CHAPTER VII

THE LAST PHASE

On the 12th November we went into comfortable billets in Sous le Bois and Neuf Mesnil, while preparations were being made to march into Germany. The 62nd Division was to form part of the 9th Corps, under our former Commander, Lieut.-General Sir Walter Braithwaite, the other divisions being the 1st and the 6th; the trench mortars were to be left behind, but were to join us subsequently in Germany. While in Sous le Bois Lieut. E. S. Lloyd, M.C., Signalling Officer of the 312th Brigade, was taken ill with influenza, and to the great sorrow of us all died after a few days' illness. On the 17th we had a thanksgiving service for the Divisional Artillery, conducted by the Rev. S. Garrett, our senior chaplain. I may mention here that the Rev. T. A. Horne, who came out from England with the artillery, was invalided home in December, 1917, and was succeeded by the Rev. H. O. Perry. The latter was with us all through the big German push, and was then transferred to another appointment while we were fighting at the Marne in July, 1918. He was succeeded in his turn by the Rev. S. Garrett.

We marched on the 18th November, a wet, unpleasant day, to Ferrière la Grande. The artillery marched for the future in a separate column from the rest of the division, our itinerary being as follows. I give as a rule the name of the place where headquarters halted; the remainder of the artillery was billeted in the surrounding area, generally within a mile or two of headquarters.

19th. Solre sur Sambre, our first entry into Belgian territory.

20th. Berzèe. On arrival here we were greeted by the local band, which played our National Anthem over and over again with remarkable persistency for about two hours. It would be tedious to describe our reception at each halting place throughout the march, but I quote here, as typical of other greetings, the address presented to the 312th Brigade on their arrival in this area; it was couched in English as follows:

"Dear Allied Friends,

"After more than four years of a terrible war without example in the history of the world, the Belgians deprived of their freedom and rights during all that time have the immense joy of seeing again the sun of liberty shining bright and joyful over their heads. To tell you what a boundless feeling of happiness and gratitude we have now in our hearts is impossible for us to do in some words. We are like slaves whose fetters would fall down all of a sudden, like birds kept for long years in a dull cage and which unexpectedly could fly freely again in the open air of a nice spring day. Our hearts sing merrily, our souls are transported with joy and hope. On this memorable day where you bring us freedom, we turn away from the hard and unjust past to look forward with hope to the future. But if we are so to say mad for joy, our hearts are large enough to make room for another feeling as sincere and powerful as our happiness--our gratefulness to all our Allied friends. Yes, to you all which have helped us to reconquer our liberty, to you all which have given your blood for a destruction of a system of oppression, violence and brutality which threatened the world, we are immensely obliged. We are full of admiration for the great exploits of your armies; their courage, their spirit of self-sacrifice, their perseverance in the duty are for us external signs of the inner forces which animate them; passion for independence, justice and liberty. We are proud indeed to have as friends and Allies men of such a noble character.

"In the name of the Civil Authorities of the village of Thy-le-Chateau I am proud and glad to have the privilege of greeting you heartily.

"Hurrah for the English people and their valiant armies.

"Hurrah for our brave Allies. Hurrah."

24th. Gerpinnes.

25th. Ermetont. The 310th Brigade on this occasion were billeted _en masse_ in the Abbey of Maredsous, where they were entertained most hospitably by the Benedictine Monks. The Prior and eight of the monks had only just got back from serving two years' imprisonment with hard labour in Germany. This savage punishment was inflicted on them for having given a few days' shelter to a wounded British soldier.

27th. A long march through Dinant, where we crossed the Meuse, to the Thynne area, where we had a long and rather tedious halt. The headquarters billet was in a most picturesque chateau situated in a deep hollow surrounded by rugged hills, on the road from Dinant to Lisangues. The owner was the widow of a retired French General. She told me that when the Germans were occupying her chateau, at the time of the Dinant atrocities, they treated her and her husband, an old man over eighty, with the greatest roughness. Finally they told the old couple one day that if any further act of hostility were committed by the surrounding villagers, _they_ would both be shot. The next day the old General fell dead of heart disease.

[Sidenote: Dec. 1918.]

10th December. Area round Laignon. Headquarters at the Chateau de Barçenal.

11th. Barvaux Condray.

12th. Clavier.

13th. Ville. We billeted in the fine chateau, which had been in the early days of the war the headquarters of Prince Eitel and his staff. Monsieur La Masch, the owner of the house, told me that his unwelcome guests drank about a thousand bottles of his wine, for which they offered him on their departure the generous payment of a franc a bottle. As most of the wine they affected had cost from 15 to 20 francs a bottle he declined their offer, and he was now entering the full value in his claim against the Boche Government. The royal Eitel, a true Boche, looted all the linen when he left, tablecloths, napkins, sheets and towels; he even carried off all Madame's lace, most of it old and priceless.

14th. Chevron. Here the scenery was as magnificent as the billets were mean and uncomfortable.

16th. Basse Bodeux.

17th. We crossed the German frontier, and marched through Malmédy to Weismes. It was decided that we should hold our anniversary dinners on this auspicious date. We halted here for a few days in rather uncomfortable billets. The weather was very bad, and it snowed continuously.

21st. Elsenborn Camp. This was a sort of German "Salisbury Plain." The huts were however far superior to those provided in an English practice camp; they were substantially built and well heated, and officers and men found them almost luxurious after the cramped village accommodation which they had been accustomed to.

22nd. Mountjoie.

23rd. The area round Schleiden. Headquarters marched straight through to Gemund, our final destination.

25th. The Divisional Artillery made their final march in a snow blizzard and went into billets as follows:

14th Brigade R.H.A. (now attached to the Division), Kal and Keldernich. 310th Brigade R.H.A., Gemund and Malsbenden. 312th Brigade R.H.A., Gemund, with two batteries at Nierfeld and Schleven. D.A.C. Kal and Sottenich. Trench Mortars (eventually), Urft.

The purpose of this work is to describe the war services of the artillery, and I shall not therefore write about our life in Germany. The ordinary military routine, under what were practically peace conditions, affords little of interest to a Chronicler, and it is sufficient to say that life was agreeable enough, and that ski-ing, tobogganing, and later on fishing broke the monotony of our routine duties in a very pleasant manner. Demobilisation dragged on slowly but surely, and on the 18th February we heard that the Division was to be broken up, and to be reformed as the Highland Division. Most of the officers now began to drift away, but it was not till the 19th April that I said farewell to my command. My Staff all left at about the same time.

