th, 1924. Welter-weights.—Winner: Pte. Burton, 2 “ Y pres.” Sergt. J. Paris: To Discharge, 2/5/24. Pte. S. Boffee, Pte. G. Burgess, Pte. R. “ Ladysmith.” Pte. Brown, “ Mons.” Tug-of-War {Sergeants v. Corporals).— King’s Regulations 363 (xvi). Brennand, Pte. W. Crampton, Pte. A. Middle-weights.— Winner : Pte. Rumers, Corporals. Cpl. R. Overton: To 1st Battalion, Fletcher, Pte. W. Goodsell, Pte. W. Hamling, ** Mons." Pte. Hammond, “ Mons.” Pte. D Harman, Pte. E. Hillier, Pte. A. Three-Legged Race.— 1, Ptes. Keep and 30/5/24- Edwards ; 2, Ptes. Martin and Watson. Cpl. H. Thomas : To ist Battalion, 20/6/24. Harvey, Pte. L. Jennings, Pte. G. Le Surf, Obstacle Race.— 1, Pte. Hillier ; 2, Cpl. Pte. J. Marriott, Pte. F. Moore, Pte. N. ALBUHERA SPORTS. Cpl. A. Ward : To ist Battalion, 20/6/24. Stacy ; 3, Pte. Huggett. L./Cpl. J. Brooks; To ist Battalion, Martin, Pte. R. Osborne, Pte. F. Redwood, The Annual Sports were held on the Inter-Mess Relay.— 1, Sergeants; 2, 20/6/24. Pte. S. Thompson, Pte. G. Verlander, Pte. cricket grounds on Friday, May 30th, 1924, Corporals ; 3, Privates. L./Cpl. C. Turner: To ist Battalion, L. West, Pte. C. Woodward, Pte. S. Wallace, under ideal weather conditions. The heats Veterans’ Race.— 1, L./Cpl. Sands; 2, 20/6/24. and Pte. G. Wilson. were contested in the forenoon, which left L./Cpl. Foley ; 3, Sergt. Willard. L./Cpl. F. Smith : To Discharge, 27/6/24. some very promising finalists. The Band Open M ile.— 1, Cpl. Mardell, Middlesex King’s Regulations 363 (xvi). A ppointments a n d P r o m o t i o n s . of the British West India Regiment, who Regt. ; 2, Bdsmn. Hamilton, B.W.I. Regt. ; Sergt. E. Pain : To 1st Battalion, L./Cpl. H. Hull : Appointed Paid Lance- are stationed here during the Empire Exhibi­ 3, Pte. Christmas, Middlesex Regt. 7/7/24- Corporal, 28/6/24. tion, provided some excellent music which Sergeants’ Race.— 1, Sergt. D a rb y ; 2, R.O.M.S. G. Duffield : To Discharge. was fully appreciated by all, especially when Sergt. Webberley, R.A.M.C. ; 3, S./Sergt. B i r t h . they gave their services at the close of the Clarke. A r r i v a l s . sports to permit of dancing on the green. A y r e s .— On 15/5/24, at Mill Hill, the wife of Blindfold Squad Drill.— 1, “ Somme ” ; C.S.M. R. Mantell : From 2nd Battalion The prizes were presented b y Mrs. Mirams. C.S.M. J. Ayres, D.C.M.— a son. 2, " Ypres." for tour of duty, 25/4/24. 100 Yards {Recruits) : 1, Pte. Peters, P a i n .— On 22/5/24, at Mill Hill, the wife of Long Jump.— 1, Pte. Wiblin, " Mons " ; Sergt. T. Paris: From 2nd Battalion, “ Mons ” ; 2, Pte. West, “ Ladysmith " ; 2, Pte. Watson, “ Mons " ; 3, L./Cpl. Turner, Sergt. E. Pain— a son. 9/4/24. 3, L./Cpl. Turner, “ Mons.” J o h n s o n .— On 13/6/24, at Mill Hill, the wife “ Mons. " L./Cpl. F. Blackburn : From ist Battalion 100 Yards {Open to Depot) : 1, Sergt. of Pte. T. Johnson— a son. Best all-round Recruit: Pte. Brown (Silver for tour of duty, 27/5/24. Darby ; 2, Sergt. Webberley, R.A.M.C. ; Medal). Cpl. C. Mardle : From ist Battalion for 3, L./Cpl. Kingdom. Second all-round Recruit: Pte. West tour of duty, 28/5/24. C o u r s e s . Putting the Shot.— 1, Sergt. Elliott, A.G.S. ; (Bronze Medal). Cpl. W. Duckmanton : From ist Battalion C.S.M. J. Ayres : Passed Test, Class III 2, Sergt. Darby ; 3, Cpl. Ward. The Inter-Squad Shield was won by for tour of duty, 19/6/24. (b ), for Trade of Clerk, Group C., 9/5/24. Potato R ace— 1, L./Cpl Kingdom; 2, “ Mons " Squad by 30 points, “ Ypres " Cpl. J. Steward : From ist Battalion for Sergt. A. E. Finch : Passed Test, Class III Pte. Burton ; 3, Pte. Coker. and “ Nivelle ” being second and third with tour of duty, 20/6/24. (b ), for Trade of Clerk, Group C., 9/5/24. 440 Yards {Recruits).— 1, Pte. West, 7 and 6 points respectively. Sergt. R. Flatman : From ist Battalion " Ladysmith ” ; 2, Pte. Tyler, " Mons ” ; for tour of duty, 4/7/24. 3, Pte. Keep, " Mons." Corporals’ 100 Yards.— 1, L./Cpl. Kingdom ; SERGEANTS' MESS. The following incident actually occurred E d u c a t i o n a l C ertificates . 2, Cpl. Ward ; 3, L./Cpl. Peters. A dinner and dance was held in the Ser­ in the muscle factory at Mill Hill :— 880 Yards {Recruits).— 1, Pte. Brown, geants' Mess on May 21st, which proved a L./Sgt. L. Clarke : Awarded ist Class Pte. Miggs was being interrogated as to " Nivelle ” ; 2, Pte. Weatherley, “ Mons ” ; great success, each member bringing a Certificate of Education, 10/4/24. the loss of his gym. vest. 3, Pte. Coker, " Ypres." lady, and a homely little time resulted. The undermentioned have obtained 2nd Training Captain : “ Where is your vest, 220 Yards {Open to Depot).— Sergt. From 9.30 p.m. until 2 a.m. the dancing Class Certificates of Education :— Miggs ? " Webberley, R.A.M.C. ; 2, Sergt. Darby; 3, went with a swing, and when the festivities Sergt. C. King, L./Cpl. G. Knock, Pte. B. Miggs : “ Lorst it, sir.” L./Cpl. Kingdom. ended the party wended their several ways James, Pte. M. Peters, L./Cpl. R. Ecclestone, Training Captain : “ Lost it ? How ? High Jump.— Pte. Fegan, “ Ypres,” and thoroughly tired but extremely happy. Pte. R. Chaplin, Pte. S. Lawrence, Pte. C. Miggs : “ Well, sir, yesterday I washed it Pte. Wiblin, “ Mons," tie ; Pte. Ayres, C.S.M. Mantell has joined us from the 2nd Trestain, L./Cpl. H. Hull, Pte. J. Edwards, and hung it up to dry, and when I went for " Mons." Battalion, and has taken over the duties of and Pte. H. Marshall. it— there it was, sir, gome ! ” 264 THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS 265

7th BATTALION NOTES. 6188029 Sergt. j . T. Jenkins, “ B ” Com­ drums, then marched to Stanwell, a distance enjoyable week-end under canvas. The pany : Promoted W.O. Class II, and ap­ of about six miles, under the command of greatest credit is due to all who helped to pointed C.S.M. vice Johnson, discharged. Capt. H. A. Palmer. Camp w'as reached make the experiment the great success it ' I AHE approach of August finds everyone L./Sergt. S. G. F. Thomas, " A ” Company. shortly after 6 p.m., and tea was served proved, but perhaps particularly to our A busy preparing for annual training, To be Sergeant, vice King, discharged. immediately. In the evening a jazz band indefatigable Quartermaster, to the per­ and with the increase of military activities L./Cpl. P. Cowton, “ A ” Company to from Ashford rendered dance music until manent staff, i.e., R.S.M. W alker and C.S.M. comes a corresponding slump in the non­ be Sergeant, vice Watson, discharged. 10 o’clock, and many N.C.Os. and men Manders, and last but not least, to Sergt. social events. In spite of this the N.C.Os.’ Sergt. J. Carpenter, " A ” Company to danced on the grass. Weaver. Mess held a very enjoyable outing at be Sergeant (Transport Sergeant), vice On Sunday morning Réveillé was at Southend on Sunday, July 6th, a fuller Ramage, discharged. 6.30 a.m., when the drums made quite sure " A ” COMPANY NOTES report of which appears below. Cpl. P. Elms, “ A ” Company appointed that no one should over-sleep, and after a (H a m p t o n .) “ B ” Company are continuing their whist Lance-Sergeant, vice Thomas, promoted. breakfast of liver and bacon, the lines were In May the Company entertained a party drives throughout the summer months. Pte. W. Dumbleton, “ D ” Company, inspected. At 9.15 the Officer Commanding from Twickenham Police Station in a series These are attended by a large number of appointed Lance-Corporal. the camp inspected the parade, which then of game contests. The Police proved them­ their friends, but there is always room for split up, the band, drums, machine gunners, selves worthy opponents. In the miniature more. Good prizes and a pleasant evening and signallers working on their own, while 8th BATTALION NOTES. rifle shooting it was only the very' vigorous are guaranteed. the remainder marched into a neighbouring " wagging of the tail ” of the Terriers’ team We take this opportunity of congratulating field, where they carried out a system of that enabled them to succeed by a very "jV/TUSKETRY training and the firing of Cpl. Marsh on his score of i n out of a possible training, commencing with section drill under narrow margin. The billiards was also the annual musketry course has figured 115 in the musketry course. section commanders and concluding with sternly contested, and " A ” Company has in the training of the past few months. Though made with a strong cross-wind company drill. Lunch was at 1 o’clock, when to thank Sergt. Jennings for another very' The Battalion used Bisley ranges again blowing, we think this score will take a lot the officers entertained a number of guests, close victory. After refreshments and a this year, and the weather, especially