General Sir John Monash, Personal Files Book 18, 25 May - 3 June 1918, Part 7

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Sir John Monash (General, b.1865 - d.1931)
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4th AUSTRALLAN DIUNL.ARTILLERY. Brig-Genl. W.L.H.BURGESS, C.M.G., D.S.O. C.R.A. Brigade Major. Major T.A.J.PLAYFAIR, D.S.O. Captain A.C.R.WAITE, M.C. Staff Captain. Recon-Officer. Lieut. C.H.ROWAN. 10th Aust.F.A. Brigade. LE.OOL-L.L.C-VILLLANS, D.S.D. 37th Battery. Major E.S.SUTTON. 38th Battery. 39th Battery. Major C.H. SPURGE. 110th Battery, Major E.K.SMART, M.C. 11th Aust.F.A. Brigade. Najor P.J.ROSS, M.C. Alst Battery. Capt. A.V.RICHARDSON. 42nd Battery. Major S.F.HODGENS, D.S.O. 43rd Battery. Major C.R.TURNER. 111th Battery. Major P.M.EDWARDS. D.S.Oo, D.C.M. 4th Australlan D.A.C. LE-OOL.H.Y-VERNON, D.S.O. No.1 Section. Capt. H.S.DAVEY. No.2 Section. Capt. D.E.AIKINS. S.A. A.Section. Capt. A.S.FORD. Papt. KENAN. D.L.M.O. 7th Aust M.T.M.Bty. Capt. W.PINDER. 8th Aust.M.T.M.Bty. Capt. W.H.FELSTEAD.
405 Sth AUSTRALLAN DIUNLSARTILLERY. C.R.A. Brig-Genl.A.J.BESSELL-BROWNE, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. Brigade Major. Major H.H.HULTON, D.S.O. Staff Captain. Captain B.M.MORRIS. Recon. Officer. Lieut. E.H.BOOTH, M.C. 230 AUOb,P.R.BPSPedO Lt.COL.H.O.CADDY, D.S.O. 49th Battery. Major V.H. GATLIFF, D.S.O. 50th Battery, Major H.RETORFORD. Sist Battery, Major E.G.LISTER. 113th Battery. Major A.R.LESCHEM. 220 Mob,PR.PPTPERO 36. OOL. F. MIIi, DSo. 53rd Battery, Major L. E.BEAVIS, D.S.O. 54th Battery. Major C.A.KELLY. 55th Battery. Major P.J.McCORMACK, D.S.O. 114th Battery. Major N.L.DREYER, D.S.O. Sth Australlan D.A.C. 1270TR.TOMTTTTHTTNO. No.1 Section. Lieut. R.BARNETT. No.2 Section. Capt. B.R.LAW. 8.A. A.Section. Capt. H.GOLDSMITH, M.C. D.L.M.O. Captain W.D. WALLIS, M.N. 9th Aust.M.T.M.Bty. Capt. A.G.MAGALLISTER, M.C., DOM. 10th Aust.M.T.M.Bty. Capt. E.J.FERGUSON, M.C.
TE A.H.A ObERETY YMA CYOLL.N.H. LOD. TII EARAHOTH.W.S To/sN WrettSA NtO 7eTed AtO WToFIed AST LLEGTG BRITISH ARNY BRIGADES. FreTTSS ASSII 1DDR Lt.COL.J.H.GIBBON, D.S.O. 14th Army Brigade R.F. A. a Major N.T.CALVERT. 68th Battery. a Major G.T.NUGEE, M.C. 88th Battery. Ma jor W.S.WINGARE-GRAY, M.C. A114 Battery. Major P.F.CAMPBELL. 402nd Battery. a Capt. H.E.HAYES. B.A.C. Lt.OOL.L.M-ARCRDALE. 16th Army Brigade R.H. A. Ac Battery. Major A.W.VAN STRAUBENLEE, D.S.O., R.H.A. Major A.H.BURNE, D.S.O.. R.H. A. Battery. yr Battery. Major A.Q.ARCHDALE, R.H.A. a Capt.R.A.GRAY, M.C., R.F.A. B.A.C. Lt.OOL.H.N-BALLINGALL, D.S.O. 23rd Army Brigade R.F. A. Major H.de B.T.LUCAS, M.C. 107th Battery. 108th Battery. Major H.BRITTAIN. 0/2 Major S.M.de H.WHATTAN, M.C. (Depot Bty.) Battery. Major E.C.LUTYENS. D/23 Battery. Capt. A.T.WARRY. B.A.O. Lt.OOL. L.LRAIKES, D.S.O. 189th Army Brigade R.F.A. Major M.J.R.WOOD. 34th Battery. Major R.R.HCARE, M.C. B/189 Battery. Major F.B.GARNER, M.C. 0/189 Battery. Capt. G.W.F.BLYTHE. Dfise Battery. Lieut.J.T.JOHNSON. B.A.C. Lt.OOL.H.V.B. de SATGE, D.S.O. 298th Army Brigade R.F.A. a Major F.D.THOMAS. A/298 Battery. a Major E.W.PENDLETON. B/298 Battery. a Major C.MOORE. 6/298 Battery. a Major E.J.NOLAN. D/298 Battery. a/Capt. B. J.KEMPSTER. B. A.G. at oaoaaafa o AUSTRALLAN ARNY FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADES. LE.COL.G.L.STETENSON, C.M.G. 3rd Army Brigade A.F.A. Major A.P.ORISP, D.S.O. 7th Battery. Major C.G.STEWART, M.C. 8th Battery. Major R.S.GEE, D.S.O. 9th Battery. Major P.E.COOPER. 903rd Battery. Capt. D.A.ROBERTSON. B.A.C. Lt.COL.H.E.OOREN, C.M.G.. D.S.C. sth Army Brigade A.F.A. Major H.S.W.PARKER. 16th Battery. 17th Battery. Major H.R.HALLARD, D.S.O. 18th Battery. Major F.W.HEBB. Major A.M.GRAINGER. 106th Battery. Capt. C.J.MASTERS. B. A.C. Lt.COL.H.W.LLOYD, C.M.G., D.S.C. 12th Army Brigado A.F. A. PoT.O.
