Sir John Monash, Personal Files Book 12, 2 May - 31 May 1916, Part 3

Conflict:
First World War, 1914–18
Part of Quest:
Sir John Monash (General, b.1865 - d.1931)
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  • Documents and letters
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Clothing - Distinotive Celeur Fatches - centinued - 143. continued AMMUNITION PARK. Colour - - - - - Red To have the Numeral Corps Park " or "2", as the csse nay be, in blue, in the cen¬ tre. Numeral to be s-inch in depth. A Sub-Parks To have a bar i- inch wile and g- Rod inch in depth, in the centre, with the number of the Sub-Park below, as o shown hereunder - 6--2---4 Numeral to be i-inch in depth. 1 2 3 25 Iontpedte Hajo A.A.G., s.I!F. Attached H.Q., lst Aust. and N.Z. Army Corps pirrz APPOINTMENTS, PRUAOTIONS, etc., approved by The G.O.C., Australian Imperial Force. List Ho. 54. STIFTS 1st Australien Light Horee Brigade Lieut. J. BURNS, 6th Light Horse Regiment, to be Orderly Officer to Brigade Cor hander Dated 29th November, 1915. LIGIT S3 REGLIENTS 5th Light Horse Regiment - Lieut. J. BUdNS is seconded for duty as Orderly Officer to the Brigade Commander, lst Australian Light Herse Brigade Dated 29th November, 1915. 10th Light Horse Regiment - Captain R. E. JACASON, Supernumerary List, is absorbed on the strength of the Regiment, and seconded for duty in connection with A.I.F. administration in ENGIAND Dated 16th January, 1916. DIVISIONAL ARTIILERY. First Australian Division Heequerters The temporary appointment of Major C.G.N.MIIES, as Brigade Major, is confirmed. Dated 12th March, 1916. Lieut. H. E. D. BRCWN to be Trench Mortar Officer, Divisional Artillery, supornumerary to establishment, Headouarters, and to be graded as a "Sta f Captain, Brigade Staff" Dated 15th April, 1916. Ty 1st Field Artillel, Drie 43 Ma or (Temp. Lieut.-Colcnel) S. M. ANDERSON to be Lieut.-Colonel and to command, vise nristion, transferred to command Fifth Divisional Artillery Dated 12th March, 1916.
14) Liet No, S. . sontinued. ewe : DIVISIONAL ARTILLERY (continued) First Australian Division - continued 3rd Field Artillery Brigade Major (Temp. Lieut.-Colonel) W. L. H. BURGESS to be Lieut.- Colonel and to command, vice Rosenthal, transferred to command Fourth Divisional Artillery,-Dated 12th March, 1916. DIVISIONAL ENGINETRS. Second Australian Division Major S. P. NECCMBE has been granted the temporary rank of Lieut.-Colonel whilst holding the appointment of Com- manding Royal Engineers Second Australian Division. Dated 19th February, 1916. (Authority - List No. 81, Appointments, Commissions, etc., approved by the G. 0. C. in Chief, the British Forc s in FRANCE - Dated 6th May,'16.) INFANTRY. 1st Battalion taptain F. W. W. LINDEMAN from the 19th Battalion, to be Major, to complete establishment Dated 5th May, 1916. 2nd Battalion Major A. B. STEVENS, D.S.O., to be Lieut.-Colonel and to com- mand, vice Cass, transferred to 54th Battalion Dated 12th March, 1916. 3rd Battalion Major O. G. HOWELL-PRICE to be Lieut.-Colonel and to command, vice MoConaghy, transferred to 55th Battalion Deted 12th March, 1916. ach Bnttalion ma,or I. G. MACKAY is granted the temporary rank of Lieut.- Colonel, and is appointed temporarily to ccmmand, vice Machaghten, invalided. Dated 18th April, 1916 7th Battalion Major (Temp. Lieut.-Colonel) C. H. JESS, to be Lieut.-Colonel and to command, vice Elliott, transferred to command 15th Infantry Brigade Dated 12th March, 1916. 11th Battalion Lieut. .. P. O'NEILL to be Captain. Dated 12th March, 1916. (Published in lieu of notice promulgated in List No.40 of 18th March, 1916, in which the Officer's name was given as "T. P. O'NEILL"). 12th Battalion Major C. L. ELLIOTT to bo Lieut.-Colonel and to command, vice Gellibrand, transforred to command 6th Infa try Brigade. Dated 1st March, 1916. 19th Battalion Captain F. W. W. LINDMMAN is transferred to the lst Battalion. Dated 5tn May, 1916. 25th Battalion The undermentioned N.C.O's. to be 2/Lieuts. - Dated 24th February,1916. No. 319 - Serjeant GZORGE CARROLL No. 863 - Serjeant HARBERT CRWTHER FOXTON No. 654 - Serjaant FRFDERIOX E HOHNEN This cancels the notifieation with regazd to these pub- lished in List No. 29 of 24th February, 1916. 49th Battalior Major (Temp. Lieut.-Colorel) F. M. de F. LORENZO, D.S.O., to be lieut.-Colonel and to command. Dated 12th March, 1916: 5oth Battalior Major (Temp. Lieut.-Celonel) F. W. HURCOMBE to be Lieut. - Colonel and to command. Dated 12th March, 1916. 51st Battelien major (Tomp. Licut.-Colonel) A. M. ROSS to be Lieut.-Colonel and to command. Dated 12th March, 1916.