at the of beating. including Sir Alexander and Lady Gibbons, short whist drive, in which the men in blue first two Sunday trips, could have been and the Regimental band played selections. proved themselves adepts in " finding the better. Although the rain held off until the N.C.Os.' MESS ANNUAL OUTING. At 2 o’clock sports were held in a field lady,” not to mention a few aces and kings, firing was nearly finished, the journey back A most successful outing took place at adjoining the camp, and proved most everyone took part in a I3_UP knock-out in lorries on both occasions was far from Southend on Sunday, July 6th. The weather successful. A Challenge Cup had been put billiards competition. This provided con­ comfortable. decided to keep fine for the occasion, and up between the two companies, and was the siderable excitement, several competitors In the fire and movement practice for a party of about 80 travelled to Southend object of a great struggle. Lieut. P. R. scoring more than exactly 13 and thus Lewis gunners great skill and agility was by the special train which left Hornsey at Pattison was the champion of “ A ” Com­ losing the tie. C.Q.M.S. Unsted and C.S.M. needed on the part of No. 1 in jumping the 9.50 a.m. pany, and w'on the 100 yards, 220 yards, Manders ably organized the contests, and flooded dykes between the firing points. A very excellent dinner was served in the and high jump with ease. “A” Company the evening was undoubtedly a distinct “ H.Q." Wing and “A” Company held also won the tug-of-war, which gave them Queen's Hotel. Owing to the impossibility success. a week-end camp at Stanwell on June 21st of being in more than one place at a time, the cup, but "H.Q.” Wing won the relay The frequent visits to our drill hall by the and 22nd ; details of which will be found race and the quarter, and took second places the writer cannot say how everybodj? spent Adjutant have been much appreciated by all under " H.Q.” Wing notes. The Battalion the day, though the Kursal found very many in all the other events, so that they were only ranks, and his kindly interest in the company is holding a week-end camp at Ealing on supporters. two points behind when the results came has helped us along immensely. June 28th and 29th, when a Torchlight The party returned to Hornsey at about to be reckoned up. For" H.O. ” V ing Sergt. The most enjoyable event the Company Tattoo is being given in conjunction with Frost, Sergt. Fairclough, L./Cpl. Stone, and 9 p.m., and it seems that the refreshments has participated in up to now was the week­ the Mayor’s Charity Fete. Further notes L./Cpl. Baker all did well, and deserved more supplied on the train were by no means end camp with " H.O.” Company a+ Stanwell, of this camp will appear in the next issue. wins than they had. There were also a the least appreciated part of the programme. a full account of which will be seen under number of comic events wh’ch caused great Everybody was unanimous in their praise " H.Q.” Wing notes. HEADQUARTER WING NOTES. amusement, including walking football, won of the organization and success of the outing, by " H .Q .” W ing ; a mêleé, in which the and hearty thanks are due to the Committee : The outstanding feature of "H .Q .” Wing “ B ” COMPANY training during the past three months was competitors had to find their own hats, R.Q.M.S. Raddon, C.O.M.S. Vaughan, Sergt. (E a l i n g ). the week-end camp held in conjunction with tunics, boots, and equipment out of a sack, Watson, and Cpl. Judd. “ B ” Company and Battalion drums, “A” Company at Stanwell. The camp was put them on, and race to the finish correctly 8th Bn. Middlesex Regt., T.A., paraded 011 delightfully situated in the Park of Stanwell dressed ; and a band race won by Cpl. Voss. PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. Place, the site being kindly lent by Sir The prizes were distributed by Lady Sunday, x\pril 27th, under the command of Capt. W. H. Parmeter to attend a special Edward John Whittlesea Hay (late Cadet Alexander Gibbons, Bart. Gibbons, the presentation of the cup to C.S M. Highgate School Contingent, Junior An advance party under the Quartermaster Capt. Murray causing the utmost enthusiasm service at St. George's Church, Brentford, to commemorate the anniversary? of the Second Division, O.T.C.), to be Second-Lieutenant, went down and pitched the camp on Friday, amongst his company and their supporters. Battle of Ypres. Amongst those present 29/4/24. June 20th, and no praise is too high for the After the camp was struck the Adjutant were Col; W. Garner, C.M.G., T.D. (Hon. Alfred Ernest Harrisson (late Sergeant admirable way this was done. “A” Com­ paid out, and the troops left in lorries for Colonel of the Battalion), Col. W. Grant London Scottish), to be Second-Lieutenant, pany, under Capt. P. F. Murray, joined the their respective drill halls. The weather Morden, M.P. (Brentford), Major Neil (late 4/6/24. rest of " H.Q.” Wing at Hounslow' Drill Hall was perfect throughout, and all the arrange­ M.O.), 2/Lieut. D. R. Pattison, 2/Lieut. R. W. Lieut. H. G. Vickerage, M.C., to be Captain at 3 o’clock on the following afternoon, ments worked out so exceptionally well Heanly, and a number of the relatives of (prov.), 4/6/24. and the whole party, led by the Regimental that it would be difficult to conceive a more 266 THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS 267

men who fell at the Second Battle of Ypres. Company proved the most experienced REGIMENTAL THE OLD COMRADES REUNION The hymns included “ Onward Christian climbers, and won the game by 2 goals to 1. DINNER. Soldiers,” “ Rock of Ages,” and “ Fight the * * * ASSOCIATION NOTES. Good Fight.” In view of the weather prevailing up to The Old Comrades Annual Dinner, for Col. Grant Morden read the lessons. The the time of writing, it is suggested that the all ranks past and present of the Regiment, Vicar (Rev. Selby Henrey), at the conclusion Battalion Cricket Cup shall be offered as a SECRETARY'S REPORT FOR QUARTER was held at the Wharncliffe Rooms, Great of his address, said that the men of Middlesex trophy for aquatic sports instead. E N D IN G JU N E 30TH, 1924. Central Hotel, Marylebone Road, London, were assembled there to-day to commemorate * * * N.W., on Saturday, July 5th, 1924. the 14 officers and some 500 men who fell We are asked to notify in these columns Amount of grants made ...... ¿81 12 7 The gathering, which was larger and during the Second Battle of Ypres, amongst an amendment of a serious error that occurred Number of cases dealt with ...... 81 more representative than in previous years, whom were Major Ruston, Capt. Cuthbert, in Battalion Orders, No. 146, dated 21/5/24. Number of cases assisted ...... 44 sat down to dinner under the presidency Capt. Dumsday, Lieut. Kelly, and 2/Lieut. In para. 5, sect. 2, ss. (b), line 4, for “ June Number of men registered for employment ... 425 of Brig.-Gen. F. D. Lumley, C.B., C.B.E. Stead. 26th " read “ 26th June." Number of men found employment ...... 31 After the benediction the buglers sounded * * * Number of married couples found employment Nil The Colonel of the Regiment, Gen. Sir Ivor Maxse, K.C.B., C.V.O., D.S.O., was the ” Last Post ” and the “ Réveillé,” after Scene: General’s Inspection. Number of parcels sent out from Ladies’ Guild 5 unavoidably prevented from presiding owing which the service closed with the National 1st Subaltern (in a whisper) : “ W hat’s the Anthem. to being confined to bed with a bad chill. General doing kneeling down in front of the The Chairman (Brig.-Gen. Lumley) gave Immediately after the service Col. Grant The Quarterly Meeting of the Executive C.O. ? ” the Royal toast, the toast of ” The Colonel- Morden, M.P., inspected the company in Committee was held at the Library, Central 2nd Subaltern : “ Counting the eyelet in-Chief of the Regiment,” ” H.R.H. The the High Street, Brentford, afterwards talcing London Recruiting Depot, Great Scotland holes in his new field boots.” (Vide Dress Prince of Wales,” and the toast of “ The the salute. The Company then returned Yard, Whitehall, on April 26th, 1924. Regulations). It was decided that pensioners of the Regiment ” ; while that of “ The Colonel to the Ealing Drill Hall, where Col. Garner * * * and Officers of the Regiment ” was proposed placed a wreath on the War Memorial in the Regiment at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, No. 126973 and at St. Dunstan’s Institute, should be by Mr. E. Warren. presence of the officers, N.C.Os., and men Pte. W. W. T. of “ B ” Company. invited to the Old Comrades Dinner as In proposing the toast of ” The Regiment,” Did the R.Q.M.S. guests of the Association. Brig.