29th July 1915 On this day: Daily Battery Activity 6th London Brigade RFA    6th London Brigade Royal Field Artillery record in their war diary: The remaining section of the 15th London Battery and one section of the 16th London Battery were relieved by sections of Batteries of the 71st Brigade, RFA last night. D Battery of the 70th Brigade, RFA was in position at Vermelles, should have relieved the 17th London Battery, but having lost its way, failed to put in an appearance until 0400. As it was then daylight the relief had to be postponed. War Diaries 13th KRRC advance party leaves camp   29th July 1915, an advance party of 108 men of the 13th KRRC left Windmill Camp with all animals and transport, bound for Le Havre. promotions    London Gazette Extract 9th Lancers in billets North of Zeggers Cappel. 'C' Squadron training. 1 Other Rank to Hospital. 2 Lead Draught Horses received. The following are extracts from the London Gazette dated 29th July 1915 9th (Q.R) Lancers. Major (Bt. Lt. Col.) D.J.E. Beale-Browne to be Temporary Lt. Colonel from 8th October 1914 & 10th October 1914, and from 9th December 1914. Lieutenant I.A. Straker to be Temporary Captain 28th June 1915. War Diary Advanced Dressing Post in Laventie   Visited by Deputy Director Medical Services 3rd Corps and afterwards took him to the Advanced Dressing Post in Laventie, which consists of a long room which can accommodate 30-40 patients with two smaller rooms, and cellar accommodation. Lt. Hill returned from medical charge of Royal Welsh Fusiliers on relief by Capt. Harbison returned from leave. War diary RAMC 19th Field Ambulance, Estaires  Reliefs  19th Seige Bty RGA in action  8th Worcesters relieve 4th Ox & Bucks  In the Trenches  Mules in the Hold  Reliefs  Working Parties  Trench Work  Under Shellfire  Reliefs  Visit  Concentration  Quiet  On the Move  In the Trenches  Reinforcements  Reliefs  Retaliation  Mine  Working Parties  Routine  Change of Command  Shells  Inspection  Equipment Arrives  Arrival  Bombardment  Reliefs  In Support  Short Route March  Epidemic  Bivouac  On the Move  On the Move  Entrainment Begins  Shells  Route March  Entraining  Training  Visit  A Quiet Day  Operation Order No.21.  On the March  Enemy Aircraft  Instruction  On the Move  On the Move  On the Move  Shelling Training   On 29th and 30th July E Battery, RHA practiced Crossing Canal in sections complete at a time by order of Brigadier General Royal Artillery Cavalry Corps. A piece practice which did not improve either equipment or ammunition. E Battery RHA war diary 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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