1st Tyneside Scottish April 1944 - Revision history

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	'''27th April 1944'''		'''27th April 1944'''

	His Majesty the King inspected a Guard of Honour composed of three Officers and 90 Other Ranks and later saw demonstrations by the Rifle Companies and Specialist Platoons of the Battalion.		His Majesty the King inspected a Guard of Honour composed of three Officers and 90 Other Ranks and later saw demonstrations by the Rifle Companies and Specialist Platoons of the Battalion. A photograph of the occasion appears below.

			[[File:1st Tyneside Scottish Royal Inspection Thetford 27th April 1944.jpg]]

	'''29th April 1944'''		'''29th April 1944'''

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	Exercise “SEEK” was held, in which the Battalion acted as enemy to the Reconnaissance Corps and 146th and 147th Brigades.		Exercise “SEEK” was held, in which the Battalion acted as enemy to the Reconnaissance Corps and 146th and 147th Brigades.

	No information about the exercise was found in the Battalion file but more information is available within the Brigade War Diary.		No information about the exercise was found in the Battalion file but more information is available within the [http://www.newmp.org.uk/70brigade/index.php/70th_Infantry_Brigade_War_Diary_April_1944. Brigade War Diary.]

	'''8th April 1944'''		'''8th April 1944'''
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	'''11th – 17th April 1944'''		'''11th – 17th April 1944'''

	Exercise “BUMP” was held - this was to exercise troops in an attack with full scale Artillery support. Again, no information was filed with the Battalion War Diary but more can be found about this exercise on the Brigade War Diary.		Exercise “BUMP” was held - this was to exercise troops in an attack with full scale Artillery support. Again, no information was filed with the Battalion War Diary but more can be found about this exercise on the [http://www.newmp.org.uk/70brigade/index.php/70th_Infantry_Brigade_War_Diary_April_1944. Brigade War Diary.]

	'''15th April 1944'''		'''15th April 1944'''

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	1st ~~Battalion Tyneside Scottish~~		'''1st April 1944'''
	~~War Diary~~ April 1944

	~~1st April 1944~~		The weekly Strength State was completed and a copy filed with the War Diary as Appendix A – for more details see below.

	~~The weekly Strength State was completed and a copy field with the War Diary as Appendix A – for more details see below.~~		'''3rd – 6th April 1944'''
	3rd – 6th April 1944
	Exercise “SEEK” was held, in which the Battalion acted as enemy to the Reconnaissance Corps and 146th and 147th Brigades. No information about the exercise was found in the Battalion file but more information is available within the Brigade War Diary.

	~~8th April 1944~~		Exercise “SEEK” was held, in which the Battalion acted as enemy to the Reconnaissance Corps and 146th and 147th Brigades.
	~~The weekly Strength State~~ was ~~completed and a copy field with~~ the ~~War Diary~~ as ~~Appendix B – for more details see below~~.

	11th – 17th April 1944		No information about the exercise was found in the Battalion file but more information is available within the Brigade War Diary.

			'''8th April 1944'''

			The weekly Strength State was completed and a copy filed with the War Diary as Appendix B – for more details see below.

			'''11th – 17th April 1944'''

	Exercise “BUMP” was held - this was to exercise troops in an attack with full scale Artillery support. Again, no information was filed with the Battalion War Diary but more can be found about this exercise on the Brigade War Diary.		Exercise “BUMP” was held - this was to exercise troops in an attack with full scale Artillery support. Again, no information was filed with the Battalion War Diary but more can be found about this exercise on the Brigade War Diary.
	15th April 1944
	The weekly Strength State was completed and a copy ~~field~~ with the War Diary as Appendix C – for more details see below.		'''15th April 1944'''

			The weekly Strength State was completed and a copy filed with the War Diary as Appendix C – for more details see below.

	Six Sergeants and 66 Other Ranks were taken on strength from the London Scottish.		Six Sergeants and 66 Other Ranks were taken on strength from the London Scottish.
	19th April 1944
			'''19th April 1944'''

	Major D.N. Nicol assumed command of the Battalion in the absence of Lt Col De Winton on leave.		Major D.N. Nicol assumed command of the Battalion in the absence of Lt Col De Winton on leave.
	20th April 1944
			'''20th April 1944'''

	18 Other Ranks were transferred from the Battalion to the Pioneer Corps.		18 Other Ranks were transferred from the Battalion to the Pioneer Corps.

	22nd April 1944		'''22nd April 1944'''

	Lt Col De Winton came back from leave and reassumed command of the Battalion.		Lt Col De Winton came back from leave and reassumed command of the Battalion.

	The weekly Strength State was completed and a copy ~~field~~ with the War Diary as Appendix D – for more details see below.		The weekly Strength State was completed and a copy filed with the War Diary as Appendix D – for more details see below.

	The Battalion ~~boxing~~ team were beaten by a team from the Royal Engineers in the final of the Divisional Boxing Championship by 25 points to 20.		The Battalion Boxing team were beaten by a team from the Royal Engineers in the final of the Divisional Boxing Championship by 25 points to 20.

