The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 29th November 1915

29^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Ordinary work. Casualty 1 Wounded. 2 Lt S.E. Lukin joined on 29^th.

2nd Battalion – Officers 32.    Other Ranks 770.

To Hospital Nil.

From Hospital Nil.

Killed 1.

2/Lt V.C. Harvey joined.

Battn, marched to billets at BUSNETTES at 9am.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion - All kits & light baggage sent to station & piled opposite carriages,

8am Battalion paraded & marched to station Total strength was 25 officers & 665 other ranks including attached,

9.15am but not including Lieut. A.E. Clark Kennedy & 2 assts who left for BOMBAY as advance party by mail, & 12.Q.M. who was left to come by rail the following day.

10.10am The Battalion left LUCKNOW, twenty minutes late owing to lateness of mail,

1135am Arrival CAUNPORE. Left 13.30 ¾ hour before time.

EN ROUTE FOR BOMBAY. Arrived JHANSI 20.55pm owing to very bad engines.

Left JHANSI 21.55pm & Extra delay owing to inadequate supply of hot water ready, for teas.

1/6^th Battalion – Church Parade. Football in the afternoon.

7^th Battalion – In billets nothing to report.

8^th Battalion – Training continued. Grenade Pit & trenches dug, Rifle Range & Machine Gun range chosen.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 28th November 1915

28^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Ordinary work.

2nd Battalion – Officers 31.    Other Ranks 770.

To Hospital 1.

From Hospital 1.

To Base etc 5.

Battn, furnished 2 working parties – 50 and 150 for work on defensive line at GUENCHY. Weather very cold.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion - Handing of stores & surplus baggage completed

2pm Tents Ammunition Q.M. Stores sent to the Station and loaded on to train. 1/4 Queens supplied a guard for the night.

1/6^th Battalion – Training continued during the morning football in the afternoon.

7^th Battalion – In billets nothing to report.

8^th Battalion – NORDAUSQUES.

Training commenced.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 27th November 1915

27^th November 1915 –

 
1st Battalion – Ordinary work. One Company of 21^st R.F attached for 24 hours duty.

Casualties Nil.

2nd Battalion – Officers 31.    Other Ranks 775.

To Hospital 1.

From Hospital Nil.

Battn, moved to billets in Montmorency Barracks BETHUNE at 10am.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

British troops drying blankets at Suvla Bay after the storm at the end of November 1915

1/5^th Battalion – Storing of kit bags and spare baggage and handing over of everything to be left behind to Capt C.I .H. MASTER completed.

7.30am The G.O.C. 8th Lucknow Division Major General MAY Inspected the Battalion in full Field Service Dress & said goodbye,

7pm Orders received for Battalion to leave for BOMBAY at 9,50 a.m on 29th inst.

11pm Orders received to take over 3 horses from officers, 4th to be supplied at BOMBAY also 2 ponies.

1/6^th Battalion – LIERES.

Remained in billets - Training continued.

7^th Battalion – In billets nothing to report.

8^th Battalion – GANSPETTE.

Battn, marched to NORDAUSQUES into permanent rest billets. (V Corps 2^nd Army). Headquarters at large house near Church. The Companies are on the whole some distance from headquarters.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 26th November 1915

26^th November 1915 –

 
1st Battalion – SECTION A1.

Relieved 2/Oxfords in Section A1 (From GUN STREET on right to RIDLEY WALK on left) One Company of 21^st R. Fusiliers attached on 26^th for 24 hours duty.

2Lt R.P. Slatter joined on 26^th.

2nd Battalion – Officers 31.    Other Ranks 776.

Wounded 1.

To Hospital 1.

From Hospital Nil.

To Base 2.

Battn, furnished 2 parties 200 strong to work on defensive line in front of FESTUBERT. Slight fall of snow at midday.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion - A final revision of numbers was made & strength reported today as fit was 27 officers and 652 other ranks, The Station board to assess value of chargers was held at 10.0 a.m. three horses passed as fit.

1/6^th Battalion – Training continued.

7^th Battalion – VILLE-SUR-ANCRE.

Enemy aeroplanes passed over villages & dropped 6 bombs near MERICOURT Railway Station.

8^th Battalion – OCHTEZEELE.

9.30am Battn, marched to BLUEMAISON and GANSPETTE arriving at 2pm. 