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AUSTRALLAN CORPS HEAVY ARTLLLERY. Brig-Genl. L.D.FRASER, C.B., C.M.G. B.G.H.A. Capt. J.N.KENNEDY, M.C. Brigade Major (Acting) Capt. H.W.ACLAND-TROTTE. Staff Captain. 2/Lieut.J.A.TOUNGER. Recon- Officer. (Acting Lt.COl.E.J.CUMMINS, D.S.O. O.B.S.O. LE-COL.H.ROWAN ROBINSON, D.S.O. 2O00R (Affillated to Right Division) 14th Brigade R.G.A. C IDSO OSOOr OoudS Nature. BOb.OL AMD. Unit. a Major R.T.CARTER, M.C. How. 11 Siege Bty. Capt. J.T.LAUGHLAND, M.C. How. 150 Siege Bty. Major R.T.C.CREAM, M.C. How. 296 Siege Bty. a Major E.WILLSON, D.S.O. How.VI 214 Siege Bty. Attached. a Major N.C.LANG, M.C. 12t How.IV 494 Siege Bty(1 Sec)l 21st Brigade R.G.A. Mobile) Lt.OOL.E.L.HARDCASTLE, D.S.O. a Major C.E.WALKER. 60-pdr. 71 Heavy Bty. a Major R.M.M.WORSLET. 60-pdr. 1/2 Lancs Hy.Bty. T Major F.M.MONTRESOR, M.C. How. 24 Siege Bty. a Major A.E.NICHOLS, M.C. S How. 354 Siege Bty. Lt.COL.C.N-SWINTON, D.S.O. S8th Brigade R.G.A. a Major K.V.B.BENFIELD, S How. 114 Siege Bty. D.S.O., M.C. S HoW. a Major W.CAM, M.C. 168 Siege Bty. a Major W.J.GILPIN, M.C. How. 211 Siege Bty. a Major F.P.SLATER, M.C. How.VII 25 Siege Bty. 26.OOL. H.F.L. OORNIR OO Lt.COL.A.L.B.TAOOR, D.S.C. Sth Brigade R.G.A. a Major D.McGREGOR. S How. 160 Siege Bty. a Major L.SEEL. How. 200 Siege Bty. a Major H.MOSSOP. How. 295 Siege Bty. a Major R.V.M.GARRY, M.C. How.VI. 47 Siege Bty. (Affillated to Centre Division) S9th Brigade R.G.A. I a Major A.G.CHURCH. How. 238 Siege Bty. a Major R.H.READ. How. 291 Siege Bty. Major R.G.WORDSWORTH. How. 331 Siege Bty. a Major E.RUFFELL, M.C. 9.2d How.I 93 Siege Bty. Lt.COL.C.H.N-ONEH, D.S.O. 2a0 (Affillated to Left Division 8th Brigade R.G.A. LC.COLPRNMMIDS a Major C.E.FANE, D.S.O., M.C. 60-pdr. 128 Heavy Bty. a Major J.O'NEILL, M.C. 60-pdr. 130 Heavy Bty. St How. Major C.S.HUNTER, D.S.O. 158 Siege Bty. a Major J.W.TOMPKINS, M.C. St How. 260 Siege Bty. Attached. a Major N.C.LANG, M.C. 12t How.IV 404 Siege Bty(l seo)l (Contd.)
260OOLaR.HLOUNAR Glst Brigade R. Co40 a Major E.E.TOURE. 60-pdr. 137 Neavy B57. a Major H.G.PARIS, M.C. 60-pdr. 138 Heavy Bty. a Major W.M.COOPER, M.C. How. Bty. 255 Siege Major J.H.SPEEDING. HoW. 283 Siege Bty. a dJor AdRTONES. HOWSVII 169 Siege Bty. a Major C.S.BROTHERS. 9.2n HoW. 161 Siege Bty. Lt.COL. G.N.HILL. D.S.O. 27th Brigade R.G.40 a Major H.HUTLET. 80apar. Bty. 25 Heavy a Major W.F.ARMSTRONG, D.S.O., 80pper. Bty. 144 Neary McC. a Major H.CANPBELL, M.O. How. 110 Siege Bty a Major H.R.HOOD, M.C. How. 216 Sidge Bty. a ajor C.O.HELLET, D.S.O. HOW.VI 33 Siege Bty. Major F.BUGHANAN. RoQ HoW.II 148 Siege Bty. Attaghed. a Capt.A.CROFT. (No guns) 12t How-III 374 Slege Bty. (Long Range Brigade) Lt.COL.H.R.ADANS,DSO. 73rd Brigade R.G.A. a Major R.W.MACKLIN. S Gun KIK 50 Siege Bty. a Major P.L.JONES, M.C. Gun VII 222 Siege Bty. 6GUKIK Major A.TENKIN. sasioed Gun KIK Major H.E.LANE. 499 Siege Bty. a Major P.M.PEAROE. Gun KIK 504 Siege Bty. Major E.D.JACOB. 128 Gun IX 543 Siege Bty(Iseo) aoaaa of af of of of at of at o os afs wsatt wt W(Aust.H.T.M.Battery. 6 9-45 T.M. Lieut.F.O.S.BOND.
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AUSTERH 27 1PSnao 1S.S. 470.1 Contidential REPORTS ON OFFICERS FOR INEFFICLENCY. M.S. 70181 of 12th 14 mary, 1916, and S.S.470 of 15th September 1916. are cancelled, and the following instructions will be adhered to in future when reporting on officers who are inefficient: 1. The report should state clearly in what respects an officer is inefficient, but it is neither necessary nor desirable to quote specific instances as illustrations of such inefficiency. 2. The age of the officer should be given, and also particulars of service in this country. 