The Divisional Artillery remained with the Highland Division, though greatly changed in personnel and with an almost entirely new set of commanding officers. Major Lockhart was, I believe, the only battery commander who stayed on until the final breaking up. The artillery left Germany in the middle of August, and returned to England (Salisbury Plain); on the 5th December the headquarters' office closed, and on that date the Divisional Artillery may be said to have ceased to exist.

That it may long exist, however, as a brotherhood of officers and men, bound together by a thousand memories of danger and privation borne in common, proud in the consciousness of duty done, and strong to maintain in peace the steadfast and loyal comradeship which knit them together in war, is the sincere hope of the writer of this little chronicle.

APPENDIX A

SUBSEQUENT SERVICES OF THE 311TH BRIGADE

I should like to have been able to bring the records of the 311th Brigade within the scope of this work, but the difficulties have proved too great, and I must content myself with giving a brief digest of its services after leaving the 62nd Division, for which I am indebted to the kindness of Lieut.-Colonel A. Gadie.

The brigade was first attached to the 34th Division, and took part in the battle of Arras on Easter Monday, 1917; after this it occupied positions in the Arras sector, opposite Gavrelle and Oppy.

In May it marched to Ploeg Street Wood, and fought in the battle of Messines, in support of the Anzacs. The battery positions in this battle were in some cases within 850 yards of the Boche front line.

In June, 1917, the brigade enjoyed a rest at Bailleul, and then returned to its old positions at Messines, near Warneton.

In October, 1917, it pulled out and went to the Ypres salient, where it took part in the strenuous fighting at Passchendale.

December, 1917. St. Quentin sector.

February, 1918. In action at Jeancourt until the big German offensive began. The brigade then retired steadily to the Somme, taking up as many as five separate positions in one day. At St. Christ's bridge it held on to its positions for two days, and then only retired on being outflanked by the enemy. The batteries remained in action on this occasion, firing over open sights, until the infantry had retired behind the guns. Positions were finally taken up about 8 miles east of Amiens.

May, 1918. To the Arras sector. When the final great advance was in preparation, the brigade moved into seven different positions in ten days, in order to cover the withdrawal of the Canadians, who were being sent south. It finished up by occupying positions on the top of the Vimy ridge.

During the advance, which began in August, the brigade was attached to the 8th Division and to the Canadians.

When the armistice was concluded on the 11th November, 1918, it was at the village of Le Havre, about three miles east of Mons.

The following officers were awarded Military Crosses:

*ARMITAGE, Lieut. H. G. *BROWNE, Major W. *CAMPBELL, Major C. W. DANBY, Capt. *DAWSON, Capt. H. B. *FRASER-MACKENZIE, Major E. R. L. HANNAH, Major (also a D.S.O.) *HOLLINGWORTH, Major A. (also a bar, and a Croix de Guerre). HUNT, Lieut. *JAMESON, Major A. A. (also a bar), afterwards killed. *KNOWLES, Lieut. G. (_w._) MORGAN, Capt. SABERSTON, Lieut. *SAMPSON, Lieut. H. T.

MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.

*GADIE, Lieut.-Colonel A. BECKETT, Capt. *BROWNE, Major W. *HOLLINGWORTH, Major A. *ARMITAGE, Lieut. H. G.

* _Originally in the 62nd Divisional Artillery._

APPENDIX B

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF OFFICERS WHO SERVED WITH THE 62ND DIVISIONAL ARTILLERY.

(An asterisk denotes that the officer has been more than once wounded while with the Division.)

