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

From Battalion Orders Part 1, No. 30, 5 Feb 41, Wadhurst


4. AWARDS
6102629 Pte. Dunne J. "C" Coy - awarded 8 days C.B. by the Commanding Officer on 5 Feb 41 for "When on active service absent from 0900hrs Church Parade."

 

From Battalion Orders Part I, No. 33, 10 Feb 41, Aldington


4. POSTINGS - OTHER RANKS
(b) The undermentioned personnel are transferred to R.A.O.C. and posted to No.4 Training Bn., R.A.O.C., Hilsea Barracks, Portsmouth. Struck off strength with effect from 11 Feb 41. Authority: - W.O. U.P.T. B.M.8504 (A.G.1.d.) dated 31 Jan 41: -
6087932 Pte. Goldie A. "A" Coy.
5439122 Pte. Trevenen L. "A" Coy.
6099162 Pte. Valentine E. "A" Coy.
6093626 Pte. Halsall M. "B" Coy.
6089121 Pte. Pilkington L. "B" Coy.
6093519 Pte. Perkins C. "B" Coy.
6090141 Pte. Woodbridge H. "D" Coy
6469035 Pte. Roberts H. "D" Coy.
6469031 Pte. Odam L. "D" Coy.

 

From Battalion Orders Part 1, No.34, 11 Feb 41, Aldington

11. AWARDS
6091364 Pte. Greenfield C. "B" Coy. - awarded 10 days C.B. by the Commanding Officer on 11 Feb 41 for "When on active service 1. Hesitating to obey an order. 2. Using obscene language on 9 Feb 41. 3. Not complying with an order."

 

From Battalion Orders Part 1, No. 36, 13 Feb 41, Aldington


4. INTER COMPANY TRANSFERS
The undermentioned personnel of Coys as stated will be transferred to "HQ" Coy. with effect from 14 Feb 41, for duty with No.5 (Pioneer) Platoon:-
6468928 Pte. Cook G. "A" Coy. (Carpenter)
6098542 Pte. Woolnough T. "C" Coy. (Carpenter)
6469052 L/C. Scott H. "D" Coy. (Carpenter)
6193271 Pte. Lucas "D" Coy. (Carpenter)
6094462 Pte. Thomas E. "D" Coy. (Bricklayer)

 

From Battalion Orders Part 1, No.36, 13 Feb 41, Aldington


5. POSTINGS - OTHER RANKS
(a) 6088600 Pte. Munday L. "D" is posted to "Y" List having completed 21 days in hospital, and is struck off strength with effect from 7 Feb 41.
6088514 Pte. Sloper J. "HQ" Coy is posted to "Y" List having completed 21 days in hospital and is struck off strength with effect from 8 Feb 41.
6099285 Pte. Shotter A. "D" Coy is posted to "Y" List having completed 21 days in hospital, and is struck off strength with effect from 10 Feb 41.

 

From Battalion Orders Part I, No.39, 17 Feb 41, Aldington

12. INTER COMPANY TRANSFERS
"B" Coy. will be transferred to "D" Coy. with effect from 17 Feb 41.

The undermentioned personnel of Coys as stated will be transferred to "HQ" Coy. with effect from 17 Feb 41, for duty with the M.T. Section:-
6087529 Pte. Bishop V. "B"
6469028 Pte. London P. "B"
6093560 Pte. Grimshaw F. "B"
6092575 Pte. Jones W. "B"
6468917 Pte. Carr W.J. "B"
6093902 Pte. Hounsom J. "B"
6469023 Pte. Gunn H. "C"
6094276 Pte. Cranstone W. "C"
6090108 Pte. Bird W.J. "C"
6469018 Pte. Castle "C"
5500041 L/C. Brown G. "C"
6468342 Pte. Brown T. "D"


6098908 Pte. Tranckle H. "D" Coy will be transferred to "A" Coy with effect from 17 Feb 41, as batman to Captain F.J. Street.

 

From Battalion Orders Part I, No.39, 17 Feb 41, Aldington

14. POSTINGS - OTHER RANKS.
6087709 Pte. Simpson E. "A" Coy. is posted to "Y" List and struck off strength with effect from 12 Feb 41, having completed 21 days in hospital.