lisn May, 11. 1x) List we. 4 . centinued. PIONEER BATTALIONS No. 1 Pioneer Battalion Major E. J. n. NICHoLsON to be Lieut.-Colonel and to command. Dated 12th March, 1916. No. 2 Pioneer Battalion Major F. .. g. ANNAND to be Lieut.-Colonel and to command. Dated 12th March, 1916. The appointment of Captain J. CONN to No. 2 Pioneer Battalion notified in List No. 38 of 14th March, 1916, is from the 27th Battalion, and not as therein stated. MACHINE GUN CORPS Tth Brigade Machine Gun Company The Unit from which 2/Lieut. J. C. MURRAY is seconded is the 25th Battalion, ans not as stated in List No. 38, of 14th March, 1916. AUSTHALIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. Major C. G. G. MöODlz is posted for duty to Australian Divi¬ Dated lst May, 1916. sional Base Depots. 2nd Field Ambulance No. 9 - Staff-Serjeant J. BAILEY, to be Warrant Officer, Class Dated 26th Nov., 1915. I. vice Glen, commissioned. AA UNITION PARK. 1st Ammunition Sub-Park HAMILTON to the rank of The temporary promotion of Captain J. (List No. 44 of Appoint- Major, dated the 5th August, 1915 is confirmed. ments, Promotions, etc., in B.E.F. complete establishment. Lieut. E. G. FORDYCE to be Captain, to Dated 11th May, 1916. Lieut. H. M. TATHAM is transferred from the 2nd Ammunition Dated 11th May, 1916. Sub-Park. 2nd Ammunition Sub-Park The temporary promotion of Lieut. A. WYNYARD-JOSS to the rank of Captain, dated the 23rd August, 1915 ("London Gazette" of 11th September) is confirmed. complete establishment. Captein A. WYNYARD-JOSS to be Major, Dated 11th May, 1916. Lieut. A. H. JAMES to be Captain, to complete establishment. Dated 11th May, 1916. Lieut. H. M. TATHAl is transferred to the lst Ammunition Latod 11th May, 1916. Sub-Park. DIVISIOFAL ARTILILPY. Fourth Australien Division The promotion of a/Lieut. E. J. MARSDEN to Lieut. notified in List No. 42 of 21st March, 1936, is cancelled, the appoint- ment of this Officer to the AI F. having been to the rank of Lieut. - dated 3rd Soptember, 1915. (Amendment pub- lished in "Commonwealth Gazette of 1ith Soptember, 1915). ATTE: DIEDUENT OrPi Chaplain the Nev. F. de M. IEMEF 2 from and Infantry Brigade - is posted for duty to Australian Divisscnal Base Depots. Dated 9th May, 1916. MISCELIANROUS. Major T. GRIFFITHS, A. A. G., Australiun Imperial Force, at- tached for duty to Headquarters, lst Aust. and N.Z. Army Dated lst May, 1916. Corps, to be Lieut.-Col.
List No. 54. (8) 11th May, 1sie. E.trwcte fro. The London G.zette (i) No.29503, ci 10th.March, 1916. Awerded th. Di ting niched Conduct Medal AUSTHALIAN FGRCE S81 Carpe.41 7.3aLL, [ta. Battalion, For conspicuous gallantry on the 6th. August, 1915, at Lons Pine (Dardaoelloa). After the officer and all the non-commiss¬ -ioned officers had boon killed or wounded, Corporal Ball took command of a party in an isolated post, and held the enemy in check until roorganization had beon effected. 1041 Private A.BELL. 23rn.A.ttalion For conspicuous gallantry on the 4th. Octcber, 1915, on tho Gallipoli Foninsula. Frivato Bell was twico thrown off hic observation post by high exelosive shells, but on the onemy attemuting to rush the trench in the temporary absenco of the. garrison, he ran in single-handed, repellod the attack with bombs, killing and wounding several of the enemy. 503 Corporal H.BAENNAR Z0IN BaHalion Sbeen For conspicuous gillantry on 6th.Septombewa,/1915, at Anzac, when ho extinguishod a bomb-proof, which had sot alight, undor heavy fire. On tho 10th.Septom ber he drovo the Turks out of a bombing hole and exploded thair storo of bombs. 87 Se eant h.CHANFOAD, 4th.B ttilion For conspicuous gallantry on 6th.August, 1915, at Lone Pine (Dardanelles), when he worked his way down the enemy's trench in the face of strong opposition, and although at length wounded, he continued to lead his mon against grest odds. 859 Lance-Corporal F.P.CUhn.M, 7th.L.H.Regt. For conspicuous gallantry irom 6th.August to lst.Soptembor, 1915, at Anzac, as a bomb-thrower. On one occasion he stopped a Turkish bombing stwack singlo-handed. From the 4th.to 6th. September he displayed the grentest bravery and skill, fully exposing himself regardless of all danger. 1080 Serjeant A.G.En'ILS, 3rd.Battalion for conspicuous gallantry during Soptember, 1915, during the operations round anzac. Serjeant Ldwards was scarcely ever off a bombing post, and invariably displayed the greatost bravery and devotion to duty. 20 Corjoral R.L.GaAtLaM. 32d Baftadion for conspicuous gallantry during August and Septembor. 1915, in the Lone kine trenches (Dardanelles), when he displayed great brevery and energy in the constant bomb fighting. 1769 Private M.J.A3LL2../ aTlchion For conspicuous gallantry throughout the operations at Lone Tine (Dardanellos), and especially on the 3rd./4th.September, 1915, whon, by his bravery and skill in bomb-throwing, he greatly contributed to ropelling the attack. 212 Serjeant P.F.AYAN, Sth.A.1.Zogt. Nor conspicuous gallantry during Septembor, 1915, in the trenches at Lono Pine(hardanelles), when he was, on ono occusion, for forty eight hours continuously in charge of his regimental bomb-throwers under heavy fire. 156 Corporal 4.3434RD, 2nd.Fd.Coy. Auctrilinn. Engineers For conspicuous gallantry on the 6th. August, 1315, at Lone Pine (Dardsnelles), in tunnelling to open communications with a captured pleition. Although ovorcome by explosion gases, Corporal Sheppard, immediatoly on rocovery, success¬ -fully completed his work under heavy firc. 355 Private.2.31i0, Sth.I.7.Nogt. For conspicuous gallentry from May to September,1915, at Anzac as a sniper. Wis courage and skill woro most marked, and he was responsible jor a very large number of casualties among the anemy, to Zisa being too great for him to take.