ABRAHAMS, F., Lieut., M.C. ALDERTON, B., Lieut., M.C. ALDRICH, E. C., Capt. ANDERSON, A. T., Brig.-Gen., C.M.G. ANDERSON, R. A. T., Lieut. ARCHER, H. de B., Capt., M.C. ARMITAGE, H. G., Lieut. _w_ARNOLD-FORSTER, F. A., Major, D.S.O. _w_ASHBY, H. C., Lieut. ASPINWALL, R. H. S., Lieut. ASTLEY, N. T., Lieut. BADHAM-JACKSON, C. O., Lieut. *_w_BAILLIE-REYNOLDS, P. K., Lieut. BAKER, W., Capt. _w_BALL, S. C., Lieut. BAYLEY, A. F., Major BEDWELL, E. P., Lieut.-Col. BELBIN, H., Capt. BENNION, C. F., Major _w_BENNETT, A. G., Capt., M.C. BERESFORD, G. W. Capt. R.A.M.C.) BIGG, L. B., Major BLOW, A., Lieut. _w_BODEN, J. B., Lieut., M.C. BOTTOMLEY, G. R., Capt. BOWDEN, S. V., Capt. BRADFORD, L. B., Major *_w_BROWN, J. A., Lieut. BROWNE, W., Capt. _w_BURT, W., Lieut. CAIRNS-SMITH, A. F., Lieut. CAMPBELL, C. W., Major, M.C. CASEY, N. B. V. Major CASEY, S. N., Capt. CLARSON, C. L., Lieut. (R.E.) M.C. CLAYTON-BARKER, A. G. COCKAYNE, W. R., Major _w_COCKERELL, A. E., Lieut. COLEMAN, E. T., Lieut. CORKE, C. A., Lieut. _w_CRAVEN, G. A., Lieut. _w_CROFTON, M. R. H., Major, D.S.O. CURRER-BRIGGS, D. H., Major CURRIE, J. M., Major _w_DAVIS, E. W., Lieut. DAWSON, H. B., Lieut. DIXON, W. T., Lieut. DONOVAN, J., Lieut. DOUET, C. F. M., Lieut., M.C. DOWDEN, H. J., Lieut., M.C. DRABBLE, L., Capt. _w_DRAPER, V. A. H., Lieut. EAGER, W. McG., Lieut. EDEN, A. G., Lieut.-Col. EDMONDSON, J. E., Capt., T.D. _w_EDWARDS, A. J., Lieut. EELES, C. A., Major, D.S.O. ELLIS, G. A., Lieut., M.C. ELSTON, A. J., Major, T.D. EVELEIGH, E. D., Major, M.C. FITZGIBBON, F., Major, D.S.O. FLEMING, G. R., Major FLETCHER, S. R. H., Lieut. FOOT, R. C., Major, M.C. _w_FORREST, R., Lieut. FOWLER, A., Lieut. FOWLER, J. R., Lieut. FRASER, John, Capt. FRASER-MACKENZIE, E. R. L., Major, M.C. FURLONG, P. C., Capt., M.C. GADIE, A., Lieut.-Col., T.D. GADIE, C. A., Lieut. +GALLIMORE, H. B., Capt. _w_GANE, L. C., Lieut., M.C. GARRETT, S., The Rev. GEDDES, R., Lieut. GIFFEN, J. H. P., Lieut. GLOVER, A., Lieut. (R.E. Signals) _w_GOLDSMITH, H. G., Lieut. GOW, J. L., Capt. GRAVETT, G. M., Lieut. GREEN, J. S., Lieut. _w_GREEN, W. J., Lieut. HAIGH, S., Lieut. HAMMOND, E. B., Capt. (R.E.), M.C. +HARDY, G., Lieut. _w_HARKER, J. C., Lieut. +HARRIS, W. E., Lieut. HARTLEY, Capt. (R.A.M.C.) HATCHER, H. G. B., Capt. HAY, A. J., Lieut. HAYDOCK, T., Lieut. HEMPEL, F. H., Lieut. HESS, N., Lieut., M.C. _w_HEWITT, J. B. C., Lieut., M.M. HINCHCLIFFE, H., Lieut. HIRST, P. A., Lieut. _w_HOLBURN, R., Lieut. HOLLINGWORTH, A., Lieut. _w_HOLT, W. P. Lieut., M.C. HORNE, T. A., The Rev. HOUSE, H., Lieut. (United States) HOWELL, V. P., Lieut. (R.E. Signals) _w_HUDSON, G. L. C., Lieut. HUMPHREYS, B. J., Lieut. ILLINGWORTH, M., Lieut. _w_INNES, C. B., Lieut. JAMES, W. L., Lieut. +JAMESON, A. A., Lieut. *_w_JEPHSON, E. W. F., Major, M.C. JOHNSON, R. H., Lieut.-Col., D.S.O. +JOHNSON, E. F., Capt. JOHNSTON, Lieut.-Col. (Horse Master) JONES, K. S., Lieut. JOSLIN, G. A., Lieut. KENSETT, F., Lieut. KEWLEY, T. C., Capt. KINSMAN, G. R. V., Lieut.-Col., D.S.O., Comg. 310th Bde. KIRKCONNEL, W. H., Lieut., M.C. _w_KITSON, H. G., Lieut. +KNAGGS, V. St. G., Lieut. KNOWLES, G., Lieut. LAMB, Capt. (R.E. Signals) LANE, L., Lieut. _w_LASBREY, H. C., Capt. _w_LATTER, K. A., Lieut., M.C. _w_LAWRIE, H. C. O., Lieut. LAWRENCE, J. H., Capt. LINDSELL, W. G., Major, D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C. _w_LINTERN, E. E. C., Lieut., M.C. LISTER, F. H., Lieut.-Col., D.S.O. +LLOYD, E. S., Lieut., M.C. LOCKHART, J. F. K., Major, D.S.O. LONG, V. H. S., Capt. LOUGH, A. T., Lieut.-Col. *+LUTYENS, J. L. C., Lieut. LYN-JONES, R. F., Capt. (R.A.M.C.) *_w_MACILROY, J. C., Capt. MAJOR, A. E., Lieut. MARPLES, G., Capt. MARRIOTT, E. C., Lieut., M.M. MARTIN, Capt. (A.V.C.) +MASSEY-BERESFORD, J. C., Lieut. MIDDLETON, H. D., Capt. MILES, J., Capt., M.C. MILLET, J., Interpreter MITCHELL, F., Lieut.-Col. *_w_MONTGOMERY, C. V., Lieut. MORGAN, R. G., Lieut., M.C. MORT, A., Lieut. MOSSOP, G. N., Capt. MOXHAM, H. E., Lieut. MOXON, C. E., Lieut. MOXON, T. C., Lieut. MURRAY, A. C., Lieut., M.C. +MURRAY, G. A., Lieut. _w_NELSON, H. G., Lieut., M.C. NICKOLS, R., Major NICKOLS, N. F., Major *_w_NICHOLSON, K. B., Major, MC. _w_NOWILL, J. C. F., Lieut., M.C. OWEN, H. A., Lieut. _w_OWEN, J., Lieut. PARKINSON, E., Lieut., M.C. PERRY, H. O., The Rev. _w_PICKARD, R. L., Lieut. POWELL, J. B., Capt., M.C. _w_PROCTOR, J. W., Lieut. PRITCHARD, F. C., Lieut., M.C. +PULLAN, C. W., Lieut. _w_PUNCHARD, C., Capt. _w_PUTTOCK, E. W., Lieut. REW, J., Lieut. RICE, R. G., Capt. RICHARDSON, Norman, Lieut. RICHARDSON, N., Lieut. *_w_RISSIK, S. A., Lieut. ROBINSON, J. G., Major, M.C. ROBINSON, G., Major ROTHERAY, E., Major, M.C. RUDKIN, G. C. R., Lieut. RUNACRES, W., Lieut. _w_SABELLI, H. A., Lieut. SAMPSON, H. T., Lieut., M.C. SCHOFIELD, H. O., Lieut., M.C. _w_SEEMAN, F. H., Major _w_SENIOR, A., Major, M.C. _w_SENIOR, G. P., Major SEVERNE, A. de M., Lieut. SHARP, H. G., Capt. _w_SHARPLING, F. G., Lieut. _w_SHEPPARD, E. J. C., Lieut. SHERLOCK, D. J. C., Lieut.-Col., D.S.O., Comg. 310th Bde. SIDDONS, N. H., Major SMART, E., Lieut., M.C. SMITH, Harold, Capt., M.C. SPENCE, J. H., Lieut. _w_STEPHENS, H. E., Lieut. STROUD, A. H., Capt. (A.V.C.) STURROCK, G., Lieut. _w_STUART, F. R., Lieut. STUTTLE, A. E., Lieut. +SUTHERLAND, H. S., Lieut. SWAIN, G. A., Major, M.C. TANNER, G., Lieut. TRENCH, A. S. C., Lieut. (R.E., Signals), M.C. _w_TUTHILL, W. F., Major *_w_VANDERPUMP, E. H., Lieut. WALKER, C. S., Capt. WALKER, R., Capt. WEBBER, L. M., Major WHITE, O., Lieut. _w_WHITWORTH, J. N., Lieut. *+WILLEY, J., Major _w_WILLIAMS, R. C., Major, D.S.O. _w_WILLIAMS, E. T., Lieut., M.C. WILLIAMSON, R. E., Col. (R.A.M.C.), T.D. WILLS, H. A., Lieut. _w_WILLS, T. B., Lieut. WILSON, A., Lieut. WILSON, L., Lieut. WILSON, N. G., Lieut. *_w_WITCHER, C. R., Lieut. _w_WOODCOCK, F. A., Lieut.-Col., D.S.O. WOODWARD, D. S. H., Major _w_WOOLISCROFT, W., Lieut. WRANGLE, B. G., Lieut. WRIGHT, P. A., Capt., M.C.

