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Battalion Part I Orders, No. 193, 27 Aug 41, Ramsgate


15. ESCORT DUTY
The undermentioned N.C.O. and man will escort No. 6467227 Pte. Cutler W. to the Military Prison and Detention Barracks, Fort Darland, Chatham on Thursday 28 Aug 41.
No. 6094363 Cpl. Martin R., "A" Coy.
No. 6098786 Pte. Chandler L., "A" Coy.
They will leave Ramsgate by the 0840hours train and will report to the Orderly Room at 0800hours 28 Aug 41 for instructions.
The unexpired portion of the day's rations will be handed to the escort in respect of the prisoner and haversack rations will be taken by the escort.
O.C. "A" Coy. will arrange transport to the Orderly Room and Ramsgate Station.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 193, 27 Aug 41, Ramsgate


11. INTER-COMPANY TRANSFERS AND OUTSIDE EMPLOY LIST
(a) The undermentioned N.C.O. and men of Coys. as stated are transferred to "HQ" Coy and place on the Outside Employ List with effect from 30 Aug 41.
6092718 Pt. Buskin W. "A" Coy. - Attached Nottingham Technical Training Group.
6469038 Pte. Smith N, "C" Coy. - Attached College of Technology, Northants.
6469059 Pte. Sorrell R. "C" Coy. - Attached to No.5 Technical Training Group, Oakdale.
6468932 Cpl. Crook A. "C" Coy. - Attached 12 Fd. Training R.A.
6091659 Pte. Pullen K. "C" Coy. - Attached Tech. Training Gp., Spennymoor.
6099271 Pte. Miller W. "C" Coy. - Attached home Depot, R.E.P.S., Nottingham.
6088614 Pte. Williams E. "D" Coy. - Attached No. 5 Technical Training Group, Oakdale.
6091478 Pte. Wintersgill A. "D" Coy. - Attached Glasgow Tech. Training Gp.

(b) The undermentioned personnel of "HQ" Coy. will be placed on the Outside Employ List from Platoons as stated with effect from 30 Aug 41.
XXX2013 L/C. Stapleton C. No.6 Pl. - Attached Municipal College, Portsmouth.
XXX5XXX Pte. Green J. No.1 Pl. - Attached Municipal College, Portsmouth.
6098792 Pte. Codling R. Batt. Patrol - Attached No.1 Training Bn. R.E., Clitheroe.
XX22010 Pte. Snell P. No.6 Pl. - Attached Southampton Tech. Trng. Gp.
XX69013 Pte. Castle R. No. 6 Pl. - Attached Southampton Tech. Trng. Gp.
X103197 Pte. Earey C. No. 6 Pl. - Attached 131 Inf Bde.

(c) No. 6090419 Pte. Cook F., "C" Coy. has been selected fro transfer to "HQ" Coy. for duty with the Battle Patrol with effect from 30 Aug 41.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 195, 29 Aug 41, Ramsgate


5. COURSES
The Commanding Officer Congratulates No. 6099277 Cpl. Patrick F., "D" Coy. on obtaining a "DISTINGUISHED" result on a Field Works Course, held at No. 22 Training Centre Royal Engineers.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 198, 2 Sep 41, Ramsgate


8. POSTINGS - OTHER RANKS
No. 6098923 Pte. Welsh J., "D" Coy. posted from "Y" list, taken on strength and is posted to Coy. as shown on release from Detention with effect from 31 Aug 41.
No. 6087926 Pte. Phillips T., "C" Coy., posted from "Y" list, taken on strength and is posted to Coy. as shown on release from Detention with effect from 31 Aug 41.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 205, 10 Sep 41, Ramsgate


6. POSTINGS - OTHER RANKS
(a) 6098787 Pte. A.E. Chapman is posted from No. 13 I.T.C. taken on strength and posted to "HQ" Coy. w.e.f. 9 Sep 41, for duty with the Intelligence Section. Authority:- Officer i/c Records R/Central/5121/Gen. dated 1 Sep 41.
(b) The undermentioned men are posted from 167 O.C.T.U., taken on strength and posted to Coys. as stated w.e.f. today, 10 Sep 41.