11th May, 1916. Kist No. 54. (7) 1166 Serjeant A.J."ALLISH, llth.Battalion For consnicuous gallantry on tho 25th.September, 1915, at Anzac. Luring an attack, his cificer having been killed, Serjeant Wallish took command and rcorganised his some ao platoon, and by his bravery and onorgy cheokod the onomy, and remained on duty until he was sovoroly wounded. 1922 orl J.WILIL.M, th Battzlion or conspicuous gellan ry during August and Soptember, 1915, in tho Lono Pine trenches (Dardanelles) when he displayed great courage and energy in the constant bomb lighting. 645 Corporal H.D.HOOb, 5th. Batalion for conssicuous gallantry irom the 6th.August to 25th. September, 1.15, at Ansac in charge of the night bomb- throwers. He displayed the groatest bravery and skill in the periormanco of his dangerous duties, and set a fino oxamplo of dovotion to duty. 2079 ato 2.YAL4Y 12th. Bettä, on for conspicuous gallantry on eth.August, 1115, at Lono Mine (Dardanelles), whon he voluntacrod to lead an essault on un enemy trench, the capture of which was most import- -ant. He succceded in his task in spito of vory heavy firo. [ii) Ko. 23507, of 14th. Märch, 1916. Contral Chancery of the Orders, of Knighthood. Lord Chamberluin's Office, St. Jamos's Palace, 14th. March, 1)16. The Ring has been graciously pleased to give orders for tho following promotions in, and appointmonts to, the Most Honourahlo Order of the Buth, for distinguiched sorvices rondered in connection with the withdrawal from the Gallipoli Peninsule. Tho promotions and appointments to date frem the ist. January, 1116:- To bo Additional Hombers of the Military Division of : Class, or Knighte Commanders, the Second of the said Most Honourabla urder: Major-Gen ral tompor ry Lieuten nt. Gon rel) Sir Alezander John Godloy, K.C.M.G., C.B. be Adeitional Mombers of the Military Division of tho Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable order:- Lieutenant-Colonol (tenporary Brigadier-General) Whito D.S.O., Staff, Australian Cyril Brudenoll )orce. (Pingham --------------- The services of Lieutenant-Goneral Sir William Middoll Birdwood; K.C.S.I., K.C.M.G., C.B., C.I.E. D.S.0., in connoction with the oper- -atious in tho Gallinoli keninsula, havo alroady been recognised in the Gazetto of 23rd. June, 1915. (iii) No.23508, of 14th. March, 1915. His Majosty tho King has been grac¬ osly plossed to confer the Military Cross on the undormon- -tioned Officors and Warrant Officor, in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the field:- Captain CHANLUS STENLEI BESER, 3rd. Coy., Fd. Australian Enginoers. For consnichous gall entry. An oponing having been drivon into a hortile listening tunnel, Caotain Burber, with a ich men crawlod through on hands and kneas, surprised tue Turkish sontry, aud, by barri- -cading a large portion of the hestile tunnel, mater- -ially strengthoned the advanced pasitl.
List No. 54. 11th May, 1916. 2. 8) Lieutenent Alexander Arthur Evans, Tth Battery, Ausfralian Field Artllerx Der conspicu us gallantry at Anzac, Gallip li Poninsula. When ano of the encmy's sholls fell in a gunnit, erol ded seven rounds f 18-p1. ammunition, and cet firo to Ühe brushwed o varing the pit, Lieut. Evans, thewnb dazed by the oxplesion, assisted by only a fow men, beat out the firo. Ho and his party were in great danger of being blayt ur by tho oxplesion of a magazing which was threatored hy the fife. -8--- His Majesty tho King has beon gracieusly rleased to appravo of the award of the Listinguished Conduct Medal to the undormonti ned Warrant Officers. Nen-commissigned Officers, and Men, fer acts af gallantry and devation to duty in the field 882. Private G. 2. A. Rakor, 10th Bettalien fer conspicueus gallantry at Anzue, wallipoli Poninsula, an 7th Navomber, 1215. One of the enemy's shells goll in a gun-pit, expleded 7 reunds of 18-pr. ammunition, and sot firo to the bi nwend, threatening a magazine containing 300 reunds of 18-pr. ammunition. Privete Naker gas one of a small party which beat cut tho fire, regordjess of tho danger of being blown up by tho explesien of the magazino. 380å. Gunner J. W. Elliett, Oth Battery, Australien ljeld Artille ver conspicuous gallantry at Anzac, Gallipolt Toninsula, On 7th November, 1918. One of the onemy's sholls woll in a gun-pit, expleded coven rounds of 18-pr. ammenztier, and set fire to the brushweed, threatening a magezire contuining 300 reunds of 18-pr. ammunition. Gunner Flniett was one of a small party which boat cut the firo, rogaicless ci the danger ci being blawn up by tho explesion of iho magazine. 4082. Corporel D. Orehem, 4th Fiold Cempany, Australian En¬ gingers - Fer conspicueus gallentry at Lone Pine, Gallipeli Penin¬ sule, on 8th November, 1515, when, with ene officer and one other Corporal, he carried cut a daring reconnaissance of the oncmy's underground works under vory dangorous and difficult circumstances. I Mtte A.A.G., A.I.F. Attached 1st Aust. and N.Z. Army Corps
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SRORER G2AFRSETER. "" 2. Ma41915), 4th. Australian Division. 13th. May 1918. Headquarters, 3rd. L.H. Brigade. Re Map 1/100,000.- Sheet.9.19. The following Bikanir Camel Corps Patrols will be sent out during the week ending 21st. May. Strength of Patrol. 1 N.C.O. and 6 men. Hour of start. O40o. ------------------------------------------ - MAP TO VISIT SQUARE. RETURN JOURNEY. DATE -------------------------------------------------- UMM ADM C. 5 direct to Camp MONDAY 15th. May --------- ----------------- ---------- ET TASSA B.2. B. 3 via ese (Sq.n.4.) TUESDAY EL TASSI 16th. May -------- -------------------- --- HUBRUMM C. 4 via 430 (Sq. A.4.) EDNESDAY MUKHSHEIB 1th. May ----- ------------------- - ------- C. 4 via E TASSI KABRIT EL mRSDAI HABBAL 18th. May ----------------------------- ----------------------------------- -- UMM ADM C. 5 direct to Camp FRIDAY 19th. May ----------------------------- --------- South via 680 SATURDAY EL TASSI B. 3 MOIYA HARAB ROAD 20th. May ------ ------------ ET TASSA B. 2 via EL TASSI SUNDAY 21st. May ------------------------------------------------- Please acknowledge receipt of this memo. H.svettraligt Copy for information to : 5th. Australian Division. Lieut-Colonel. 54th. Division. G.S. 4th. Australian Division. R.F.C. through 2/ANZAC. Brig.Gen.Monash, C.B., D.S.O. 2 Copies War Diary 1 Copy File.
