Monday 27th November 1916

Winnipeg Camp

Rest and the provision of some working parties for the Royal Engineers continued. The weather became much colder.

Pte. Israel Burnley (see 7^th June) was appointed (unpaid) Lance Corporal.

RSM John William Headings (see 20^th September) and Pte. Harry Wood (see 6^th March) departed for England on one weeks’ leave.

The three Headings brothers: from left to right, James Lawrence, John William (standing) and Henry George.
(Photo by kind permission of Jill Monk)

Pte. Arthur Lumb (see 2^nd October) reported sick, suffering from dental caries; he would be admitted via 17^th Casualty Clearing Station at Remy Sidings to 4^th General Hospital at Arques.

Pte. Tom Midgley (see 17^th July) was admitted to hospital (cause and details unknown).

Cpl. Arthur Edward Hunt (see 2^nd July), serving at VI Corps HQ, departed for England on ten days’ leave.

Pte. Henry Holroyd (see 4^th October), who had been in England since having been wounded in October, was posted to 83^rd Training Reserve Battalion, based at Gateshead.

Sgt. Arthur Manks (see 4^th November) was transferred from 83^rd Training Reserve Battalion to 1^st Garrison Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

Ronald Ferguson (see 25^th September), in training with the Inns of Court OTC, was promoted Lance Corporal; once commissioned he would serve with 10DWR.