APPENDIX C

LIST OF OFFICERS AND MEN AWARDED DECORATIONS OR MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES WHILE SERVING IN THE 62ND DIVISIONAL ARTILLERY.

C.M.G.

ANDERSON, A. T. Brig.-General 3. 6.18

D.S.O.

LINDSELL, W. G. Major 1. 1.18 ARNOLD-FORSTER, F. A. Major 1. 1.18 EELES, C. A. Major 3. 6.18 WOODCOCK, F. A. Lieut.-Colonel 3. 6.18 LOCKHART, J. F. K. Major 1. 1.19

MILITARY CROSS.

JEPHSON, E. W. F. Lieut. 2. 4.17 (and bar on 21.11.17) NICHOLSON, K. B. N. Lieut. 13. 4.17 NOWILL, J. C. F. Lieut. 26. 4.17 ROBINSON, J. G. Capt. 4. 9.17 PARKINSON, E. Lieut. 15. 9.17 PRITCHARD, F. C. Lieut. 8.10.17 HESS, N. Lieut. 22.11.17 (and bar on 1.9.18) BODEN, J. B. Lieut. 22.11.17 (and bar on 30.11.17) FURLONG, P. C. Lieut. 25.11.17 WILLIAMS, E. T. Lieut. 30.11.17 GANE, L. Lieut. 13.12.17 FOOT, R. C. Major 1. 1.18 ABRAHAMS, F. Lieut. 26. 3.18 MURRAY, A. C. Lieut. 26. 3.18 HOLT, W. P. Lieut. 27. 3.18 SENIOR, A. Capt. 28. 3.18 ARCHER, H. DE B. Capt. 28. 3.18 MILES, J. Lieut. 28. 3.18 ELLIS, G. A. Lieut. 29. 3.18 (and bar on 20.7.18) SWAIN, G. A. Major 5. 4.18 POWELL, J. B. Capt. 3. 6.18 SCHOFIELD, H. O. Lieut. 16. 6.18 SMITH, HAROLD Lieut. 23. 6.18 HOUSE, W. H. Lieut. (U.S.A.) 24. 7.18 LLOYD, E. S. Lieut. 27. 7.18 BENNETT, A. G. Lieut. 21. 8.18 LATTER, K. A. Lieut. 30. 8.18 LINTERN, E. E. C. Lieut. 3. 9.18 NELSON, H. G. Lieut. 5. 9.18 ALDERTON, B. Lieut. 10. 9.18 DOWDEN, H. J. Lieut. 18. 9.18 DOUET, C. F. M. Lieut. 18. 9.18 SMART, E. Lieut 8.10.18 MORGAN, R. G. Lieut. 7.11.18 ROTHERAY, E. Major 3. 6.19

LEGION OF HONOUR.

FLEMING, G. Major (Chevalier) 30. 5.17 ANDERSON, A. T. Brig.-General (Officier) 30. 7.18

CROIX DE GUERRE (French).

SWAIN, G. A. Major 30. 5.17 ELSTON, A. J. Major 30. 7.18 FITZGIBBON, F. Major 30. 7.18 CURRIE, J. M. Major 30. 7.18 WOODCOCK, F. A. Lieut.-Colonel 30. 7.18 SHERLOCK, D. J. C. Lieut.-Colonel 30. 7.18 EDEN, A. G. Lieut.-Colonel 30. 7.18 LAWRENCE, J. H. Capt. 30. 7.18 LONG, V. H. S. Capt. 30. 7.18 ANDERSON, R. A. T. Lieut. 30. 7.18 ANDERSON, A. T. Brig.-General 15.12.19

CROIX DE GUERRE (Belgian).

ARCHER, H. DE B. Capt. 3. 1.18

BREVETS.

ANDERSON, A. T. Brig.-General Brevet-Colonel 1. 1.18 SHERLOCK, D. J. Lieut.-Colonel Brevet-Lt.-Col. 3. 6.19

MILITARY MEDALS.