The undermentioned personnel of Coys as stated are posted to 44 Bn. Recce Corps and struck off strength with effect from 4 Feb 41. Authority:- A.C.I. 626 of 1939 and U.P.T./1/392 (A.G.2.a.) dated 30 Jan, 41
5492099 Cpl. Wastbrook C. "B"
6094324 Pte. Austin E. "D"
6094496 Pte. Dodd R. "D"
6098826 Pte. Harvey F. "B"
6088810 Pte. Willicombe S. "D"
6469158 Pte. Biddle E. "D"
5621916 Pte. Drew R. "D"
6099246 Pte. Gange A. "B"
6093883 Pte. Hunter J. "D"
6468543 Pte. Kenney R. "B"
6094393 Pte. Noakes R. "B"
6088179 Pte. Oliver R. "B"
6094487 Pte. Roots E. "D"
6467048 Pte. Savill W. "B"
6469040 Pte. Townsend G. "B"

 

From Battalion Orders Part I, No.39, 17 Feb 41, Aldington


15. AWARDS
6098923 Pte. Welsh J. "D" Coy. - awarded 14 days C.B. and deprived 21 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 17 Feb 41 for "When on active service being absent off pass from 2359hrs 14 Feb 41 until reporting to the Guard Commander at 2245hrs 15 Feb 41 (22hrs 46mins)" Forfeits 1 days pay by R.W.

 

Battalion Orders Part I, No. 40, 18 Feb 41, Aldington

5. TRANSFERS TO THE R.A.F. UNDER A.C.I. 1520 OF 1940.

The undermentioned N.C.Os. and men will proceed to London on dates as stated, for interview by R.A.F. Selection Boards.
O.C. Duty Coy. will detail one full Sergeant to conduct these parties to and from London. This Sergeant will collect the necessary railway warrant and route from the Orderly Room at 1630hrs the previous day.
They will R.V. at Bn. HQ. at 0630hrs and will proceed to London by the 0715hrs train. The M.T.O. will arrange transport to report at the same time to convey these parties to Faversham Station.
The Messaging Officer will arrange haversack rations for all ranks.
O.C. Coys will inform the Adjutant by 0830hrs the day previous, of any N.C.Os. and men who will NOT be proceeding.

25 Feb 41.
6093633 Pte. Ainsworth C. "HQ"
6098759 Pte. Allen E.R. "HQ"
6091467 Cpl. Allen R.S. "D"
6468946 Pte. Ashley G.F. "D"
6090619 Cpl. Baker L.T. "HQ"
6469046 Pte. Ball L. "D"
6092508 Pte. Beard D.R. "A"
6090620 Pte. Bellas V.B. "HQ"
6099127 Pte. Belsham E. "C"



1 Mar 41.
6698771 Pte. Bestford F. "A"
6468959 Pte. Biggar G. "C"
6089352 Pte. Blanchard W. "A"
6093864 Pte. Blunden F. "HQ"
6464681 Cpl. Bouch D. "B"
6099220 Pte. Boulton S. "HQ"
6093472 Pte. Bourn A. "HQ"
6087304 Sgt. Brewer R.G. "C"
6093472 Pte. Brocker H. "HQ"
6090221 L/C. Brown A.E. "D"
6094327 Pte. Brydon J. "HQ"
6089946 Pte. Burt P.R. "HQ"
6092718 Pte. Buskin W. "A"
6094260 Pte. Butler K. "HQ"
6092484 Pte. Campbell E. "A"
6468918 Pte. Carrington W. "D"
6575867 Cpl. Catchpole J. "HQ"
6468921 Pte. Clark C.J. "D"
6086958 Cpl. Coles D. "HQ"
6468928 Pte. Cook G. "HQ"
6091670 Pte. Coppard A.E. "C"
6091264 L/C. Cox G.P. "HQ"
6468932 Pte. Crook A.C. "C"
6092068 Pte. Cross G.
6468936 Pte. Cunnane J. "D"



3 Mar 41.
6094335 Pte. Davy N. "D"
6094378 Pte. Dixon R.W. "C"
6098799 Pte. Doyle A. "A"
6102629 Pte. Dunne J. "C"
6099238 Pte. Erler W. "A"
6088591 Pte. Fiddes W. "D"
6091397 Pte. Firmin R. "D"
6092666 Pte. Fisher C. "HQ"
6468465 Pte. Ford H. "A"
6094426 Pte. Freestone E. "HQ"
6094265 Pte. Furlonger G. "A"
6488992 Pte. Gibbs G. "A"
6093423 Pte. Gemmell H. "D"
6092507 Pte. Goddard A. "HQ"
6094427 L/C. Goddard S. "D"
60923407 Pte. Gover J.E. "HQ"
6468998 Pte. Gray S. "C"
6093506 Pte. Green B. "HQ"
6095021 Pte Green J. "HQ"
6094429 Pte. Greener D. "HQ"
6093831 Pte. Hawkins W. "A"
6469100 Pte. Hindley D. "D"
6469102 L/C. Hooper C. "A"
6469104 Pte. Howett A. "A"
5622035 Pte. Hucker A. "C"
5621956 Pte. Jarvis S. "HQ"
6091229 Pte. Johnson G. "HQ"
6092671 Pte. Jones H. "HQ"
6469114 L/C. Kirby G. "A"
6757874 L/C. Knight E. "D"


