28th September 1914 On this day:  Into Position  Bridges  Divisional Guard  Under Fire Night and Day  Brave rescue  New Orders    Minutes of the Second Meeting 28th Sept 1914 Present: Lord Southampton; Col. Darwin; Mr. W. Cresswell Gray; Capt. Tristram; Capt. Roberts; Col. Bowes; Col. R. Burdon The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The list of gentlemen appointed temporarily was corrected. It was decided that an early opportunity should be taken to allot positions to these gentlemen; and to secure that a commission be granted to them. It was decided to accept no more officers for commissions at present (unless some exceptionally valuable officer present himself) in order that vacancies might be retained for the promotion of candidates from the ranks. Colonel Bowes mentioned that a considerable quantity of clothing was expected at a very short delivery. Captain Tristram reported that only 568 officers and men could be accommodated in the house and out buildings at present; and it was decided to at once ascertain how many huts would be required for additional accommodation for the whole Battalion; what the best position for these huts would be; and Colonel Burdon was instructed that tenders should be invited for them; and to obtain the necessary permission to proceed immediately from the G.O.C in C. On the question of the telephone Colonel Burdon was instructed to request the Postal Authorities to at once put a telephone in; and he was further instructed to obtain the leave of the G.O.C in C. that this should be done at public expense. Colonel Burdon was also instructed to press the question of the medical examination of officers being conducted by a local man. On the question of the wet and dry Canteen, it was decided to accept Messrs Speedings’ tender, by telegram, on the 24th inst, subject to such reduction as could be obtained, if any. Colonel Burdon announced that additional subscriptions up to date, including £5 from Col. Darwin, and £50 from Sir Thomas Wrightson, amounted altogether to £5550. http://dcc-live-s3.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/D_CG-5_194-County-Battalion_transcript.pdf  Hard at Work  Relief  Travel  Enemy Active  Entrenching  Snipers Active  Training  Pile Driving  Shelling  Heavily shelled  Preparations  Recruiting  Scout aeroplanes go to France 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, 28th of September 1914. Private Atkinson. Read their Story. Rowland James Baker. 8th Btn. Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regt.) Read their Story. Rowland James Baker. 8th Btn. Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regt.) Read their Story. Pte. John O'Brien. 5th Btn. Royal Irish Fusiliers Read their Story. Add a name to this list.

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