786049 LEAF Gunner 6. 4.17 786012 ELLIS Driver 6. 4.17 4317 SMART, G. Driver 6. 4.17 14383 COOPER, J. S. Gunner 6. 4.17 785652 WHEATLY, G. Driver 9. 4.17 775585 CLARKE, F. Corporal 22. 4.17 2334 WHITE, A. Corporal 26. 4.17 796450 MATHER, W. Sergeant 26. 4.17 (and bar on 2.11.18) 78616 TWEED, A. Bombardier 1. 5.17 786276 CARTWRIGHT, M. Driver 1. 5.17 UTLEY, F. A. Driver 19. 5.17 HARRISON, C. Corporal 20. 5.17 WAIDE, E. H. Sergeant 12. 8.17 40915 CHAMBERLAIN, C. Sergeant 12. 8.17 (and bar on 30.9.18) SETTLE, W. Corporal 25. 8.17 ESHELBY, J. Gunner 2. 9.17 FOSTER, E. Gunner 2. 9.17 RIDER, H. Sergeant 4. 9.17 CHARLESWORTH, G. Gunner 4. 9.17 785747 JOW, G. R. Bombardier 10. 9.17 (and bar on 15.9.17) 797096 SCHOFIELD, H. H. Corporal 15.9.17 40813 JOHNSON, W. L. Gunner 9.10.17 781506 BURTON, E. Corporal 9.10.17 99305 PARKER, J. Sergeant 10.10.17 26073 WENDROP, E. Gunner 10.10.17 (and bar on 21.8.18) 796216 FISHER, R. Gunner 10.10.17 776671 HARRISON, H. Sergeant 21.11.17 775809 PRESTON, J. Bombardier 21.11.17 786544 CLAPTON, G. Gunner 22.11.17 786176 NOBBS, J. Gunner 22.11.17 786216 HEATON, R. Gunner 22.11.17 686672 POTTS, J. Gunner 24.11.17 82908 YATES, J. Sergeant 24.11.17 403491 YATES, C. Pte. (R.A.M.C.) 24.11.17 479756 SWITHENBANK, H. S. Corporal 25.11.17 479751 CLARKE, F. W. H. Corporal 25.11.17 526246 PAGE, W. Sapper 25.11.17 534665 STOCKWELL, A. W. Sapper 25.11.17 785528 BODEN, G. F. B.S.M. 25.11.17 786705 KETTLEWELL, J. Sergeant 25.11.17 479981 BUTCHER, C. Sapper 25.11.17 (and bar on 5.4.18) 490257 FISHER, H. Sapper 25.11.17 254350 STANDING, E. Sapper 25.11.17 776689 ASPINALL, C. Bombardier 26.11.17 (and bar on 21.3.18) 765565 WALKER, H. Gunner 26.11.17 686744 BLACK, J. Sergeant 26.11.17 786087 SMITH, J. A. Corporal 26.11.17 775811 OTHEN, P. Corporal 30.11.17 786070 PARKINSON, T. Driver 30.11.17 785656 DAVIS, H. Bombardier 30.11.17 786267 WILTHEW, L. Shoeing Smith 30.11.17 785248 HEBBLETHWAITE, J. Sergeant 30.11.17 785507 HASLAM, W. Gunner 30.11.17 786597 BREARS, B. Bombardier 30.11.17 14394 FRENCH, F. Gunner 30.11.17 11390 SLATER, B. Driver 30.11.17 786714 WORSNOP, C. Corporal 30.11.17 796765 BAWN, A. S. Bombardier 8.12.17 795432 SCOTT, E. Gunner 8.12.17 78621 FIRTH, H. Sergeant 12.12.17 (and bar on 20.7.18) 786143 EMMETT, H. Bombardier 12.12.17 105408 WILLIAMS, T. R. Driver 22. 1.18 42374 HIGDON, C. E. Corporal 22. 1.18 775647 PHILLIPS, F. Driver 5. 2.18 238966 MAGUIRE, W. J. Driver 5. 2.18 781555 SPENCER, W. Gunner 7. 2.18 781130 BESWICK, C. Gunner 7. 2.18 55022 SALMON, J. P. B.S.M., M.M. 12. 3.18 (Bar to M.M.) 68968 BAIN, W. Driver 12. 3.18 775421 BENTLEY, J. A. Sergeant 21. 3.18 775421 BENTLEY, J. A. Sergeant 21. 3.18 775909 CHAPMAN, A. Corporal 21. 3.18 776421 KIRK, J. Bombardier 21. 3.18 776440 SLATER, F. Gunner 21. 3.18 775873 SIMPSON, A. Driver 21. 3.18 776659 WOODS, P. Gunner 21. 3.18 745725 GREEN, T. J. Driver 22. 3.18 170024 HALES, A. E. Gunner 26. 3.18 259377 WILLIAMS, M. A. Corporal 27. 3.18 (and bar on 12.9.18) 482131 SNOWDEN, W. H. Sapper 27. 3.18 775175 FENLY, M. Gunner 27. 3.18 775526 PAWSEY, O. Bombardier 27. 3.18 776686 MCCART, J. Bombardier 27. 3.18 SIMPSON, J. Bombardier 27. 3.18 785292 BUCHANAN, H. Sergeant 28. 3.18 786257 SWEENEY, A. Sergeant 4. 4.18 62366 READ, G. W. Sapper 5. 4.18 786247 WHITAKER, S. Driver 5. 4.18 786788 SIMPSON, T. Sergeant 5. 4.18 786581 ORME, J. Bombardier 5. 4.18 786041 JEFFREY, H. Corporal 5. 4.18 786570 HOLLYHEAD, G. Gunner 5. 4.18 947529 GLASS, A. Gunner 5. 4.18 403103 ROBINSON, H. Pte. (R.A.M.C.) 5. 4.18 786145 PENNY, A. Sergeant 5. 4.18 786191 POLLARD, F. Corporal 5. 4.18 786289 STOBART, G. Bombardier 5. 4.18 785989 BLAND, C. Corporal 5. 4.18 786051 MCGOWAN, H. Sergeant 5. 4.18 482124 MAXFIELD, T. Corporal 5. 4.18 479979 BLAIR, S. Corporal 5. 4.18 776418 JAMES, T. E. Corporal 5. 4.18 149519 GERRARD, F. B. Bombardier 6. 4.18 03191 MOLLETT, T. A. Sergt. (A.V.C.) 11. 4.18 775729 FINCHAM, G. Bombardier 12. 4.18 795519 SIMMONS, F. W. Gunner 18. 4.18 795469 WHEATER, T. W. Driver 18. 4.18 796906 MORLEY, T. H. Driver 18. 4.18 795487 HATTERSLEY, J. W. Bombardier 18. 4.18 786097 STRADLING, C. H. Sergeant 25. 5.18 (and bar on 30.9.18) 776462 GREEN, M. Bombardier 25. 5.18 776428 MIDDLETON, W. G. Gunner 25. 5.18 776401 ELMY, G. E. Bombardier 25. 5.18 776389 CLEMENTS, L. D. J. Sergeant 10. 6.18 781506 BURTON, E. B. Corpl, D.C.M. 16. 6.18 786598 FIRTH, E. Corporal 17. 6.18 70957 STEVENSON, W. Sergeant 23. 6.18 117895 ROBERTS, J. R. Bombardier 23. 6.18 68531 BRACKFIELD, E. Corporal 20. 7.18 TURNER, G. B.S.M. 20. 7.18 776435 PEARCE, H. E. Bombardier 21. 7.18 796698 TAYLOR, E. Driver 21. 7.18 814159 MELLOR, T. H. Gunner 21. 7.18 786071 BARR, G. Sergeant 21. 7.18 73925 HEDGES, J. W. B.S.M. 21. 7.18 786321 HOWARD, G. Driver 21. 7.18 776403 STAPLEY, A. H. Sergeant 24. 7.18 216999 WILLIS, W. Driver 29. 7.18 50531 EGGETT, G. H. Sergeant 23. 8.18 178962 GETHING, W. H. Gunner 26. 8.18 940904 BROWN, J. D. B.S.M. 27. 8.18 479989 WILSON, H. Sapper 27. 8.18 786188 WAKEFIELD, E. Sergeant 28. 8.18 960755 DARLING, G. Sergeant 1. 9.18 686809 MITCHELL, D. J. Corporal 4. 9.18 686749 BLAKELEY, J. Bombardier 4. 9.18 98085 HEAD, W. Gunner 5. 9.18 775441 MARSDEN, W. Driver 10. 9.18 142257 GISBY, S. Sapper 12. 9.18 811015 FELLOWES, A. Gunner 15. 9.18 03221 DANIELLS, J. W. Sergt. (A.V.C.) 30. 9.18 775071 HOWARD, A. Corporal 30. 9.18 DAWE, W. H. Signaller 2.10.18 CRERAR, E. Signaller 2.10.18 795531 LACEY, W. Sergeant 6.10.18 795655 FIRTH, A. Bombardier 6.10.18 55862 HILL, F. Signaller 8.10.18 795460 MALLINSON, G. Sergeant 17.10.18 796893 MARTIN, W. J. Driver 17.10.18 775228 NAYLOR, C. B. Bombardier 20.10.18 775859 MILNES, N. Signaller 20.10.18 154325 THORNTON, F. W. Signaller 20.10.18 775939 ARUNDEL, J. W. Corporal 4.11.18 776494 MORNAN, J. Bombardier 4.11.18 775751 SMITH, H. Corporal 4.11.18 776523 MALHAM, A. Bombardier 4.11.18 482341 SQUIRES, A. Corporal 5.11.18 247749 COURTNEY, H. Signaller 6.11.18 775451 DOOLAN, J. Signaller 7.11.18 482343 HOLMES, F. H. W. Sapper 7.11.18 57500 HEARD, J. Bombardier 7.11.18 795579 MARKS, H. Driver 8.11.18 670 MORGAN, D. E. Driver 8.11.18 785515 AMES, O. Driver 8.11.18 785624 BROTHWELL, T. Sergeant 8.11.18