4 Mar 41.
5621968 Pte. Leys E.J. "A"
6469126 Pte. Lidington A. "HQ"
6094348 Pte. McAdams A. "D"
6099270 Pte. Matthews F. "C"
6093409 L/C. Mitchell A. "B"
6089261 Pte. Mitchell A. "A"
6469179 Pte. Mitchell H. "D"
6094304 Pte. Mowbray H. "D"
6091578 Pte. Parker R.P. "HQ"
6090003 Cpl. Peach L. "A"
6089851 L/S. Puttock T. "C"
6093503 Pte. Neville T. "A"
6094320 Pte. Nunn J. "D"
6087993 Pte. Potter F.H. "A"
6092619 Pte. Ridley G. "D"
6469181 Pte. Ruddell J. "A"
6093449 Pte. Scott J. "A"
5622003 L/C. Seabrook A. "HQ"
6093863 Pte. Searle A. "A"



5 Mar 41.
6089819 Pte. Self E. "A"
6090054 Pte. Spencer W. "D"
2577259 Sgt. Stainsby A. "C"
5622013 L/C. Stapleton C. "HQ"
6093514 Pte. Stevenson A. "A"
6090135 Pte. Sullivan C. "D"
6089340 Cpl. Tanner S. "C"
6089180 Cpl. Taylor J. "D"
6092515 Cpl. Temlett T. "B"
6094462 Pte. Thomas E. "HQ"
6469070 Pte. Thorpe F. "D"
6094477 Pte. Turner C. "A"
6099295 Pte. Twiner V. "D"
6093489 Cpl. Walton S. "A"
6469079 L/C. Walmesley S. "B"
6098920 Pte. Warwick K. "D"
6469042 Pte. Whitthread A. "A"
6093894 Cpl. Williams H. "D"
6469091 Pte. Woodbridge J. "D"

 

From Battalion Orders Part 1, No.41, 19 Feb 41, Aldington


4. APPOINTMENTS - OTHER RANKS
The following men of "C" Coy. are appointed Acting Unpaid Lance Corporals with effect from 20 Feb 41: -
6099147 Pte. Mansfield C.
6099024 Pte. Risbridger E.
6099293 Pte. Stevens T.
The above men will be ear-marked for the next Battalion Cadre Course.

 

From Battalion Orders Part I, No.45, 24 Feb 41, Faversham


9. INTER COMPANY TRANSFERS
6089334 Sgt. Locke A.C. "C" Coy. is transferred to "A" Coy. with effect from 25 Feb 41.

The undermentioned personnel of "C" Coy. are transferred to Coys as stated with effect from 25 Feb 41.
6089931 Cpl. Barnes S. "HQ" (No.3 Platoon)
6086790 Cpl. Attree J. "HQ" (No.3 Platoon)
6092058 Pte. Akehurst A. "HQ" (No.3 Platoon)
6468545 Pte. Baynes F. "HQ" (No.3 Platoon)
6098777 Pte. Brown E. "HQ" (No.3 Platoon)
6468986 Pte. Buckland C. "HQ" (No.3 Platoon)
6099223 Pte. Cable K.A. "HQ" (No.3 Platoon)
6099225 Pte. Cook H. "HQ" (No.3 Platoon)
6468929 Pte. Coomber T. "HQ" (No.3 Platoon)
5500025 Pte. Davis S. "HQ" (No.3 Platoon)
6468980 Pte. Fancett F. "HQ" (No.3 Platoon)
5500092 Pte. Fox J. "HQ" (No.3 Platoon)
6093136 Pte. Green L. "HQ" (No.3 Platoon)
5621946 Pte. Godwin J. "A"
6093571 Pte. Hilton "A"
6094442 Pte. Hughes R.J. "A"
6469111 Pte. Lacey S. "B"
6469121 Pte. Leahy J. "B"
6090001 Pte. Long N. "B"
6094499 Pte. Mack P. "B"
6098857 Pte. May G. "B"
6100202 Pte. Moore D. "B"
6469146 Pte. Mott W. "B"
6469030 Pte. Nixon L. "B"
5621995 Pte. Pull F. "B"
6094363 Pte. Richards G. "B"
6092693 Pte. Richardson J. "D"
6089021 Pte. Smithers A. "D"
6469065 Pte. Suffield G. "D"
6099208 Pte. West R.W. "D"
6081478 Pte. Wintersgill A. "D"
6091365 Pte. Hare C. "HQ" (for employment as armourers assistant.)

