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LT.-COL. J. BALLANTINE, D.S.O.

O.C. 76th Overseas Battalion, C.E.F.

HISTORICAL RECORDOF THE

OVERSEAS BATTALIONOF THE

CANADIANEXPEDITIONARY

FORCE

Compiled by

THE REV. E. R.J. BIGGS, B.A., B.D.

Capt. jtfth Rigt." Simcoe Foresters," C.M.

Capt. and Chaplain fbtb O.S. Battalion, C.E.F.

1915-1916

TORONTOTHE HUNTER-ROSE CO., LIMITED

PREFACE

King s Regulations and Orders, both Imperial and Canadian,

demand that an Historical Record of each unit in His Majesty s

Service be kept.

The present volume contains a record, in accordance with these

requirements, of THE SEVENTY-SIXTH OVERSEAS BATTALION of the CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES,from the authorization of the Battalion to its being ordered on

Overseas Service, 1916.

By permission the Compiler dedicates this first volume of the

records to:

(1) Major-General the Hon. Sir Sam Hughes, K.C.B., Minister

of Militia and Defence, to whose indomitable spirit, unflagging

energy and whole-hearted devotion to the Empire s cause in this

War beginning in the almost magical calling into being of Val-

cartier Camp and the despatch of Canada s first heroic Contingent,

and continued with undiminished vigor and determination as the

Call of the Motherland found a ready response in Her Sons in

Canada much of the success which has attended our efforts in

the Great Conflict is due; and

(2) Lieut. -Colonel J. Ballantine, D.S.O., and the Officers, Non-

Commissioned Officers amd Men of the Battalion, with the earnest

prayer that the SEVENTY-SIXTH, under the command and

guidance of the Colonel and his Officers may be enabled to emulate

the example of its earlier called Comrades, and add a later pageto this history of duty nobly done, and of Victory bravely won,

so that future generations of Canadians may look back with pride

to this among the many Battalions sent forth from the Dominion,

as they enjoy, in quiet days and peaceful homes, a "Britannica

Pax," won for them by the devotion and self-sacrifice of those

who as members of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces bore the

burden and heat of the struggle, and may re-read with joy these

pages in those serener hours which shall be theirs.

ERNEST R. J. BIGGS.

BATTALION REGIMENTAL CALL

Adopted Battalion D.O. of Aug. 13, 1915.

, NIAGARA CAMP, 1915

jLieut. MacMillan Lieut. Menzies, A. P. Lieut. Chisholm Lieut. Parke Lieut. Tudhope Lieut. Inglis

,:oe Capt. Henry Capt. Biggs Capt. Appleton Lieut. Renwick Capt. Smyth

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(4) The military operations in which it has been engaged, andits achievements.

(5) The names of all officers killed or wounded, and the nameof any officer or soldier who has specially distinguishedhimself in action.

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Historical Record of the

VALCARTIER

Again the white tents glisten against the glorious dawn,Again the bugles echo across the woodland lawn;The startled foals cease romping, the wild life hides in fear

But my heart is sad and lonesome for the Men of Yesteryear.

They gathered in their thousands, a goodly, valiant host.From the shoreland of Cape Breton, from the far-flung western coast,

From the highways and the byways, busy mart and lonely mere,Came that band of brave crusaders, came the Men of Yesteryear.

They awoke this sleepy hollow where the searching feet of ChangeHad found their way but seldom. As they gathered to the rangeThey sang of Tipperary, and with hearts that knew no fear,

They yearned for coming battles, did the Men of Yesteryear.

They disturbed the solemn mountains with the thunder of their guns;We heard the tramp of marching feet on every road that runs

Along this beauteous valley. By the river winding clear

They laughed and learned and labored, did the Men of Yesteryear.

The tents were struck ere dawning. Beneath a starry sky,

They marched away to Old Quebec to hear their last good-bye,The streets were filled with khaki and on the crowded pier,

Were tearwet eyes and breaking hearts, O Men of Yesteryear.

O gallant, little army, the months have passed away.And bravely have ye borne yourselves in many a cruel fray;

But many a gay, young comrade who laughed and labored here,

Sleeps beneath the soil of Flanders, O Men of Yesteryear.

sacred soils of Flanders, red altar of our pride,Historic field of Langemarck, whereon they fought and died;

There were none that fought more bravely or their honor held more dear

Than the men who lit their campfires in this valley Yesteryear.

They have writ another chapter on our envied scroll of fame,

They have set the Empire ringing with our proud Dominion s name;But they paid a costly quittance and we with sigh and tear.