-Gen. Lumley said everyone much For a new service dress regretted the absence of their President, YELLOW FLASHES. The question of cleaning and relacquering He is now a D.A.O.M.G. the memorial tablets in the Parish Church, Gen. Sir Ivor Maxse, who was prevented * * * The final for the Battalion Football Cup Mill Hill, was considered, and it was decided by sickness from being with them, but he was played off on the slopes of the Ealing We hear that the O.C. " B ” has entered to accept the kind offer of the Officer Com­ was sure that all present would join with mountains one very hot afternoon early last as an amateur competitor in the Bronch manding the Depot, who undertook to him in wishing the General a speedy re­ May. Both sides were handicapped by Riding Competition at Wembley, and we have them properly renovated and main­ covery. having no ropes or ice-axes, but ” B ” would conclude by wishing him best of luck. tained. He informed the gathering that, notwith­ The following were appointed to the standing being called upon at short notice, Entertainment Committee :— Chairman, it always afforded him the greatest pleasure Capt. H. E. Heffer, M.C., vice Col. A. M. O. A. to preside at the Old Comrades Dinner, Passingham, O.B.E. ; Vice-Chairman, Mr. and although not a speech-maker, he did E. Morris. not in the least mind having to make one The Annual General Meeting of the on these occasions. Association took place at 7 p.m. on July He referred to the Annual General Meeting, 5th at the Great Central Hotel. which had been held just previous to the General Sir Ivor Maxse was unable to dinner, and expressed his disappointment preside owing to his suffering from a chill at the small number who attended, pointing and being confined to bed, and the chair out that although over 200 members were was taken by Brig.-General F. D. Lumley, in the building, a mere thirty came to the C.B., C.B.E. meeting. The Annual Report was presented and the This he thought showed a lack of interest finances of the Association explained. in the working of the Association, and he It was proposed and carried that a letter hoped in future years a far greater number be sent to the President, General Sir Ivor would attend. Maxse, tendering the sympathy of the After giving various figures, showing the members of the Association in his illness flourishing condition of the Association and and expressing the hope that he would its activities in helping hard and deserving soon be restored to his usual good health. cases, he pointed out the strides that had A proposal that the Old Comrades’ been made in securing employment for Old Dinner ticket should, in future, notify when Comrades, which he stated, was the most COMBINED TEAMS OF HAMPSTEAD v. OFFICERS' CLUB. the general meeting of the Association is useful and permanent way of helping their to take place, was carried. less fortunate comrades. In this connection 208 THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS 269

OLD COMRADES SMOKING CONCERT. he paid a tribute to the valuable services of The following is a list of Old Comrades Johnson, Capt. G. Powell, H. The next quarterly entertainment will the Secretary (Major F. S. Steed). who attended the dinner:— Jefferd, Capt. W. W. P ark er, H. Jennings, Pte. take place at the Veteran's Club, Hand He said he was remarkably impressed Jackman, H. Rackham, Lt. B. B. Court, Holborn, on Saturday, October 4th, with the way the dinner had been organized, Arnaboldi, — . Davy, Lt.-Col. W. H. C. Jones, C. P. Reid, Lt. G. H. E. commencing at 7.30 p.m. A d co ck , J. which reflected great credit on the Entertain­ Dymore, Lt. H. Roberts, C.Q.M.S. All serving and past members of the ment Committee. On behalf of all present Anderson, R.S.M. Darby, Pte. Keating, Lt. S. J. Roberts, C.S.M. Alexander, Pte. Daves, Pte. Kelly, C.S.M. Ryan, O. L. Regiment, whether Regular, Special Reserve, he tendered most grateful thanks to Capt. A lle n , W . Duffield, R.Q.M.S. King, Sergt. R y a n , J. Territorial or Service Battalions, are cordially Heifer, Mr. Morris, and R.Q.M.S. Duffield, Amor, Major E. H. Denton, C.S.M. Kelly, Cpl. R y d er, F. invited, together with their wives and Doughty, Cpl. and the Dinner Committee for the way they Kingdom, L./Cpl. Rouse, W. friends, to attend. In fact, all men who have had worked for the enjoyment of the Old Blumfield, Col. G. L. Dujordine, Pte. Knock, L./Cpl. Rice, T. E. Beach, Lt.-Col. G. D en to n , C. Rice, V. E. at any time worn the badge or are interested Comrades. Baker, Lt.-Col. E. E. F. Donoghue, — . Lumley, Brig.-Gen. F. D. Roots, H. in the Regiment are specially asked to come. He went on to make a strong appeal to Browne, Major M. Dennis, J. H. Lyon, Capt. N. H. B. Rolfe, C. No entrance fee is charged, and members Bennett, Major E. A. all present to endeavour to get more members D ig b y , C. Lawson, Capt. E. C. Rowle, J. can come and go when they please. to attend the dinner and quarterly enter­ Burdon, Capt. C. S. D a y , E. Lock, Sergt. R oss, G. Birch, L./Cpl. D ille y , H. Lusby, L./Sergt. R ogers, H. A good programme is arranged, and as tainments, pointing out that it was only by Badger, Sergt. Daley, W. W. I^erpiniere, L./Cpl. there are fairly long intervals between the each member present making a personal Burt, Sergt. Drinkwater, L. L o n g, P te. Steed, Major F. S. items, Old Comrades have ample opportunity Blackburn, L./Cpl. Savile, Capt. H. B. W. effort to bring another member with him, Lloyd, Pte. of renewing acquaintances and talking over that the circle of comradeship and esprit Butler, Pte. Eustace, Lt.-Col. H. M. Lindon, Pte. Smith, Capt. J. T. Brown, Pte. Ellis, Capt. H. C. L e ato n , W . Scrivener, C.S.M. T. S. times that are past. de corps, which should animate us all, could Beckley, Pte. Eeles, C.S.M. Liddard, A. C. Shaw, C.S.M. Wear your badge and come along ! be increased. Burgess, Pte. Elkins, Sergt. Lo wen, H. N. Stacey, Cpl. Beaman, C.S.M. The attendance of the Territorials, he Ecclestone, L./Cpl. Lambourne, J. Sando, L./Cpl. LADIES' GUILD. was pleased to say, had markedly improved, Birch, Dmr. Elliott, Pte. Lytton, Pte. Steward, Cpl. Bishop, Pte. H. Evans, R. E. Le Surf, — . Smith, Sergt. We are very sorry to hear that Mrs. and he took the opportunity of congratulat­ Bowles, R.Q.M.S. E lk in s, H. Snelgrove, Pte. Ross is retiring from the Presidency of the ing the 9th Battalion on having forty of its Beasley, R.S.M. Mirams, Lt. S. Sparkes, C.S.M. F. Ladies’ Guild. In her opinion the President members present, and hoped that next year Buller, C.S.M. Foster, Capt. H. E. Murray, Lt. H. A. Sutherland, — (from of the Ladies’ Guild should, if possible, this would be improved upon, and followed Butler, C.S.M. G. Furse, Sergt.-Dmr. Markham, Sergt. Royal Hospital). B a rk e r, J. Fox, Sergt. Mills, C.Q.M.S. Simmonds, D. C. be the wife of the Chairman of the Regi­ by the other battalions. Buxton, J. T. Fairbrother, Sergt. Mantell, R.S.M. Sh aw , G. mental Association. Also she feels that During the evening the following telegram Baldry, C. C. Fenner, Cpl. Martin, Sergt. Saffei'ty, A. living in Ireland prevents her from keeping was despatched to H.M. The King :— Bushnell, A. E. Furness, E. R. Moore, Pte. Sutton, G. E. Beatty, F. C. F ish er, — . Manley, Pte. Slaughter, G. S. in as close touch with the Guild as she Bissett, J. Martin, Pte. Smith, W. H. would like. Mrs. Anwyl Passingham has “ P r i v a t e S e c r e t a r y , Bissetly, J. Gray, C.Q.M.S. Marriott, Pte. Stickland, W. kindly consented to fill the position. We B u tt, F . B u c k i n g h a m P a l a c e . Gess, L./Cpl. Mears, L./Sergt. S. Stephens, A. take this opportunity of expressing our Brucass, F. Green, Cpl. M artin , T . Sullivan, D. The Old Comrades of the Middlesex B lin co , A . Godding, Pte. Macavay, C. Stenhouse, J. gratitude to Mrs. Ross for the valuable Regiment assembled at their Annual Dinner Burridge, G. Goodall, Pte. M arven, W . assistance she has rendered in setting the Boothby, J. Goodin, Pte. McDonald, D. Thorne, Capt. M. Guild on its feet and are confident that she offer their humble duty to His Majesty. Godfrey, G. M u lcah y, J. Taylor, Cpl. Clowes, Lt. J. H. G ess, — . M orton, E. Trapp, Cpl. will still give it her strongest support. C h a i r m a n , Chappell, Cpl. H. Guscott, -— . Mackenzie, — . Thomson, Cpl. We should like to remind members of the Wharncliffe Rooms, Coker, Pte. Goodall, T. W. Manning, H. F. Taylor, Pte. Ladies’ Guild that the three new annual Great Central Hotel.” Chandler, Pte. G ibson, C. Mace, J . H. Taylor, N. garments are due in September. Most of Casey, Pte. Garrett, Pte. Twigg, H. A. Christmas, Pte. Noone, Sergt. Tessy, S. them do not need any reminder, but, sad to Craper, Sergt. Hall, Col. J. H. Nethercott, G. H. J. Taylor, A. J. say, there are some who have been very The reply received and read by the Chair­ Canty, Pte. Heath, Lt.