8. A definite expression of opinion that an officer is inefficient is quite sufficient, provided it is accompanied by a statement of the particulars in which he falls short of the standard demanded by his rank and appointment. At the same time, it must be clearly understood that reporting on an officer for inefficiency is in no case to be resorted to when such officer has committed himself in such a manner as to necessitate disciplinary action. For example:—An officer who culpably neglects his duty, or renders himself inefficient by reason of drink or drugs, will not be dealt with under these instructions, but his case will be submitted for disciplinary action. 4. Every effort should be made to utilise the services of an officer in any way in which he is likely to be of value; and there are many cases in which officers who are inefficient in their present duties may be usefully employed elsewhere. When an officer is recommended for further employment in another capacity, it should be stated what qualifications he possesses for other employment, and, in particular, whether he is recommended for training duties. It should be noted, however, that the qualities of energy and power of command are equally necessary for instructional duties as for service in the field. 6. When the removal of an officer from the Service is recommended, he should be interviewed by the Divisional Commander (or an officer in an analogous position), who will record his recommendation in writing. It should be borne in mind that, under the Military Service Act of 1916, an officer who is deprived of his commission now becomes liable to serve as a private soldier if he is within the limits of military age. As regards the communication of adverse reports:- (a) The first adverse report should invariably be communicated to the officer concerned. If he is present with his unit he should initial the report. If he is not present with his unit a copy of the report should be forwarded to him, and a note of the action taken made on the report. When a report is returned for additional information, the same procedure should be followed as regards the second report. (6) The reports of the Divisional Commander under paragraph 5 should be initialled by the officer concerned. (o) The reports of higher commanders should be communicated if they contain any fresh statements of fact of an adverse character; but not otherwise. (d) The recommendations of higher commanders regarding the disposal of the officer need not be communicated, provided they are based on the facts already reported, even though they differ from the recommendations previously made. (0) When it is doubtful whether a report should be regarded as adverse, it should be communicated, c.g., if an officer applies to be relieved of his appointment owing to age or strain, and the reporting officer supports his request. 6) If for any reason it has been found impossible to comply with the above instructions, the fact should be noted on the report, and the reasons should be stated. The system of not reporting at once on useless officers, and, if they become non-effective letting the matter pass in the hope that the officer will not return, has been some what frequent, and in the interests of efficiency must be stopped. It is the duty of a Commanding Officer to report at once on any officer who, in his opinion is inefficient. H. RUGGLES ERISE, Major General, Military Secretary to Commander in Chief. GENERAL HEADGUARTERS, 1st June, 1918. Coples issued to:- HEADOUARTERS OF Armies Corpe Divisions L. of C. G.H.Q. Troops. PRINTED H PRIROH HY ARNT PRINTING LND STAIIONERT IERTIORS Pnnes
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4th AUSTRALIAN DIVNL. ARTILLERY.
C.R.A. Brig-Genl. W.L.H. BURGESS, C.M.G., D.S.O.
Brigade Major. Major T.A.J. PLAYFAIR, D.S.O.
Staff Captain. Captain A.C.R. WAITE, M.C.
Recon.Officer. Lieut. C.H. ROWAN.