D.C.M.

788499 JEFFREY, W. Corporal 30.11.17 WHITTAKER, F. Sergeant 11. 1.18 775056 MOODY, J. Sergeant 3. 6.18 786077 PULLAN, P. E. B.Q.M.S. 3. 6.18

MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL.

SHAW Bombr. (T.M.) 1919

MEDAILLE MILITAIRE.

786097 STRADLING, C. H. Sergeant 30. 4.18

CROIX DE GUERRE (Belgian).

775017 WHARTON, H. Sergeant 3. 1.18 776421 KIRK, J. Gunner 3. 1.18 786260 EDMONSON, C. Sergeant 3. 1.18 786044 KITCHIN, F. B.S.M. 3. 1.18 780086 HARGREAVES, W. Corporal 3. 1.18 797010 TYLER, J. A. Gunner 3. 1.18

INDIAN DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL.

21316 BASHIR AHMED Driver 22. 4.18 27652 ABDUL QUAYUM Driver 22. 4.18 33810 NATHOO KHAN Driver 22. 4.18

MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.

ANDERSON, A. T. Brig.-General, C.M.G. ANDERSON, R. A. T. Lieut. BEDWELL, E. P. Lieut.-Colonel BOWDEN, S. V. Capt. CHAMPION B.S.M. 786544 CLAPTON, G. Gunner, M.M. EELES, C. A. Major, D.S.O. ELSTON, A. J. Major FRASER, J. Capt. 6998 HOWES, T. W. B.S.M., D.C.M. KEWLEY, T. C. Capt. LINDSELL, W. G. Major, D.S.O., M.C. LOCKHART, J. F. K. Major, D.S.O. LONG, V. H. S. Capt. NICKOLS, R. Major ROBINSON, G. Major 781825 RUTTER, C. Sergeant SEEMAN, F. H. Major SENIOR, A. Capt., M.C. SHERLOCK, D. J. C. Lieut.-Colonel, D.S.O. WILLEY, J. Major WOODCOCK, F. A. Lieut.-Colonel, D.S.O.

MENTIONED IN DIVISIONAL ORDERS FOR ACTS OF GALLANTRY.

CLAPTON, G. Gunner 17. 3.17 TRISTRAM, F. Gunner 17. 3.17 LAIRD, W. Bombardier 6. 5.17 SALT, L. K. Sergeant 22. 7.17 EDMONSON, C. Sergeant 22. 7.17 WELLS, H. T. Bombardier 22. 7.17 PICKERING, A. S. Bombardier 22. 7.17 CLAYTON, A. C. Sergeant 22. 7.17 HEBBLETHWAITE, J. Sergeant 23. 7.17 CAMERON, A. Bombardier 23. 7.17 PARKER, R. Bombardier 23. 7.17 EVEREST, H. Gunner 23. 7.17 WEBSTER, G. Gunner 23. 7.17 GIBSON, J. W. Gunner 23. 7.17 LEVETT, J. A. Sergeant 28. 7.17 BRACKFIELD Gunner 10.10.17 KNAGGS, V. S. G. Lieut. 10.10.17