SRRB AUSTRALIAN nsso IMPERIAL FORCE ( Ma19S) Copz 1o.-7 Rendnurted MAVlA1916 4th. Australen effion. 4th Intantzy Brigade. 13th. May, 1916. The Pionoer Battalion will bo relieved in the front line by a Battalion of tho 13th. Infantry Brigade on Tuesday next 18th. instant. The Pioneer Battalion will camp at Railhead one night and move in to the Staging Camp the noxt day. 2. A Battalion of the 15th. Infantry Brigade will move up to Railhead from Staging Camp on the 16th. and another on the 17th. 3. The rolief of the 12th. Infantry Brigado by three Battalions of the 13th. Iufantry Brigado will tako place on the 17th., 18th., and 19th. instants. Two Battalions of the 13th. Infantry Erigade will hold each half of the line. The reliefs will be carried out under arrangements to be made by 3rd. L.H. Brigade with 12th. and 13th. Infantry Brigades direct, but must be so arranged that Brigade Headquarters, Machine Gun Company and 2 Battalions belong- ing to the same Brigade aro concontrated each night at Railhead, so as to be available if necessary for the Mobile Column. 4. All tents reserve ammunition and supplies, etc., in the front line will be handed over to rolioving Battalions. It may be found necessary to take in or out a few tents aocording to the difference in strength of the various Battalions. Pioneer Battalion will bring back to the Stagi- Camp the tents they take over at Railhead. 5. 12th. Infantry Brigade (Headquarters, 2 Battalions and Machine Gun Company (4 guns only),) will tako the place of the 13th. Infantry Brigade in the Mobile Comumn held ready at Railhead as soon as the two Brigade Head- quarters change round. The remaining 2 Battalions 12th. Infantry Brigade will be sent back to the Staging Camp and Camp on the ground latelyocoupied by 13th. Infantry Brigade, 13th. Infantry Brigade will hand over to 12th. Infantry Brigade all orders eto., regarding the mobile column. er Lieut-Colonel. G.S. 4th. Australian Division. Issued to :- Jrd. L.H. Brigade 3 Infantry Brigades 2 to 4. Pioneer Battalion. C.D.E., S.S.O. 3 to 8. C.D.A., A.D.M.S. 9. 10 to 11.Q. (2) Signal Company 12. D.A.D.O.S. 13. 4 to 20.Retained.
O R D ERS. MOVEMENT .-----------.----.-...-----..---.-----.-------- B/8119/6. To:- A.M.L.O's. ---- Tho Baso Commandant, now that tho position has boon dofinod, has authorisod tho following arrangomonts for the convonionco of officers and othor ranks arriving at Marsoillos from Egypt, th East otc., for passago across Franco to the United Kingdom. All provious notifications are cancellod. No Naval or Military passongor may disombark from any N.B. transport or privato vossol until furnished with a Modical Pormit by tho Inspocting Officor appointod by tho Assistant Diroctor of Medical Sorvicos. The A.M.L.O. who boards the vossol will, on production of tho Hodical Pormit, issuo a Movemont Ordor stating whothor tho boaror is travolling froo (quoting authority) or at his own oxponso. "Froe" Movomont Ordors will bo prosontod at tho Landing Offico. 2. (Chambro do Commorco) whero Loavo à Railway Warrants will bo issuod. All Hovomont Ordors (free or othorwiso) must be prosentod-a tho offico of tho D.A.D.R.T. at tho Railway Station (Garo St. Charles) at loast four hours beforo tho doparturo of the train. Tho A.M.L.O. will tolophono tho D.A.D.M.T. as oarly as possiblo tho 24. numbor of Military Passongors arriving in order that, if possiblo, acoommodation on tho train may bo assurod. In tho case of any quostion arising as to tho issuo of a "Froe' 5. Movomont Ordor, referonco will be mado to tho D.A.O.M.G."m" Baso Hoadquartors. Attontion is invitod to tho following:- (a). All ranks prooood via Eoulogne and Folkostono. (b). Offioors on loavo travel at thoir own exponso (Frenoh concession i Fare) except officers of tho H.E.F. holding a cortificato that thoy aro ontitlod to froo warrant to dostination. (c). Officors not in uniform requiro passports and procood at their own exponse (full fare), tho Baso taking no cognisance of thoir movoment. (d). Officers and Othor Ranks who havo boon grantod passage at Public Exponso to the Unitod Kingdom by soa may not land at Marsoillos. (c). Officors arriwing by P. & 0. stoamor with coupons for tho P. £ 0. spocial train will obtain (1) a cortificato from tho A.M.L.O. as attachod or (z) a froo Movomont Ordor to bo prosontod first at the Landing Offico and thon at tho offico of tho D.A.D.R.T. who will issuo Ordro do Transport or (3) Movement Ordor authorising passage at -foro which will be- prosontod at tho offico of the D.A.D.R.T. who will causo tho corrosponding tickot to bo issuod. In tho caso of (1) officors will bo liablo for full faro, in tho caso of (2) for tho supplomont on tho P. & 0. Spooial Train and (3) for tho supplomont plus + fare. (f). Officers must mako thoir own arrangomonts with tho Railway, or through tho usual Agonts, to rosorvo slooping accommodation or rogistor luggago etc. A.S.BUCKLAND COCKELL, Captain, Marseillos. D.A.O.M.G. 15th May, 1916.