6090115 Pte. Erswell A. "A" Coy.
6091250 Pte. Crowley F.T. "A" Coy.
6090199 Pte. Longley V. "C" Coy.
6087983 Pte. Hooper T. "C" Coy.
6089967 Pte. Hooper F. "C" Coy.
6091306 Pte. Dodd E. "D" Coy.
6090157 Pte. Curtin A.E. "D" Coy.
Authority:- Officer i/c Records R/Central/5121/O.C.T.U. dated 3 Sep 41.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No.207, 12 Sep 41, Ramsgate


13. POSTINGS -OTHER RANKS
No. 6098296 Pte. Wilkins G., "D" Coy. is posted to "Y" List and struck off strength with effect from 8 Sep 41 on completion of 21 days in hospital.

 

Battalion Part I Orders , No.212, 18 Sep 41, Ramsgate


6. ASSISTANT ARMOURERS
No. 6099562 Pte. Egan J., "C" Coy. and No.6098795 Pte. Cox J., "A" Coy. will report to the Quartermaster at 1600hours, Friday 19 Sep 41 for duty as Assistant Armourers. They will be attached to "HQ" Coy. for period of probation.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No.216, 23 Sep 41, Ramsgate

7. AWARDS
No. 6091364 Pte. Greenfield C., "HQ" Coy. - awarded 8 days C.B. and deprived 3 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 23 Sep 41 for "When on active service absent off pass from 2359hours 20 Sep 41 until reporting to the Guard Commander at 2200hours 21 Sep 41 (22hrs. 1min). Forfeits 1 days pay by R.W.
No. 6099426 Pte. Baker C., "A" Coy. - awarded 8 days C.B. and deprived 3 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 23 Sep 41 for "When on active service (1) Disobedience of orders i.e. failing to report back to his unit on discharge from hospital (2) being absent without leave from 2030hours 20 Sep 41 until reporting to the Coy. Orderly Sergeant at about 2345hours 21 Sep 41 (1day 3hrs 15mins)". Forfeits 2 days pay by R.W.
No. 6092492 Cpl. Hill R., "A" Coy. - Severely Reprimanded by the Commanding Officer on 23 Sep 41.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No.223, 1 Oct 41, Ramsgate


14 AWARDS
No. 6098799 Pte. Doyle A., "A" Coy. - awarded 14 days C.B. and deprived 7 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 1 Oct 41 for "WHEN on active service (Whilst a defaulter breaking out of billets at about 1730 hours 26 Sep 41 and remaining absent until apprehended by the Military Police at 1800hours at New Coventry Street, London on 29 Sep 41 (3days 30mins) (2) Stating a falsehood to a N.C.O." Forfeits 4 days pay by R.W.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No.228, 7 Oct 41, Ramsgate


8. AWARDS
No. 6088666 Pte. Gair N., "B" Coy. - awarded 7 day C.B. and deprived 2 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 7 Oct 41 fro "When on active service being absent off pass from 2359hours 3 Oct 41 until reporting to the Duty N.C.O. at 2245hours 5 Oct 41 (1days 22hrs 46mins.)" Forfeits 2 days pay by R.W.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No.229, 8 Oct 41, Ramsgate

7. APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS
The undermentioned N.C.Os. of Coys. as shown are appointed Acting Paid Sergeants with effect from 11 Sep 41.
6093427 L/S. Lake L. "A" Coy.
6090453 Cpl. Orth C. "H" Coy.
5021981 Cpl. Noble A. "HQ" Coy.

No. 6088708 Cpl. Snelgrove H. is appointed Acting Paid Sergeant from 6 Oct 41.

The undermentioned N.C.Os. of Coys. as are appointed Acting Paid Lance Sergeants with effect from 11 Sep 41.
6089254 Cpl Roche V. "A" Coy.
6094315 Cpl. Drew R. "B" Coy.
6093937 Cpl. Pickering J. "B" Coy.
6198419 Cpl. Ewen G. "C" Coy.
6099236 Cpl. Elms P. "C" Coy.
6101970 Cpl. Nice C. "D" Coy.

