2 October 1940 Strength Increase of 1/6th Battalion Queen’s Royal Regiment (West Surreys), Boston Li

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 28, 3 Feb 42, Dover


323. AWARDS
No. 6091670 Pte. Coppard A. "C" Company - awarded 10 days C.B. and deprived 4 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 3 Feb 42 for "W.O.A.S. being absent without leave from 2300hours 30 Jan 42 until reporting to the Guard Commander at 0015 hours 3 Feb 42 (3days 1hr. 15mins)". Forfeits 4 days pay by R.W.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 33, 9 Feb 42, Dover

358. INTER-COMPANY TRANSFERS
The undermentioned men of Companies as shown will be transferred to "HQ" Company for duty with the Intelligence Section with effect from tomorrow, 10 Feb 42.
6093432 Pte. Randall C. "A" Coy.
6103264 Pte. Lang H. "D" Coy.
6099216 Pte. Bahr R.S. "C" Coy.
6099217 Pte. Bahr R.W. "C" Coy.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 33, 9 Feb 42, Dover

Best turned out man on Guard, 8 Feb 42: - No. 6099291 Pte. Speller P., "A" Company

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 35, 12 Feb 42, Faversham

386. ESCORT DUTY
No. 6469114 Cpl. Kirby & No. 6098790 Pte. Churchouse, "A" Coy. to Great Scotland Yard, Whitehall, tomorrow, Friday 13 Feb 42, where they will collect and escort back to "B" Coy., No. 7258227 Pte. Capon S.
They will leave Faversham by the 810 hours train and O.C. "A" Coy. will arrange transport to the station.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 37, 14 Feb 42, Faversham

411. Field General Court Martial.
A Field General Court Martial will assemble at H.Q. 5 R.W.K., 3/4 Bower Terrace, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, on 17 Feb 42, for the purpose of trying by Field General Court Martial No. 6098919, Pte. Warner, C.H., "D" Coy.
The following will attend:-
Prosecuting Officer - 2/Lt. V.R. Goodridge
Defending Officer - 2/Lt. R.G. North
Witnesses - 5103404 Sgt Rowley, A., 6095040 Cpl. Hunt, G. (Both No: 13 I.T.C.)
The Provost Corporal will prepare A.F.B. 256 in duplicate and ensure that the accused is medically inspected on Monday 16 Feb. 42. A.F.B. 256 will be handed to the Prosecuting Officer on completion.
Personnel concerned will R.V. at Bn. H.Q. at 0815hrs, 17 Feb. 42. M.T.O. will arrange transport to H.Q. 5 R.W.K., Maidstone.
Arrangements have been made direct with No: 13 I.T.C. for Sgt. Rowley and Cpl. Hunt to be present at the Court Martial.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 38, 16 Feb 42, Faversham

424. FIELD GENERAL COURT MARTIAL
Reference Part I Order No. 411 14 Feb 42 the Field General Court Martial of No. 6098919, Pte. Warner, C.H., "D" Company will now assemble at H.Q. 4 R.W.K., Gore Court, Otham at 1000hrs, 17 feb 42.
2/Lt. T.K. Maybee (174922) will also attend as a witness.
Time and place of R.V. remains unchanged.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 39, 17 Feb 42, Faversham

436. AWARDS
No. 6469051 Pte. Saville W., "HQ" Company - awarded 8 days C.B. by the Commanding Officer on 17 Feb 42 for "W.O.A.S. absent of pass from 2359hours 15 Feb 42 until reporting to the O/Sgt. at 1210hours 16 Feb 42 (12hrs 11mins)." Forfeits 1 day's pay by R.W.
No. 6098916 Pte. Walker J., "D" Company- awarded 8 days C.B. by the Commanding Officer on 17 Feb 42 for "W.O.A.S. absent without leave from 2300hours 15 Feb 42 until reporting to the Orderly Sergeant at 1030hours 16 Feb 42 (11hours 30mins)." Forfeits 1 day's pay by R.W.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 41, 19 Feb 42, Faversham

459. INTER-COMPANY TRANSFERS (CTD)
No. 6099225 Pte. Cook H., "A" Company is transferred to "T" Company as Officers Mess Cook with effect from today, 19 Feb 42.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 44, 23 Feb 42, Faversham

495. FIELD GENERAL COURT MARTIAL
No. 6098919, Pte. Warner, C.H., "D" Company was tried by Field General Court Martial on 17 feb 42 and was sentenced to 84 days Detention for "W.O.A.S. Absence Without leave A.A. 15(1)". Confirmed by Commander 131 Infantry Brigade on 20 Feb 42.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 45, 24 Feb 42, Faversham

499. ESCORT DUTY
No. 6094432 Cpl. Thatcher L. and No.6088325 Pte. Etchell C., "C" Company will escort No. 6098919, Pte. Warner, C.H., "D" Company to Detention Barracks, Sowerby Bridge, Yorks on Wednesday 25 Feb 42.
They will leave Faversham by the 0805 hours train. Warrants and Route have been forwarded.
O.C. "C" Company will arrange transport to the Station and haversack rations for two days will be taken by the escort. The unexpired portion of the day's rations of the prisoner will be handed to the escort.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 47, 26 Feb 42, Faversham