6090555 Pte. Bird H.T. "B"Coy will be transferred to "HQ" Coy with effect from 25 Feb 41 for employment as Q.Ms. clerk.

 

From Battalion Orders Part I, No.46, 25 Feb 41, Faversham

3. INTER COMPANY TRANSFERS
Reference Bn. Orders Part I, No.45 dated 24 Feb 41, para 9;-
for 6099233 Pte. Cable K.A. to No.3 Platoon read "to No.4 Platoon.-
for 5621942 Pte. Godwin J. "A" Coy. read "HQ" Coy (No.4 Platoon).-
for 6093571 Pte. Hilton L. "A" Coy. read "HQ" Coy (No.4 Platoon).-
for 6469121 Pte. Leahy J. "B" Coy. read "HQ" Coy (No.4 Platoon).-
for 6090001 Pte. Long N. "B" Coy. read "HQ" Coy (No.4 Platoon).-
for 5621995 Pte. Pull T. "B" Coy. read "HQ" Coy (No.4 Platoon).-
for 6089021 Pte. Smithers A. "D" Coy. read "HQ" Coy (No.4 Platoon).-
for 6099208 Pte. West R.W. "D" Coy. read "HQ" Coy (No.4 Platoon).-
for 6094499 Pte. Mack P. "D" Coy. read "will remain in "C" Coy. -
for 6092058 Pte Akehurst A. "HQ" Coy. (No.3 Platoon) read "will remain in "C" Coy. -
for 6469111 Pte. Kennedy T. "A" Coy. read "will remain in "C" Coy. -

The undermentioned personnel of "A" Coy. will be transferred to "HQ" Coy. with effect from 26 Feb 41, for duty with the M.T. Section.
6092601 Pte. Mason D.
6089819 Pte. Self E.
6089987 Pte. Brunsden J.
6469042 Pte. Whitthread A.
6094265 Pte. Furlonger G.
6094440 Pte. Huggett T.
6099128 Pte. Boreham C.
6092484 Pte Campbell
6099140 Pte. Griffiths C.
6469104 Pte. Howett V.
6094477 Pte. Turner C.
5621903 L/C. Carveth R.

 

From Battalion Orders Part I, No.46, 25 Feb 41, Faversham

6
. COURT OF ENQUIRY.
A court of Enquiry composed as under will assemble in "C" Coy. Office, today 25 Feb 41, at a time to be arranged by the President, to investigate and report upon the illegal absence of 6098796 Pte. Dale C. "C" Coy.

President - Captain J.R. Priestley.
Members - 2/Lieut. D.S.S. Bullock
2/Lieut. D.E. Sharpe.
Proceedings will be forwarded to the Orderly Room.

 

Battalion Orders Part 1, No.1, 1 Jan 41, Wadhurst


8. AWARDS
6091364 Pte. Greenfield C. "B" Coy. - awarded 10 day C.B. and deprived 8 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 1 Jan 41 for "When on active service being absent without leave from 0600hrs 30 Dec 40 until reporting to the Guard Commander at 2145hrs 30 Dec 40. (15hrs 45mins)" Forfeits 1days pay by R.W.

 

From Battalion Orders Part I, No.2, 2 Jan 41, Wadhurst


7. AWARDS
6098919 Pte. Warner C. "D" Coy. - awarded 14 days C.B. and deprived 14 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 2 Jan 41 for "When on active service being absent off pass from 2200hrs 26 Dec 40 until reporting to the Guard Commander at 2000hrs 30 Dec 40. (3days 22hrs)" Forfeits 4 days pay by R.W.