-Col. R. M. forgetful for the last two years. It is sug­ man of the Association, just before the Carey, L./Cpl. Heffer, Capt. H. E. O'Donoughue, Lt. W. Wilter, Lt. gested that a fine should be imposed on de­ Wheeler, Lt. assembly dispersed, was as follows :— Colter, Pte. Heffer, 2/Lt. H. O'Brien, Sergt. faulting members, and in the event of its not Casey, L./Cpl. Ha wkes worth, Sergt. O'Connell, Dr. Walton, C.S.M. Clarke, R.Q.M.S. Hull, L./Cpl. Osborne, Pte. Watson, Col.-Sergt. being paid their names to be erased from the ‘ ‘ C h a i r m a n , Crouch, Sergt. Hawkins, Pte. O’Shea, L./Cpl. Watson, L./Sergt. H. list. But surely there should not be need Cobbett, Sergt. Hayman, Pte. O'Connell, M. J. Walker, R.S.M. W h a r n c l i f f e R o o m s , for any such measures. Cook, Q.M.S. Hinton, Pte. Windsor, Sergt. Our Guild isan informal affair, which triesto G r e a t C e n t r a l H o t e l , Coppard, C.Q.M.S. Hulbert, Bdsmn. Passingham, Col. Warren, Pte. Cartwright, C.S.M. Havard, A. W. A. M. O. A. Woodward, Pte. do its maximum of good at a minimum of cost. I am commanded by the King to send his Capel, C.S.M. T. A. H arm an , W . Pearson, Lt.-Col. V. L. N. West, Pte. The hon. secretary feels that the ladies who sincere thanks to the Old Comrades of the Cronin, J. H. Harman, H. W. Percy-Smith, Major D. C. Walker, Pte. joined might make it a point of honour to Phillips, Capt. H. Winder, L./Cpl. Middlesex Regiment, assembled at their C ooper, G. Hollings, J. fulfil the little asked of them without rules, Annual Dinner, for their loyal greeting. C oe, D . Holma, F. J. Paul, Capt. H. W. M. Warren, E. J. Chappell, H. H e w itt, H . Procter, Capt. N. P. Wilson. A. J. regulations, and unnecessary correspondence. E q u e r r y .” Creedon, W. H allam , E . Purcell, C.Q.M.S. Weston, A. She would be so glad, too, if ladies sending Cribbens, H. Harding, G. Prowse, C.S.M. Whiteside, W. men’s boots would say the size. At present Capel, G. W. Hallan, Pte. Parsons, Sergt. Watson. H. we are very short of men's suits, women’s This announcement was greeted with Cook, A. J. Powell, Pte. Wood, A. R. vociferous cheers. Chidley, A. C. Jamieson, Capt. J. P. Pother, Pte. underwear, and babies’ long clothes. 270 THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS 271

OLD DIE-HARDS. 9th BATTALION NOTES. usually held is so often rather steep in contour. The “A” Company officers and non­ It is an acknowledged fact that this officer commissioned officers spent a week-end in lost quite a number of pounds in weight last the country doing a tactical exercise ? CAMP. year at Arundel ; and has only just been Was the area chosen particularly well npH E appearance of the snowdrop and able, with the help of Glaxo and frequent stocked with places suitable for Company A crocus herald the advent of spring! snatches of sea air at Brighton, to pick up Headquarters. The checking over of company mess boxes the lost avoirdupois ! * * * and red ink chits about unpaid mess bills May we in conclusion offer our heartiest are conclusive proofs that Annual Training congratulations to Capt. J. N. Lamont, A certain junior subaltern on a tactical is rapidly approaching. M.C., on his engagement. We had an idea exercise at Seaford dashed madly about in By the time these notes appear in print something was going to happen when he his car till the petrol gave out, then finally we shall, presumably, be in the “ thick of handed over the Mess Presidency to Capt. brought it to a standstill by a neat cannon it ” at Seaford. These days in camp are Findlay, and had put it down to an attack with another car ? Did he really own up the greatest days of a Territorial year; of Remorse ! that when he started off it quite slipped his one day we crawl out from the office or shop a typical strap-hanging “ late extra ” reading civilian, and the next we appear with well polished buttons disguised as a soldier ! A few days of the open air healthy life of camp, and uniform is no longer a disguise, the spirit of the Army has straightened our backs and revived the old half forgotten smartness in our bearing. Slack civilian life has receded into the misty past, and once more the canteen is the “ Wembley ” of our leisure hours. The fortnight soon passes, and as we form up for the last parade we feel better and fitter for our training, both physically and moralh'. Annual Training not only makes us better soldiers in case of need, but better civilians, LIEUT. W. O’ DONOUGHUE. healthier, smarter, keener in every way, T IEUT. W. O'DONOUGHUE served in worthy citizens of the Great Empire of which ^ the Regiment for twenty-five years. we form a part. When the 4th Battalion was formed in 1900 he was appointed Sergeant-Drummer, and in that capacity raised and trained a At the time of writing feverish activity B A N D OF 9t h BATTALION IN CAMP, 1923. very fine corps of drums. The Battalion is noticeable everywhere— Annual Training won the first prize for drum and fife bands is no longer in the middle distance, but in memory to ask how to stop the bus, and in a competition open to the whole Army. the foreground. The weekly parades show IS IT A FACT THAT : this neat way of bringing it to a standstill Later he was bandmaster to the 6th conclusively, by the numbers of men that was done to show his initiative when con­ A certain lance-corporal who entirely Battalion. After taking his discharge he turn up now, that many are keen to get fronted with a difficult situation ? disagreed with the Brigade Commander on a was bandmaster and sergeant-drummer polished up a bit after the tarnish of the C. E. A. tactical exercise was very shortly afterwards to the 7th Battalion until the Great War. winter months before showing off in camp. promoted Corporal ? In 1914 Mr. O ’Donoughue held a com­ Two or three visits have been paid to * * * ALBUHERA DAY. mission as Lieutenant in the R.A.F., and Rainham for musketry, Lewis gun practice Second-in-Command of No. 8 Port Detach­ being particularly successful. Two Bandsmen when they had been The arrival of a miniature Wembley ment at Victoria Docks. Albuhera Day was fittingly celebrated presented with medals by the Commanding Amusements’ Park on the ground opposite He has served in India, Burma, Africa, at Pound Lane with a ceremonial parade Officer on Albuhera Day, went away and headquarters, complete with organs, switch­ and Malta. and afterwards a social evening and dance. bought a barrel of beer each ? backs, and all noisy paraphernalia, threatened He holds the Queen’s South African War Most of the officers have already visited * * * at first sight to upset the arrangements made Medal, the Long Service and Good Conduct Seaford for tactical schemes, so by the time O.C. “ D ” Company has discovered a to honour Albuhera Day at Willesden. How­ Medal, and the Coronation Medal. On we arrive in camp they should have quite a man in the Hendon area who hasn’t yet ever, thanks to the courtesy of the head discharge he was appointed to the Yeomen good idea of the surrounding country. One joined the Territorials, and is it true that his noise merchant, the organs, etc., were of the Guard, in which corps he is still was heard to remark rather ruefully that name has been put down on the Company closed down for the critical period, and the serving. the country round about where camps are Waiting List ? programme was carried out successfully. THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS 273

