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

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 75, 3 Apr 42, Woldingham

857. INTER-COMPANY TRANSFERS AND OUTSIDE EMPLOY LIST
No. 6104801 L/C. Kirby W.B., “A” Company is transferred to “HQ” Company (Outside Employ List) with effect from today, 3 Apr 42.
No. 6098383 L/Sgt. Boswell R., “T” Company is transferred to “HQ” Company (Outside Employ List) with effect from today, 3 Apr 42.
No. 6468920 Pte. Chorley P., “D” Company is transferred to “HQ” Company (Outside Employ List) with effect from today, 3 Apr 42.
No. 6105924 Pte. McKay A., “T” Company is transferred to “HQ” Company (Outside Employ List) with effect from today, 3 Apr 42.
The undermentioned personnel of Companies as shown are transferred to “HQ” Company for duty in the Battle Patrol with effect from today, 3 Apr 42.
6103695 Pte. Lawrence A. “A”
6469166 Pte. Pickerill C. “A”
6469171 Pte. Pugh T. “C”
6088227 Pte. Lewis H. “C”
6099127 Pte. Belsham E. “D”

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 75, 3 Apr 42, Woldingham

858. CLASSIFICATION OF SIGNALLERS
The undermentioned personnel of “HQ” Company classified as 2nd. Year Signallers on 26 Mar 42.
6086958 Cpl. Coles D.G.
6094874 L/C. Dale R.
6092501 Pte. Goddard A.
6098793 L/C. Cossey J.
6093488 Pte. Blunden F.
6092668 L/C. Fisher E.
6095128 Pte. Agutter J.
6469150 Pte. Neil F.
6095128 L/C. Ward R.
6094852 Pte. Boyd A.
6102666 Pte. Atkins J.
6102711 Pte. Cross C.
6093906 Pte. Davis R.
6095059 Pte. Leach J.
6095060 Pte. Leaver H.
6088807 Pte. Sitch L.
6095702 Pte. Spencer H.
6104118 Pte. Wells E.
6099250 Pte. Griffiths I.
6094456 Pte. Rigden H.
5338722 Pte. Gradwell G.
6469181 Pte. Rusdell J.
6098893 Pte. Shea G.
6089820 Pte. Westgate E.
6092685 Pte. Burton C.
The undermentioned personnel of Companies as shown classified as 2nd. Year Signallers on 26 Mar 42.
6469164 Pte. Perryman J. “D”
5888329 Pte. Hose S. “B”
64691?8 Pte. Plant V. “C”

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 75, 3 Apr 42, Woldingham

862. POSTINGS – OTHER RANKS
No. 6098836 Pte. James F., “D” Company is posted to “Y” List and struck off strength with effect from 1 Apr 42 on completion of 21 days in hospital.
No. 6082414 Cpl. Goddard E., “C” Company will proceed to Guildford on 4 Apr 42 for posting to 30th. Bn. The Queen’s Royal Regiment, and will be struck off strength with effect from the same date.
He will proceed by the 0835hours train from Woldingham.
He will proceed fully equipped to Home Service Scale, 4 Blankets and 150 rounds S.A.A. will be taken.
Railway Warrant and Regimental Route have been forwarded to O.C. “C” Company who will arrange transport to the station.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 79, 8 Apr 42, Woldingham

940. DESERTER
No. 6100306 Pte. Milton J., “D” Company declared a deserter by a Court of Inquiry and struck off strength with effect from 8 Mar 42.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 80, 9 Apr 42, Woldingham

953. TRAINING OF PIONEER PLATOONS
The following will attend Pioneer Cadre Courses with 11 Fd. Coy. R.E. on dates as stated. All are “HQ” Pioneer Platoon.
1st. Course: 12 Apr – 18 Apr 42
2/Lt. E.B. James (174919)
6090320 Pte. Bellas V.
6092619 Pte. Ridley G. (Batman)
5621947 Pte. Groombridge F.
6091559 Pte. Balchin G.
2nd. Course – 26 Apr – 2 May 42
6086941 Sgt. Wightman G.
5495673 L/C Windebank W.
6090559 Pte. Martin T.W.
6091229 Pte. Johnson G.
3rd. Course – 3 May – 9 May 42
6087375 Cpl. Hartnoll G.
6569052 L/C. Scott H.
6098881 Pte. Race W.
6098542 Pte. Woolnough T.
Personnel will be attached for rations to 11 Fd. Coy for the days Monday – Saturday incl. They will take bedding and full equipment.
The Cadres will report on Sunday after tea and disperse on Saturday afternoon. M.T.O. will arrange transport for these journeys.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 80, 9 Apr 42, Woldingham