 

Battalion Orders Part 1, No. 8, 9 Jan 40, Wadhurst

3. MOVE TO 44 DIVISION RECCE. BATTALION.
The undermentioned N.C.Os. and men will proceed to the 44 Div. Recce. Battalion on Sunday 12 Jan 40 and will be attached for all purposes with effect from 12 Jan 40:-
6094874 L/C. Dale R. "HQ" Coy.
6096060 Pte. Leaver H. "HQ" Coy.
6095128 Pte. Ward R. "HQ" Coy.
6093488 Pte. Baker P. "HQ" Coy.
6089849 Pte. Mabbs R. "D" Coy.
6098885 Pte. Riesco D. "D" Coy.
5621970 Pte. Mallon D. "B" Coy.
6088734 Pte. Webb T. "B" Coy.
6098868 Pte. Myers G. "C" Coy.
6094351 Pte. Mills B. "C" Coy.
6469158 Pte. Ottoway D. "A" Coy.
6092671 Pte. Jones H. "HQ" Coy.
5621897 Pte. Brown S. "HQ" Coy.
6093924 Pte. Jarvis C. "A" Coy.
6094386 Pte. Holbrook S. "C" Coy.
6089923 Pte. Markworth W. "C" Coy.
6469075 Pte. Tuck A. "D" Coy.
6469095 Pte Hawkins A. "B" Coy.
They will leave Tunbridge Wells West Station by the 1010hrs train R.V. Bn. HQ. at 0850hrs. Dress: F.S.M.O. with 4 blankets. 50rds. S.A.A. per N.C.O. and men will be taken.
The Messing Officer will arrange for the unexpired portion of the days ration to be taken.
All Coy. documents will be forwarded to the Orderly Room by 0830hrs Saturday 11 Jan 40. The Medical Officer will forward A.F. B.178 and A.F. I.5033 to the Orderly Room at the same time and date.
M.T.O. will arrange transport to take this party to Tunbridge Wells West Station.
Railway Warrant and Route will be issued to L/C. Dale at 0900hrs Sunday 12 Jan 40.


NOTE: I believe the date in the contents of this paragraph to be incorrect and should read 12 Jan 41.

There is also a follow-up paragraph in the Battalion Orders Part 1, No.9, 10 Jan 41, Wadhurst:

6.MOVE TO 44 DIVISION RECCE. BATTALION.
Reference Part I Order No.8, para.3 dated 9 Jan41, delete 649095 Pte. Hawkins A. "B" Coy. and insert 6468937 Pte. Hawkins C.A. "B" Coy.

 

From Battalion Part I Orders, No.10, 11 Jan 41, Wadhurst


7.AWARDS.
"C" Company - awarded 14 days C.B. and deprived 21 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 11 Jan 41 for "When on active service Absent off pass from 2359hrs 26 Dec 40 until reporting to the Orderly Sgt at 1915hrs 10 Jan 41" (14days 19hrs 14mins). Forfeits 15 days pay by R.W.

 

From Battalion Part I Orders, No.12, 15 Jan 41, Wadhurst

5. COURT OF ENQUIRY.
A Court of Enquiry composed as under will assemble in "D" Coy. Office tomorrow 16 Jan 41 at a time to be arranged by the President to investigate and report up on the illegal absence of 6098897 Pte. Smith P. "D" Coy.:-

President - Captain F.J. Street.
Members - 2/Lieut. V.R. Goodridge.
2/Lieut. L.R. Symonds.

Proceedings will be forwarded to the Orderly Room.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No.12, 15 Jan 41, Wadhurst


7. INTER COMPANY TRANSFERS
6099158 Pte. Rubenstein B. "HQ" Coy. will be transferred to "B" Coy. with effect from 16 Jan 41.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No.13, 16 Jan 41, Wadhurst


6. POSTINGS - OTHER RANKS
The undermentioned personnel of Coys of stated are posted to the 44 Div. Recce. Battalion and are struck off struck with effect from 13 Jan 41:-
6094386 Pte. Holbrook S.W. "C"
6468937 Pte. Hawkins C.A. "B"
6093488 Pte. Baker P.J. "HQ"
5621897 Pte. Brown S.W. "HQ"
6093924 Pte. Jarvis C. "A"
6089849 Pte. Mabbs R. "D"
6089923 Pte. Markworth W. "C"
6094351 Pte. Mills B.J. "C"
6098868 Pte. Myers G.A. "C"
6092690 Pte. Osbourne F. "HQ"
6098885 Pte. Riesco D.M. "D"
6469075 Pte. Tick A.W. "D"
6088734 Pte. Webb T. "B"
6094513 Pte. Cooper J.J. "HQ"
6090130 Pte. Parker S.P. "HQ"
6090127 Pte. Marriott J. "HQ"
6469158 Pte. Ottaway D.A. "A"


5621970 Pte. Mallon D.L. "B" ) Struck off strength with effect
6094391 Pte. Bonner W "HQ") from 17 Jan 41.



NOTE: Sentence construction of paragraph opening is verbatim, and not copied incorrectly.