We, too, must pay our reckoning, O Men of Yesteryear.

Once more the heavy lorries plough up Valcartier hill,

Once more within the dust lines the troop-horse whinnies shrill;

And khaki figures come and go. Their sharp commands I hear.

But I see a phantom army. Tis the Men of Yesteryear.

And in the night when stars are out above the pine-ringed plain,

1 seem to hear the tramp of those who will not come again;

The sound of marching heroes, with shining eyes sincere,

Who go to meet their Captain, the Men of Yesteryear.

O, men who left Valcartier, God rest your valiant shades,

That walk, amid the ghostly tents and haunt the lonely glades;

When the last, loud trump is sounding and the Warrior Hosts appear,He shall number you among them, O Men of Yesteryear.

76th 0.5. Battalion C.E.F.

HISTORY OF THE SEVENTY-SIXTHOVERSEAS BATTALION C.E.F.

"STAND FAST"

"

The Manhood of Canada was tested and came out pure unadulterated gold."

When war was declared, in August, 1914, between Great Britain

and Germany, "the whole of Canada as one man rose^and

said

they wished to take part in it, from Atlantic to Pacific" (Sir G.

Perley). On the 1st of August, Sir Robert Borden, Prime Min

ister of Canada, sent a secret telegram to the British Government

announcing Canada s desire to send an Expeditionary force if war

should ensue. This offer was not accepted until Aug. 6th, but

already, within indeed a few hours of the declaration of war, offers

of service of every kind came pouring in to Ottawa, recruiting was

begun officially on the 7th, and within six weeks 35,000 men had

been made ready to embark. Early in October a fleet of transports

took them safely across to England, when they entrained for Salis

bury Plain, there to spend several months under climatic condi

tions of the worst character, until in February they moved to

France, arriving "somewhere" on the loth.

Among these troops was the gallant 4th Battalion, whose share

in the deathless story of Ypres, when "the blustering Goliath of

the world met his David, and he was a Canadian" (Bp. W. Ingram,of London), makes the hearts of the 76th pulsate more quickly, as

they realize that they are commanded by one who helped to "save

the situation," Lt. Col. J. Ballantine, then Major of the 4th Bat

talion C.E.F., who was mentioned in despatches and awarded the

D.S.O. See G.O. (Canada) 105 of 15th Aug., 1915.

WAR OFFICE, 23rd June, 1915.

His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approveof the undermentioned honours and rewards for distinguished ser

vice in the field, with effect from 3rd June, 1915, inclusive:

To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.

MAJOR J. BALLANTINE, 4tn CANADIAN BATTALION.

But while the first Contingent had thus reached the battlefields of

Flanders and France, Canada continued to evince a steadfast de

termination to bear her share of responsibility in the Empire s war.

Preparations were accordingly made early in October to raise a

Second Contingent of 25,000 men, followed by orders in Jan.,

1915, for a third contingent of 35,000, and as each contingent

moved forward fresh supplies were enrolled, a fourth contingent

being ordered on March 17 of 25,000, and in June 8th, orders were

10 Historical Record of the

issued from Ottawa for the raising of a 5th contingent of 35,000men. See G.O. 103a. Appendix 3.

The second Divisional area was allotted three battalions, subsequently numbered 74th, 75th and 76th, the last-named to berecruited from Militia Units outside Toronto. To the commandof this new Overseas Infantry Battalion, Major J. Ballantine,D.S.O., at that time on sick furlough in Canada, was nominatedon June 30th, (2D. 34-7-44), and recruiting was taken up vigorouslythroughout the assigned area, the quotas to be raised for theBattalion being thus apportioned:

4th Infantry Brigade. 13th Royal Regiment.19th Lincoln Regiment.38th Reg t. (Dufferin Rifles of Canada).91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders).

5th Infantry Brigade. 37th Reg t. (Haldimand Rifles).39th Reg t. (Norfolk Rifles).44th Lincoln and Welland Reg t.

77th Wentworth Reg t.

14th Infantry Brigade. 23rd Reg t. (The Northern Pioneers).31st Grey Reg t.

35th Reg t (Simcoe Foresters).22nd Infantry Brigade. 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles).

34th Ontario Reg t.

Unbrigaded. 51st Reg t. (Soo Rifles), and 97th Reg t. (AlgonquinRifles).

On July 22nd orders were received by the O.C. s commandingthe various quotas that the Battalion would mobilize at NiagaraCamp on July 28th-30th.