	25th – 26th April 1944		'''25th – 26th April 1944'''

	General Sir Arthur Wauchope G.C.B., G.C.M.G., C.I.E., D.S.O., Colonel of the Regiment, visited the Battalion.		General Sir Arthur Wauchope G.C.B., G.C.M.G., C.I.E., D.S.O., Colonel of the Regiment, visited the Battalion.

	25th April 1944		'''25th April 1944'''

	With General Wauchope present, Beating Retreat was performed by the massed Pipes and Drums of the 1st, 5th and 7th Battalions ~~of the Black Watch~~, along with those of 1st Tyneside Scottish.		With General Wauchope present, Beating Retreat was performed by the massed Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch, consisting of those from the 1st, 5th and 7th Battalions, along with those of 1st Tyneside Scottish.

	27th April 1944		'''27th April 1944'''

	His Majesty the King inspected a Guard of Honour composed of three Officers and 90 Other Ranks and later saw demonstrations by the Rifle Companies and Specialist Platoons of the ~~battalion~~.		His Majesty the King inspected a Guard of Honour composed of three Officers and 90 Other Ranks and later saw demonstrations by the Rifle Companies and Specialist Platoons of the Battalion.

	29th April 1944		'''29th April 1944'''

	The weekly Strength State was completed and a copy ~~field~~ with the War Diary as Appendix E – for more details see below.		The weekly Strength State was completed and a copy filed with the War Diary as Appendix E – for more details see below.

	Appendices attached to the 1st Tyneside Scottish War Diary for April 1944.		'''Appendices attached to the 1st Tyneside Scottish War Diary for April 1944.'''

			'''Appendix A – Weekly Returns of Manpower as at 1st April 1944.'''

	~~Appendix A – Weekly Returns of Manpower as at 1st April 1944.~~
	This Return shows new officers joining the Battalion as follows:-		This Return shows new officers joining the Battalion as follows:-

	WS/Lt Frary E J, Middlesex Regiment, transferred on 31/3/1944 from the 2nd Kensingtons, posted to Battalion HQ Signals.		WS/Lt Frary E J, Middlesex Regiment, transferred on 31/3/1944 from the 2nd Kensingtons, posted to Battalion HQ Signals.

	WS/Lt Wilson D B, Middlesex Regiment, transferred on 31/3/1944 from the 2nd Kensingtons, to be a Duty Officer with A Coy. He was posted out of the Battalion in the week ending 17/6/44 – though the destination was unfortunately unreadable.		WS/Lt Wilson D B, Middlesex Regiment, transferred on 31/3/1944 from the 2nd Kensingtons, to be a Duty Officer with A Coy. He was posted out of the Battalion in the week ending 17/6/44 – though the destination was unfortunately unreadable.

	In respect of Other Ranks, the 1 April 1944 ~~return~~ shows 866 men on strength against the War Establishment and 1st Reinforcements total of 972, still leaving a deficit of 107.		In respect of Other Ranks, the 1 April 1944 Return shows 866 men on strength against the War Establishment and 1st Reinforcements total of 972, still leaving a net deficit of 107.

			'''Appendix B – Weekly Returns of Manpower as at 8th April 1944.'''

	~~Appendix B – Weekly Returns of Manpower as at 8th April 1944.~~
	There appeared to be no changes other than those already noted.		There appeared to be no changes other than those already noted.
	Appendix C – Weekly Returns of Manpower as at 15th April 1944.
			'''Appendix C – Weekly Returns of Manpower as at 15th April 1944.'''

	This Return shows new Officers joining the Battalion as follows:-		This Return shows new Officers joining the Battalion as follows:-

	A/Lt Carter F J, Canadian Infantry Corps, joined the Battalion on 13/4/1944 from the Canadian Army under the “CANLOAN SCHEME”.		A/Lt Carter F J, Canadian Infantry Corps, joined the Battalion on 13/4/1944 from the Canadian Army under the “CANLOAN SCHEME”.

	T/Lt Manning E P, Canadian Infantry Corps, joined the Battalion on 13/4/1944 from the Canadian Army under the “CANLOAN SCHEME”.		T/Lt Manning E P, Canadian Infantry Corps, joined the Battalion on 13/4/1944 from the Canadian Army under the “CANLOAN SCHEME”.

	T/Lt Nicholson H.R., Canadian Infantry Corps, joined the Battalion on 13/4/1944 from the Canadian Army, under the “CANLOAN SCHEME”.		T/Lt Nicholson H.R., Canadian Infantry Corps, joined the Battalion on 13/4/1944 from the Canadian Army, under the “CANLOAN SCHEME”.
	~~In terms of attached ranks in this Return the Batman/Driver to Chaplain was listed (but unfortunately not named)~~

	Appendix D – Weekly Returns of Manpower as at 22nd April 1944.		In terms of attached ranks in this Return the Batman/Driver to the Chaplain was listed (but unfortunately not named)

			'''Appendix D – Weekly Returns of Manpower as at 22nd April 1944.'''