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 25th November 1915

25^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Ordinary Routine.

2nd Battalion – Officers 31.    Other Ranks 784.

Killed 2.

Wounded 2.

To Hospital 1.

From Hospital Nil.

Battn, furnished 2 working parties to work E of FESTUBERT. Each party 200 strong.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion – 13.40hrs Following telegram received from control "please be prepared to move first fifth West Surreys LUCKNOW, to BOMBAY at few hours notice". On receipt of above, all field service clothing was immediately served out, & officers tents equipment etc remaining at Arsenal till receipt of orders to move was wired for.

1/6^th Battalion – Training continued.

7^th Battalion – Battalion was relieved by 8 East Surrey Regt relief begun at 8.30am & completed at 11am B Company reinforced by A Company took over Tambour mining fatigue & were billeted in BECORDEL. Remainder of Battalion returned to billets at VILLE-SUR-ANCRE.

Casualties during tour of duty in the trenches:-

Other ranks, Killed, None.

Died of wounds, 2.

Wounded 4 Includes 2 slightly, accidentally.

The weather during this tour was fine, enemy rather less active than usual. The health of the Battalion very good. Enemy aeroplanes dropped bombs near BUIRE.

8^th Battalion – Battalion left STEENVOORDE at 9.45am and marched to OCHTEZEELE arriving at 2.30pm. Battalion in billets by 3pm.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 24th November 1915

24^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – 2Lt J.G.S. Morrison and T. Stranger joined on 24^th.

2nd Battalion – Officers 31.    Other Ranks 789.

To Hospital 1.

From Hospital Nil.

2 Lts Driver & Ford Kelsey joined Battn. Battalion marched to billets at LE HAMEL at 3.45pm & furnished working party of 5 Off, 200 men to work on defensive line E of FESTUBERT from 5 – 10pm. Weather cold. Rain evening.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/6^th Battalion – Training continued. The Snipers & Companies used the rifle range and a lecture was given during the afternoon by the Brigadier General. A football ground was obtained & goal post put up.

7^th Battalion – Artillery unusually active on both sides. 7 Buffs took over E 1 on Battalions left.

8^th Battalion – STEENVOORDE.

Battalion remained at STEENVOORDE.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 23rd November 1915

23^rd November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – HARLEY STREET. (NR CAMBRIN).

2nd Battalion – Officers 29.    Other Ranks 790.

To Hospital 5.

From Hospital Nil.

Billets – cold day – rain evening.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion - Battalion took part in another Field Day. Orders were received that the Battalion was not to go into camp as desired by the Brigade but was to do field firing from LUCKNOW marching out each day to KUKRAIL distant about 6 miles, 6 ½ miles it was thought would be a practical & effective preparation for field service.

1/6^th Battalion – Bombing, Sniper & Stretcher bearer Classes were commenced & Companies commenced Company Training. A Rifle Range was found and put in working order & a field found where trenches for the Bombers could be dug.

7^th Battalion – Enemy fired camouflet at F 3 a 4505, practically no damage done our galleries or works. Explosion was preceded by 4 heavy trench mortar bombs on TAMBOUR F 3 a.

8^th Battalion – Brigade marched to STEENVOORDE via POPERINGHE. Ref Bde Order which reads “(1) The 1^st N. Staffs, 8^th Queens, 12^th Sherwood Foresters, 9^th Royal Sussex, 7^th Northants, & 72 Field Ambulance will move to STEENVOORDE on the night of the 23/24^th Nov 1915.

(2) The head of the colums will pass the forked roads RENINGHELST G 34 d 7 2 at 4.45pm. Order of march as in margin (8^th Queens was the 2^nd Battalion).

3. Hdrqs. 72 I.B will move at the head of this coloum.

The Battalion was billeted by 11.30pm. The men were very comfortable

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 22nd November 1915

22^nd November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Battn, relieved the 2^nd Battn, (22^nd Bde) in billets at HARLEY STREET.

2nd Battalion – Battn, relieved 12 noon by 1^st Bn. The Queens. Marched to billets in Tobacco Factory BETHUNE. Weather fine & cold.

Officers 29.    Other Ranks 795.

To Hospital Nil.