He’s that to thank for loss of rank series of interesting, and, in most cases, At 7 p.m. the officers’ quarterly dinner and drums and 70 other ranks were on parade, And several weeks’ detention, closely contested bouts. was held, during which the band played a and as it happened there were as many as very pleasant selection. They worked him so upon that show We are glad to have been able to contri­ the ground allotted could comfortably He vowed complete abstention. bute to the funds of the Hospital— almost At 8 p.m. there followed a short ceremonial accommodate. our next-door neighbour— which, we under­ parade, on which men of all companies took Capt. Fox commanded the guard with Now Batt withal looks thin and tall, stand, now has all the Wembley casualties as part, and a presentation of Territorial Lieut. Furlong as Second-in-Command, and I think he has repented ; well as the ordinary local cases. A rumour Efficiency Medals to :— 2/Lieut. Heffer, C.S.M. Prouse, and C.Q.M.S. And Flinn— my hat ! he has got fat that there is a Rodeo Ward in the making C.S.M. A. W. H. Todman, C.Q.M.S. A. L. Fitzgerald formed the colour party. And very discontented. is not confirmed. Linthwaitey Sergt. G. H. Smith, Sergt. A. Assembling at Medway Gate’ the guard F. T. C. The 2¡2nd Middlesex Cadets held their Smith, Cpl. J. M. Peebles, and Pte. E. marched to the Central Square and formed Hulbert. Boxing Tournament on May 30th, and a up facing the new wing of the Institute. FUNERAL OF 6193456 SERGT. J. T. longish programme produced some very Capt. G. L. Fox was in command of the The site allotted, on the grass with the WING. plucky exhibitions, which, if one may say parade, and the colour party were 2/Lieut. gardens behind, was a good one, and the so, where officials from the Headquarters H. Heffer, C.Q.M.S. Fitzgerald, and Sergt. It is with deep regret that we have to guard looked well, though it was a pity that of Amateur Boxing were officiating, appeared Hosbach. Following the presentation of record the death on April 29th of Sergt. the Police could not prevent the crowd from on several occasions to deserve some comment medals a feu de joie was fired, and if a little Wing, our late Transport Sergeant. rather overlapping the drums, who owing and praise, especially to the losers, as it slow was very creditably steady, which is Sergt. Wing had been unwell for some time to the space available had to be on the flank. was well merited, and would, one feels, have all the more satisfactory, seeing that there following an accident on the railway line The movements and bearing were good, encouraged good youngsters. were several recruits on parade with little where he was working at the time, but his though one movement was ruined by a man For several weeks the Church Lads Brigade experience of arms drill at all. death came as a great shock to all who who, having anticipated an order, then held a Class of Instruction for would-be On the conclusion of the parade the drums knew him. stopped to “ tell off ” his rifle, and so ended The funeral took place on Monday, May officers and warrant officers, and the regu­ beat " Retreat,” and their performance was a bad “ also ran.” in every way excellent. 5th, and was attended by an enormous larity of the attendance and keenness During the inspection of the building the displayed struck the onlooker as excellent. The “ Retreat ” wras followed by a dance number of friends, including many from the band played a few selections, and might At the termination of the course the class in the Drill Hall, which was very well Battalion, whilst in addition to the gun- well have had a more attentive audience. was inspected by the Cadet Commandant, attended, and made a fitting end to the day. carriage, escorted by the band and a firing and those of us who were present were much Nearly a thousand people watched the party from the Battalion, passed through struck with the smartness and general parade, and fully half this number must dense crowds on its route from the house excellence of their turn-out, but the very have attended the dance. to the cemetery. An eloquent tribute to fine drum and fife band from the Harrow It was most gratifying that so many the popularity of the late Sergeant. FAT AND THIN. Battalion caught the eye so much as to almost bandsmen and drummers managed to attend There were a large number of beautiful dwarf the rest of the proceedings ; they were in spite of the difficulty of getting time to wreaths, including those of the officers, exceptionally good. change into uniform, and it is hoped that in sergeants and other ranks of the 9th Last, but by no means least, on June 28th future years it will be possible for the rest 0 \Y Sergeant Flinn was tall and thin, Battalion. the 72nd Company Boys’ Brigade held their of the parade to be a little stronger. Which worried him immensely, It is unnecessary to dwell upon the annual inspection and display. Lieut.-Col. During the evening £16 was either promised And Corporal Batt was short and fat, qualities of the late Sergt. Wing, either as Beach was again the inspecting officer. or actually subscribed towards the cost of He hated it intensely. a fine hard-working N.C.O. of the Battalion The display included various competitions, painting the drums, and it is hoped that or a loyal friend in the Mess, as they are tco well-known to all who came in contact with some of which provided a nice problem for sufficient money will soon be forthcoming to " If only that,” said Flinn to Batt, him, and will be remembered without being the Adjutant, who was roped in as a judge. allow the work to be put in hand. “ I might reach your condition,” recorded in black and white. All that need Two squads of boys were produced from “ To be tall and thin,” said Batt to Flinn, be said is that his loss will be deeply felt, which winners had to be found at Arms “ Is all my life’s ambition ” GUARD OF HONOUR AT whether officially as an efficient Transport Drill, and as the boys refused to be nervous HAMPSTEAD. Sergeant, or ” off parade ” as a true friend. or to get flurried, splitting hairs was simple By chance one day there came Flinn’s way in comparison. However, a little finger On Saturday, May 31st, the Battalion had Sergt. Wing leaves a wife and three children, A well-deserved promotion here, and a slight fumble there, enabled a the honour of being requested to find a to whom we extend our deepest sympathy To nothing less than Q.M.S.— decision to be arrived at, apparently to the guard of honour for Her Majesty the Queen in their bereavement. A post of great devotion. satisfaction of the winner, and, we hope, to on the occasion of the opening of the exten­ the losers. sion to the Hampstead Garden City Institute. The Drill Hall at Headquarters, ever in Space will not allow of an account of all Such requests are not an everyday For weeks and more he never saw great demand, has been fully occupied for the items on the programme, which covered occurrence in the Battalion, and a determined Parades or drills or pack ; many weeks on the nights that the Battalion all branches of the Company’s activities, effort was therefore made to ensure a really He never ran much further than do not require it. and was carried out with admirable swing good turn-out. The Sergeants' Mess and back. On May 26th the Boxing Contest organized by the Sportsmen’s Committee in aid of and great keenness. The result was creditable, as although a the Willesden Hospital took place in the An interesting feature of the evening was last-moment advance in the time of arrival Meanwhile, our stout friend's luck was out— hall, and, although not as well attended as the presence of what must be very nearly of Her Majesty necessitated a correspondingly Batt wasn’t a deceiver ; in previous years, the financial results were the youngest and oldest soldiers, Boy early parade, which made it impossible One night, I fear, when full of beer, excellent, and those who attended saw a Macguire, who enlisted at the earliest possible for some of the guard to be present, the band He called the Colopel “ Beaver! ” 274 THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS

BALANCES OF DECEASED moment, and a retired officer, whose age COURAGE. wheel on a smooth rail, and found the diffi­ OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS may be gauged by the fact that he was culty did not exist. Half the people in quite a senior when the late Gen. Kent was TT is often said in these days that life is the world spend their lives in wondering UNDISPOSED OF BELONGING a youngster. A made too easy, and that because we no how they will get over a stile that they TO THE REGIMENT. It is of particular interest to us to witness longer have to fight for our birthright as never reach. the very flourishing state of these local men fought in other days, we are not so Let us remember always that only those Names of deceased soldiers of the Middlesex organizations, as all have been, and are, strong and ready and daring as those who who give a smile have the right to expect Regiment whose personal estate is held for connected in some way with the Battalion ; lived in harder times. There is just enough one in return, and sure enough they will distribution amongst the next of kin or the hospital because it is the hospital of our of serious truth behind this statement to get it, for a difficulty cheerfully faced ceases others entitled. Effects, 1919-1920. men, and we hope soon to have enough money make it difficult to contradict, because life to be a difficulty, and we find that courage I s. d. to endow a bed there ; the Church Lads’ does, of course, become easier and happier Pte. R. J. Baker ... is, after all, composed largely of optimism Pte. H. C. T. Brooks Brigade and Cadets, because before, during, as knowledge grows. If it did not, know­ and the will to succeed. C. E. A. Pte. H. Brown and since the war boys from them have ledge would not be worth having. The <£------Pte. R. Craggy ... come on to us as men. things that do not help us to live are not Pte. H. M. S. Dowdall 8 11 worth learning. OBITUARY. Pte. J. G. Lillicrap 19 16 But it is not really true that life is becom­ Pte. G. Sear 5 o Major - General Sir Charles Benjamin Pte. A. White 3 ing so easy that character has no chance Pte. C. E. Parks ... I 19 2 RESULTS OF MINIATURE RIFLE to grow— which is what people mean when Knowles, a veteran of the Crimea, died at Pte. D. M. Stephens 4 19 5 SHOOT. they look back and sigh for the good old Camberley, on Tuesday, at the age of 88. Pte. J. R. Wood ... 