10th Aust.F.A.Brigade.
37th Battery.
38th Battery.
39th Battery.
110th Battery.		 Lt.Col.T.I.C.WILLIAMS, D.S.O.
Major E.S.SUTTON

Major C.H.SPURGE.
Major E.K. SMART, M.C.
11th Aust.F.A.Brigade.
41st Battery.
42nd Battery.
43rd Battery.
111th Battery.		 Major P.J.ROSS, M.C.
Capt. A.V.RICHARDSON.
Major S.F.HODGENS, D.S.O.
Major C.R.TURNER.
Major P.M. EDWARDS, D.S.O., D.C.M
4th Australian D.A.C.
No. 1 Section.
No. 2 Section.
S.A.A. Section.		 Lt.Col.H.V.VERNON, D.S.O.
Capt. H.S.DAVEY.
Capt. D.E.AIKINS.
Capt. A.S.FORD.
D.T.M.O.
7th Aust.M.T.M. Bty.
8th Aust.M.T.M. Bty.		 Capt. K.EWAN.
Capt. W.PINDER.
Capt. W.H.FELSTEAD.
 

5th AUSTRALIAN DIVNL&ARTILLERY.
C.R.A. Brig-Genl. A.J.BESSELL-BROWNE, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.
Brigade Major. Major H.H.HULTON, D.S.O.
Staff Captain. Captain B.M.MORRIS.
Recon.Officer. Lieut. E.H.BOOTH, M.C.

13th Aust.F.A.Brigade.
49th Battery.
50th Battery.
51st Battery.
113th Battery.		 Lt.Col.H.O.CADDY, D.S.O.
Major V.H.GATLIFF, D.S.O.
Major H. RETCHFORD.
Major E.G.LISTER.
Major A.R.LESCHEM.
14th Aust.F.A.Brigade.
53rd Battery.
54th Battery.
55th Battery.
114th Battery.		 Lt.Col.F.DERHAM, D.S.O.
Major L.E.BEAVIS, D.S.O.
Major C.A KELLY.
Major P.J.McCORMACK, D.S.O.
Major N.L.DREYER, D.S.O.
5th Australian D.A.C.
No.1 Section.
No.2 Section.
S.A.A.Section.		 Major F.THORNTHWAITE, M.C.
Lieut. R.BARNETT.
Capt. B.R.LAW.
Capt. H.GOLDSMITH, M.C.
D.T.M.O.
9th Aust.M.T.M.Bty.
10th Aust.M.T.M.Bty.		 Captain W.D.WALLIS, M.M.
Capt. A.G.MACALLISTER, M.C., DCM.
Capt. E.J.FERGUSON, M.C.
 