957. MEDICAL PARADES
The undermentioned N.C.Os. and men are required to parade at the R.A.P. on Friday 10 Apr 42 at 0845hours to proceed to Caterham, to be medically boarded. Dress:- walking out order, each man will have his A.B.64 part I in his possession.
6757655 RQMS. Townsend E. “HQ”
5494305 Sgt. LePage F. “HQ”
6093848 Cpl. Legg R. “HQ”
6098787 L/C. Chapman A. “HQ”
6092507 Pte. Goddard A. “HQ”
6094462 Pte. Thomas E. “HQ”
5622994 Pte. Pitts A. “HQ”
6082619 Pte. Barber J. “A”
6090117 Pte. Freeman W. “A”
6433048 Pte. Newman C. “A”
6105100 Pte. Evans R. “B”
6105181 Pte. Watson J. “B”
6104924 Pte. Malyon E. “B”
6105183 Pte. Callaghan W. “B”
M.T.O. will arrange for transport to report at R.A.P. at 0900hrs.
The undermentioned N.C.Os. and men are required to parade at the R.A.P. on Friday 10 Apr 42 at 1245hours to proceed to Caterham to be medically boarded. Dress:- walking out order, each man will have his A.B.64 part I in his possession.
6099140 Pte. Griffiths C. “C”
6090421 Pte. Evans G. “C”
6468990 Pte. George S. “C”
6105095 Pte. Digby A. “C”
5621948 Pte. Hart C. “C”
6084380 Pte. Munshull C. “D”
6957892 Pte Secker J. “D”
6092068 Pte. Cross B. “D”
6094304 Pte. Mowbray H. “D”
6079511 Pte. Pope C, “T”
6106026 Pte. Seed W. “T”
6105967 Pte. Oliva R. “T”
6106016 Pte. Rowe J. “T”
6105784 Pte. Drewett L. “T”
6105803 Pte. Foreman R. “T”
6106025 Pte. Sedgwick W. “T”
6106059 Pte. Thew W. “T”
M.T.O. will arrange transport for 1300hours at the R.A.P.
Os.C. Coys will arrange for early dinners.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 81, 10 Apr 42, Woldingham

NOTICE
LOSSES
On the move to present area kit bag belonging to No. 6098834 Pte. Holmes L. “HQ” Company as lost. Any information regarding same to be forwarded to the Orderly Room.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No.82, 11 Apr 42, Woldingham

975. DENTAL TREATMENT
The undermentioned personnel of Coys as shown will attend the Army Dental Centre, 165 Foxon Lane, Caterham on the Hill for dental treatment, at times as shown.
14 Apr 42 at 0900hours.
“A” Company
6095365 L/C. McVicar N.
6091479 Pte. Collier J.
6088607 Cpl. Creasy A.
6093458 Cpl. Hagon F.
“B” Company
6090055 Pte. Stanton T.
6091255 Pte. Newman J.
“C” Company
6468990 Pte. George S.
“D” Company
6094341 L/C. Geeves W.
“T” Company
6105818 Pte. Goddard T.
6105825 Pte. Graham F.E.
14 Apr 42 at 1400hours
“T” Company
6105904 Pte. Leach H.T.
6106059 Pte. Thew W.H.
6105756 Pte. Corwell F.
7105808 Pte. Friedlander E.R.
6105913 Pte. Lewsley A.
6105955 Pte. Moseley W.
15 Apr 42 at 0900hours
“T” Company
6106015 Pte. Rouse E.
6105951 Pte. Page J.
6106036 Pte. Simons B.
6106063 Pte. Smith T.
6106045 Pte. Spielberg L.
6106047 Pte. Steele W.C.
6106111 Pte. Wilding R.F.
6106112 Pte. Wiles J.
6106102 Pte. Woods J.R.
6106103 Pte. Wetton A.F.
15 Apr at 1400hours
“T” Company
6106132 Pte. Wright H.R.
“HQ” Company
6090621 Pte. Best H.E.
6093864 L/C. Blunden F.
6099562 Pte. Egan J.
6088227 Pte. Lewis H.E.
6095702 Pte. Spencer H.
6088734 Pte. Webb T.
The undermentioned personnel of Companies as shown also require treatment but were not inspected on 7/8 Apr42. If they are available on wither of the above mentioned dates the should be detailed in addition to the personnel already named.
“HQ” Company
6100046 Pte. Ballard H.
6089931 Cpl. Barnes S.
6089813 Pte. Bright S.
6087345 Cpl. Hanna R.
6090426 Cpl. Orth W.B.
6100202 Pte. Moore D.
“”A” Company
5621903 Pte. Carvath R.
“B” Company
6469131 Pte. Lucas H.
6104294 L/C. Jones C.
M.T.O. will arrange transport for the above personnel who will R.V. at the Village Green three quarters of an hour before time stated.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 86, 19 Apr 42, Woldingham

