Sat., Oct 02, 1915 Neuve Eglise
6 AM | Morning clear. Very cold, light frost covering ground |
Inspection of Rifles. Firing up at the lines very desultory | |
Call from Brigade for Linesmen the 2nd Regt were able to supply five good & experienced men. these men to be attached to the Signal Staff. | |
Transport sent to Supply depot for supplies. Called. “Brigade Supply Depot”, sent today for green mailing envelopes & Service P.C. for Regiment – “B”. | |
Staff & 11 of the Machine Gun Section warned for the Trenches tonight. | |
Lecture given to Officers & N.C.Os subject trench fighting given by Major Murray K.C. Horse 1 Calvary Brigade he made lecture very interesting & dealt with Sanitary Methods How to take over Trenches. Water supply; Direction and length of trench & number of men required to man same. Importance of marking flanks and why they must not be continued or lengthened. Enemy trenches. his habits & strength. Listening posts. |