BRITISH ARMY BRIGADES.

14th Army Brigade R.F.A.

68th Battery.

88th Battery.

A/14 Battery.

402nd Battery.

B.A.C.

Lt.Col.J.H.GIBBONS, D.S.O.

a/Major N.T.CALVERT.

a/Major G.T.NUGEE, M.C.

Major W.S.WINGATE-GRAY, M.C.

Major P.F.CAMPBELL.

a/Capt. H.E.HAYES.

16th Army Brigade R.H.A.

"A" Battery.

"Q" Battery.

"U" Battery.

B.A.C.

Lt.Col.T.M.ARCHDALE.

Major A.W.VAN STRAUBENZEE, D.S.O., R.H.A.

Major A.H.BURNE, D.S.O., R.H.A.

Major A.Q.ARCHDALE, R.H.A.

a/Capt.R.A.GRAY, M.C., R.F.A

23rd Army Brigade R.F.A.

107th Battery.

108th Battery.

C/23 Battery.

D/23 Battery.

B.A.C.

Lt.Col.H.M.BALLINGALL, D.S.O

Major H.de B.T.LUCAS, M.C.

Major H.BRITTAIN.

Major S.M.de H.WHATTAN, M.C.(Depot Bty.)

Major E.C.LUTYENS.

Capt. A.T.WARRY.

189th Army Brigade R.F.A.

34th Battery.

B/189 Battery.

C/189 Battery.

D/189 Battery.

B.A.C.

Lt.Col. L.T.RAIKES, D.S.O.

Major M.J.R.WOOD.

Major R.R.HOARE, M.C.

Major F.B.GARNER, M.C.

Capt. G.W.F.BLYTHE.

Lieut.J.T.JOHNSON.

298th Army Brigade R.F.A.

A/298 Battery.

B/298 Battery.

C/298 Battery.

D/298 Battery,

B.A.C.

Lt.Col.H.V.B.de SATGE, D.S.O.

a/Major F.D.THOMAS.

a/Major E.W.PENDLETON.

a/Major C.MOORE.

a/Major E.J.NOLAN.

a/Capt. B.J.KEMPSTER.

AUSTRALIAN ARMY FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADES.

3rd Army Brigade A.F.A.

7th Battery.

8th Battery.

9th Battery.

103rd Battery.

B.A.C.

Lt.Col.G.I.STEVENSON, C.M.G.

Major A.P.CRISP, D.S.O.

Major C.G.STEWART, M.C.

Major R.S.GEE, D.S.O.

Major P.E.COOPER.

Capt. D.A.ROBERTSON.

6th Army Brigade A.F.A.

16th Battery.

17th Battery.

18th Battery.

106th Battery.

B.A.C.

Lt.Col.H.E.COHEN, C.M.G., D.S.O.

Major H.S.W.PARKER.

Major H.R.HALLARD, D.S.O.

Major F.W.HEBB.

Major A.M.GRAINGER.

Capt. C.J.MASTERS.
12th Army Brigade A.F.A. Lt.Col.H.W.LLOYD, C.M.G., D.S.O.

P.T.O.

 

12th Army Brigade A.F.A.

45th Battery.

46th Battery.

47th Battery.

112th Battery

Lt.Col.H.W.LLOYD, C.M.G., D.S.O.

Major E.W.RICHARDS.

 

Major E.CAMPBELL.

Major F.B.JACOB.
 

AUSTRALIAN CORPS HEAVY ARTILLERY.

B.G.H.A.  Brig.Genl. L.D.FRASER, C.B., C.M.G.

Brigade Major (Acting)  Capt. J.N.KENNEDY, M.C.

Staff Captain.  Capt. H.W.ACLAND-TROYTE.

Recon.Offficer. (Acting) 2/Lieut.J.A.YOUNGER.

C.B.S.O.  Lt Col.E.J.CUMMINS, D.S.O.

"Z" GROUP. Lt Col.H.ROWAN ROBINSON, D.S.O.