1029. Postings – Other Ranks – Strength Decrease
6105984 Pte. Penfold E. T. Coy. Posted to “Y” list on completion of 21 days in hospital, w.e.f. 14/4/42.
6098916 Pte. Walker J. D Coy. Posted to “Y” list on completion of 21 days in hospital, w.e.f. 14/4/42.
6093442 Pte. Skipper T. H.Q. Coy. Posted to “Y” list on completion of 21 days in hospital, w.e.f. 15/4/42.

 

Battalion Part I Order, No. 88, 18 Apr 42, Woldingham

1042. PROMOTIONS
No. 6756670 C/Sgt. Bryan J., C. Coy, is promoted W.O. Class II., R.Q.M.S. w.e.f. 18/4/42.
No. 6090003 Sgt. Peach L., A. Coy. Is promoted C/Sgt. W.e.f. 18/4/42.
No. 6468913 L/Sgt. Carnell A., C. Coy., is promoted Sgt. W.e.f. 18/4/42.
No. 6101976 L/Sgt. Nice C., C. Coy. Is promoted Sgt. W.e.f. 18/4/42.
No. 6099277 L/Sgt. Patrick F., D. Coy., is promoted Sgt. W.e.f. 18/4/42.
The following Cpls. Are promoted to the rank of L/Sgt. W.e.f. 18/4/42:
(illegible)
No. 5094432 Cpl. Thatcher (?)., C. Coy.
No. 6469124 Cpl. Leavey R., T. Coy.
No. 6468940 Cpl. Desmond H., C. Coy.
No. 669047 Cpl. Gal?on A., D. Coy.
The following L/Cpls are promoted to the rank of Cpl. w.e.f. 18/4/42;
No. 6094340 L/Cpl. Geeves W., D. Coy.
No. 6090054 L/Cpl. Spencer (?)., D. Coy.
No. 5495673 L/Cpl.( Illegible) ., H.Q. Coy.
No. 6093843 L/Cpl. Pyke. L., B. Coy.
No. 6091716 L/Cpl. Perfett L. T. Coy.
No. 6095305 L/Cpl. McVicar N., A. Coy.
No. 6104792 L/Cpl. Gardener (?)., C. Coy.
No. 6103451 L/Cpl. (Illegible) J., B. Coy.

 

Battalion Part I Order, No. 89, 20 Apr 42, Woldingham

1051. AWARDS
No. 6098919 Pte. Warner C.H., D. Company – awarded 8 days C.B. and deprived 4 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 20 Apr 42 for “W.O.A.S. absent off pass from 2300hrs 19 Apr 42 until reporting to the Orderly Cpl at 0830hrs 20 Apr 42 (9hrs 30ins).” Forfeits 1 day’s pay by R.W.
No. 6098771 Pte. Bestford F., A. Coy – Awarded 10 days C.B. by the Commanding Officer on 20 Apr 42 for “W.O.A.S. absent off pass from 2359hrs 18 Apr 42 until reporting to the duty N.C.O. at 0700hrs 20 Apr 42. (1day, 7hrs, 1min)” Forfeits 2days pay by Royal Warrant.

 

Battalion Part I Order, No. 90, 21 Apr 42, Woldingham

1058. STRENGTH INCREASE
No. 6098919 Pte. Warner C., D. Company, is posted from “Y” List and taken on strength on release from Detention Barracks w.e.f. 18/4/42.