	There were apparently no changes other than those already noted.		There were apparently no changes other than those already noted.
	Appendix E – Weekly Returns of Manpower as at 29th April 1944.
			'''Appendix E – Weekly Returns of Manpower as at 29th April 1944.'''

	In respect of Other Ranks, this Return shows 948 strength against the War Establishment and 1st Reinforcement total of 972, with 4 surplus and 28 deficient in overall numbers.		In respect of Other Ranks, this Return shows 948 strength against the War Establishment and 1st Reinforcement total of 972, with 4 surplus and 28 deficient in overall numbers.


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			1st Battalion Tyneside Scottish
			War Diary April 1944

			1st April 1944

			The weekly Strength State was completed and a copy field with the War Diary as Appendix A – for more details see below.
			3rd – 6th April 1944
			Exercise “SEEK” was held, in which the Battalion acted as enemy to the Reconnaissance Corps and 146th and 147th Brigades. No information about the exercise was found in the Battalion file but more information is available within the Brigade War Diary.

			8th April 1944
			The weekly Strength State was completed and a copy field with the War Diary as Appendix B – for more details see below.

			11th – 17th April 1944

			Exercise “BUMP” was held - this was to exercise troops in an attack with full scale Artillery support. Again, no information was filed with the Battalion War Diary but more can be found about this exercise on the Brigade War Diary.
			15th April 1944
			The weekly Strength State was completed and a copy field with the War Diary as Appendix C – for more details see below.

			Six Sergeants and 66 Other Ranks were taken on strength from the London Scottish.
			19th April 1944
			Major D.N. Nicol assumed command of the Battalion in the absence of Lt Col De Winton on leave.
			20th April 1944
			18 Other Ranks were transferred from the Battalion to the Pioneer Corps.

			22nd April 1944
			Lt Col De Winton came back from leave and reassumed command of the Battalion.

			The weekly Strength State was completed and a copy field with the War Diary as Appendix D – for more details see below.

			The Battalion boxing team were beaten by a team from the Royal Engineers in the final of the Divisional Boxing Championship by 25 points to 20.

			25th – 26th April 1944

			General Sir Arthur Wauchope G.C.B., G.C.M.G., C.I.E., D.S.O., Colonel of the Regiment, visited the Battalion.

			25th April 1944

			With General Wauchope present, Beating Retreat was performed by the massed Pipes and Drums of the 1st, 5th and 7th Battalions of the Black Watch, along with those of 1st Tyneside Scottish.

			27th April 1944

			His Majesty the King inspected a Guard of Honour composed of three Officers and 90 Other Ranks and later saw demonstrations by the Rifle Companies and Specialist Platoons of the battalion.

			29th April 1944

			The weekly Strength State was completed and a copy field with the War Diary as Appendix E – for more details see below.

			Appendices attached to the 1st Tyneside Scottish War Diary for April 1944.

			Appendix A – Weekly Returns of Manpower as at 1st April 1944.
			This Return shows new officers joining the Battalion as follows:-
			WS/Lt Frary E J, Middlesex Regiment, transferred on 31/3/1944 from the 2nd Kensingtons, posted to Battalion HQ Signals.
			WS/Lt Wilson D B, Middlesex Regiment, transferred on 31/3/1944 from the 2nd Kensingtons, to be a Duty Officer with A Coy. He was posted out of the Battalion in the week ending 17/6/44 – though the destination was unfortunately unreadable.

			In respect of Other Ranks, the 1 April 1944 return shows 866 men on strength against the War Establishment and 1st Reinforcements total of 972, still leaving a deficit of 107.

			Appendix B – Weekly Returns of Manpower as at 8th April 1944.
			There appeared to be no changes other than those already noted.
			Appendix C – Weekly Returns of Manpower as at 15th April 1944.
			This Return shows new Officers joining the Battalion as follows:-
			A/Lt Carter F J, Canadian Infantry Corps, joined the Battalion on 13/4/1944 from the Canadian Army under the “CANLOAN SCHEME”.
			T/Lt Manning E P, Canadian Infantry Corps, joined the Battalion on 13/4/1944 from the Canadian Army under the “CANLOAN SCHEME”.
			T/Lt Nicholson H.R., Canadian Infantry Corps, joined the Battalion on 13/4/1944 from the Canadian Army, under the “CANLOAN SCHEME”.
			In terms of attached ranks in this Return the Batman/Driver to Chaplain was listed (but unfortunately not named)

			Appendix D – Weekly Returns of Manpower as at 22nd April 1944.
			There were apparently no changes other than those already noted.
			Appendix E – Weekly Returns of Manpower as at 29th April 1944.

			In respect of Other Ranks, this Return shows 948 strength against the War Establishment and 1st Reinforcement total of 972, with 4 surplus and 28 deficient in overall numbers.


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