14th Brigade R.G.A. (Affiliated to Right Division)

Lt.Col.H.ROWAN ROBINSON, D.S.O.

Unit. Est.of Guns. Nature. Officer Comdg.
11 Siege Bty.

6

 6" How. a/Major R.T.CARTER, M.C.
150 Siege Bty.

4

 6" How. Capt. J.T.LAUGHLAND, M.C.
296 Siege Bty.

4

 6" How. Major R.T.C.CREAM, M.C.
214 Siege Bty.

6

 8" How.VI a/Major E.WILLSON, D.S.O.

Attached.

494 Siege Bty (1 Sec)

1

 

12"How.IV

 

a/Major N.C.LANG, M.C.

21st Brigade R.G.A. (Mobile)  Lt.Col.E.L.HARDCASTLE, D.S.O.

71 Heavy Bty. 6 60-pdr. a/Major C.E.WALKER.
1/2 Lancs Hy.Bty. 6 60-pdr. a/Major R.M.M.WORSLEY.
24 Siege Bty. 6 6" How. T/Major F.M.MONTRESOR, M.C.
354 Siege Bty. 6 6" How. a/Major A.E.NICHOLS, M.C.

68th Brigade R.G.A.  Lt.Col.C.W.SWINTON, D.S.O.

114 Siege Bty. 6  6" How.

a/Major K.V.B.BENFIELD,

D.S.O., M.C.
168 Siege Bty. 6 6" How. a/Major W.CAM, M.C.
211 Siege Bty. 4 6" How. a/Major W.J.GILPIN, M.C.
25 Siege Bty. 6 8" How.VII a/Major F.P.SLATER, M.C.

"Y" GROUP.   Lt.Col.W.F.T.CORRIE.

5th Brigade R.G.A.  Lt.Col.A.L.B.JACOB, D.S.O.

160 Siege Bty.

6

 6" How. a/Major D.McGREGOR.
200 Siege Bty.

6

 6" How. a/Major L.SEEL.
295 Siege Bty.

6

 6" How. a/Major H.MOSSOP.
47 Siege Bty.

6

 8" How.VI. a/Major R.V.M.GARRY, M.C.

69th Brigade R.G.A. (Affiliated to Centre Division)

Lt.Col.W.F.T.CORRIE.

238 Siege Bty. 4 6" How. a/Major A.G.CHURCH.
291 Siege Bty. 6 6" How. a/Major R.H.READ.
331 Siege Bty. 4 6" How. Major R.G.WORDSWORTH.
93 Siege Bty. 6 9.2" How.I a/Major E.RUFFELL, M.C.

"X" GROUP.  Lt.Col.C.H.W.OWEN. D.S.O.

9th Brigade R.G.A.  (Affiliated to Left Division)

Lt.Col.C.H.W.Owen, D.S.O.

128 Heavy Bty.

6

 60-pdr. a/Major C.E.FANE, D.S.O., M.C.
130 Heavy Bty.

6

 60-pdr. a/Major J.O'NEILL, M.C.
153 Siege Bty.

6

 6" How. Major C.S.HUNTER, D.S.O.
260 Siege Bty.

6

 6" How. a/Major J.W.TOMPKINS, M.C.

Attached.

494 Siege Bty (1 Sec)

1

 

12" How.IV

 

a/Major N.C.LANG, M.C.

(Contd.)

 

51st Brigade R.G.A.  Lt.Col.H.W.LOCKHART.

137 Heavy Bty. 6 60-pdr. a/Major E.E.TOVEE.
138 Heavy Bty. 6 60-pdr. a/Major H.G.PARIS, M.C.
255 Siege Bty. 6 6" How. a/Major W.M.COOPER, M.C.
283 Siege Bty. 6 6" How. Major J.H.SPEEDING.
169 Siege Bty. 6 8" How.VII a/Major A.E.JONES.
161 Siege Bty. 6 9.2" How. a/Major C.S.BROTHERS.

27th Brigade R.G.A.  Lt.Col.G.N.HILL, D.S.O.

25 Heavy Bty.

6

 60-pdr. a/Major H.HUTLEY.
144 Heavy Bty.

6

 60-pdr.

a/Major W.F.ARMSTRONG, D.S.O.,

M.C.
110 Siege Bty.

6

 6" How. a/Major H.CAMPBELL, M.C.
216 Siege Bty.