5 5 1 1 Pte. E. E. Batten, 9 1 1 II i st 2nd 3rd times to come again. In 1924 there will still be The son of the late John Knowles, of The N a m e a n d C o m p a n y . Practice. Practice. Practice. Ttl. Pte. A. H. Harvey 8127 room for the hero ; there will always be a world Lawn, Rugby, General Knowles obtained " C " Company. Pte. W. S. House in 8 to conquer lying at our feet, but it will rest his commission in the 77th Regiment in Pte. G. Hudson ... 11 Capt. L. F. Findlay . 10 12 5 3 February, 1855, and from the July served Pte. J. Hunt Pte. Messider . 14 with us whether we face the difficulty or Pte. H. G. Kidd ... 1 9 10 5 th Sergt. Hattley leave it for someone else. Who does not in the Crimea, being present at the siege and 4 Pte. J. Peverill ... 6 0 4 Pte. Gooding ... fall of Sebastopol, and being wounded at ■ 4 love to watch the skylark that soars up into Pte. L. G. Schwan 2 7 1 1 C.Q.M.S. Linthwaite 6 the blue canopy of heaven and pours forth the assault on the Redan. In 1863 he was Pte. L. W. Shockleford 14 14 o its song of praise for all who care to listen ? promoted to an unattached company, and Pte. C. Young 13 2 10 T o ta l • 34 16 52 2 Like the skylark we can shoulder our diffi­ later in that year was posted to the 67th Cpl. W . R. Jacobs 39 19 10 Pte. J. Brown " B ” Company. Regiment. Next year he graduated at 7 5 3 culties with a song, and that song may cause Pte. G. A. Kreft ... 9 18 11 P te . L a y . 6 _ another to sing until the world will be filled the Staff College. From 1868 to 1871 he Pte. S. S. May 6 i Pte. Lewis 5 — was Brigade-Major at Aldershot, and from Pte. C. Murdock ... 21 4th with music. Cpl. Wooley ... • 9 — August, 1877, he commanded the 67th, Pte. A. Porter Pte. Batty Be sure that what the world needs is • 5 4* 20 leading it throughout the Afghan War, Pte. W. Day Pte. Powell • 13 — the courage and boldness of the man who, Pte. A. G. Goodwin knowing what is to be done, sees the difficulty 1878-80, during which he was present in Pte. H. Izzard T o ta l • 38 — 20 58 and conquers it. You have only to think the engagement at Charasiah and the Pte. A. T. Rauch Pte. J. Roth H.Q. Company. for a moment of a few outstanding examples operations round Kabul, including the fight at the Asmai Heights. For his services L./Cpl. E. J. Barnett 3 3 C.Q.M.S. Fitzgerald . 12 _ in history to realize the spirit that conquers Pte. G. Sheffield ... 15 o Sergt. Elkins ... • M 16 the world. Think of Columbus at the Court in this campaign he was twice mentioned Pte. A. Wilfred ... l i 9 Capt. Sherwood . 8 8* of Spain, fighting against prejudice and in despatches and was made a C.B. On Pte. P. Yates 13 12 Sergt. Soden ... . 8 — relinquishing his command of the 67th in Pte. A. J. Lacey ... 3 2 Cpl. Thompson ignorance, until his courage moved a queen 7 8 10 1882 he was appointed Assistant Adjutant Pte. T. H. Bond ... to pledge her jewels for the expedition which Pte. A. Collins T o ta l and Quartermaster-General of the Northern . 49 24 10 83 was to discover America. Think of Handel Pte. P. Maguire ... 6 yearning for the music he was forbidden District, but in 1886 he went as Adjutant- Pte. F. Blackwell 19 “ A " Company. to touch, stealing up into the garret at dead General to Bombay, where he stayed until Pte. J. F. Fletcher 5 Lieut. Hewson . 10 4 1891, having in the meantime been pro­ Pte. J. Holloway 6 of night and bringing out the lovely melodies Dmr. C. Pucill Pte. Carey 2 4 moted to major-general. His later service 37 3rd Cpl. Purnell ... . 6 4 that he dared not let anybody hear then, <$>- - Cpl. Barnes ... • 9 4 although men would travel across a continent included the command of the infantry Pte. Gorman ... . 12 8 N il to hear them now. brigade at Malta from 1892 to 1895 and of PROMOTION OF N.C.Os. AND MEN. The man who perseveres may count only the Army of Occupation in Egypt. He The King's Regulations have been amended T o ta l • 39 24 N il 63 one in the census paper, but he may count was granted a Distinguished Service Reward so as to provide that promotion to the “ D " Company. a million ones in history. in 1895, and in 1903— six years after his substantive rank of warrant officer, Class II retirement—he was created a K.C.B. In Lieut. Townell • 7 4 Perhaps you have read how, in the early (company sergeant-major or the equivalent Cpl. Doughty • M 8 days of railways, men spent their time in 1908 he was made colonel of his old regiment. appointment) in all arms of the service, shall Pte. Comber ... . 6 8 trying to get over the difficulty of making Lady Knowles, who was married to Sir be made from a general roll of company Pte. Davis 10 8 Charles in 1892, is Constance Mary, daughter Cpl. Porter ■ 3 8 4 a smooth wheel ride over a smooth rail. quartermaster-sergeants (or equivalent rank) The wheels would skid on the smooth lines, of the late James Elmslie, and widow of the and sergeants in each unit, their seniority T o ta l . 40 36 4 80 it was said, and for years men saw no way Rev. G. Elliott, and is a Lady of Grace of on the roll for promotion being according Two hits disallowed. out. Then, at last, somebody tried a smooth the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.— The to the date of the promotion to sergeant. Times, July 31st, 1924. 276 THE DIE-HARDS THE DIE-HARDS

Date of present SENIORITY ROLL R a n k N am e Battalion promotion COMBATANT COMMISSIONS FOR GARRISON CHURCH, PORTLAND. 30/11/20 OF WARRANT OFFICERS' Sgt. J. Cook 2nd N.C.Os. Sgt. E. Blake ... 2nd i/2/21 A N D N .C .O ’S. Sgt. G. Goodwin is t 1/7/21 Date ot present Sgt. H. Darby... D ep o t 25/8/21 Name Battalion prom otion It has been suggested that the regimen's R an k 2nd 25/8/21 R.S.M. H. Anderson, M.C. ISt 1/5/2° Sgt. R. Wood ... 2nd 25/8/21 which have been stationed at Portland and R.S.M. R. Pigott ... J is t 1/5/2° Sgt. - J. Hart Regulations under which N.C.Os. of the is t 25/8/21 have held their parade services in the Garrisc n R.S.M. F . F a n e ...... 2nd 29/9/23 Sgt. S. Stevenson 2nd 9/1/22 Regular Army may be granted combatant Church, beginning with the 77th Regiment Bdmr. J. Clarke ... is t 26/6/16 Sgt. H. Hart ... Sgt. S. Wilson ... 2nd 9/1/22 commissions as second-lieutenants have now R.Q.M.S. G. Duflield D ep o t 1/7/17 of Foot in the year 1872 to the 2nd Battalk n 2nd 9/1/22 R.Q.M.S. P. Coles 2nd 20/9/20 Sgt. W. Thompson been issued. Commissions as second-lieu­ 2nd 9/1/22 of the Buffs at the present time, should be R .p .M .S , A. Clarke ... is t 5/11/20 Sgt. G. Capel ... tenant in the cavalry, infantry, Royal Tank D ep o t 1/2/22 commemorated by a tablet in the church C.S.M. A. Capel ... f i s t 25/2/15 Sgt. (O.R.S.) A. Finch is t 22/1/22 Corps, and Royal Army Service Corps of with the names of each regiment inscribed C.S.M.I.M.H. Cartwright ... ist 6 /II/15 Sgt. H. Tisdale Sgt. C. Stewart is t 23/4/23 the British Service will be granted to regular C.S.M. J. Ayres, D.C.M. D ep o t 12/4/17 thereon. Donations to the Commemoration 2nd 22/8/23 C.S.M. R . M an tell D ep o t 6/6/17 Sgt. F. Hill ... N.C.Os. who, fulfilling the conditions specified, Fund are invited, and should be sent to the 2nd 6/10/23 C,S,M, W. Beaman is t X/9/I 7 Sgt. S. Colboume undergo a satisfactory course of training for Sgt. Y. Osterholme is t 18/10/23 Garrison Chaplain (Rev. H. Penton), Isle C.S.M. H. Gray, D.C.M. is t 4/9/17 2nd 12/12/23 18 months at the Royal Military College, of Portland, Dorset. C.S.M. E . C u llum f i s t 6/12/1S Sgt. R. Mewett 2nd 12/12/23 Sandhurst. C.S.M.I.M.H. Baker, D.C.M. 2nd 10/1/23 Sgt. W. Leathe-rby 2nd 12/12/23 C.S.M. S. C o x 2nd 9/7/23 Sgt. W. Connors The number of candidates admitted to 2nd IO/J/24 C.S.M. H . Siddons 2nd 29/9/23 Sgt. H. Hewett Sandhurst each half-year will vary according 2nd 12/1/24 C.O.M.S. A. Purcell D ep o t 12/10/14 Sgt. T. Massey It is officially announced by the War 2nd 12/1/24 to the requirements of the Service, and will C.Q .M .S. F . P e lly ...... is t 8/10/16 Sgt. F. Peck D ep o t I 9 /I /24 be announced in Army Orders from time to Office that officers of the Regular Army C.O.M.S. A. Lewis ... is t 1/11/16 Sgt. E. Shaw ... is t 20/2/24 Reserve of Officers should report in writing C.Q.M.S. E . T u l l y ...... is t 22/6/20 Sgt. G. Anderson time. is t 20/2/24 C.Q.M.S. W. Gray ... D ep o t 1/8/20 Sgt. G. Cullen ... To be eligible for recommendation by his to the Under-Secretary of State, War Office, is t C.Q.M.S. J. Walters 2nd 2/2/22 Sgt. H. Farrow 7 / 5/24 at the commencement of each year. is t I 1/6/24 Commanding Officer for admission to Sand­ C.Q.M.S. F. Cushion 2nd 2/2/22 Sgt. J. Griffen ... 