11th February 1915 On this day: 3rd Monmouths inspected   His Majesty, King George V, inspected his First Welsh Division on Parker's Piece, Cambridge, before it left for the Flanders' battlefields, it was noted to be 'a fitting and historic conclusion to the period of preparation of gallant volunteers' Khaki-clad soldiers were assembled and as the Division presented arms, after a royal salute, it was a memorable sight of 'of shimmering steel'. 'Three cheers for the King' was called for and caps were raised aloft on bayonet tips, the roar was continually repeated as the Welsh warriors paid tribute to His Majesty. On a specially built low platform, covered in red cloth, the King and high-ranking Officers stood and received the salutes of the Division. Infantry wearing greatcoats, in double columns of four and accompanied by horses and guns marched passed the saluting base to military music. A very impressive spectacle. A general order was issued expressing His Majesty's pleasure when observing the presence and the discipline of the Welsh Division, he sent his compliments on the polished manner in which the march past and movements had been accomplished. A fitting finale prior to leaving the shores for the fateful battlefields of France and Flanders, as there was many men that would not return. 1st Battalion Royal Scots Belgium & France 1914 - 1915.   1st Battalion Royal Scots in Ypres, Belgium. Temporary posting to 5th Scottish Rifles   Capt T B Nicholls posted to temporary charge of 5/Scottish Rifles in relief of Lt Greaves proceeding to England on 8 days leave. Lt Cohen proceeded on 8 days leave to England. War Diary 19th Field Ambulance RAMC, Armentières  New Co for 2nd Queens  Inspection  Reliefs Complete  Inspection  In Billets  Route March  Quiet  Training  Officers    Inspection of Billets  Hostile MG Shelled  Enemy shelling  Support trenches heavily shelled.  Recruitment 2nd Life Guards Shelled by Howitzer fire   At 9 pm the billeting area of the 2nd Life Guards in Ypres was severely shelled by Howitzer fire said to have been brought up by rail. The regiment escaped but other troops and civilians were killed close by. My adjutant assisted to carry the remains of 3 women and 5 children, which the terrified Belgian men refused to touch, although urged by their priest. Very lucky to escape with the loss of 1 man after over 10 days. War Diary  Reliefs 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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Remembering those who died this day, 11th of February 1915. Gnr. Robert Dewhurst. 2nd Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery Read their Story. Cpl. William Johnson. 2nd Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers Cpl. George Povey. 1st Btn. Cheshire Regiment Read their Story. Pte. Joseph Read. Read their Story. Pte. Alexander Russell Stewart. 1st Btn. Royal Scots Read their Story. Add a name to this list.

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