| Regiment | 5th Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Mesopotamia, At Tuz Khurmatli |
| Entry | 'A' and 'D' companies relieved 'B' and 'C' companies in the defensive line. General Throughout the month the enemy remained quiet, and showed no indication to attack. L.A.M.B patrols proceeded on frequent occasions as far as TAUQ FORD driving in the TURKISH outposts covering that place. L.A.M.B Cars were accompanied on several occasions by Lewis Gun detachments from the Battalion, these occupying commanding ground enabled cars to work with flanks secured. TRAINING During the month an excellent assault course was completed and greatly assisted the Bayonet fighting exercise. A 400 yards rifle range also completed was utilised with considerable benefit. INTELLIGENCE During the month one or two minor disturbances took place in the neighbourhood. Parties of JEBBARI attacked the TALEBANI, but were beaten off in the vicinity of G 1L, whilst, friendly villages in vicinity of TAUQ CHAI were subjected to slight annoyance from hostile Arabs. Generally however, all was quiet. TUZ GARRISON Major R.I. SCORER M.C. assumed command of TUZ GARRISON vice Major H.T. SHAKESPEARE (to Lines of Communication PERSIA) on the 13th inst. The Garrison now comprised the following. 5th Battalion the Wiltshire Regiment 'B' Squadron 12th Cavalry with Machine Gun Section. 'D' Section 40th Machine Gun Company. 2 (Two) Sections 13th L.A.M.B. 1 (One) Section A/66 Brigade R.F.A. 1 (One) Section ANZAC WIRELESS 1 (One) Section 39th Field Ambulance. SICKNESS Sickness during the month showed a marked decrease, the percentage evacuated 1.4% due to the distinct decline in the hot weather and resultant rise in spirits of the troops. R. Ivor. Scorer Major. Comdg 5th (S) Bn The Wiltshire Regt. Remarks: Nominal roll of Officers serving is published as an Appendix 1. Appendix I Nominal Roll of Officers present with 5th (S) Battalion Wiltshire Regiment Rank Initials Name Regiment Remarks A/Major R.I. Scorer MC 5th Wilts Commanding Officer A/Capt J.H. Snelgar 1st Wiltshire A/Adjutant Capt S.W. Rintoul R.A.M.C. Medical Officer Capt A.E. Martelli att Queens R.W. Surreys O.C. 'A' Company Capt R.G. Griffiths 1st Wiltshire O.C. 'B' Company A/Capt J.M. Dodington 5th Wiltshire O.C. 'D' Company A/Capt F.E. Kreis M.C. " Grenadier Officer A/Capt C.F. Cran 5th Wiltshire O.C. 'C' Company Lieut G.N. Robertson Attch 2nd Gordons Wiring Officer Lieut A Davey 101st T.R. Battalion Gas Officer Lieut D.W. Pugh Attch 1st & 2nd Wilts Actg Quartermaster Lieut R.G. Thompson " Lewis Gun Officer Lieut E.T.S. Salmon 5th Wiltshire Intelligence Officer Lieut G.L.C. Key 5th Wiltshire Lewis Gun Officer Lieut E.J. Douglas 4th A & S Highlanders Grenadier Officer Lieut S.C.R.L. Clarke 2nd Wiltshire Lieut J White 5th Royal Scots Lieut T. Stewart Brechin 7th Gordons Lieut G.M. Miles-Bailey 3rd Hampshire 2/Lieut C. Sergeaunt 1st & 2nd Wilts P.T. & Bayonet Fighting Officers 2/Lieut C.P. Parsons " " 2/Lieut R.J. Anwyl " 2/Lieut W.G. Dawson " 2/Lieut G.R. Grosvenor Gen List New Armies R. Ivor. Scorer Major Comdg 5th (S) Bn The Wiltshire Regt. Field 1.9.18. |
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