526. DENTAL TREATMENT
The undermentioned personnel will parade at the R.A.P. at times as stated, tomorrow 27 Feb 42 for dental inspection.
0830 hours
6105742 Pte. Cook J.
6105763 Pte. Cullip E.
6099229 L/C. Davis E.
6103543 Pte. Davies L.
6105771 Pte. Dawe F.
6103197 Pte. Edney C.
6105797 Pte. Fell A.
6104792 Pte. Gardner H.
609507 Pte. Goddard A.
6105818 Pte. Goddard T.
1330 hours
5621942 Pte. Godwin J.
5338722 Pte. Gradwell G.
6105825 Pte. Graham F.
6901364 Pte. Greenfield C.
6093458 Pte. Hagon F.
6468999 Pte. Hammond S.
6105853 Pte. Herbert R.
6105902 Pte. Lavery G.
6105903 Pte. Lawrence J.
6105904 Pte. Leach H.

 

Battalion Part 1 Orders, No. 50, 2 Mar 42, Faversham

559. AWARDS
No. 6099140 Pte. Griffiths C. "C" Coy. - awarded 14 days C.B. and deprived 3 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 2 Mar 42 for "When on Active Service. Being absent without leave from 2300hours 28 Feb 42 until reporting to the Orderly Sgt. at 1630hours 1 Mar 42. (17houyrs 30mins)" Forfeits 1 days pay by R.W.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 54, 6 Mar 42, Faversham

597. INTER COY TRANSFERS
The undermentioned are transferred to "D" Coy. w.e.f. 7 Mar. 42: -
6090073 Pte. Baker, S. "C"
6089925 Pte. Payne, J. "C"
6099127 Pte. Bellsham, E. "C"
6087688 Pte. Taylor, C. "C"
6096785 Pte. Brennan, J. "C"
6103122 Pte. Byrne, E. "C"
6468449 Pte. Brimble, B. "C"
6086912 Pte. Clark, T. "B"
6098836 Pte. James, F. "C"
5494131 Pte. Rich, H. "B"

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 55, 7 Mar 42, Faversham

609 POSTINGS.
No: 6098929 Pte. Wright, W. is posted from "Y" List, taken on strength and posted to H.Q. Coy for duty with the Battle Patrol w.e.f. 6 Mar 42.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 55, 7 Mar 42, Faversham

616. VOCATIONAL TRAINING - AGRICULTURE
The Agricultural Class will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays commencing 19 Mar 42 at 1730hours in the Labour Hall, Faversham. The undermentioned men were submitted by companies to attend:-
6757289 Pte. Dixon W, "H.Q."
6091473 Pte. Wellington "H.Q."
6084646 L/C Hills E. "H.Q."
6088807 Pte. Sitch E. "H.Q."
6468990 Pte. George S. "C"
6097953 Pte. Entwhistle. "C"
2065759 Cpl. Close H. "D"
6088807 Cle. Creasey, "A"
5932896 Pte. Matthews "A"
841541 Pte Callagham "A"

Instructors.
6099236 L/S ELMS, "B"
5491801 Cpl COX "D"
Os.C. Coys are asked to give every facility for the above to attend.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 56, 9 Mar 42, Faversham

630. AWARDS.
No. 6093306 Pte. Ironside, R. "H.Q." Coy. awarded 10 days C.B. by the Commanding Officer for "W.O.A.S. absent off pass from 2359hours 4 Mar 42 until reporting to the O/Cpl. at 0630hours 7 Mar 42. (2days 6hours 31mins)". Forfeits 3 days pay by R.W.
5505993 Pte. Marshall, R. "C" awarded 8 days C.B. by the Commanding Officer for "W.O.A.S. absent without leave from 2300hours 6 Mar 42 until reporting to the Coy Orderly Sgt at 0655 hours 7 Mar 42 (7hours 55mins)." Forfeits 1 days pay by R.W.
6098920 Pte. Warwick, K. "D" Coy awarded 14 days C.B. by the Commanding Officer for "W.O.A.S. (1) Failing to return to his unit when ordered to do so on 29 Jan 41, (2) Absent without leave from 2300hours 29 Jan 42 until reporting to the Guard Room at 1415hours 2 Feb 42. (3days 15hours 15mins)." Forfeits 4 days pay by R.W.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 60, 13 Mar 42, Faversham

672. INTER-COMPANY TRANSFERS
No. 6098795 Pte. Cox J., "A" Company and No. 6469011 Pte. Allett F. "D" Company are transferred to "HQ" Company for duty in the Q.M. Stores.
No. 6093478 Pte. Jenner R., "C" Company is transferred to "HQ" Company for duty as batman to Lieut. D.J. Dawkins.
No. 6087983 Pte. Hooper T., "C" Company is transferred to "T" Company for duty as batman to Lieut. C.J.G. Wooley.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 61, 14 Mar 42, Faversham

681. APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS
No. 5496220 L/C. Norris W., “A” Company, No. 6094294 L/C Sandford F., “C” Company and No. 6469082 L/C. Webb E., “D” Company are appointed Acting Unpaid Corporals with effect from today, 14 Mar 42.

