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

Battalion Part 1 Orders, No.142, 26 Jun 41, Ramsgate


9. INTER-COMPANY TRANSFERS
(b) No: 6099223 Pte. Cable K. "HQ" Coy. is transferred to "B" Coy. with effect from 25 Jun 41 for duty as Officer's Servant.

 

Battalion Part 1 Orders, No. 144, 28 Jun 41, Ramsgate


4. POSTINGS - OTHER RANKS
No. 6099286 Pte. Smithers. B., "D" Coy. is posted to 131 Inf Bde for duty with the Defence Platoon, and struck of strength with effect from today, 28 Jun 41.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 146, 1 Jul 41, Ramsgate


12. ESCORT DUTY
No. 6094264 Cpl Julian L. and No. 6468198 Pte. Carrington W. "D" Coy. will proceed to Main Guard Depot, R.A., Woolwich, to escort No. 6098923 Pte. Welsh J. back to this unit on Tuesday 1 Jul 41.
They will report to the Orderly Room at 0645hrs for instructions and will leave Ramsgate by the 0710hrs train.
O.C. "D" Coy. Will arrange transport to the Orderly Room and Ramsgate Station.
Haversack rations will be taken.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 151, 7 Jul 41, Ramsgate

7. TRANSFERS TO R.A.F. UNDER A.C.I. 1520 OF 1940
(a) No. 6469088 Pte. Wilson R., "B" Coy. has been selected for training as Observer and will be transferred to the R.A.F. and posted to Aircrew Reception Centre, St. John's Wood, with effect from Monday, 14 Jul 41.
He will be in possession of steel helmet and respirator, but arms and equipment will not be taken. A.F. H-1157 will be forwarded to the Orderly Room forthwith. All other documents will be forwarded to the Orderly Room by 0900hours Friday, 11 Jul 41. A.B.64, Part I and II will be completed to date and will show the soldier's war substantive rank.
He will leave Ramsgate by the 0718hours train 14 Jul 41, and will collect Railway Warrant and Route from the Orderly Room at 0645hours on that date.
The unexpired portion of the day's rations will be taken.
O.C. "B" Coy. will arrange transport to Bn.H.Q. and Ramsgate Station.
(b) No. 6099024 L/C. Risbridger E. "C" Coy. will report for an interview by the R.A.F. Selection Board, Euston House, on Friday 11 Jul 41.
He will report to the Orderly Room at 0645 hours 11 Jul 41 to collect Railway Warrant and instructions.
Haversack rations will be taken.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 157, 14 Jul 41, Ramsgate

6. FIELD GENERAL COURT MARTIAL
A Field General Court Martial composed as under will assemble at 1000hours, Tuesday 15 Jul 41 in the Court Martial Room at St Lawrence College, for the [urpose of trying by Field General Court Martial:-
No. 6098923 Pte. Welsh J. "D" Coy.
No. 6082626 Pte. Harris D. "C" Coy.
President - As detailed by 131 Inf. Bde.
Members - Captain F.J. Street
2/Lieut. K.D. Kettle
Prosecutor - 2/Lieut V.R. Goodridge
Defence - 2/Lieut. R.F. Crichton
2/Lieut. T.K. Maybee
No. 6757818 Sjt. Pulham A.W. is detailed as Court Orderly.
The Provost Serjeant will prepare A.F.B.256 in duplicate and will ensure that the accused are medically inspected at 0830hours on Tuesday 16 Jul 41. A.F.B.256 will be handed to the Adjutant on completion.
The undermentioned witnesses will attend.
No. 6908311 C/S. Clowes A. "D" Coy.
No. 6756670 C/S. Bryan J. "C" Coy.
No. 6094264 Cpl. Julian L. "D" Coy.

 

Battalion Part I Order, No.160, 17 Jul 1941, Ramsgate


6. TRANSFERS - OTHER RANKS
6098192 Pte. Tyler A.R. "D" Coy. is transferred to No.2 R.T.C. R.E., Derby and struck off strength with effect from 27 May 41.
Authority:- W.O. U.P.T. 112/Misc/2390 (A.G.1.D.) dated 7 May 41.