INDEX

Ablainzeville, gas attack on, 77

Abrahams, Lieut. F., 65

Achiet le Grand, 8, 20, 93

Achiet le Petit, 4, 7, 62, 92

Albert, 93

Alderton, Lieut. B., 98

Ammunition supply, 5, 24, 42, 88

Anderson, Lieut. R. A. T., 20, 28, 63

Anneux, 45

Archer, Capt. H. de B., 67, 76

Arleux, 56, 58

Armistice, 112

Arnold-Forster, Maj. F. A., 6, 10, 55, 104

Arras, Battle of, 10

Artillery, French, 85

Ashby, Lieut. H. C., 10

Auchonvillers, 2

Australians, 11, 65

Austria, armistice, 110

Aveluy wood, 93

Ayette, 62

Bailleul, 57, 58

Baillie-Reynolds, Lieut. P. K., 10, 82

Ball, Lieut. S. C., 13

Bapaume, 7

" Battle of, 97

Barastre, 43

Barvaux, 117

Basse-Bodeux, 117

Batteries, A/310, 26, 32, 34, 58, 71, 86

Batteries, B/310, 10, 32, 56, 58, 94, 95

Batteries, C/310, 29, 32, 45, 65, 71, 86

Batteries, D/310, 26, 31, 58, 76, 86, 94, 95, 110

Batteries, A/312, 7, 32, 51, 62

" B/312, 8, 9, 34, 56, 62, 82, 86, 101, 109

Batteries, C/312, 7, 10, 29, 32, 70, 82

Batteries, D/312, 7, 9, 16, 51, 56, 71, 96

Bayley, Maj. A. F., 37

Beaumont Hamel, 2, 3, 65

Beaurains, 62

Bedwell, Lt.-Col. E. P., 16

Bennett, Lieut. A. G., 27, 92

Benson, Brig.-Gen., 22

Berthelot, Gen., 89

Berzèe, 115

Bethoncourt, 53

Bevillers, 105

Bigg, Maj. L. B., 6

Bihucourt, 7, 93

Bligny, 86

Boden, Lieut. J. B., 50, 52, 71

Bois d'Hollande, 4

Bois du petit champs, 83

Bois de Reims, 82

Bombing planes, 76, 84

Bottomley, Capt. G. R., 77

Bourlon Wood, 47, 49, 51, 53, 102

Bowden, Capt. S. V., 58

Bradford, Brig.-Gen., 35, 52

Braithwaite, Lt.-Gen. Sir W. P., 24, 30, 63, 68, 77, 88, 97, 102, 114

Brigade, 310th, 1, 2, 7, 8, 16, 21, 43, 46, 56, 62, 72, 85, 86, 93, 104, 105, 118