6

 6" How.  a/Major H.R.HOOD, M.C.
33 Siege Bty.

6

 8" How.VI a/Major C.O.HEZLET, D.S.O.
143 Siege Bty.

4

 9.2 How.II Major F.BUCHANAN.

Attached.

374 Siege Bty.

2

 12" How.III a/Capt.A.CROFT. (No guns)

73rd Brigade R.G.A.  (Long Range Brigade)  Lt.Col.H.R.ADAMS,DSO.

50 Siege Bty. 4 6" Gun XIX a/Major R.W.MACKLIN.
222 Siege Bty. 4 6" Gun VII a/Major P.L.JONES, M.C.
312 Siege Bty. 4 6" Gun XIX Major A.JENKIN.
499 Siege Bty. 4 6" Gun XIX Major H.E.LANE.
504 Siege Bty. 4 6" Gun XIX a/Major P.M.PEARCE.
543 Siege Bty.(1Sec) 1 12" Gun IX Major E.D.JACOB.

V/Aust.H.T.M.Battery. 6 9.45" T.M. Lieut.F.C.S.BOND.

 

2-6-18

DIVISIONAL COMMANDERS BRIGADE COMMANDERS
  FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH FIFTH   FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH FIFTH SIXTH SEVENTH EIGHTH NINTH TENTH ELEVENTH TWELVTH
  WALKER
GLASGOW		 ROSENTHAL
22-5-18		 GELLIBRAND
1-6-18		 MACLAGEN HOBBS   LESSLIE
MACKAY		 HEANE BENNETT BRAND SMITH
MARTIN		 PATON
ROBERTSON		 WISDOM TIVEY GODDARD
1-6-18		 McNICOLL CANNAN LEANE
1-6-18
C. R. A.                        
  ANDERSON
12-10-18		 PHILLIPS
8-10-18		 GRIMWADE BURGESS BESSELL
BROWNE		             B.M's HUTCHIN WATSON ANDERSON TOVELL MACCALLUM BRIDGES LEE WISDOM PAIN LAMBLE VASEY NORMAN
B.M's                        
B.M. FORBES CLOWES NICHOLLS PLAYFAIR HULTON               S.C's HALL MANN WEBSTER THOMSON
LACKMAN		 JOHNSON BROWN HARRISON CUMING SUTER CROWTHER GARD VARLEY
S.C. RIGG OSBORNE MORRELL WHITE MORRIS   ARLILLERY BRIGADES
  THIRTEENTH FOURTEEN FIFTEEN       FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH FIFTH SIXTH SEVENTH EIGHTH NINTH TENTH ELEVEN TWLVETH
  GLASGOW
HERRING		 STEWART
22-3-18		 ELLIOTT       DEAN
(SELMES) A/		 MOORE STEVENSON CALLAG^HAN RIGGALL COHEN KING ALLSOP   WILLIAMS WAITE LLOYD
B.M's MORRELL LEGGE
(MERKEL) T/		 GOLLAN                              
S.C's NICHOLSON GODFREY LAY                              
  THIRTEEN FOURTEEN FIFTEEN 1ST DAC 2ND DAC 3RD DAC 4TH DAC 5TH DAC                    
  CADDY DERHAM   SELMES RAY SANDFORD VERNON ME THORNTHWTE                    
 

HEADQUARTERS

AUSTRALIAN CORPS.

27/755

M.S/10462. 

[S.S.470.]

Confidential.

REPORTS ON OFFICERS FOR

INEFFICIENCY.