2nd * 5/12/24 hurst, a candidate must be medically fit, Similarly, officers of the Territorial Army C.Q.M.S. J. Cooke ... is t 12/10/22 L./Sgt. L. Fairchild D ep o t *22 /1 /22 Reserve of Officers should report each year C.Q.M.S. C. Davis ... 2nd 1/12/22 L./Sgt. E. Clarke ... hold an Army ist Class Certificate of Educa­ is t *1 /2 /2 2 C.Q.M.S. G. Wigginton 2nd 10/1/23 L./Sgt. E. Lambert tion, to be at least an unpaid lance-corporal, in writing on July ist— those of the Regi­ is t *29/8/22 C.Q.M.S. S. Steadman 2nd 23/7/23 L./Sgt. V. Morley... mental List to the Officer Commanding the L./Sgt. V. Brockman is t * I 2 /lO /2 2 and have held that appointment for six C.S. (O.R.S.) R. Fox ist 1/4/24 L./Sgt. E. Burt ... D epo t * 1/9/23 months prior to January ist or July ist, unit to which they are attached, and those Sgt. H. Lydiat ist 5/9/14 is t 3 /23 as the case may be, of the year in which he of the General List to the Under-Secretary S g t. W. O’Brien Depot 7/9/14 L./Sgt. W. Cobbett t ° / l is t *17/4/23 Sgt. C. K e n t 2nd 21/9/14 L./Sgt. S. Tibbs ... is recommended, and be under 23 years of of State, W ar Office. 2nd * l / l 2 / 2 2 Sgt. W. Sperry, M.C. .. 2nd 23/12/14 L./Sgt. W. Fletcher age on January ist or July ist, as the case All officers, whether of the Regular Army L./Sgt. W. Rogers is t *3/11/23 Sgt. T . C o x is t 9 / i / i 5 D ep o t m ay be. Reserve or the Territorial Reserve, when Sg t. E. Windsor ist 6/2/13 L./Sgt. W. Clements *4/1/24 2nd *12/1/24 reporting themselves, should state any Sgt. E. Boddington * is t 19/3/15 L./Sgt. S. Mason ... A candidate who has qualified for admission 2nd *12/1/24 S gt. J. Goldstraw Depot 26/4/15 L./Sgt. C. Banfield to the Royal Military Academy, the Royal change in their permanent address. D ep o t *19/1/24 Sgt. E. Crouch... is t 8/5/15 L./Sgt. C. Taylor... An allowance will be made, with effect 2nd *9/2/24 Military College, or the Royal Air Force S gt. T. Smith ... 2nd 10/6/15 L./Sgt. J. Rowland is t *16/2/24 Cadet College, or has passed the First Public from July ist, to officers of the Territorial S gt. E . G reen, M .M . .. is t 24/6/15 L./Sgt. A. Russell is t *20/2/24 Army and of the Officers Training Corps Sgt. F. Campbell, D.C.M. ist 1 1 /7/X5 L./Sgt. B. Gray ... Examination at the University of Oxford is t *20/2/24 Sgt. E. Bums ... 2nd 17/12/15 L./Sgt. A. Lawrence or the equivalent examination at any other for the provision of camp furniture when is t Sg t. R. Flatman, D.C.M. Depot 24/3/16 L./Sgt. E. Jones ... *9/5/24 attending training in camp. This allowance is t approved University, will be exempt from Sgt. A . S p rig g s...... 2nd 18/4/17 L./Sgt. E. Flemming *9/5/24 is t obtaining an Army ist Class Certificate. will be at the rate of 2s. a day for lieutenant - Sgt. L . H ills ...... 2nd 26/4/17 L./Sgt. G. Clift ... ■¡■13/3/24 is t 422/5/24 colonels, is. 6d. for majors, and is. for Sgt. C. K in g D ep o t 2/8/17 L./Sgt. P. Bennett No candidate will be recommended unless 2nd *12/12/23 Sgt. W. West ...... 2nd 10/9/17 L./Sgt. F. Draper his Commanding Officer certifies that he captains or subalterns. 2nd *12/12/23 Sgt. H. Rand ... 2nd 27/10/17 L./Sgt. L. Simmonds has been employed in a capacity where he A special messing allowance of 5s. a dav Sgt. W. Green, D.C.M. ist 18/12/17 L./Sgt. S. Hawkins is t §13/3/24 ist 18/12/19 has shown power of leadership, and all shall be issuable to certain officers of the Sgt. J. Tungate, D.C.M D ep o t 19/9/18 Cpl. E. Draper 1/5/20 Regular Army, for the period of training, Sgt. C. Parsons, M.M. is t 1 ^/10/iS Cpl. W. Overton is t recommendations received at the War Office is t 1/5/20 S g t. F.. P ain is t 26/10/18 Cpl. R. Green ... will be considered together, and a selection when attending training in camps of the 2nd 1/5/20 Sgt. K in g . is t 18/1/19 Cpl. J. Sharman Territorial Army or Officers Training Corps. 2nd 1/5/20 up to the required number will be made Sgt. C. Mabb ...... is t 19/9/19 Cpl. H. Wilson... 2nd 15/5/20 according to the merits of the candidates. Sgt. W. Moore ... ist 7/H /19 Cpl. A. Clifford <£»— Sgt. S. Speakes is t 1/5/20 Cpl. A. Ward ... is t 13/6/20 N.C.Os. on joining the College will be 23/7/20 Sgt. H . G lo ver 2nd 1/5/20 Cpl. G. Bone ... 2nd called “ Gentlemen Cadets," and will be 30/8/20 Sgt. W . P i l l e y ...... 2nd 1/5/20 Cpl. W. Richards is t 19/11/20 under the control of the Commandant, and, Sgt. C . C o x ...... 2nd 1 /5/20 Cpl. W. Raindle is t 20/11/20 while at Sandhurst, will be entitled to pay Sgt. A. Walker 2nd 1/5/20 Cpl. T. Page ... is t is t 30/11/20 but not to rations or allowances, and service S g t. A . M ayh ew 2nd 1/5/20 Cpl. W. Bennett WBrifSYOflRS? Cpl. E. Aird 2nd 30/11/20 Sgt. W . P alm er 2nd 1/5/20 as a cadet will count as service in the ranks 30/11/20 Sgt. W. Nokes-Bourno 2nd 1/5/20 Cpl. L. Baker ... 2nd for purposes of computing pension. Sgt. E. Margreaves 2nd 15/5/20 Cpl. J. Trapp ... D ep o t 29/12/20 Oars is news pleas© Sgt. W. Willard, M.M. ist. 3/11/20 Cpl. J. Bray is t 29/12/20 Sgt.-Dmr. E. Heath ... ist 20/11/20 Cpl. F. Thompson is t 1/7/21 an d double measure! Sgt. J. Wilcockson D ep o t 30/11/20 Cpl. R. Newcombe is t 1/7/21 278 THE DIE-HARDS

)ate of presen Date of present THE DIE-HARDS 279 Rank Name Battalion promotion Rank Name Battalion promotion L./Cpl. G. Rawlings I S t *20/3/23 Cpl. G . H o rre x D ep o t 1 / 7 ^ 1 Cpl. K . H o lder 1st 18/7/21 L./Cpl. A. Reed ... I S t *1/4/23 L./Cpl. R. Ecclestone D ep o t C pl. Robbins ... D ep o t 27/7/21 *4/4/23 THE MIDDLESEX REGIMENT (DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE’S OWN). Cpl. F. Stacey ... D ep o t 25/8/21 L./Cpl. C. Soper ... I S t *23/5/23 L./Cpl. W. Tomkins [57] Cpl. C. Misso ... 1st 25/8/21 I S t *13/7/23 L./Cpl. W. Curl ... Home Counties Area. Cpl. E. Hazeldene 2nd 25/8/21 1st *13/7/23 H . T h o m as 1st 26/10/21 L./Cpl. W. Smith ... I S t *13/7/23 Cpl- Col. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales and D u ke o f Cornwall, K.G., K.T., L./Cpl. G . Staines I S t Colonel-in-Chief Cpl. C. Rawlings 2nd 4/12/21 *27/7/23 G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O., G.B.E., M .C., Col W. Gds., Cpl. W . H arw ood 2nd 4/12/21 L./Cpl. G. Green ... I S t *27/7/23 Colonel-in-Chief 12th L., R S. Fus., S. W. Bord., D.C.L.I., P.W Cpl. W. Cullis ... 2nd 4/12/21 L./Cpl. A. Carter ... 1st *20/8/23 Vols., Seaforth, and R. Wilts. Yeo. Personal A.D.C. to 'he K in g ...... Cpl. H. Dare ... 2nd 9/1/22 L./Cpl. A. Stenning I S t *6/9/23 Cpl. L./Cpl. A. Williams I S t *6/10/23 W. Richardson 2nd 9/1/22 C o l o n e l ...... Maxse, Gen. S ir F . Iv o r, K.C.B., C.V.O., D.S.O ...... Cpl. T . T i l l e r ...... 2nd 9/1/22 L./Cpl. G. Foley ... D ep o t *13/10/23 Cpl. H. C l a r k ...... 2nd 9/1/22 L./Cpl. A . F o w ler I S t *15/2/24 Officer Commanding Depot Pearson, Maj. (Bt. Lt.-Col.) V. L. N., D.S.O., M id d'x R...... io M ar.23 C.pl. E . A l f o r d ...... 2nd 9/1/22 L./Cpl. Kennett ... 1st *15/2/24 1st and 2nd i. Arnold, A . C., O .B .E ., 20verell, A. N. iNov.18 M ajors. Lieutenants. L./Cpl. A . H am es I S t *15/2/24 Cpl. G. Stone ... 2nd 9/1/22 Battalions. M .C ., p.s.c., s. 7 D e c .i5 iCIowes, J. H. iNov.18 W . E ld re tt Rooke, C. P., D.S.O., Hill, C. W. xjunex6 Cpl. H. R u ff ...... 2nd 10/1/22 L./Cpl. I S t *15/2/24 ( R e g u la r.) bt. m aj. 3 ju n e i9 aChapman, J. R. S. (H) 7 S e p t.i6 Vickerage, H. G., 5J a n . 19 Cpl. W. Floyd ...... 1st 21/2/22 I../C.pl. G. M cG lone I S t *15/2/24 Thorp, J. R. [1] Owen, H. C., O .B .E ., M.C. 1 Ju ly r 7 Lt.