From Hospital 1.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion -

1/6^th Battalion – Marched off at 7.30am (The Brigade marched at 20 minutes intervals) marching via VERQUIN – FOOQUEREIUIL – CHOCQUES – LILLERS to LIERES where the Battn was accommodated in billets which consisted chiefly of barns – Straw was provided & the men made comfortable. 2 men fell out during the march.  

7^th Battalion – Very quiet day. Orders received that Battalion would be relieved by 8^th East Surrey Regt by daylight on 25.

8^th Battalion – Day – quiet. Relieved in U25,26 & 27 by 2 Coys of 1^st North Fusiliers & in U28 by 1 Coy R.W.F. Relief complete 10.30pm. Battalion marched back to Camp G RENINGHELST

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 21st November 1915

21^st November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Ordinary Routine.

2nd Battalion – Officers 29.    Other Ranks 794.

To Hospital 2.

From Hospital 4.

Battn, employed working on communication trenches. 2 Coys morning 2 Coys afternoon. Weather fine. Our Artillery shelled Enemy’s wire during afternoon.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion - 9 invalids left for discharge.

1/6^th Battalion – Remained in billets. Church Parade – All 1^st Line Transport Vehicles were loaded. Orders received to march at 7.30am to LIERES. 3 Motor Lorries were placed at our disposal for moving blankets and Quartermasters stores.

7^th Battalion – Very quiet day. C Company relieved B in front trenches.

8^th Battalion – 9am Enemy shelled support lines of U27. Our artillery very active throughout morning.

Officers of 1^st NORTHUMBERLAND FUS. Visited trenches preparatory to taking over our trenches tomorrow. 

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 20th November 1915

20^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Ordinary Routine

2nd Battalion – Officers 29.    Other Ranks 792.

Killed 1 (accidently).

Wounded (accidently).

To Hospital Nil.

From Hospital Nil.

Battalion was relieved by 1/S Staff, Regt, and went into reserve billets in HARLEY STREET. All 4 Coys employed working on communication trenches during afternoon. Relief carried out quickly to-day. Weather cold.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion - Battalion again went for route march about 10 miles. Marching most satisfactory throughout.

1/6^th Battalion – Remained in billets. Companies carried out a Route march. Orders were received to send an advanced billeting party to LIERES on the 21^st.

7^th Battalion – Enemy active with light & heavy trench mortar bombs. D company relieved A in front trenches.

8^th Battalion – The night was very quiet.

6am One of our M.G’s opened fire on cross roads in enemy’s lines; this was part of a Brigade scheme for M.G. fire directed on enemy’s dumps etc.

Day quiet. Work of repair carried on.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 19th November 1915

19^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Ordinary Routine

2nd Battalion – Enemy’s Whiz-bangs very active throughout the day. Otherwise everything quiet.

Officers 29.    Other Ranks 794.

To Hospital 2.

From Hospital 2.

Lieut J.B. Hayes, 2/Lt V.C. Harvey, 2/Lt C. Pannell joined.

E.K.B. Furze. Capt.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion - Division asked if mobilisation complete, Reply to effect that practically complete except for Medical establishment, officers chargers, 6 pairs binoculars 6 Sets of telephone, officers tents, necessaries Indented for on payment, field service clothing collected, kits not packed.

1/6^th Battalion – Remained in billets – Bombing classes commenced & Companies carried out 2 hours parade.

7^th Battalion – Enemy fired 3 trench mortar bombs, heavy into our wire, at F 3 a 62. A patrol under 2/Lt H. Cloudesley examined craters & ground to E of them at F 3 c 49. A German working party was met & successfully bombed. A German wiring party was caught by one of our machine guns & some losses are thought to have been inflicted. Our miners fired camouflet at F 3 a 40 successfully.

8^th Battalion – Morning quiet. After Artillery duel – no damage to trenches. At 10.30pm enemy used trench mortars against U29.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 18th November 1915

18^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Ordinary Routine

2nd Battalion – Officers 26.    Other Ranks 794.

Wounded 1.

To Hospital 1.

The Battalion relieved the S. Staffords in the trenches today. Same section as before. Delay caused through B & C Coys having to draw & put on gumboots.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/6^th Battalion – SAILLY LA BOURSE.

Remained in billets, & refitted – 140 men bathed.