M.S. 7018/1 of 12th January, 1916, and S.S. 470 of 15th September 1916, are cancelled,
and the following instructions will be adhered to in future when reporting on officers
who are inefficient:-
1. The report should state clearly in what respects an officer is inefficient, but it is neither
necessary nor desirable to quote specific instances as illustrations of such inefficiency.
2. The age of the officer should be given, and also particulars of service in this country.
3. A definite expression of opinion that an officer is inefficient is quite sufficient, provided
it is accompanied by a statement of the particulars in which he falls short of the standard
demanded by his rank and appointment.
At the same time, it must be clearly understood that reporting on an officer for inefficiency
is in no case to be resorted to when such officer has committed himself in such a manner as to
necessitate disciplinary action. For example:—An officer who culpably neglects his duty, or
renders himself inefficient by reason of drink or drugs, will not be dealt with under these
instructions, but his case will be submitted for disciplinary action.
4. Every effort should be made to utilise the services of an officer in any way in which he
is likely to be of value; and there are many cases in which officers who are inefficient in their
present duties may be usefully employed elsewhere.
5. When an officer is recommended for further employment in another capacity, it
should be stated what qualifications he possesses for other employment, and, in particular,
whether he is recommended for training duties. It should be noted, however, that the
qualities of energy and power of command are equally necessary for instructional duties as
for service in the field.
6. When the removal of an officer from the Service is recommended, he should be
interviewed by the Divisional Commander (or an officer in an analogous position), who will
record his recommendation in writing.
It should be borne in mind that, under the Military Service Act of 1916, an officer who is
deprived of his commission now becomes liable to serve as a private soldier if he is within the
limits of military age.
7. As regards the communication of adverse reports:-
(a) The first adverse report should invariably be communicated to the officer
concerned. If he is present with his unit he should initial the report. If he is not
present with his unit a copy of the report should be forwarded to him, and a note of the
action taken made on the report.
When a report is returned for additional information, the same procedure should be
followed as regards the second report.
(b) The reports of the Divisional Commander under paragraph 5 should be initialled
by the officer concerned.
(c) The reports of higher commanders should be communicated if they contain any
fresh statements of fact of an adverse character; but not otherwise.
(d) The recommendations of higher commanders regarding the disposal of the officer
need not be communicated, provided they are based on the facts already reported, even
though they differ from the recommendations previously made.
(e) When it is doubtful whether a report should be regarded as adverse, it should be
communicated, e.g., if an officer applies to be relieved of his appointment owing to age or
strain, and the reporting officer supports his request.
(f) If for any reason it has been found impossible to comply with the above
instructions, the fact should be noted on the report, and the reasons should be stated.
8. The system of not reporting at once on useless officers, and, if they become non-effective,
letting the matter pass in the hope that the officer will not return, has been somewhat frequent,
and in the interests of efficiency must be stopped.
It is the duty of a Commanding Officer to report at once on any officer who, in his opinion
is inefficient.
H. RUGGLES-BRISE, Major General,
Military Secretary to Commander-in-Chief.
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS,
1st June, 1918.
Copies issued to:-
HEADQUARTERS OF
Armies
Corps
Divisions
L. of C.
G.H.Q. Troops.
PRINTED IN FRANCE BY ARMY PRINTING AND STATIONERY SERVICES.
PRESS A-6/18-6671B-3,350.

 

2/6/18

4th Div.

Dispositions & H.Q.  ✓
possible alteration of boundary   ✓
Strength of 4th Bde.  ✓
Defence in depth.  ✓
Visiting Brigades direct  ✓
4th on right, H.Q. Corby 0.5/35, 45
13th on left in x K.25.c
12th Antigny - [[Trivolli]] Chateau.*]

2nd Div.

Dispositions. ✓
{5th (Martin) rt. H.Q. at Heilly

in wall

{6th (Paton) left do. in dugout. 

{7th Wisdom - Frechencourt.

to do the attack

Strengths. - ✓

Relief not before June 16. - ✓

Relief by 5th. ✓

Visiting Brigades direct. ✓
Paton, & return - ✓

Proposed operation, & Div. boundaries.
15th Bde ✓ Alonville (Cardonette)

8th  ✓ Rivery 

14th ✓  Querrieu (Stewart)
(56 & 60 to go)

5th Div.   

Leave to England.

14 days out

Dispositions & H. Q. when out
Visiting Bgdes direct.

Peck

Possibly shelling & bombs & gassing

Action re 2nd Div. attack

[Army

[Change of bdy.

[Div.

[Corps order

Philips ( C.R.A.) ask Coxen.

A.I.F. promotions (mine)

Rosenthal would like Robertson vice Paton. -

 

Advantages

1  gain of observation. & dominate valleys

2  denial of observation

3  Feeding troops with successes

4  7th Bgde get a show

5  Value as initiative

6  inforces grouping off for future advance

7  increases depth of our defence

Relief of Heavy Arty

Inter div. bombing 23.c.0.0

Blamey - Fitzgerald

Rosenthal suggested

If Smith remains ill &

Robertson to replace Smith

Martin - Paton later

i.e. 6th which he doesn't

know.

Petrol case (Write Rosenthal)

AQ. Conference

 
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