5th October 1914 On this day: Royal Naval Division defend Dunkirk   Two Brigades of the Royal Naval Division moved to Dunkirk to defend the town against enemy attack. Brigadier Inspects Squadrons of 2nd Life Guards.   Brigadier inspected Squadrons of 2nd Life Guards in Marching Order. War Diary 2nd Life Guards Brigade entrain to Southampton   2nd Life Guards entrain with Brigade for Southampton. War Diary 111th Heavy Battery proceed to France   111th Heavy Battery RGA land in France 112th Heavy Battery proceed to France   112th Heavy Battery RGA land in France  Embarkation 2nd Borders embark   2nd Battalion Border regiment embarked on Troopships Turkoman and Minneapolis at Southampton. Relocation   E Battery 3rd Brigade RHA Genouville Farm. Marched about 15 mile to billets at Genouville Farm about 1700. Location about 1 1/2 miles north of La Nouville. Marched through two French Reserve Divisions. Still with 5th Cavalry Division. war diaries  Further moves  1st East Lancs on the march  1st North Staffs on the March  Howe Battalion Arrive in France  Aircraft shot down    Minutes of Committee Meeting Cocken Hall 5th October 1914 Present: Lord Southampton; W. Cresswell Gray, Esq; A.F. Pease, Esq; Colonel Bowes; Capt. Tristram; Captain Roberts; Col. R. Burdon. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Colonel Burdon reported there were 711 of all ranks now quartered at Cocken and at West Rainton; and it was stated that about 100 more men were enlisted, and ready to come up. The Adjutant reported that Mr. Hughes Games and Mr Ince had joined; and a telegram offering a commission to Mr Lowe was written to be despatched. Colonel Burdon notified that a subscription had been sent from Mr Henry Salvin for £25. Colonel Burdon was authorised to offer a commission to Dr. Alfred Squire Taylor, M.B. B’ch. [MBChB] Edin. Colonel Burdon was authorised to proceed at once with the erection of huts, to hold 700 men; and also a Recreation Shed, as soon as permission could be obtained for the latter. Colonel Burdon was instructed to write to Colonel Darwin and ask if he would be good enough to undertake the management of the finance of the Battalion, as being so much nearer the spot. The new pattern equipment was fitted for inspection, and it was suggested that the old Webb pattern should be obtained, if possible. Sites for the huts - as suggested by the Darlington Construction Co, and laid out by Mr Ventris this morning - were approved. Construction is to be commenced at once. http://dcc-live-s3.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/D_CG-5_194-County-Battalion_transcript.pdf  On the March  On the Move  Artillery In Action  On the March  Divisional entrainment westwards  Shelling  Trench Work  In Billets  On the Move  On the Move  Training  On the Move  Companies Return  Bridging  On the Move  A New HQ  Into Billets  On the Move  Rumours  On the March  Arrived Pontdrun 5 a.m. Can you add to this factual information? Do you know the whereabouts of a unit on a particular day? Do you have a copy of an official war diary entry? Details of an an incident? The loss of a ship? A letter, postcard, photo or any other interesting snipts? If your information relates only to an individual, eg. enlistment, award of a medal or death, please use this form: Add a story.

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