-Colonels (2). (Garr. Adjt.) 2 6 J a n .i6 iTait, J. i2Mar.i9 Cpl. H . B a rk e r L./C.pl. P. Edwards I S t *15/2/24 M .C. (S.C.), C a pt. Murray, H. A. 9Apr.20 1st 7/3/22 (1) Phillips, H., M.C. 2Pater, P. 2ijunei9 ret. pay 9Aug.i7 Lindsay, A. S. sSept.20 L./Cpl. 2Swainson, F. E. 2Wray, E. M. G., Cpl. R. Ruttledge 2nd I 7/11/22 W. McMurdie 1st *15/2/24 2 6 A u g.i6 D.S.O. Pringle, W. E., M.C. 28Sept.20 2 7 A u g.i9 L./Cpl. A . B a rtra m 1st *15/2/24 d. iBucknall, G. CM 24N0V.21 Cpl. J. Stew ard D epot l/ 4 /23 iHeatb, R. M., C.M.G., 2Clayden, H. W. 27Aug. 19 M C . (s.c.) 26Aug.i6 Doidge, L. C. D. ijune2i Cpl. G. McDonald 1st L./Cpl. C. W allace I S t *15/2/24 D.S.O. 28Sept.2o Stephenson, G. A. 1/4/23 ija n .1 8 bl. m aj. 3 ju n e i9 Captain. Widdicombe, A. G. L./Cpl. G. Stagpoole I S t (Adjt. Singapore Vol. Cpl. H . W arren 1st 1/4 23 *14.2 24 1 P au l, H . W . M ., 7ju n e 22 Corps) 24.OCL 19 Schooling, J. H. L./Cpl. G. Frost ... I S t *15/2/24 O.B.E., M .C. (s.c.) Cunliffe, E. N-. 3oSept.22 Cpl. A. Jones ... I St IO/4/23 2Howell, H. A. A. 26 Aug. 16 G arloch , F . H. is O c t .22 Cpl. A. Brady ... L./Cpl. B earn e 1st *15/2/24 24O C L19 2nd 1/5/23 iHorrocks, B. G., Collinson, A. S. 9Apr.23 Cpl. F . B u tto n 2nd L./Cpl. H. W ilson 1st *15/2/24 M.C. i j a o . 1 7 (1) Clark, S. J. 2 iF eb .2 0 4/7/23 c.o. Walden, F. 21 F e b .20 L./Cpl. R. Challis ... 1st *5/2/24 2Cursons, G. N. A. 2nd Lieutenants. Cpl. W. Pitchford 2nd 4/7/23 2Heywood, E. L. L./Cpl. C. W atso n *20/2/24 M.C. 24 Apr.17 6th Battalion Cpl. H . M ylan d 2nd I S t 29Feb.20 (M ilitia ). Thompson, A. F. i9jan.24 4/7/23 M ajors (8). iHaydon, C. W., M.C. Cpl. F . B u c k b v L./Cpl. J. R ead er D ep o t *29/3/24 2 5 A p r.i7 aAyscough, E. S. M. Hayes, W. 29Apr.24 2nd 4/7/23 Harrison, A. E. 4june24 L./Cpl. L. Honeybun I S t *18/3/24 2Bicknell, H. P. F.. 2Lawrence, F. A. L. 2oD ec.2o Hon. Colonel. Cpl. W . B ra t by 2nd 21/8/23 D.S.O. iD e c .14 spec. appt. Reid, J. G. E. 7 M a y i7 M ashiter, S ir George C. Cpl. W . P alm er 12/12/23 L./Cpl. E . L e g g e tt I S t *31/3/24 iStewart, W. A., i8 J u ly 2 i 2nd (i)del Court, S. F. W. M., K.C.B., C.M.G., Lt.- Cpl. C. Ganer ... 2nd 12/12/23 L./Cpl. E. Battersby I S t *13/5/24 O.D.E. iS e p t.15 M.C. 2SSept.20 a.m. Colam, E. F. i7 D e c .2 i A djutant. iPercy-Smith, D. C., a.m. Hudson, E. V. H. Col. ret. pay t.a. Cpl. W . M orris 2nd 12/12/23 L./Cpl. E. Denyer... 1st *21/5/24 c. Dallas, J. C., M.C. 2 5 F e b.2 i Savile, H. B. W „ M.C. D.S.O., O.B.E. iS e p t.1 5 2 20ct.20 i7 D e c .2 i Capt., Middx. Regt. Cpl. C . N ew to n 12/12/23 L./Cpl. E. Little ... I S t *21/5/24 20wen, D. C., D.S.O. a.m. Musselwhite, C. C. 2nd 2Whinney, C. T., Lt.-Colonel. Cpl. S. In gle 2nd 12/12/23 L./Cpl. H. Williams I S t *21/5/24 4 M a yi6 M.C. 23M ar.2i i6 Ju ly2 2 (1) Goodwin, H., D.S.O. iCubitt, D. Y. 24Dec.22 Graves, C. A. H., Cpl. G. Hatfield L./Cpl. J. Henderson I S t *21/5/24 t. Procter, N . P ., Quarter-M aster. 2nd 12/12/23 24 J u ly iô M .C. 1 A p r.21 2Tuckey, P. E.C. i4july23 O.B.E. 4 Apr. 18 L./Cpl. R. Arniboldi Depot Hudson, J. T. H., Cpl. C. M a r d le ...... D ep o t + 13/7/23 bt. It.-col. ija n .1 9 (x) Lyons, E. F., M.C. iWorton, J. B. 14July23 19/12/23 D.S.O., t d , m a j.7OCL02 Cpl. C. Young ... 1st 19/12/23 L./Cpl. F. Blackburn D epot 1 1/8/23 d. iPearson, V. L. N., i8 F eb.22 2Lambert, H. P. i4july23 Captains. D.S.O. 2 4 ju ly i6 2Garrow, V. J. 25Feb.22 1 Gordon, I. D . S. Josephs, L. H. O. Cpl. W. Travarthen L./Cpl. S. H a rn ett I S t t ' 7/8/23 [U nif or m— Scarlet. I St 19/12/23 bt. It.-col. i J a n .18 I 4j u l y 23 2 2A p r.i4 L./Cpl. L. Priddy I S t Cpl. W. Duckmanton D epo t 19/12/23 +7/9/23 2White, P. G. (Debt. xCrawford, M. 23Dec.23 Graham-Toler, L. J., [F ac in g s— Lemon Yellow.[ Cpl. J. W e st ...... 1st L./Cpl. A. M. Middleton 1st +5/10/23 Bks.) 4 Ju ly 18 M.C. 2 oM ar.i5 1 1/1/24 Dundas, A. C., O.B.E. Cpl. H . G ibson L./Cpl. H. Short ... I S t +8/10/23 Allistone, A. B. W. I St n / i/ 2 4 (I) 2Ç)Julyi8 2 oM ar.i5 L./Cpl. G. Sewell ... I S t +8/10/23 Cpl. E. Lione ... 2nd 12/1/24 Pechell, H. C. ijan.17 Cadet Units affiliated, L./Cpl. G. Mills ... +8/10/23 Cpl. W. Grace ... 2nd 12/1/24 I S t i Cadet Bn. Midd’x R. L./Cpl. W. Millberry I S t +8/10/23 Cpl. T . F ren ch 2nd 12/1/24 2nd Lieutenant. 5 Cadet Bn. Midd'x R. L./Cpl. A . W alla ce I S t +8/10/23 Cpl. C. Olden ... 2nd 12/1/24 iWelman, D. L. L./Cpl. J. Frost ... I S t +8/10/23 Subalterns (35). Cpl. T . H a n n ah I St 2/2/24 3 ija n .2 4 7th Battalion L./Cpl. E. Jenkin I S t +13/10/23 C aptains (14). 8th Battalion Cpl. O. Phelps ... I St 5/2/24 Lieutenants. (Territorial). Cpl. L./Cpl. E. Ratty ... I S t +22/12/13 I. Sloanc-Stanley, (Territorial). T. Fuller ... 2nd 9/2/24 L . F . i 4 0 c t . i 4 2Bailey, F. A. ijan.17 A djutants (2). L./Cpl. Goodall 1st +22/1/24 “ South Africa, 1900-02.” Cpl. G. Egan ... I St 16/2/24 xBrowne, M., M.C. 2Manson, E. P., M .C., 2Manson, E. P., M.C. Drill Hall, Priory Road, “ South Africa, 1900-02.” Cpl. J. Stretton I St 20/2/24 L./C.pl. S. Jackson I S t +8/3/24 - (s.c.) 14N0V.14 A d jt. 1 Ju ly 17 It. x8July22 Hornsey, N. 1 Roberts, W. L., Cpl. K e lly L./Cpl. H. Riley ... I S t +8/3/24 bl. m aj. 1 Jan. 19 iPennycook, G. H. C., Drill Hall, Hanworth Depot 12/3/24 Brown, G. L., D .S .O . M.C. x j u ly i7 It. i8M ar.23 L./Cpl. H. Stemp ... I S t Road, Hounslow. Cpl. W. Northeott, M.J 1st 18/3/24 +14/3/24 (Phys. Trng. Staff) c.o. Butterfield, H. R. F. Hon. Colonel. L./Cpl. C. Hance ... 1st 8 D ec.i4 1 Ju ly 17 Cpl. E . N orm an I St +14/3/24 Bowles, H. F., t d 7/5/24 bt. m aj. 3 ju n e ig iNunn, F. J., Hon. Colonel. C pl. E . H ow ard L./Cpl. G. Theobald I S t t l 4/3/24 t.a. i3 A u g.0 4 2nd 14/5/24 d. 2jefferd, VV W. 1 iDec. 14 M.C. 6A u g .i7 G am er, W ., C .M .G ., L./Cpl. E. Burton I S t Cpl. W . T ib b ie I St 11/6/24 + 17/3/24 s. Bennett, R. D., M.C. c.o. Hill, R. L. 21 Aug. 17 t d t.a. 5 A p r.2 i L./Cpl. W . F o rsh a w I St *10/7/20 L./Cpl. E. Pinder ... 1st +8/5/24 (l) ( S ) n D e c .1 4 iBostock, F. E. 2Sept.i7 Quarter-Masters (3). iDix-Lewis, A. 2Sept.i7 L./Cpl. R. Glover I S t s.c. Tidbury, O. H., M.C. L./C.pl. J. M u rp h y 1st *20/8/20 (8/5/24 d. iMirams, S., M.C. d. Stock, V. E., M.C. Maitland, J. K., M.C. Lt.-Colonel. (I) 11 Dec. 14 25 Aug. 14 L./C p l, L./Cpl. R. King ... I S t +17/5/24 bt. m aj. 3 ju n e i8 iiS e p t .1 7 i8 F eb.24 Baker, E. E. F., A. Sando ... D ep o t *1/1/21 capt. i J u ly 1 7 L./Cpl. B . P o p e ...... L./Cpl. H. Batt ... I S t f 2i/5/24 iPargiter, L. L., iRoyffe, H. S. i8Sept.i7 D.S.O., M .C., t.a. 1st *1/4/21 d. Rackham, B. B., M.C. iEnglish, J. 25Aug.i4 20 F e b .23 L./Cpl. R. Aldridge I S t D.S.O. n D e c .1 4 capt. 2 5 A u g .i7 L./Cpl. F. Clarke ... I St *1/4/21 +18/5/24 bt. m aj. 3 ju n e i9 13O CL 17 M ajor. L./Cpl. A. Cass 1st +28/5/24 s. Steveni, L., O .B .E ., 2Douthet, R. T., L./C p l. F. Carter ... 1st *6/4/21 s. Cooper-Key, A. L. It. x8June23 Smith, S. C. M., td M ajor. L./Cpl. J. O ’B rien L./Cpl. A. Hows ... 1st (28/5/24 xi Dec. 14 M.C. 13N0V.17 t.a. iju n e r 6 1st *18/6/21 c.s. Charlesworth, J. F. L./Cpl. A. Anson ... I S t +28/5/24 2Wollocombe, T. S., Lewey, A. W. (Prov.) L./Cpl. J. O’Neill ...... 1st *19/6/21 M.C. 1 ¿Dec. 14 17N 0V .17 L./Cpl. C. Pestell ... I S t 2$July23 L./C p l. H . C hannon I St *21/II/2I +3/6/24 bt. m aj. 3 ju n e i8 1 K em ps ter, G . W . Captains. 19.Tan.18 L./Cpl. G . G oss D ep o t *4/12/21 L./Cpl. W. Smith ... I S t +3/6/24 Lyon, N. H. B., M .C. Captains. (Courts Martial d. 2Weller, A. V. i9Jan.i8 Cossar, J. M., td L./Cpl. E. Jefferies I S t Palmer, H. A. L./Cpl. C. Lewis ... 1st *6/6/2 2 +3/6/24 Offr.) 6 F e b .i5 2Pain, E. T. i9Jan.i8 23Apr.x6 5th Battalion bt. m aj. ij a n .1 9 3N 0V.18 L./Cpl. E. Slatford L./Cpl. W. Sharman I S t +3/6/24 e.a.Appelbe, E.N. i7 F e b .i5 xDobbs, J. E. Depot *6/6/2 2 ( M ilitia ). Moody, E. T., O.B.E., Parmeter, W. H. L./Cpl. S. Nicholls 1st 2Moore, R. N. 25Mar.x5 M.C. iF e b .1 8 L ./C p l. D. Jones ... ISt *6/6/22 t.3/6/24 xju n ex 6 22A pr.22 Newnham, L. A., 2Jo n es, Wr. H. V'. i6 F e b .i8 I../Cpl. L. Culling 1st +1 1/9/24 Hon. Colonel. Muir, W . E. H., Young, A. H. 2oJuly22 L./Cpl. H. Sammons, M.M 1st *6/6/22 M.C. (s.c.), s.c.s. iPennycook, G. H. C., Newberv, R. E., L./Cpl. C. K in g d o m D ep o t *12/10/22 L./Cpl. G. O’Connor I S t +11/6/24 30 Ap ril 15 A d jt. 2 7A p r.i8 Rolleston, V. M.C. (s.c.) (Capt. (Hon. Lt.-Col. in Res. of Off.) 7 ju ly 2 0 M .C. (Prov.) io ja n .2 3 L./Cpl. L./Cpl. G. Oskinat 1st +21/6/24 bl. m aj. 3 ju n e i9 iHedgecoe, S. F. 27Apr.i8 G. Skeats ... ISt *12/10/22 (1) Parker, F. G. 4junei8 Arm y T) 2Aug.o8 Vickerage, H. G., M.C. Murray, P. F. (Prov.) L./Cpl. E. Noakes... I S t +24/6/24 t Savile, H. B. W., M.C., L./Cpl. A. Puddephatt 1st *23/10/22 iO c t.1 5 2Clyne, A. iNov.18 ioM ar.03 4june24 28July23 L./Cpl. J. P eters ...... D ep o t *31/10/22 *P a id f Unpaid L./Cpl. W . Sw indon ISt *28/11 /22 /Trade school §T)cjirivrd of Appointment 1/7/24

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