7^th Battalion – Enemy shelled trenches F 3 C O 8 with field guns, about 25 shells, no damage. Our miners fired camouflet successfully at F 3 a 40.

8^th Battalion – Very quiet, evening marked by brisk machine gun fire on registered points in enemy’s support & reserve lines.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 17th November 1915

17^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Ordinary Routine. At 3pm the gas expert (1^st Army) lectured 200 N.C.O’s & men of the Battn, and 200 of Glasgow Hrds. A cylinder was then turned on in an out-house and all the ranks filed through with tube helmets on.

2nd Battalion –Lot of rain & sleet.

Officers 26.    Other Ranks 797.

To Hospital 2.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion - On account of the WAHORRUM fast, A Coy was ordered to be in constant readiness to move out at a moments notice today, the 18th & 19th. This order was cancelled at 7.50pm except for the 19th

1/6^th Battalion – The relief commenced at 12 noon – The Suffolk Regiment did not let us know which Company was relieving which Company of ours, which led to some confusion among the Guides and also among the Company, as they only had two Coys in the firing line – The relief was completed at 4.15pm and the Battn, proceeded to the same billets at SAILLY LA BOURSE as vacated on the 7^th inst.

7^th Battalion – SUB-SECTOR D3 BECOURT.

A very quiet day, nothing to record.

8^th Battalion – At 8am smoke was seen rising from wood in enemy’s support lines in front of U29. Fire by Belgian Battery brought to bear on this spot. Effective rifle fire opened on enemy working parties at dawn. Our snipers report 4 enemy casualties. We suffered 1 N C O Casualty.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 16th November 1915

16^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Ordinary Routine.

2nd Battalion – Battalion relieved in the trenches by the South Staffords again. After relief the Battalion went into billets at LE PREOL.

Officers 26.    Other Ranks 799.

To Hospital 1.

Capt H.D. Cooker joined.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion - Battalion took part in another Field Day.

1/6^th Battalion – Work was continued, a new communication trench was commenced from CROWN TRENCH to the front line (ALEXANDRIA TRENCH). The enemy shelled our front line during the afternoon & we got our artillery to retaliate. Orders were received for the relief of the Bn, by the 7^th Bn, The Suffolk Regt on the 17^th.

Casualties – wounded other ranks one.

7^th Battalion – The Battalion relieved 8 East Surrey in sub-sector D3. 7^th R.W. Kent Regt being in sub-sector E1 on left, 7^th Bedfordshire Regt on right in D2. The trenches had suffered considerably from recent rains & snow. A & B Companies took over front line trenches, C Company in support, D in reserve. Steel helmets were received for the first & issued to sentries as far as supplies permitted.

8^th Battalion – Enemy shelled our support trenches but retaliation by 2^nd Belgian Battery effectively stopped this. Rest of day quiet except for sniping activity on part of enemy.

11 Casualties from shell fire.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 15th November 1915

15^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – VENDIN.

Ordinary Routine, 2 Lieut R. Slatter posted to the Battn, on promotion from the 2^nd Battn.

2nd Battalion – Officers 25.    Other Ranks 800.

To Hospital 2.

From Hospital 4.

A Few hostile aeroplanes flew over our lines during the morning with the result that heavy shells were dropped close to our HdQrs. No damage done. Enemy’s trench mortars active.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion - Following telegram was received from Adjt, General "Field service clothing first fifth West Surreys should be kept in bulk any Issued to be collected", this was all accordingly withdrawn to stores, this telegram appeared to show that the Battn, was not likely to leave for some time. Accordingly the officer’s tents were left at the Arsenal to save expense, much having already been incurred in respect of servants.

1/6^th Battalion – The relief commenced at 8am and was completed by 1pm. Companies were located as follows – A B D Coys in front line from BORDER REDOUBT to pt 57 – C Coy in Reserve in OLD BRITISH FRONT LINE – The trenches were considerably better than those we held on the immediate left. The enemy was fairly quiet & with the exception of sending some trench mortars into BORDER REDOUBT did little shelling – Work was commenced in clearing up trenches – Kings Head was cleared & some wire was put out. The night passed quietly –

Casualties – Wounded O.R. 2.

7^th Battalion – In billets nothing to report

8^th Battalion – This day was quiet and enabled us to work on drainage of trenches which are in a very bad state. The fire trenches were effectively drained and the work of rebuilding fallen parapet & parados continues.