 

Battalion Part I Order, No. 90, 21 Apr 42, Woldingham

1061. AWARDS
No. 6091364 Pte. Greenfield C. H.Q. Company, awarded 10 days C.B. and deprived 5 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 21 Apr 42 for “W.O.A.S. absent off pass from 2300hrs 18 Apr 42 until reporting to the Orderly Sergeant at 1300hrs 20 Apr 42 (1day 14hrs)”. Forfeits 2 days pay by R.W.
No. 6469050 Pte. Schroder E. H.Q. Company, awarded 10 days C.B. and deprived 5 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 21 Apr 42 for “W.O.A.S. absent off pass from 2300hrs 18 Apr 42 until reporting to the Orderly Sergeant at 1300hrs 20 Apr 42 (1day 14hrs)”. Forfeits 2 days pay by R.W.
No. 804564 Pte. Webb J. H.Q. Company, awarded 10 days C.B. and deprived 5 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 21 Apr 42 for “W.O.A.S. absent off pass from 2300hrs 18 Apr 42 until reporting to the Orderly Sergeant at 1300hrs 20 Apr 42 (1day 14hrs)”. Forfeits 2 days pay by R.W.

 

Battalion Part I Order, No. 91, 22 Apr 42, Woldingham

1075, AWARDS
No. 6098449 Pte. Scott J. A. Coy, awarded 8 days C.B. and deprived 3 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 22 Apr 42 for “W.O.A.S. absent off pass from 2359hrs 18 Apr 42 until reporting to Capt. F.A.H. Wilson at 1500hrs 19 Apr 42. (15hrs 1min).” Forfeits 1 days pay by R.W.
No. 6098920 Pte. Warwick K. awarded 10 days C.B. and deprived 5 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 22 Apr 42 for “W.O.A.S. absent without leave from 2300hrs 19 Apr 42 until apprehended by the Civil Police at 1330hrs 20 Apr 42 (14hrs 13mins)”. Forfeits 1days pay by R.W.

 

Battalion Part I Order, No. 92, 23 Apr 42, Woldingham

1084. ATTACHMENT – OUTSIDE EMPLOY LIST
No. 6100202 Pte. Moore D. is transferred from “H.Q.” Company (Outside Employ List) to “B” Company on ceasing to be attached to 44 Div School with effect from 22/4/42.

 

Battalion Part I Order, No. 94, 25 Apr 42, Woldingham

1107. POSTINGS – OTHER RANKS
No. 6099270 Pte. Matthews F., is posted from “Y” List, taken on strength and posted to “C” Company with effect 24 Apr 42.

 

Battalion Part I Order, No. 95, 27 Apr 42, Woldingham

1116. POSTINGS – OTHER RANKS
No. 6098777 Pte. Brown E., “H.Q.” Company is removed from the Outside Employ List on ceasing to be attached to “H.Q.” Kent & Surrey Area with effect from 24 Apr 42.

 

Battalion Part I Order, No. 97, 29 Apr 42, Woldingham

1136. INTER-COMPANY TRANSFERS (OUTSIDE EMPLOY LIST)
The undermentioned personnel are transferred from “HQ” (Outside Employ List) to “A” Company on ceasing to be attached to 44 Div. Battle School with effect from 25/4/42.
6087373 Sgt. Howes R.
6091210 Pte. Desborough R.
5621982 Pte. Cugh M.
6098786 Pte. Chandler L.
No. 6093858 Pte. Parker G., “HQ” Company and No. 6468927 Pte. Coleby., are removed from the outside Employ List on ceasing to be attached to the 44 Div. Battle School with effect from 25/4/42.
No. 6094276 Pte. Cranstone W., is transferred from “HQ” Company Outside Employ List to “D” Company on ceasing to be attached to 44 Div. School with effect from 27/4/42.

 

The War Diary after 31 Apr 1942, ceases to contain this additional information about the members of the Battalion. There are many more names mentioned within the Battalion Part I orders which I have not mentioned as they were not of those who were members of the 2 October 19 Strength Increase.

If anyone would like a look-up carried out for the diaries I have for the 1/6th Battalion, Jan 1940 to Dec 1943, please feel free to PM me.