Returns to Divisional H.Q.

[Dave66]

Picked up a small booklet, “46th North Midland Division Standing Orders (War)” from Sept 1916.

There is a single appendix pinned to the rear page showing the deadlines for returns to divisional headquarters, 

Just thought it may be of interest to someone researching this division.

 

Dave.

 

 

Edited 23 December , 2019 by Dave66

[Muerrisch]

Thank you. Most interesting. One wonders if these were standard across the army, or a Div. decision.

[Dave66]

I knew most things were administered on a regular basis and varying frequency, the thing that struck me was the precise deadlines for submitting the returns.

Its always nice to find these little snippets in period publications and manuals that are so often lost.

 

 

Dave.

Edited 24 December , 2019 by Dave66

[Ron Clifton]

11 hours ago, Muerrisch said:

Thank you. Most interesting. One wonders if these were standard across the army, or a Div. decision.

I have read reports that suggest that when divisions were transferred between Armies, there were complaints that they had to comply with a different set of orders regarding returns, so there clearly wasn't a France-wide standard series. Some returns were laid down in Field Service Regulations, but not all. In each case, Divisional orders would have to take note of the requirements of their Corps, which again might not be standard.

 

I do sometimes wonder if the strength returns - fighting, trench and ration - could not have been combined into one, especially as they all had to be submitted at the same time and day!

 

Ron

[themonsstar]

Thank you for posting this, all all these little snippets help with research.

[Dave66]

I thought I’d add the original appendix 1 for context, 

I know cameras in the British frontline were not officially allowed, but never knew about the monthly certificate that no cameras were in possession.

 

Dave.

Edited 24 December , 2019 by Dave66
Added photo.