No casualties.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 14th November 1915

14^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Paraded at 2.30am and marched to VENDIN where the Battn, exchanged billets with 2/S.Staffordshire Regt.

2nd Battalion – At 9am the Battalion relieved the South Staffords at A. I. section (CUINCHY) RIDLEY WALK to GUN STREET. Hd,Qrs WOBURN ABBEY.

Trenches in a very bad state. The parapet has fallen in in many places & the bottom of the trenches full of water & mud. Enemy’s trench mortars active during the afternoon against A Coy. (right front Coy.)

Officers 25.    Other Ranks 798.

To Hospital 1.

From Hospital 2.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion -

1/6^th Battalion – Remained in reserve – furnished working parties and improved our trenches. A large number of men reported sick suffering from trench feet and 94 were admitted to hospital. These came equally from each Company – Orders were received to relieve the 7^th Bn, E. Surrey Regt on the 15^th inst.

7^th Battalion – In billets nothing to report.

8^th Battalion – The Germans shelled DICKEBUSCH but no damage was done to any of our billets. Battalion moved on into trenches to relieve 9^th E. Surreys. Relief complete at 9.30pm. The trenches now held by us are U25. U26. U27. U28. – a much larger front. U25. & U26. Are held by one Company 100 strong, U27 by a Company of 95, and U28 by one of 90 strong. One Company is in reserve dug-outs. The 1^st NORTH STAFFS are on our right (U24), and the 2^nd LONDON REGT (1 Coy) in U29 on our left. Battn, Hdqrs now are at I 33 a 5. 3.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 13th November 1915

13^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – BEUVRY.

Relieved by 2/R.W Fusiliers (19^th Bde,) by 12noon. The Battn, went into billets at BEUVRY for the night.

2nd Battalion – The Battalion (less 250(Working Party) marched at 9am to HARLEY STREET (CUINCHY) & there relieved the 2^nd R.W.F. We were relieved at LE PREOL by 1^st R.W.F. the entire Battalion was on fatigue throughout the day.

Officers 25.    Other Ranks 797.

Capt H. Allardice joined as 2^nd in Command.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion -The Battn, went for first route march since May. Distance about 9 miles. During last hour distances were not well kept. Many cases of sore feet reported chiefly, due to keeping boots soft during hot weather in LUCKNOW. Result of annual signalling test published. Satisfactory 9 first class. 5 second. Information received that the Battalion was not take with it the 12 Bearers allowed for war establishment this appears likely to create difficulties as dhoolies form part of mobilisation equipment.

1/6^th Battalion – The Bn, was relieved by the 6^th Bn. The Buffs. The relief which commenced at 8am was not completed till 2pm – this was mainly due to the bad state of the trenches – On relief the Battn, went back into reserve as follows:- A & B Coys into OLD BRITISH FRONT LINE & 1^st & 2^nd Support Line. C & D Coy into LANCASHIRE TRENCH. The Battalion had completed its move by 4.30pm – A working party of 50 men were sent out at 5pm.

Casualties wounded other ranks three.

7^th Battalion – Orders received that Battalion would relieve 8^th East Surrey Regt on 16-17^th Nov.

8^th Battalion – Supplied 4 working parties under 104^th & 129^th Coy R.E. The trenches were in a very bad state; communicating trenches could not be used. C.S.M. Percival. B. of A Coy was killed by a shell while returning along trench with one of these parties.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 12th November 1915

12^th November 1915 –

 
1st Battalion – very wet and trenches kept sliding in very badly. Whole Battn, working all day and throughout night. Enemy shelled Battn, H Qrs at 3am night 12/13 and got a direct hit on the roof of H.Q. dugout, without penetrating the roof.

No casualties.

Lt Col H.St.C. Wilkins took command of 5^th Bde, from this date during the absence of Br, Gen, Cochran on leave to England.

2nd Battalion – Officers 24.    Other Ranks 797.

To Hospital 1.

At 12 noon the Battalion paraded & marched to billets at LE PREOL, N.E. of BEUVRY. Very wet day.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion -

1/6^th Battalion – Remained in trenches. The rain still continued at intervals throughout the day – Work was carried on at clearing up the trenches & some wire was put out. Our snipers claimed to of hit 2 Germans. The enemy shelled our front line at intervals during the day.