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Clothing - Distinctive Colour Patches - continued -

143. - continued -

AMMUNITION PARK.

 

Diagram - refer to original

 

Colour - - - - - Red

Corps Park - To have the Numeral

"1" or "2", as the

case may be, in

blue, in the centre.

Numeral to be

½-inch in depth.

Sub-Parks - To have a bar 1/2-

inch wire and 1/8-

inch in depth, in

the centre, with

the number of the

Sub-Park below, as

shown hereunder - 

Numeral to be 

½-inch in depth.

- - - - -

1 2 3 4 5

T Griffith Major

A.A.G., A.I.F.,

Attached H.Q., 1st Aust. and N.Z. Army Corps

 

APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS, etc.,

approved by

The G.O.C., Australian Imperial Force.

List No. 54.

STAFFS.

1st Australian Light Horse Brigade - 

Lieut. J. BURNS, 6th Light Horse Regiment, to be Orderly

Officer to Brigade Commander - Dated 29th November, 1915.

LIGHT HORSE REGIMENTS.

6th Light Horse Regiment -

Lieut. J. BURNS is recorded for duty as Orderly Officer to the

Brigade Commander, 1st Australian Light Horse Brigade

Dated 29th November, 1915.

10th Light Horse Regiment -

Captain R. E. JACKSON, Supernumerary List, is absorbed on the

strength of the Regiment, and seconded for duty in connection

with A.I.F. administration in ENGLAND

Dated 16th January, 1916.

DIVISIONAL ARTILLERY.

First Australian Division -

Headquarters -

The temporary appointment of Major C.G.N. Miles as Brigade Major,

is confirmed.        Dated 12th March 1916.

Lieut. H. E. D. BROWN to be Trench Mortar Officer, Divisional

Artillery, supernumerary to establishment, Headquarters, and

to be graded as a "Staff Captain, Brigade Staff".

Dated 15th April, 1916.

1st Field Artillery Brigade -

Major (Temp. Lieut.-Colonel) S. M. ANDERSON to Lieut.-Colonel

and to command, vice Christian, transferred to command Fifth

Divisional Artillery

Dated 12th March, 1916.

 

(4) List No. 54 - continued. 11th May 1916

DIVISIONAL ARTILLERY (continued)

First Australian Division - continued - 

3rd Field Artillery Brigade -

Major (Temp. Lieut.-Colonel) W. L. H. BURGESS to be Lieut. -Colonel 
and to command, vice Rosenthal, transferred to

command Fourth Divisional Artillery,-Dated 12th March, 1916.

DIVISIONAL ENGINEERS.

Second Australian Division - 

Major S. F. NEWCOMBE has been granted the temporary rank of

Lieut.-Colonel whilst holding the appointment of Commanding 

Royal Engineers, Second Australian Division.

Dated 19th February, 1916.

(Authority - List No. 81, Appointments, Commissions, etc.,

approved by the G. O. O. in Chief, the

British Forces in FRANCE - Dated 6th May, '16.)

INFANTRY.

1st Battalion -

Captain F. W. W. LINDEMAN, from the 19th Battalion, to be

Major, to complete establishment

Dated 5th May, 1916.

2nd Battalion -

Major A. B. STEVENS, D. S. O., to be Lieut.-Colonel and to command,
vice Cass, transferred to 54th Battalion.

Dated 12th March, 1916.

3rd Battalion -

Major O. G. HOWELL-PRICE to be Lieut.-Colonel and to command,

vice McConaghy, transferred to 55th Battalion.

Dated 12th March, 1916.

4th Battalion 

Major I. G. MACKAY is granted the temporary rank of Lieut.-Colonel, 
and is appointed temporarily to command, vice

Macnaghten, invalided. Dated 18th April, 1916.

7th Battalion - 

Major (Temp. Lieut.-Colonel) C. H. JESS, to be Lieut.-Colonel

and to command, vice Elliott, transferred to command 15th

Infantry Brigade                 Dated 12th March, 1916.

11th Battalion -

Lieut. J. P. O'NEILL to be Captain. Dated 12th March, 1916.

(Published in lieu of notice promulgated in List No. 40 of

18th March, 1916, in which the Officer's name was

given as "T. P. O'NEILL").

12th Battalion -

Major C. L. ELLIOTT to be Lieut.-Colonel and to command, vice

Gellibrand, transferred to command 6th Infantry Brigade.

Dated 1st March, 1916.

19th Battalion -

Captain F. W. W. LINDEMAN is transferred to the 1st Battalion.

Dated 5th May, 1916.

25th Battalion -

The undermentioned N.C.O's to be 2/Lieuts.-

Dated 24th February, 1916

No. 319 - Serjeant GEORGE CARROLL.

No. 863 - Serjeant HERBERT CROWTHER FOXTON

No. 664 - Serjeant FREDERICK HENRY HOHNEN

This cancels the notification with regard to these published 
in List No. 29 of 24th February, 1916.

49th Battalion -

Major (Temp. Lieut.-Colonel) F. M. de F. LORENZO, D.S.O., to

be Lieut.-Colonel and to command. Dated 12th March, 1916.

50th Battalion -

Major (Temp. Lieut. Colonel) F. W. HURCOMBE to be Lieut.-

Colonel and to command. Dated 12th March, 1916.

51st Battalion - 

Major (Temp. Lieut.-Colonel) A. M. ROSS to be Lieut.-Colonel

and to command. Dated 12th March, 1916.

 

(5) List No. 54- continued. 11th May, 1916.

PIONEER BATTALIONS.