The undermentioned Acting Unpaid Lane Corporals of Companies as shown are appointed Acting Paid Lance Corporals with effect from today, 14 Mar 42.
“HQ” Company
6088707 A/U/L/C Mitchell F.
6095128 A/U/L/C Ward R.
6469052 A/U/L/C Scott H.
6094273 A/U/L/C Boswell G.
“B” Company
6104774 A/U/L/C Ashmore E.
6103451 A/U/L/C Eager J.
6104795 A/U/L/C Harrison E.
6104249 A/U/L/C Jones C.
6093843 A/U/L/C Pyke L.
6469175 A/U/L/C Ridgewell E.
6104087 A/U/L/C Ramsbottom P.
“C” Company
6091716 A/U/L/C Deadman W.
6095072 A/U/L/C Marshall F.
6104772 A/U/L/C Gardener H.
6082414 A/U/L/C Goddard H.
“D” Company
7374027 A/U/L/C Nicholls H.E.
“T” Company
6094322 A/U/L/C Caswell P.
6469065 A/U/L/C Suffield G.
6094358 A/U/L/C Parfett L.

The undermentioned men of Companies as shown are appointed Acting Unpaid Lance Corporals with effect from today, 14 Mar 42.
“HQ” Company
6082539 Pte. Lawrence J.E.
6098053 Pte. Jackson G.
6091487 Pte. Bussey C.V.
6090422 Pte. Floodgate A.
“C” Company
6088325 Pte. Etchell C.
6089708 Pte. Couplands T.
6105088 Pte. Couch H.H.
5105146 Pte. Pooley T.
6087487 Pte. Watts W.H.
“D” Company
6101563 Pte. Culverwell G.
6099504 Pte. Partridge E.
6091524 Pte. Warner R.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 72, 31 Mar 42, Faversham

829. COURT OF INQUIRY
A Court of Inquiry composed as under will assemble on Friday, 3 Apr 42 at a time and place to be decided by the President for the purpose of investigating and reporting on the illegal absence of No. 6100306 Pte. Milton J., “D” Company.
President – Captain J.H. Mason (90398)
Members – Two Subalterns to be detailed by the President.
Proceedings will be forwarded to the Orderly Room in duplicate.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 73, 1 Apr 42, Faversham

837. APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS
No. 6090003 L/S. Peach L., “A” Company is appointed Acting Unpaid and Paid Sergeant with effect from 28 Feb 42.
No. 6469033 L/S. Prisley E., “HQ” Company is appointed Acting Unpaid and Paid Sergeant with effect from 6 Mar 42.
No. 5622038 Cpl. Yeo O., “HQ” Company is appointed Acting Unpaid and Paid Lance Sergeant with effect from 28 Feb 42.
No. 6469114 Cpl. Kirby G., “A” Company is appointed Acting Unpaid and Paid Lance Sergeant with effect from 6 Mar 42.
No. 6099147 Cpl. Mansfield C., “C” Company is appointed Acting Unpaid Lance Sergeant with effect from 27 Mar 42.
No. 6093369 L/C. Stainer W., “HQ” Company is appointed Acting Unpaid and Paid Corporal with effect from 28 Feb 42.
No. 6469178 L/C. Rosma L., “HQ” Company is appointed Acting Unpaid and Paid Corporal with effect from 28 Feb 42.
No. 6095371 L/C. Hilton L., “HQ” Company is appointed Acting Unpaid and Paid Corporal with effect from 28 Feb 42.
No. 6084836 L/C. Jackson W., “HQ” Company is appointed Acting Unpaid and Paid Corporal with effect from 28 Feb 42.
The undermentioned Acting Unpaid Lance Corporals of Companies as shown are appointed Acting Paid Lance Corporals with effect from today, 1 Apr 42.
6082539 A/U/L/C Lawrence J. “HQ”
6092338 A/U/L/C Mills H. “HQ”
6104777 A/U/L/C Bere B. “A”
6091431 A/U/L/C Murphy H. “D”
6101563 A/U/L/C Culverwell G. “D”
6099504 A/U/L/C Partridge E. “D”
6104801 A/U/L/C Kirby W. “A”
6104919 A/U/L/C Wooton H. “A”
The undermentioned men of “T” Company are appointed Acting Unpaid Lance Corporals with effect from 31 Mar 42.
61006129 Pte. Woolf V.
6105771 Pte. Graham F.
6105902 Pte. Lavey G.
6105956 Pte. Mottram L.
6105805 Pte. Freestone W.
6105924 Pte. McKay A.
6105857 Pte. Hawson H.