Casualties wounded other ranks three.

7^th Battalion – In billets nothing to report.

8^th Battalion – Battalion moved into temporary billets at DICKEBUSCH.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 11th November 1915

11^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Quiet day with shelling, as before, at intervals through the night.

2nd Battalion – Officers 24.    Other Ranks 798.

Capt F.C. Longbourne seconded as B.B.G.O. 2/Lieut K.A. Brown joined.

A & B Coys practised the attack & defence of “defended localities” & C & D fired on the range.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion - 6 time expired N.C.O’s & men left for CALCUTTA to escort deportees.

1/6^th Battalion – The rain continued and very little work could be done owing to the bad state of the trenches – The enemy were quiet during the day and little shelling took place – The Bombers both ours and the enemy were lively during the night.

Casualties wounded other ranks 3, killed one.

7^th Battalion – In billets nothing to report.

8^th Battalion – Battalion remained in Camp G, carrying on with training. 

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 10th November 1915

10^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – IN THE TRENCHES.

The Battn, relieved the Glasgow Hdrs in Z 1 commencing at 9am from CAMBRIN C H. 12 Divn, on right and 2^nd Worcester’s (5^th Bde,) on left. Relief completed by 12(noon) At 5.40pm the enemy exploded a mine under the 2^nd Worcesters front line. Enemy shelled our BOYAUS and Battn, H.Q. with light H.V. Guns at 20min intervals throughout the night.   

2nd Battalion – Officers 24.    Other Ranks 798.

To Hospital 1.

C & D Coys practised the assault during morning & A & B fired on the range. Wet day.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion - The Battn, took part, in a Garrison Field Day under Major Gen, MAY commanding 8th LUCKNOW Division. The Battn, formed part of force attacking entrenched position & delivered main flank attack. It was the first time the Battn, had manoeuvred at all under the double company system & on the whole was satisfactory but, inter communication was bad. Strength on parade was 23 officers 599 other ranks

1/6^th Battalion – IN THE TRENCHES.

The relief commenced at 8am _ Companies marching at half hour intervals – It poured with rain all day and the trenches which had no floor boards were very muddy – in many cases over the ankles – The men got very wet getting into the trenches. The relief was completed at 1pm B, C, D Coys were in the front line & A Coy in reserve – The front trenches and communication trenches were in a very bad state – in many cases the men were standing in water up to their ankles – thigh gun boots were issued to the men prior to going into the trenches and the men’s feet were all rubbed with whale oil. The enemy shelled our trenches during the afternoon but did little damage – Casualties Killed other ranks 3, Wounded 7. (3 Killed & 3 Wounded were Machine Gunners).

7^th Battalion – In billets nothing to report.

8^th Battalion – Battalion remained in Camp G, carrying on with training. 

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 9th November 1915

9^th November 1915 –

 
1st Battalion – Ordinary Routine.

2nd Battalion – Officers 24.    Other Ranks 799.

To Hospital 2.

We left ESSARS at 9.15am & marched via BETHUNE along the Canal bank to billets in LES HARISOIRS arriving at 1pm.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion -

1/6^th Battalion – Repairing of billets was carried on – Working parties found for work in the trenches – Orders for the relief of E. Surrey Regiment in trenches. KAISARIN TRENCH to pt 57.

7^th Battalion – In billets nothing to report.

8^th Battalion – RENINGHELST.

Battalion remained in Camp G, carrying on with training. 

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 8th November 1915

8^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – ANNEQUIN.

15 Officers and 500 men on carrying work in trenches all day 2 Lieut C.W. Roffe joined.

Casualties: - 1 Other Rank.

2nd Battalion – Officers 24.    Other Ranks 801.

Wounded 3.

To Hospital 1.

The Battalion was relieved in the morning by 8^th Devons (20^th Bde,). Owing to bad state of fire and communication trenches the relief extended over 3hrs. Billets in ESSARS.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion -

1/6^th Battalion – VERMELLES.

The day was spent making billets more comfortable by boarding up windows & putting down straw. 200 men were employed as Working Parties in the trenches. Coy Commanders visited the trenches occupied by the 7^th E. Surrey Regt with a view to taking them over.

7^th Battalion – In billets nothing to report.