 

From Battalion Part I Order, No.160, 17 Jul 1941, Ramsgate


6. INTER COY. TRANSFERS
(a) The under-mentioned personnel of Coys. as stated are transferred to "HQ" Coy. with effect from 18 July 41 for duty with No.3 Platoon.
841451 Pte. Gallaghan G. "A" Coy.
6092607 Pte. Pemberton F. "A" Coy.
6468988 Pte. Fitzgerald M. "A" Coy.
6094353 Pte. Morton A. "A" Coy.
6093652 Pte. Annett W. "B" Coy.
6087993 Pte. Potter F. "B" Coy.
6099284 Pte. Ruffles R. "B" Coy.
6098111 Pte. Smart H. "B" Coy.
6469064 Pte. Strayton J. "C" Coy.
5497420 Pte. Boniface J. "C" Coy.
6468924 Pte. Berry F. "C" Coy.
6469050 Pte. Schroder J. "C" Coy.
6087992 Pte. Luck A. "D" Coy.
6098920 Pte. Warwick K. "D" Coy.
6089711 Pte. Walsh P. "D" Coy.
6098916 Pte. Walker J. "D" Coy.

(b) The under-mentioned personnel of Coys as stated are transferred to "HQ" Coy. with effect from 18 July 41 for duty with the Intelligence Section.
6092685 Pte. Burton C. "A" Coy.
6469094 Pte. Hart F. "B" Coy.
6469004 Pte. Cuninghame V. "C" Coy.
6101506 Pte. Laundy D. "D" Coy.

 

From Battalion Part I Order, No.160, 17 Jul 1941, Ramsgate

NOTICE
The undermentioned personnel will represent the battalion versus Ramsgate Casualty Service in a cricket match to be played on the playing field at St. Lawrence College on Saturday, 19 July 41 at 1430hrs.
R.V. on the ground at 1415hrs.

Capt. L.R. Taylor
2/Lt. L.G.C. Pook
2/Lt. J. Tuck
Sgt. Attfield (HQ)
Sgt. Seeley ("B")
L/Sgt. Williams (A)
Cpl. Elms (C)
Cpl. Nice (D)
L/Cpl. Hawkins ("B")
Pte. Bender (HQ)
Pte. Jackson ("B")

 

Battalion Part I Order, No. 164, 22 Jul 41, Ramsgate


5. INTER-COMPANY TRANSFERS
The undermentioned men of "HQ" Coy are transferred back to Coys as stated.

"B" Coy.
6099284 Pte. Ruffles R.
6093652 Pte. Annett W.

"A" Coy.
841451 Pte. Callaghan G.
668988 Pte. Fitzgerald M.

"D" Coy.
6098920 Pte. Warwick K.
6098916 Pte. Walker J.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 165, 23 Jul 41, Ramsgate


6. ESCORT DUTY
The undermentioned N.C.O. and men of "D" Coy. will escort No. 6093636 Pte. Harris D.E., "C" Coy. and No. 6098923 Pte. Welsh J., "D" Coy. to the Detention Barracks, Fort Darland, Chatham tomorrow, Thursday 24 Jul 41.

6094365 Cpl. Rust A.
6093819 Pte. Pier F.
6098916 Pte. Walker J.
6468919 Pte. Carrington W.

They will leave Ramsgate by the 0840hrs train and will report the Orderly Room for instructions at 0800hrs, 24 Jul 41.
O.C. "D" Coy. will arrange transport to the Orderly Room and Ramsgate Station.
The unexpired portion of the day's rations will be handed to the escort.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 163, 21 Jul 41, Ramsgate

12. H.Q. BATTLE PATROL
(a) The undermentioned personnel of Coys as shown are transferred to "HQ" Coy. for duty with H.Q. Battle Patrol, with effect from Wednesday 23 Jul 41.