No. 1 Pioneer Battalion - 

Major E. J. H. NICHOLSON to be Lieut.-Colonel and to command.

Dated 12th March, 1916.

No. 2 Pioneer Battalion - 

Major F. W. G. ANNAND to be Lieut.-Colonel and to command.

Dated 12th March, 1916.

The appointment of Captain J. CONN to No. 2 Pioneer Battalion -

notified in List no. 38 of 14th March, 1916, is from the

27th Battalion, and not as therein stated.

MACHINE GUN CORPS.

7th Brigade Machine Gun Company

The Unit from which 2/Lieut. J. C. MURRAY is seconded is the

25th Battalion, and not as stated in List No. 38, of 14th

March, 1916.

AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS.

Major C. G. G. MOODIE is posted for duty to Australian Divisional 
Base Depots. Dated 1st May, 1916.

2nd Field Ambulance -

No. 9 - Staff-Serjeant J. BAILEY, to be Warrant Officer, Class

I, vice Glen, commissioned. Dated 26th Nov., 1915.

AMMUNITION PARK. 

1st Ammunition Sub-Park-

The temporary promotion of Captain J. HAMILTON to the rank of

Major, dated the 5th August, 1915 (List No. 44 of Appointments, 
Promotions, etc., in  B.E.F.) is confirmed.

Lieut. E. G. FORDYCE to be Captain, to complete establishment.

Dated 11th May, 1916.

Lieut. H. M. TATHAM is transferred from the 2nd Ammunition

Sub-Park. Dated 11th May, 1916.

2nd Ammunition Sub-Park -

The temporary promotion of Lieut. A. WYNYARD-JOSS to the rank

of Captain, dated the 23rd August, 1915 ("London Gazette"

of 11th September) is confirmed.

Captain A. WYNARD-JOSS to be Major, to complete establishment.

Dated 11th May, 1916.

Lieut. A. H. JAMES to be Captain, to complete establishment.

Dated 11th May, 1916.

Lieut. H. M. TATHAM is transferred to the 1st Ammunition

Sub-Park. Dated 11th May, 1916.

DIVISIONAL ARTILLERY.

Fourth Australian Division -

The promotion of 2/Lieut. E. J. MARSDEN to Lieut. notified in 

List No. 42 of 21st March, 1916, is cancelled, the appointment
of this Officer to the A.I.F. having been to the rank

of Lieut. - dated 3rd September, 1915. (Amendment published 
in "Commonwealth Gazette of 11th September, 1915).

CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT.

Chaplain the Rev. F. de M. TUBMAN - from 2nd Infantry Brigade - 

is posted for duty to Australian Divisional Base Depots.

Dated 8th May, 1916.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Major T. GIFFITHS, A. A. G., Australian Imperial Force, attached 
for duty to Headquarters, 1st Aust. and N. Z. Army

Corps, to be Lieut.-Col. Dated 1st May, 1916.

 

List No. 54. (6) 11th May, 1916.

Extracts from 'The London Gazette'

(1) No. 29503, of 10th. March, 1916.

Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

AUSTRALIAN FORCE

881 Corporal G. BALL, 7th. Battalion.

For conspicuous gallantry on the 6th August, 1915, at Lone

Pine (Dardanelles). After the officer and all the non-commissioned 
officers had been killed or wounded, Corporal Ball

took command of a party in an isolated post, and held the

enemy in check until reorganization had been effected.

1041 Private A. BELL, 23rd. Battalion

For conspicuous gallantry on the 4th. October, 1915, on the

Gallipoli Peninsula. Private Bell was twice thrown off his

observation post by high explosive shells, but on the enemy

attempting to rush the trench in the temporary absence of

the garrison, he ran in single-handed, repelled the attack

with bombs, killing and wounding several of the enemy.

503 Corporal H. BRENNAN, 20th Battalion

For conspicuous gallantry on 6th. September, 1915, at Anzac

when he extinguished a bomb-proof, which had ^been set alight,

under heavy fire. On the 10th. Septem ber he drove the Turks

out of a bombing hole and exploded their store of bombs.

87 Serjeant R. CRAWFORD, 4th. Battalion

For conspicuous gallantry on 6th. August, 1915, at Lone Pine

(Dardanelles), when he worked his way down the enemy's trench

in the face of strong opposition, and although at length

wounded, he continued to lead his men against great odds.

859 Lance-Corporal F. P. CURRAN, 7th. L. H. Rogt.

For conspicuous gallantry from 6th. August to 1st. September,

1915, at Anzac, as a bomb-thrower. On one occasion he stopped

a Turkish bombing attack single-handed. From the 4th. to 6th.

September he displayed the greatest bravery and skill, fully

exposing himself regardless of all danger.

1088 Serjeant A.G.EDWARDS 3rd .Battalion

For conspicuous gallantry during September, 1915, during the 

operations round Anzac. Serjeant Edwards was scarcely ever 

of a bombing post, and invariably displayed the greatest 

bravery and devotion to duty

20 Corporal R.L.GRAHAM . 3rd Battalion

For conspicuous gallantry during August and September, 1915, 

in the Lone Pine trenches (Dardanelles), when he displayed 

great bravery and energy in the constant bomb fighting.

1769 Private W.J. KELLY 1st Battalion

For conspicuous gallantry throughout the operation at Lone

Pine (Dardanelles), and especially on the 3rd./4th.September, 
1915, when, by his bravery and skill in bomb-throwing, he

greatly contributed to repelling the attack.

212 Serjeant P.Y.RYAN, 5th.L.H.Regt.

For conspicuous gallantry during September, 1915, in the 
trenches at Lone Pine (Dardanelles), when he was, on one 
occasion, for forty eight hours continuously in charge of 
his regimental bomb-throwers under heavy fire.
156 Corporal A.SHEPPARD, 2nd.Fd.Coy., Australian Engineers
For conspicuous gallantry on the 6th. August, 1915, at Lone 
Pine (Dardanelles), in tunnelling to open communications 
with a captured position. Although overcome by explosion

gases, Corporal Sheppard, immediately on recovery, successfully
completed his work under heavy fire.
355 Private W.E.SING, 5th.L.H.Regt.
For conspicuous gallantry from May to September,1915, at
ANZAC as a sniper. His courage and skill were most marked,
and he was responsible for a very large number of casualties
among the enemy, no risk being too great for him to take.