8^th Battalion – Relieved by 9^th E. Surreys relief complete by 10pm & Battalion arrived at RENINGHELST at 3.30am. 2^nd Lt Wilcox of A Coy, was killed by a stray bullet while the Company was marching away towards camp. 

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 7th November 1915

7^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Battn, paraded at 10.15am and marched by Platoons to ANNEQUIN with one Coy at CAMBRIN.

2nd Battalion – Officers 24.    Other Ranks 805.

To Hospital 1.

Sharp frost during past night. No rain. The enemy is very peaceful.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion -

1/6^th Battalion – Owing to the trenches (Reserve) in which the Suffolks were having been so wet & there being not sufficient accommodation for the Bn, in them, permission to put the Bn, in the cellars in VERMELLES was applied for and granted. The Bn, left SAILLY LA BOURSE at 3pm. Coy marching at half hour intervals. The Battalion was completely accommodated in cellars by 6pm.

7^th Battalion – VILLE-SUR-ANCRE.

During this period in billets the Battalion was ordered to find working parties on defences, 1 Company at BECOURT WOOD, 2 platoons on intermediate line near BECORDEL-BECOURT. Lt Col Glasgow went on leave, command devolved on Major F.B.B. Pickard.

8^th Battalion – Quiet days. – Our snipers gained the upper hand easily.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 6th November 1915

6^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Ordinary Routine

2nd Battalion – Officers 24.    Other Ranks 806.

Wounded 2.

Died 1.

The trenches are in a terrible state. The front line is especially bad.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion – 7pm The annual signalling tests were held.

1/6^th Battalion – By the kindness of Major EDWARD COLLINS Commanding depot 26th Mule Corps B Company were despatched to be instructed in loading kits tents, ammunition etc. on mules & 100 men are to go daily until such time as the Majority of the Battn, are regarded being tolerably trained. Had the Battn, been moved off in a hurry they would have been very badly handicapped as it had been impossible to obtain any gear for practice since the arrival of the Battn, in India.

7am Annual test of signallers completed.

7^th Battalion – Battalion relieved by 8 East Surrey R. & returned to billets at VILLE-SUR-ANCRE.

Casualties during tour of duty in trenches –

Other Ranks, Killed 3.

Missing believed Killed 3.

Wounded 6.

Slightly Wounded 2.

Strength of Battalion, Officers 28, O.R. 993 of these Officers 25, O.R. 933, were with Battalion on this date.

8^th Battalion – Quiet days. – Our snipers gained the upper hand easily.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 5th November 1915

5^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – 8 Officers and 400 men proceeded to CAMBRIN for fatigue work at 8am in lorries supplied by 2^nd Divn.

2nd Battalion – Officers 24.    Other Ranks 809.

To Hospital 3.

From Hospital 3.

The Battalion relieved the 1^st South Staffs, in the trenches at GIVENCHY (B 3 sect). HdQrs WINDY CORNER.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion – 4pm Following telegram was received from H.Q. Allahabad "Chief of the General Staff wires that the mobilisation of the first fifth Queen's is only a precautionary measure and unit should be informed accordingly". What exactly is meant by this is not known nor how it affects the general mobilisation regulations. It is assumed however that orders to move will be proceeded by some considerable notice as it would appear to signify that as little change from peace routine as possible is to be made accordingly on receipt final handing over to Capt, Master was stopped, musketry which had been being carried on for those who had not fired at all was resumed in ordinary course & ordinary training continued.

7am The annual signalling tests were held.

1/6^th Battalion – Remained in billets – Coys carried out two hours parade, route march & drill.

7^th Battalion – At 5am enemy fired mine at F3 a 50 destroying one of our listening posts & killing three occupants. Some damage done to our shafts & 6 miners killed. No shell fire followed. Orders received that Bn, would be relieved by 8 East Surrey R on 6/7^th.

8^th Battalion – 

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 4th November 1915

4^th November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Ordinary Routine

2nd Battalion – Officers 24.    Other Ranks 809.

To Hospital 1.

From Hospital 1.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion - Orders were received that details & baggage to be left behind were to be attached to 1/4th Queen's LUCKNOW, but no action to be taken until receipt of orders to move. Arrangements for depot were therefore apparently to be cancelled, to this the C.O. objected & protested. By this evening practically all stores had been received & issued except tents, servants clothing, machine gun tripods, telephones, binoculars. Necessaries had also not arrived.

