Sunday 4th March 1917

Eperlecques

Training continued close to billets.

Sgt. Herbert Parkin (see 10^th November 1916) was reported by Acting CSM David Frederick McKrill (see 3^rd June 1916)  as having been “out of bounds and improperly dressed”; he was admonished by Lt. Col. Robert Raymer (see 3^rd March), but suffered no further punishment.

Pte. Tom Lister Ellison (see 21^st December 1916) was admitted via 69^th Field Ambulance to 10^th Stationary Hospital at St. Omer; he was suffering from inflammation of his right knee.

(Acting) Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Galbraith Buckle MC (see 22^nd August 1916), who had spent two months with 10DWR in the Summer of 1916, and was now commanding 2^nd Northants, showed great courage whilst commanding his Battalion during an attack at Bouchavesnes. He was subsequently awarded the DSO for his conduct and the citation records his actions: “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his battalion. He visited the captured trenches during the action and gave orders regarding dispositions and consolidation. The dash of his battalion in the attack and their tenacity in holding the position won, were to a considerable extent due to his influence."

 

(Acting) Lt. Col. Christopher Galbraith Buckle