10.12.1916 SOUASTRE: Lieut AH GOODHALL Commands Brigade Dug-Out Company.
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On this day 10th December 1916
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On this day 9th December 1916
9.12.1916 SOUASTRE: Lieut BE JOHNSON proceeded on leave.
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9th: Gommecourt Wood shelled during the morning by 77mm & our left sector shelled by light trench mortars.
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On this day 8th December 1916
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8th: Centre Company of Right Battalion slightly shelled during the day & enemy trench mortar fired on left half of front line during the night.
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On this day 7th December 1916
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7th: Quite misty day – enemy again fired rifle grenades on the left sub front to which our stokes mortar replied.
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On this day 6th December 1916
6.12.1916 SUS ST LEGER: Division took over GOMMECOURT Sector of trenches from 49th Division. Battalion moved from SUS ST LEGER (Pas-De-Calais) into new billets at SOUSTRE (SOMME) and was in Divisional Reserve.
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6th: A very quite day.
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On this day 5th December 1916
5.12.1916 SUS ST LEGER
Lieut HIGHAM HW to THIRD ARMY SCHOOL.
Formation of Headquarters Lewis Gun Section.
CAPT HH Jackson proceeded on leave.
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5th: 5th Sherwood Foresters commenced Brigade relief.
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On this day 4th December 1916
4.12.1916 SUS ST LEGER: 2 Lewis Guns issued to Battalion.
2101 TROOPER PERCY A BOSHER 2/2nd COUNTY LONDON YEOMANRY (WESTMINSTER DRAGOONS) who had been attached to the Battalion for instruction was appointed to COmmision in the 11th BORDER REGIMENT.
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4th: 5th Sherwood Foresters marched to SOUSTRE.
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On this day 3rd December 1916
3.2.1916 SUS ST LEGER: Lt Col E Hall proceeded to Commanding Officers Conference at 3rd Army School at Auxi-Le-Chateau.
CAPT CB JOHNSON assumed Command of Battalion.
MAJOR R SAXBY appointed TOWN MAJOR of SUS ST LEGER (Pas-De-Calais).
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On this day 2nd December 1916
2.12.1916 SUS ST LEGER: CAPT CB JOHNSON vacated appointment of Adjutant. LIEUT GKK MAUGHAN appointed Acting Adjutant.
GOC Division [Major-General William Thwaites] inspected BRIGADE & expressed his satisfaction at the soldierly appearance & steadiness of the Battalion on Parade & congratulated the Battalion on the “March Past”, also presented MILITARY MEDAL ribbons to the following:-
- 570 CSM DAKIN GW. Company Sergeant Major George William Dakin. For gallantry and devotion to duty on the 1st July 1916, when in the attack on Gommecourt. A tinsmith from Ashbourne who enlisted in April 1908 and previously served with 2nd Volunteer Battalion (1902-08).
- 71 SGT HOPKINS W. Sergeant William Hopkins. For gallantry and devotion to duty on the 1st July 1916, when in the attack on Gommecourt. From Bakewell who enlisted in April 1908 and previously served with 2nd Volunteer Battalion.
- 1450 SGT WOOLLEY CW. Sergeant Charles William Woolley. For gallantry and devotion to duty on the 1st July 1916, when in the attack on Gommecourt. Died of wounds on the 24th April 1917. A farm labourer from Matlock who enlisted in June 1911.
- 1464 SGT LONGSON W. Sergeant Wilfred Longson. For gallantry and devotion to duty on the 1st July 1916, when in the attack on Gommecourt. A shop assistant from Chapel-en-le-Frith who enlisted in June 1911.
- 2323 CPL STROYAN A. Corporal Arthur Stroyan. For gallantry and devotion to duty on the 1st July 1916, when in the attack on Gommecourt. A Striker And Turner In Chirt Quarry, Ashford.
- 1936 Lc Cpl SMITH VS. Lance Corporal Vernon Samuel Smith. For gallantry and devotion to duty on the 1st July 1916, when in the attack on Gommecourt. A tube drawer from Chesterfield who enlisted in May 1913.
- 1644 Dvr CHATTERTON J. Driver James Chatterton. For gallantry and devotion to duty on the 1st July 1916, when in the attack on Gommecourt. From Birchvale and enlisted in April 1912.
- 1790 Pte DAWES S. Private Samuel Dawes. For gallantry and devotion to duty on the 1st July 1916, when in the attack on Gommecourt he did good work as Company Runner. A coal miner (pony driver) from Chesterfield who enlisted in February 1913.
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On this day 1st December 1916
1.12.1916 SUS ST LEGER: Lieut DS Fox proceeded on leave.
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December 1916 – the Division on the move in the general direction of the Somme Battle front. Day by day we got nearer. Could it be that we were destined for a position and another gigantic attempt in the Spring of 1917. We must wait and see what the Gods had to offer.
[2305 Pte Frank Longson]
Dec 1st -3rd. Training continued including a Bde Ceremonial Parade and inspection by GOC.
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