 

 

List No. 54. . (7) 11thMay, 1916.

1186 Serjeant A.J.WALLISH. 11th.Battalion

For conspicuous gallantry on the 25th.September, 1915,

at Anzac. During an attack, his officer having been

killed, Serjeant Wallish took command and reorganised

his [[??]] platoon, and by his bravery and energy

checked the enemy, and remained on duty until he was

severely wounded.

1829 Corporal J.WILLIAMS, 5th.Battalion

For conspicuous gallantry during August and September,

1915, in the Lone Pine trenches (Dardanelles) when he

displayed great courage and energy in the constant bomb

lighting.

645 Corporal B.D.WOOD. 5th.Battalion

For conspicuous gallantry from the 6th. August to 25th.

September, 1915, at Anzac in charge of the night bombthrowers.

He displayed the greatest bravery and skill

in the performance of his dangerous duties, and set a

fine example of devotion to duty.

2079  Private E.[[YAXLEY]] 12th.Battalion

For conspicuous gallantry on 6th. August, 1915, at Lone

Pine (Dardanelles), when he volunteered to lead an assault

on an enemy trench, the capture of which was most important. 
He succeeded in his task in spite of very heavy

fire.

(ii) No. 29507, of 14th.March,1916.

Central Chancery of the Orders

of Knighthood.

Lord Chamberlain's Office,

St.James's Palace,

14th.March, 1916.

The king has been graciously pleased to give orders

for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the

Most Honourable Order of the Bath, for distinguised services

rendered in connection with the withdrawal from the Gallipoli

Peninsula. The promotions and appointments to date from the

1st.January, 1916 :-

To be Additional Members of the Military Division of 

the Second [[???]] Class, or Knights Commanders,

of the said Most Honourable Order :-

Major-General (temporary Lieutenant-General) Sir
Alexander John [[Godfey]], K.C.M.G., C.B.
To be Additional Members of the Military Division of
the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most
Honourable Order:-

Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary Brigadier-General)
Cyril Brudenell ^Bingham White D.S.O., Staff, Australian
Force.  

The services of Lieutenant-General
Sir William Riddell Birdwood, K.C.S.I., K.C.M.G.,
C.B., C.I.B., D.S.O., in connection with the operations
in the Gallipoli Peninsula, have already
been recognised in the Gazette of 23rd. June, 1915.

(iii) No.29508, of 14th March, 1916.

His majesty the King has been graciously 
pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned
Officers and Warrant Officer, in recognition of their
gallantry and devotion to duty in the field:-

Captain CHARLES STANLEY BARBER, 3rd. Coy., Fd. Australian
Engineers.

For conspicuous gallantry. An opening having been
driven into a hostile listening tunnel, Captain
Barber, with a few men crawled through on hands and
knees, surprised the Turkish sentry, and, by barricading
a large portion of the hostile tunnel, materially
strengthened the advanced position.

 

List No. 54.  11th May, 1916.

3. (8)

Lieutenant Alexander Arthur Evans, 9th Battery, Australian
Field Artillery

For conspicuous gallantry at Anzac, Gallipoli Peninsula.
When one of the enemy's shells fell in a gunpit, exploded
seven rounds of 18-pr. ammunition, and set fire to the 
brushweed covering the pit, Lieut. Evans, though dazed by
the explosion, assisted by only a few men, beat out the fire.
He and his party were in great danger of being blown up by
the explosion of a magazine which was threatened by the fire.

His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased
to approve of the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to
the undermentioned Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers,
and Men, for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty in the
field-

882, Private G. E. A. Baker, 10th Battalion -

For conspicuous gallantry at Anzac, Gallipoli Peninsula,
on 7th November, 1915. One of the enemy's shells fell in
a gun-pit, exploded 7 rounds of 18-pr. ammunition, and set
fire to the brushweed, threatening a magazine containing
300 rounds of 18-pr. ammunition. Private Baker was one of
a small party which beat out the fire, regardless of the
danger of being blown up by the explosion of the magazine.

3804, Gunner J. W. Elliott, 9th Battery, Australian Field
Artillery -

For conspicuous gallantry at Anzac, Gallipoli Peninsula,
on 7th November, 1915. One of the enemy's shells fell in
a gun-pit, exploded seven rounds of 18-pr. ammunition, and 
set fire to the brushweed, threatening a magazine containing
300 rounds of 18-pr. ammunition. Gunner Elliott was one of
a small party which beat out the fire, regardless of the
danger of being blown up by the explosion of the magazine.

4082, Corporal D. Graham, 4th Field Company, Australian Engineers

For conspicuous Gallantry at Lone Pine, Gallipoli Peninsula,
on 8th November, 1915, when, with one officer and one
other Corporal, he carried out a daring reconnaissance of
the enemy's underground works under very dangerous and
difficult circumstances.

_____________________

T. GIFFITHS Major 

A. A. G., A.I.F.,

Attached 1st Aust. and N.Z. Army Corps

 

Diagram - See original

 

SECRET

[[G6 5/2]]  13 MAY 1916

Headquarters,

4th. Australian Division.

13th May 1916.

Headquarters,

3rd. L.H. Brigade.

Re Map 1/100,000. Sheet C. 19.

The following Bikanir Camel Corps Patrols will
be sent out during the week ending 21st May.

Strength of Patrol. 1 N.C.O. and 6 men.

Hour of start. 0400. 

