Rifle Distribution in Artillery Units

[BillDurr]

How many Rifles were actually allocated to an Artillery Battery. I know that AIF Artillerymen were not issued a personal weapon in Australia, as the Artillery Battery was to be equipped the same as the British Units. As there are very few photographs that show Gunners with Rifles, I would like to know who were issued rifles in a Battery.  I believe that in 1909 Army Order 304 gave the 'distribution of rifles within a Battery' - but I have been unable to locate a copy to research.

[ianjonesncl]

There is some information on this thread that may be of interest.

Artillerymen wore bandoliers - - Page 2 - Other Great War Chat - The Great War (1914-1918) Forum (greatwarforum.org)

 

[Alan24]

This may be of interest, 18pdr limber wagon showing SMLEs.

 

[ianjonesncl]

5 hours ago, Alan24 said:

This may be of interest, 18pdr limber wagon showing SMLEs.

Nice pic. Interesting to see that the working parts are covered which would seem to makes sense as I would think there will be a lot of dirt flying around from the horses. 

 

[ianjonesncl]

Four men with rifles and their limber

https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/153347-postcards/?do=findComment&comment=2521739

R.A. with limber

Edited 7 September , 2022 by ianjonesncl