Meanwhile the O.C., Lt.-Col. J. Ballantine had been occupiedin selecting his Staff Officers, etc., as follows:Officer Commanding. Lt.-Col. J. Ballantine, D.S.O., 4th Batt.

C.E.F.Senior Major. Lt. S. J. Huggins, with rank of Major, 4th Batt.

C.E.F.

Junior Major. Capt. R. R. Barber, with rank of Major, Corps of

Guides.

Adjutant. Lt. G. W. M. Ballard, with rank of Capt., 4th Batt.

C.E.F.Asst. Adjutant. Lt. A. H. A. Arbuthnot, 31st Battery C.F.A.

Quartermaster. Lt. J. M. McKinley, with rank of Capt., 4thBatt. C.E.F.

Medical Officer. Capt. R. A. Ireland, C.A.M.C.Paymaster. Lt. A. W. Appleton, with rank of Capt., 38th Reg t.

Signalling Officer. Lt. G. M. Hamilton, 44th Lincoln and Welland Reg t.

Machine Gun Officer. Lt. J. Cane, 36th Peel Reg t.

76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F. 11

Permission was granted by the Imperial authorities, for the

retention of Lieut s. S. J. Huggins and G. W. M. Ballard, officers

of the 4th Battalion C.E.F. in Canada, to join the 76th O.S. Battalion. 2D. (34-7-44 dated July 30, 1915.)

Subsequent changes and alterations in The Staff resulted in

the following being the Final Personnel, submitted and approved2D. 34-7-44, Aug. 20th:

Officer Commanding. U.-Col. J. Ballantine, D.S.O. 20th Reg t ,

Halton Rifles.

Senior Major. Major S. J. Huggins, Corps of School Cadet In

struction.

Junior Major. Major R. R. Barber, Corps of Guides.

Adjutant. Capt. A. H. A. Arbuthnot, 31st Batt. C.F.A.

Assist. Adjutant. Lt. H. F. Renwick, 39th Reg t. Norfolk Rifles.

Quartermaster. Capt. W. Rogers, 80th Nicolet Reg t.

Paymaster. Capt. A. W. Appleton, 38th Reg t., Dufferin Rifles

of Canada.

Signalling Officer. Lt. C. R. Fraser, 51st Reg t., Soo Rifles.

Machine Gun Officer. Lt. J. M. Cane, 36th Peel Reg t.

Chaplain. Capt. E. R. J. Biggs, 35th Reg t., "Simcoe Foresters."

Medical Officer. Capt. R. A. Ireland, C.A.M.C.

The following alterations in the Staff were made on Feb. 1st:

Adjutant. Capt. N. M. Young, vice Arbuthnot, transferred.

Asst. Adjutant. Lt. A. P. Menzies, vice Renwick, Musketry Officer.

Musketry Officer. Lt. H. F. Renwick.

In obedience to orders from G.S.O. 2nd Division, the units

composing the 76th Battalion marched into camp as under:

Regiment. Officers. Sgts. B.or D. R. & F. Total.

77th Wentworth Reg t 1 2 1 37 41

Capt. L. B. Henry,July 26, 1915.

44th Lincoln & Welland Reg t. 342 157 166

Capt. J. R. Biscoe,

Lieut. G. R. Inglis,

Lieut. J. McClelland,July 28, 1915.

19th Lincoln Reg t 2 4 . . 80 86

Capt. G. M. Smyth,Lieut. E- H. Thomas,

July 28, 1915.

38th Reg t. Dufferin Rifles of

Canada 1 3 . . 53 57

Lieut. W. H. Fair,

July 28, 1915.


Regiment. Officers. Sgts. B.or D. R. & F. Total.

20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles) . . 1 1 1 41 44Lieut. D. McCaughrin,

July 29, 1915.34th Ontario Reg t 1 1 . . 37 39

Capt. G. W. P. Every,July 29, 1915.

23rd Reg t. (Northern Pioneers) 1 2 1 57 61Lieut. J. E. Brown,

July 29, 1915.

31st Grey Reg t 1 . . . . 28 29Lieut. H. C. Young,

July 29, 1915.35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters) 1 1 36 38

Capt. E. R. J. Biggs,July 29, 1915.

37th Reg t. (Haldimand Rifles) 1 1 ... 12 14

Capt. J. Verth,

July 29, 1915.39th Reg t. (Norfolk Rifles).1 . . . . 25 26

Lieut. H. F. Renwick,July 29, 1915.