"A" Coy.
177496 2/Lt Smith D.V.
5728206 Cpl. Loader M.
6096355 Cpl. Bruin A. (Note: Name is a little distorted and unclear, will correct if number found with name in other Orders)
6469077 Pte. Underwood W.
6093472 Pte. Bourn A.
6469098 Pte. Hill S.

"B" Coy.
6084429 Spt. Seeley J.
6084836 L/C. Jackson W.
6094394 Pte. Brown W.
6093517 Pte. Smith T.
6090248 Pte. Hounsham J.

"C" Coy.
6094322 L/C. Caswell P.
6099145 Pte. Jones H.
6468489 Pte. Brimble B.
6098792 Pte. Codling R.

"D" Coy.
6102538 L/C. Pearson F.
6098929 Pte. Wright W.
6469100 Pte. Hindley D.
6469110 Pte. Hughes I.
6091397 Pte. Firmin R.

(b) The undermentioned personnel of the M.T. Section will be transferred to H.Q. Battle Patrol with effect from Wednesday, 23 Jul 41.
6468917 Pte. Carr W.
6102712 Pte. Crozier M.
6098834 Pte. Holmes L.
6093418 Pte. Poots R.
6094477 Pte. Turner C.
6093560 Pte. Grimshaw F.
6469032 Pte. Plaice J.

 

From Battalion Part I Orders, No. 166, 24 Jul 41, Ramsgate

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 169, 28 Jul 41, Ramsgate

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 169, 28 Jul 41, Ramsgate

12. AWARDS
No. 6098919 Pte. Warner C., "D" Coy. - Awarded 8 days C.B. by the Commanding Officer on 29 Jul 41 for "When on active service being improperly dressed i.e. wearing brown civilian shoes and not in possession of a respirator Anti-Gas at 1015hours on Waterloo Station.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No, 181, 12 Aug 41, Ramsgate


8. AWARDS

No. 6098767 Pte. Barker A., "A" Coy. - Awarded 10 days C.B. and deprived 5 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 12 Aug 41 for "When on active service being absent from billets without leave from 2300hours 9 Aug 41 until 0600hrs 11 Aug 41 (1day 7hrs.) Forfeits 2 days pay by R.W.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 182, 13 Aug 41, Ramsgate


7. POSTINGS - OTHER RANKS
No. 6099296 Pte. Twiner V., "D" is posted to 131 Inf, Bde. and struck off strength with effect from today, 13 Aug 41.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No.183, 14 Aug 41, Ramsgate


5. POSTINGS - OTHER RANKS
No. 6099293 Pte. Stevens O.T., "C" Coy. is posted to 'Y' list and struck off strength with effect from today 14 Aug 41.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 186, 19 Aug 41, Ramsgate


13. INTER-COMPANY TRANSFERS
No. 6099225 Pte. Cook H., "HQ" will be transferred to "A" Coy. for duty as Batman to Captain R. d'A Mullins with effect from tomorrow 20 Aug 41.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 186, 19 Aug 41, Ramsgate


13. POSTINGS -OTHER RANKS
No. 6099259 Pte. Hooker A., "B" Coy. and No. 6084646 Pte. Hill E., "HQ" Coy. are posted to "Y" list and struck off strength with effect from 16 Aug 41 having completed 21 days in hospital.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 191, 25 Aug 41, Ramsgate


8. TRADE COURSES
(b) No. 6099271 Pte. Miller W., "C". will proceed to Home Depot, R.E.P.S., Nottingham on Saturday 30 Aug 41 for trade testing as Postal Worker.
He will leave Ramsgate by the 0955 hours train and will report to the Orderly Room, at 0910 hours for instructions.
He will proceed fully equipped to Home Service Scale and will carry 150rds. S.A.A. 3 Blankets and the unexpired portion of the days rations will be taken.
O.C. "C" Coy. will arrange transport to Bn.H.Q. and Ramsgate Station.