DATE TO VISIT MAP
SQUARE.		 RETURN JOURNEY.
MONDAY
15th. May		 UMM ADM C. 5 direct to Camp
TUESDAY
 16th. May		 EL TASSI B. 3 ET TASSA B.2.
via 430 (Sq. A.4.)
WEDNESDAY
17th. May		 HUBR UMM
MUKHSHEIB		 C. 4 via 430 (Sq. A.4.)
THURSDAY
18th. May		 KABRIT EL
HABBAL		 C. 4 via ELT TASSI
FRIDAY
19th. May		 UMM ADM C. 5 direct to Camp
SATURDAY
20th. May		 EL TASSI B. 3  South via 680
MOIYA HARAB ROAD
SUNDAY
21st. May		 ET TASSA B. 2 via EL TASSI

 Please acknowledge receipt of this memo.

H.G. McRae Capt 

for Lieut-Colonel.

G.S. 4th. Australian Division.

Copy for information to :-

5th. Australian Division.

54th. Division.

R.F.C. through 2/ANZAC.

Brig.Gen.Monash, C.B., D.S.o.

2 Copies War Diary

1 Copy File.

 

 Copy No. 2

Australian Imperial Force  May 14 1916  4th Infantry Brigade.

4th Australian [[??]] No G.C. 2/16 13 May 1916

Headquarters,

4th. Australian Division.

13th. May 1916.

The Pioneer Battalion will be relieved in the front
line by a Battalion of the 13th. Infantry Brigade on
Tuesday next 16th. instant. The Pioneer Battalion will camp 
at Railhead one night and move in to the Staging Camp
the next day.

2. A Battalion of the 13th. Infantry Brigade will move
up to Railhead from Staging Camp on the 16th. and another
on the 17th.

3. The relief of the 12th. Infantry Brigade by three
Battalions of the 13th. Infantry Brigade will take place
on the 17th., 18th., and 19th. instants. Two Battalions
of the 13th. Infantry Brigade will hold each half of the
line.

The reliefs will be carried out under arrangements to be
made by 3rd. L.H. Brigade with the 12th. and 13th. Infantry
Brigades direct, but must be so arrange that Brigade
Headquarters, Machine Gun Company and 2  Battalions belonging
to the same Brigade are concentrated each night at
Railhead, so as to be available if necessary for the
Mobile Column.

4. All tents, reserve ammunition and supplies, etc., in
the front line will be handed over to relieving Battalions.
It may be found necessary to take in or out a few tents
according to the difference in strength of the various
Battalions. Pioneer Battalion will bring back to the Staging
Camp the tents they take over at Railhead.

5. 12th. Infantry Brigade (Headquarters, 2 Battalions
and Machine Gun Company (4 guns only), ) will take the
place of the 13th. Infantry Brigade in the Mobile Column
held ready at Railhead as soon as the two Brigade Headquarters
change round. The remaining 2 Battalions 12th.
Infantry Brigade will be sent back to the Staging Camp
and Camp on the ground lately occupied by 13th. Infantry
Brigade. 13th. Infantry Brigade will hand over to 12th.
Infantry Brigade all orders etc., regarding the mobile
column.

O K Bernard

Lieut-Colonel.

G.S. 4th. Australian Division.

Issued to :-

1. 3rd. L.H. Brigade
2 to 4. 3 Infantry Brigades

5. Pioneer Battalion.

3 to 8. C.D.A., C.D.E., S.S.O.

9. A.D.M.S.

10 to 11. Q. (2)

12. Signal Company

13. D.A.D.O.S.

14 to 20. Retained.

 

MOVEMENT ORDERS.

B/6119/6.

To:-

A.M.L.O's.

The Base Commandant, now that the position has been defined,
has authorised the following arrangements for the convenience of officers
and other ranks arriving at Marseilles from Egypt, the East etc., for
passage across France to the United Kingdom. All previous notifications
are cancelled.

N.B.  No Naval or Military passenger may disembark from any
transport or private vessel until furnished with a Medical Permit by the
Inspecting Officer apponted by the Assistanct Director of Medical Services.

1. The A.M.L.O who boards the vessel will, on production of the
Medical Permit, issue a Movement Order stating whether the bearer
is travelling free (quoting authority) or at his own expense.

2. "Free" Movement Orders will be presented at the Landing Office,
(Chambre de Commerce) where Leave & Railway Warrants will be issued.

3. All Movement Orders (free or otherwise) must be presented at the
office of the D.A.D.R.T. at the Railway Station (Gare St. Charles)
at least four hours before the departure of the train.

4. The A.M.L.O. will telephone the D.A.D.R.T. as early as possible the
number of Military Passengers arriving in order that, if possible,
accommodation on the train may be assured.

5. In the case of any question arising as to the issue of a "Free"
Movement Order, reference will be made to the D.A.Q.M.G."m" Base
Headquarters.

Attention is invited to the following:-

(a). All ranks procced via Boulogne and Folkestone.

(b). Officers on leave travel at their own expense (French concession 1/4
Fare) except officers of the M.E.F. holding a certificate that they are
entitled to free warrant to destination.

(c). Officers not in uniform require passports and proceed at their own
expense (full fare), the Base taking no cognisance of their movement.
(d). Officers and Other Ranks who have been granted passage at Public
Expense to the United Kingdom by sea may not land at Marseilles.

(e). Officers arriving by P. & O. steamer with coupons for the P. & O.
special train will obtain (1) a certificate from the A.M.L.O. as attached
or (2) a free Movement Order to be presented first at the Landing Office
and then at the office of the D.A.D.R.T. who will issue Ordre de Transport
or (3) Movement Order authorising passage at 1/4 fare which will be
presented at the office of the D.A.D.R.T. who will cause the corresponding
ticket to be issued.

In the case of (1) officers will be liable for full fare, in the case
of (2) for the supplement on the P. & O. Special Train and (3) for the
supplement plus 1/4 fare.

(f) Officers must make their own arrangements with the Railway, or
through the usual Agents, to reserve sleeping accommodation or register
luggage etc.

Marseilles.

15th May, 1916.

A.S. BUCKLAND COCKELL, Captain,

D.A.Q.M.G.

 

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