51st Reg t. (Soo Rifles) 1 2 1 38 42Lieut. C. R. Fraser,

July 29, 1915.

97th Reg t. (Algonquin Rifles) 1 3 2 52 58Lieut. F. R. Ansley,

July 29, 1915.

13th Royal Reg t 3 4 1 201 209Lieut. G. P. Morton,Lieut. L. B. Husband,Lieut. F. W. Burnham,

July 30, 1915.91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders) 4 4 2 268 278

Lieut. H. Parke,Lieut. N. Nicholson,Lieut. R. McKay,Lieut. W. O. Brown,

July 30, 1915.

The Battalion was taken on the strength of the Camp on July28th, 1915, the 35th 37th and 58th Battalions being already there.

Subsequent arrivals were 74th on July 30th, 75th Aug. 5th, 84th

Aug. llth, 83rd Aug. 19th.

The Regimental Numbers assigned to the Battalion were14100-14400.


There were subsequently received the following quotas to complete establishment, owing to loss by drafts for Overseas:

Regiment. Officers. Sgts. B.orD. R.&F. Total.

13th Royal Reg t 1 12 13

Aug. 26, 1915.

35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters) .... 39 39

Aug. 31, 1915.

20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles) .... 55 55

Sept. 14, 1915.

91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders) 1 76 77

Sept. 17, 1915.

20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles) 23 23

Sept. 18, 1915.

35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters) . . 50 50

Sept. 22, 1915.

The Battalion paraded on Aug. 30th in Paradise Grove, andafter details for Pioneers, Signallers, Bandsmen, Buglers and Drummers, Stretcher Bearers, Transport, Machine Gun Men, Cooks,etc., had been detailed, the Battalion was organized as follows:

"A" Co. from 13th 13th Royal Reg t.

39th Reg t. (Norfolk Rifles)."B" Co. from 91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders)."C" Co. from 19th Lincoln Reg t.

44th Lincoln and Welland Rifles.

"D" Co. from 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles).23rd Reg t. (Northern Pioneers).34th Ontario Reg t.

37th Reg t. (Haldimand Rifles).38th Reg t. (Dufferin Rifles of Canada).77th Wentworth Reg t.

"Base" 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters).51st Reg t. (Soo Rifles).91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders).97th Reg t. (Algonquin Rifles).

The Company Officers were distributed as follows:

"A" Co. Capt. G. P. Morton, O.C. 13th Royal Regt.Capt. H. F. Renwick. . . . 2d O.C. 39th Reg t.

Lieut. A. L. MacDonald. .Subaltern 2nd Reg t.

Lieut. L. B. Husband "

13th Royal Reg t.

Lieut. F. W. Burnham... "

13th Royal Reg t.

Lieut. A. C. Bowles"

36th Reg t.

B" Co. Capt. H. Parke O.C. 91st Reg t.

Capt. F. R. Ansley 2d O.C. 97th Reg t.


Lieut. N.Lieut. R.Lieut. H.Lieut. W

"C" Co. Capt. J.

Capt. G.Lieut. J.

Lieut. H.Lieut. C.

Lieut. G."D" Co. Capt. J.

Capt. L-

Capt. G.Lieut. J.

Lieut. D.Lieut. W

Base Detail. Capt.Lieut.

Nicholson Subaltern

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P. Rossiter ....

. O. BrownR. Biscoe O.C.M. Smythe 2d O.C.McClelland SubalternC. YoungE. H. Thomas .

R. InglisVerth O.C.B. Henry 2d O.C.W. P. Every ... Subaltern

E. BrownMcCaughrin . . .

. H. Fair

E. R. J. Biggs.. O.C.C. R. Fraser . . . Subaltern

91st Reg t.

91st Reg t.

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Own Rifles of

Changes having been necessitated in the Company Officers,

the list was finally approved as follows (2 D. 34-7-44, dated

Aug. 30, 1915):

"A" Co.

Major G. W. M. Ballard. . . 13th Royal Reg t., 4th O.S. Batt.

C.E.F., C.O.

Capt. G. P. Morton 13th Royal Reg t., 2d. in Command.Lieut. F. C. R. Ansley 97th Reg t. (Algonquin Rifles)

Lieut. L. B. Husband 13th Royal Reg t.

Lieut. F. W. Burnham 13th Royal Reg t.

Lieut. A. L. McDonald. .. .2nd Reg t. (Queen s

Canada)."B" Co.

Capt. J. M. McKinley 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles), 4th O.S.

Batt. C.E.F., C.O.