Brigade, 311th, 2, 3, 7, 8, 120, 121

Brigade, 312th, 1, 7, 16, 21, 27, 43, 46, 56, 70, 72, 78, 85, 86, 104, 118

Brown, Lieut. J. A., 25, 110

Bucquoy, 4, 7, 62, 64, 92

Bullecourt, 14, 15, 27, 32

Burnett, Brig.-Gen. J. G., 61, 107

Burt, Lieut. W., 82

Burton, Corpl. E., 79

Bus les Artois, 2, 86

Byng, Gen. Sir Julian, 25, 113

Cambrai, 103

" Battle of, 45

Cambrai--St. Quentin, Battle of, 104

Canal du Nord, 98

Casey, Maj. N. B. V., 32

Casualty, First, 2

" First Officer, 3

Casualties, number of, 11, 17, 29, 87, 112

Charlesworth, Gunner, 32

Chalons, 86

Chateau la Haie, 69, 72

Chaumuzy, 86

Cherisy, 33-35

Chevron, 117

Clarson, Lieut. C. L., 23

Clavier, 117

Cockerell, Lieut. A. E., 73

Colincamps, 2, 65

Couin, 86

Courtagnon, 82, 86

Craven, Lieut. G. A., 34, 35

Crofton, Maj. M. R. H., 57, 70

Croisilles, 7, 8

Cuitron, 83

Currie, Maj. J. M., 31, 94

D.A.C., 5, 12, 24, 52, 57, 77, 78, 82, 84, 86, 102, 110, 118

Davis, Lieut. E. W., 42

Dinant, 116

Douet, Lieut. C. F. M., 101

Dowden, Lieut. H. J., 101

Draper, Lieut. V. A. H., 83

Ecoust, 8, 9, 11, 13, 27, 30, 32, 37, 62

Eden, Lt.-Col. A. G., 43, 97, 104

Edmondson, Capt. J. E., 24

Edwards, Lieut. A. J., 16

Eeles, Maj. C. A., 41, 76, 78

Eitel, Prince, 117

Ellis, Lieut. G. A., 68, 82

Elsenborn, 117

Elston, Maj. A. J., 104, 105

Engelbelmer, 2, 57

Engelsart, 5

Ermetont, 116

Ervillers, 7, 9, 14

Escarmain, 108, 109

Espilly, 85

Essarts, 64, 70, 92

Establishment of horses, 78

Estourmel, 104

Farbus, 59

Ferme d'Ecueil, 85

Ferrière la Grande, 114

Fitzgibbon, Maj. F., 55, 63

Fleming, Maj. G., 19

Flesquières, 46, 47, 101

Foncquevillers, 64-66, 73

Foot, Brig.-Gen. R. M., 42

" Maj. R. C., 6, 26, 31, 55, 76, 93

Forrest, Lieut. R., 13

Fraser, Capt. J., 24

Frasnoy, 109, 110

Frontier, Crossing the, 117

Furlong, Lieut. P. C., 50

Gadie, Lt.-Col. A., 8, 120

Gallimore, Capt. H. B., 16, 17

Gane, Lieut. L. C., 53, 67

Garrett, Rev. S., 114

Gas attack on 312th, 70

Gavrelle, 56

Geddes, Brig.-Gen. J. G., 81

Gemund, 118

Germaine, 82

Gerpinnes, 116

Ginchy, 94, 95

Godley, Sir A., 81, 91

Goldsmith, Lieut. H. G., 61

Gomiecourt, 7

Gonnelieu, 51

Gough, Sir H. de la P., 13

Gouzancourt, 51

Graincourt, 45-47

Grandcourt, 3

Green, Lieut. W. J., 96

Haig, F.M. Sir Douglas, 72, 75

Hammond, Lieut. E. B., 23

Hampden, Brig.-Gen. Viscount, 100

Hannescamps, 62, 64

Haplincourt, 40, 52

Hardy, Lieut. G., 16, 17

Harker, Lieut. J. C., 96

Harris, Lieut. W. E., 34, 36

Hautvillers, 83, 86

Havrincourt, 40, 45-47, 53, 98, 99

Hebuterne, 64, 65

Henu, 72

Hermies, 101

Hess, Lieut. N., 50, 96

Hewitt, Lieut. J. B. C., 100

Hindenburg line, 9, 10, 13, 15, 27, 41

Holburn, Lieut. R., 4

Holt, Lieut. W. P., 66, 110

Hore-Ruthven, Lt.-Col. The Hon. A., 30, 33

Horne, Rev. T. A., 114

Horse Show, 29

House, Lieut. W. H., 84

Howes, B. S. M., 30

Hubert Road, 41

Hudson, Capt. G. L. C., 6, 10

Indian drivers, 57, 77

Infantry appreciation, 60, 106, 107

Innes, Lieut. C. B., 52

Jephson, Maj. E. W. F., 4, 8, 16, 50, 65, 73

Johnson, Capt. E. F., 53

" Lt.-Col. R. H., 104

Kal, 118

Keldernich, 118

Kewley, Capt. T. C., 24

Kinsman, Lt.-Col. G. R. V., 14

Kitson, Lieut. G. H., 15

Lagnicourt, 11, 21, 25, 27

Laignon, 117

Lasbrey, Capt. H. C., 3

Latter, Lieut. K. A., 94, 95, 110

Lawrie, Lieut. H. C. O., 25

Lea, Lt.-Col. H., 42

Le Quesnoy, 110

Le Trechon, 110, 111

Lindsell, Maj. W. G., 28, 45, 54, 55

Lintern, Lieut. E. E. C., 50, 96

Lister, Lt.-Col. F. H., 16, 23

Lloyd, Lieut. E. S., 85, 114

Lockhart, Maj. J. F. K., 57, 119

Logeast Wood, 7, 62

Lough, Lt.-Col. A. T., 24, 43

Lutyens, Lieut. C. T., 13

MacIlroy, Lieut. J., 4, 73

Mailly-mailly, 2, 6

Malsbenden, 118

Marcoing, 101, 102

Maredsous, 116

Marfaux, 82, 83, 86

Marquion, 47

Martinsart, 5

Masnières, 102, 104

Massey-Beresford, Lieut. J. C., 93

Maubeuge, Battle of, 112

Medals, Presentation of, 77

Mesnil, 93, 96

Metz, 52

Middleton, Capt. H. D., 76

Miles, Lieut. J., 67

Mines, 9

Miraumont, 3-6

Mitchell, Lt.-Col. F., 12

Monchy au Bois, 63

Montgomery, Lieut. C. V., 15, 67

Monument Camp, 20

Morchies, 25, 26, 93

Morgan, Lieut. R. G., 110, 111

Morval, 94

Mory, 9

Mountjoie, 118

Murray, Lieut. A. C., 65

Murray, Lieut. G. A., 103

Nappe, 85

Nelson, Lieut. H. G., 95, 96

Neuf Mesnil, 111, 114

Neuville, 43

Newman, Lt.-Col. C. R., 33

Newman, Lieut. C., 30

New Zealanders, 65, 110

Nicholson, Maj. K. B., 10, 101

Nierfeld, 118

Noreuil, 11, 21, 22, 25, 30, 32, 62

Nowill, Lieut. J. C. F., 13, 71

Obies, 110

Oppy, 56, 58

Orders, special, 34, 45, 48, 68, 71, 74, 88, 89, 91, 99, 113

Orsinval, 109

Orville, 79

Owen, Lieut. J., 75

Parkinson, Lieut. E., 34, 35

Pas en Artois, 73, 86

Patis d'Ecueil, 82

Peel, Brig.-Gen. E. J. R., 20

Pelican Troupe, 80

Perry, Rev. H. O., 114

Pickard, Lieut. R. L., 25

Powell, Capt. J. B., 28

Pritchard, Lieut. F. C., 39

Proctor, Lieut. J. W., 13

Puisieux, 4, 64, 66

Pullan, Lieut. C. W., 7

Punchard, Lieut. C., 15

Puttock, Lieut. E. W., 71

Quéant, 20

Queen, Message from H.M. the, 73

Quiévy, 109

Raids, 33, 34, 35, 60, 76

R.A.R.E. Company, 22, 23

Reims, 81

Rest house, 6

Ribecourt, 101

Rider, Sergt., 32

Riencourt, 20, 21, 27, 36

Rissik, Lieut. S. A., 71, 100

Robinson, Maj. J. G., 6, 32

Roclincourt, 56, 59

Romeries, 106

Rossignol Wood, 69

Ruesnes, 109

Rumilly, 102

Sabelli, Lieut. H. A., 4

Sailly au Bois, 73

Sailly Saillisel, 95

St. Hilaire, 105

St. Imoges, 82

St. Leger, 11

St. Python, 105, 106

Schleiden, 118

Schleven, 118

Schofield, Lieut. H. O., 79

Seeman, Capt. F. H., 6

Selle River, Battle of, 108

Senior, Maj. A., 67, 71

" Maj. G. P., 13

Seranvillers, 103, 104

Serrigny, General, 84

Settle, Corpl. W., 33

Sharpling, Lieut. F. G., 71

Sheppard, Lieut. E. J. C., 73

Sherlock, Lt.-Col. D. J. C., 14, 54, 85, 97

Smart, Lieut. E., 103

Smith, Capt. H., 79

Solesmes, 105-107

Solre sur Sambre, 115

S.O.S. Test calls, 22

Sottenich, 118

Souastre, 67

Sous le Bois, 112, 114

Special orders, 34, 45, 48, 68, 71, 74, 88, 89, 91, 99, 113

Spies, German, 64

Stephens, Lieut. H. E., 83

Stuart, Lieut. F. R., 96

Stuttle, Lieut. A. E., 71

Sutherland, Lieut. H., 40

Swain, Maj. G. A., 4, 6, 19, 29, 70

Tanks, Practice against, 59

Thackeray, Lt.-Col., 61

Thy le Chateau, 116

Tortille river, 93

Tours sur Marne, 81

Trench, Capt. A. S. C., 63

Trench Mortar Batteries, 10, 21, 25, 27, 28, 33-35, 40, 58, 77, 109, 114, 118

Turkey, Armistice, 109

Tuthill, Maj. W. F., 73

Urft, 118

Vanderpump, Lieut. E. H., 25, 73

Vertain, 108

Villers au Flos, 43

Vimy Ridge, 10, 56

Ville, 117

Wambaix, 103, 104

Wancourt, 40

Weismes, 117

Wendrop, Gunner E., 93

Whigham, Maj.-Gen. Sir R., 98, 99, 102

Whitley, Brig.-Gen. E. N., 54

Whitworth, Lieut. J. M., 82

Willerval, 59

Willey, Maj. J., 10, 69

Williams, Lieut. E. T., 52

" Maj. R. C., 4

Wills, Lieut. T. B., 24

Witcher, Lieut. C. R., 58, 69

Woodcock, Lt.-Col. F. A., 11, 24, 78

Wooliscroft, Lieut. W., 34, 35

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Transcriber's Notes

Obvious errors of punctuation and diacritics repaired.

Inconsistent hyphenation fixed.

P. 63: the shell, which as the day wore on -> the shells, which as the day wore on.

P. 84: I'ai l'honneur -> J'ai l'honneur.

P. 117: 16. Basse Bodeux -> 16th. Basse Bodeux.

P. 121: East Monday -> Easter Monday.