1/6^th Battalion – Coys carried out a practice assault with bombers etc, in trenches dug for purpose on the VERMELLES - SAILLY LA BOURSE Rd.

7^th Battalion – Quiet day, nothing to record.

8^th Battalion – TRENCHES I 32 b 6 3 (HDQRS).

Returned to trenches 24 25 26 again to take over from 9^th E.Surrey regt. Relief complete by 9.30pm. Battalion had tea in field ¾ mile W, of DICKEBUSCH.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 3rd November 1915

3^rd November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – ANNEZIN.

Ordinary Routine, 2 Lieut L.H. Bennett and 9 Other ranks joined the Battn.

2nd Battalion – Officers 24.    Other Ranks 809.

To Hospital 1.

Reinforcement 2/Lieut R.R. Burdon. 2/Lieut W.A. McCabe. Other Ranks 19.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion - As soon as numbers of Companies were known indents for stores were wired & were promptly complied with. A station board was ordered to assemble to assess the value of officer’s chargers to be purchased if required. Orders were received to take one suit of Khaki Home Service serge & one suit khaki drill.

1/6^th Battalion – Remained in billets – Coys carried out two hours parade during the morning - & completed refitting.

7^th Battalion – Some artillery activity on both sides.

8^th Battalion – Bad weather prevented carrying on of training. Brigade Recreation room opened in barn in camp G.

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 2nd November 1915

2^nd November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Relieved by 2/Ox & Bucks L.I. by 12 (noon). The Battn, marched back to ANNEZIN and went into billets. 

2nd Battalion – Officers 22.    Other Ranks 791.

Wounded (accidentally) 1.

To Hospital 5.

From Hospital 1.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

1/5^th Battalion -7.30am Brig, Gen, Johnson commanding the ALLAHABAD LUCKNOW, and FYZABAD Brigade Areas inspected the Battn.

1/6^th Battalion – SAILLY LA BOURSE.

Remained in billets – it rained all day. Coys refitted with clothes & boots.

7^th Battalion – Heavy rain all day greatly damaged trenches especially in TAMBOUR F3 a F3 b. Most of dugouts leaked badly. Much work on repairs necessitated. Enemy very inactive probably suffering in same way.

8^th Battalion – Wet day -

The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 1st November 1915

1^st November 1915 – 

1st Battalion – Enemy still showing more activity with snipers but no shelling on our section. Casualties 2 Killed 1 Wounded.

2nd Battalion – Officers 22.    Other Ranks 796.

To Hospital 1.

From Hospital 1.

Reinforcement Other Ranks 57.

The Battn, was relieved in the trenches today by the 2^nd Borders (20^th Bde,). Billets in ESSARS.

2/4^th Battalion – GALLIPPOLI.

During the month, the Battalion has been quartered in dug outs on the southern Slopes of LALA BABA (SUVLA BAY)

1/5^th Battalion - All officer except, Lieut. L.W. Jardine and all N.C.O's & men except 1 clerk at Bde, H.Q. having now returned the medical examination of the Battn, was, completed & the strength (excluding the officers and men referred to.) reported fit for service was, Officers 24  Other Ranks 657

Medical 1 Other Ranks. 5.

R.A.M.C. attached

Capt C .E.H. MASTER was nominated to command the depot.

1/6^th Battalion – IN THE TRENCHES.

A quiet day. The enemy were inactive both with bombs & guns. The battalion was relieved by the 11^th Middlesex. The relief commenced at 1pm from BARTS and was completed by 4.15pm. The Battn, on relief proceeded to SAILLY LA BOURSE. The weather was very bad & many of the billets leaked.

Casualties – Wounded O.R. two.

7^th Battalion – SUB SECTOR D3 BECOURT.

Our miners fired camouflet at F3 a 4505, believed very successful. Our artillery shelled F3 a 63 immediately afterwards. A large supply of various grenades received with orders that they were to be “expended on the enemy as early as possible” in view of probable increase in output of Mills & Rifle grenades. Rate of expenditure of grenades other than Mills grenades therefore much increased.   

8^th Battalion – RENINGHELST.

Battalion arrived at Camp G, at 3am – men very dirty and tired. Day devoted to rest and bathing.