The undermentioned N.C.Os. of Coys. as shown are appointed Acting Paid Corporals with effect from 11 Sep 41.
6086849 L/C. Mansfield F. "A" Coy.
6093863 L/C. Searle A. "A" Coy.
6086906 L/C. Boyce W. "A" Coy.
6469170 L/C. Mansfield C. "C" Coy.
6461924 L/C. Levey R. "C" Coy.
5621884 L/C. Banks D. "HQ" Coy.
6469630 L/C. Nixon L. "HQ" Coy.
6091264 L/C. Cox G. "HQ" Coy.
6093656 L/C. Bradshaw N. "HQ" Coy.
6094331 L/C. Colthorp L. "HQ" Coy.
6089680 L/C. Green G. "HQ" Coy.
5621945 L/C. Gregory J. "HQ" Coy.
6102538 L/C. Pearson F. "HQ" Coy.
6087345 L/C. Hanna R. "HQ" Coy.

The undermentioned N.C.Os. are appointed Paid Lance Corporals with effect from 11 Sep 41.
6094440 A/U/L/C. Hagon T. "A" Coy.
6099265 A/U/L/C. Lewis S. "A" Coy.
6469170 A/U/L/C. Price V. "A" Coy.
5496220 A/U/L/C. Norris W. "A" Coy.
6098828 A/U/L/C. Hawkins T. "B" Coy.
6468925 A/U/L/C. Cole R. "B" Coy.
6094491 A/U/L/C. Archer B. "B" Coy
6094523 A/U/L/C. Jefferies M. "B" Coy.

The undermentioned N.C.Os. of Coys. as stated are appointed Acting Paid Lance Corporals with effect from 11/9/41.
6090245 A/U/L/C. Watkins A. "B" Coy.
6469000 A/U/L/C. Harper W. "B" Coy.
6469084 A/U/L/C. Welch W. "C" Coy.
6468940 A/U/L/C. Desmond H. "C" Coy.
6099736 A/U/L/C. Riesco M. "C" Coy.
6469047 A/U/L/C. Salmon A. "D" Coy.
6091242 A/U/L/C. Goddard G. "D" Coy.
6095777 A/U/L/C. Leggatt C. "D" Coy.
6095365 A/U/L/C. MCVicar N. "HQ" Coy.
6099229 A/U/L/C. Davies E. "HQ" Coy.
6468977 A/U/L/C. Elkins D. "HQ" Coy.

No, 6090453 Sgt. Orth C., "HQ" Coy. is appointed M.Y. Sergeant with effect from today, 8 Oct 41.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No.229, 8 Oct 41, Ramsgate

8. INTER-COMPANY TRANSFERS
No. 6084439 Sgt. Bruce R. "HQ" Coy. is transferred to "A" Coy. with effect from Friday, 10 Oct 41.
No. 6757818 Sgt. Pulham A. "HQ" Coy. is transferred to "B" Coy. with effect from Friday, 10 Oct 41.
No. 6093427 Sgt. Lake L., "C" Coy. is transferred to "A" Coy. with effect from Friday, 10 Oct 41.
No. 6089254 L/S. Roche V., "A" Coy. is transferred to "B" Coy. with effect from Friday, 10 Oct 41.
No. 6094315 L/S. Drew R., "B" Coy. is transferred to "D" Coy. with effect from Friday, 10 Oct 41.
No. 6093937 L/S. Pickering "B" Coy. is transferred to "C" Coy. with effect from Friday, 10 Oct 41.
No. 6198419 L/S. Ewen G., "C" Coy. is transferred to "D" Coy. with effect from Friday, 10 Oct 41.
No. 6099236 L/S. Elms P., "C" Coy. is transferred to "B" Coy. with effect from Friday, 10 Oct 41.
No. 6101970 L/S. Nice C., "D" Coy. is transferred to "C" Coy. with effect from Friday, 10 Oct 41.

