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Tag: bathing
Extract from war diary of 1st Bn, 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment
Le Quesnoy
Examination of men for Education and trades. Regimental Baths allotted to Companies during the day. Commanding Officers conference of Company Commanders on the Education question.
Extract from war diary of 1st Bn, 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment
Haplincourt
Bn inspected by C.O. at 9 a.m. in Fighting Order.
Bn attack practice carried out after inspection.
The following awards were notified:-
Lieut (A/Capt) W.R. EASTERBROOK the Military Cross.
No. 49374. Sgt J. Harrison the D.C.M.
No. 7758. C.S.M. P.A. Wager the Italian Bronze Medal for Military Valour.
No. 9549. Pte A. Bennett Bar to the M.M.
Bn bathing during afternoon.
Extract from war diary of 9th Bn, 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment
Richebourg
The remainder of Battn bathed. Usual working parties were supplied. Quiet day. Reinforcements – 2 ORs joined.
Extract from war diary of 9th Bn, 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment
Richebourg
Day passed quietly. Two companies bathed and working parties were supplied. Casualties for day 2 O.Rs wounded – 1 OR reinforcement.
Extract from war diary of 1st Bn, 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment
Battalion in VILLORBA CAMP, Brigade Reserve.
Battalion cleaning up, kit inspections, etc.
“A” Company bathing. “C” Coy digging new reserve line, “B” Coy digging support trench, “D” Coy working under Divisional Roads Officer. “A” Coy constructing shelters at Bde H.Q.
Extract from war diary of 10th Bn, 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment
Reuves
Under orders of Lt Col MORRIS, S.STAFFS. C.O. 7th Bde Details – Battn details formed into 1 Plat for training purposes. Strength 1 Off 22 O.R. 1 O.R. to F.H. sick – parades – 8-10 a.m. Baths 10.30 am.
Extract from war diary of 1st Bn, 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment
Arcade camp
“C” and “D” Coys bathing.
Battalion practising tactical exercise.