The undermentioned N.C.Os. Of Coys. as shown are transferred to "HQ" Coy. for duty with No.3 Platoon with effect from Friday 10 Oct 41.
6086906 Cpl. Boyce W. "A" Coy.
6090622 Cpl. Cleveland F. "D" Coy.
6093643 Cpl. Martin R. "A" Coy.
6094365 Cpl. Rust A. "D" Coy.

The undermentioned N.C.Os. Of Coys. as shown are transferred to "HQ" Coy. for duty with No.4 Platoon with effect from Friday 10 Oct 41.
6089340 Cpl. Tanner S. "C" Coy.
6092692 Cpl. Morgan A. "C" Coy.
6469033 Cpl. Prisley E. "B" Coy.
6469021 Cpl. Greig G. "B" Coy.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No.230, 9 Oct 41, Ramsgate


13. POSTINGS -OTHER RANKS
No. 6098296 Pte. Wilkins G., "D" Coy. was posted to "Y" List and struck off strength with effect from 8 Sep 41having completed 21 days in hospital.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No.232 11 Oct 41, Ramsgate

4. POSTINGS - OTHER RANKS
The undermentioned personnel are posted to "Y" List on completion of 21 days in hospital and struck off strength with effect from dates shown.
6099270 Pte. Matthews F. "C" Coy. 7/10/41
5505993 Pte. Marshall R. "C" Coy. 8/10/41
6092858 Pte. Akehurst A. "C" Coy. 4/10/41

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 233, 16 Oct 41, Ramsgate


6. POSTINGS - OTHER RANKS
No. 6087373 Sgt. Howes R. was posted from No.13 Infantry Training Centre, Maidstone, taken on strength and posted to "A" Company with effect from 14 Oct 41.
No. 6082539 Pte. Lawrence J.E. was posted from No.13 Infantry Training Centre, Maidstone, taken on strength and posted to "HQ" Company with effect from 12 Oct 41.
No. 6099259 Pte. Hooker R. was posted from No.13 Infantry Training Centre, Maidstone, taken on strength and posted to "B" Company with effect from 12 Oct 41.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 241, 27 Oct 41, Ramsgate


12. AWARDS
No. 6098919 Pte. Warner C., "D" Company - awarded 8 days C.B. and deprived two days pay by the Commanding Officer on 27 Oct 41 for "When on active service being absent off pass from 2359hours 24 Oct 41 till reporting to Guard Commander at 1215hours 25 Oct41 (12hrs 16mins)." Forfeits 1 days pay by R.W.

 

Battalion Part 1 Orders, No.245, 31 Oct 41, Dover


5. INTER-COMPANY TRANSFERS
No. 6099281 Pte. Ramsell N. "D" Company is transferred to "C" Company with effect from today, 31 Oct 41 for duty as batman to Captain J.H. Mason.
No. 6094320 L/C. Newson C., "HQ" Company is transferred to "A" Company with effect from today, 31 Oct 41

 

Battalion Part ! Orders, No.248, 4 Nov 41, Dover


5. TRANSFERS
No. 6099238 Pte. Erler W. is transferred from R.A.F. Station, Uxbridge, taken on strength and posted to "C" Company with effect from 2 Nov 41.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No.248, 4 Nov 41, Dover


10. AWARDS
6098916 Pte. Walker J., "D" Company - awarded 7 days C.B. and deprived 2 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 4 Nov 41 for "When on active service being absent off pass from 2359hours 31 Oct 41 until reporting to the Guard Commander at 1735hours 3 Nov 41. (2days 17hours 36mins)." Forfeits 3 days pay by R.W.

 

Battalion Part I Orders, No. 250, 6 Nov 41, Dover


11. AWARDS
No. 6100306 Pte. Milton J., "D" Company - awarded 8 days C.B. by the Commanding Officer on 6 Nov 41 for "When on active service failing to pay compliments to an Officer."