Capt. N. M. Young 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters), 4th

O.S. Batt. C.E.F., 2d. in Command.Lieut. H. Parke 91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders).Lieut. N. Nicholson 91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders).Lieut. H. P. Rossiter 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles).

Lieut. R. R. McKay 91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders).Lieut. W. O. Brown 91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders)."C" Co.

Major J. R. Biscoe 44th Lincoln & Welland Reg t., C.O.

Capt. G. M. Smyth 19th Lincoln Reg t., 2d. in Command.Lieut. G. R. Inglis 44th Lincoln & Welland Reg t.

Lieut. J. C. McClelland.. .44th Lincoln & Welland Reg t.

Lieut. H. C. Young 31st Grey Reg t.

Lieut. C. E. H. Thomas ... 19th Lincoln Reg t.

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Major G. R. Rodgers 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters), 4thO.S. Batt. C.E.F., C.O.

Capt. L- B. Henry 77th Wentworth Reg t., 2nd in

Command.Lieut. D. McCaughrin 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles).Lieut. G. W. P. Every 34th Ontario Reg t.

Lieut. J. E. Brown 23rd Reg t. (Northern Pioneers).Lieut. A. C. Bowles 36th Peel Reg t.

Lieut. W. H. Fair 38th Reg t. (Dufferin Rifles of Canada.)

BASE.Capt. J. Verth 37th Reg t. (Haldimand Rifles).Lieut. E. V. Graham C.O.T.C.

OFFICERS TRANSFERREDLieut. G. M. Hamilton, Sig. Off.Aug. 14, 1915, to P..SI.

Lieut. F. J. Quinn Aug. 17, 1915, to P.S.I.

Lieut. C. R. Fraser Aug. 17, 1915, to P.S.I.

Lieut. H. C. Young Sept. 29, 1915. Overseas Draft.Lieut. C, E. H. ThomasLieut. W. O. BrownLieut. A. C. BowlesLieut. N. Nicholson " " " "

Major S. J. Huggins, Sen. Maj.Nov. 29, 1915, to 120th O.S. Bn.Lieut. A. L. McDonald Dec. 28, 1915, to 120th O.S. Bn.Capt. A. H. A. C. Arbuthnot,Adj. Feb. 1, 1916, to 169th O.S. Bn.Lieut. A. H. Tudhope Feb. 14, 1916, to 157th O.S. Bn.Lieut. J. E. Brown Feb. 15, 1916, to 122nd O.S. Bn.

OFFICERS RESIGNING APPOINTMENTSLieut. W. H. Fair Sept. 16, 1915.Lieut. J. Cane, M.G.O Oct. 5, 1915.Lieut. D. McCaughrin Oct. 21, 1915.

Capt. J. Verth Oct. 21, 1915.Lieut. G. W. P. Every Oct. 22, 1915.Lieut. W. F. Annis Jan. 19, 1915.

The following Officers were subsequently taken on the strengthof the Battalion and attached to the Companies named:

1915

Sept. 1st. Lieut. N. M. Young, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters)and 4th O.S. Battalion C.E.F. ,

to" B "

Co. as 2nd in Command,with rank of Capt. from Sept. 1.

Sept. 1st. Lieut. W. Rogers, 80th Nicolet Reg t., as Quartermaster, with rank of Hon. Captain.


1915

Sept. 1st. Lieut. C. R. Fraser, 51st Reg t., as Signal Officer.

Sept. 1st. Lieut. F. J. Quinn, 20th Reg t., to "D" Co.Aug. 28th. Lieut. E. V. Graham, C.O.T.C. to Base, afterwards

"B" Co.

Sept. 1st. Capt. G. R. Rodgers, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters)and 4th O.S. Battalion C.E.F., to "D" Co., as O.C.

Sept. 27th. Lieut. T. D. McMillan, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters),to "D" Co., to date from Sept. 10th.

Sept. 27th. Lieut. E. B. Baines, 2nd Reg t. (Queen s Own Rifles),to "A" Co., to date from Sept. 15th.

Sept. 27th. Lieut. C. T. Miller, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters),to "C" Co., to date from Sept 18th.

Sept. 27th. Lieut. M. M. Hart, 10th Reg t. (Royal Grenadiers),to "A" Co., to date from Sept. 18th.

Oct. 1st. Lieut. A. H. Tudhope, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters),to "B" Co.

Oct. 4th. Lieut. A. P. Menzies, 34th Ontario Reg t., to "C" Co.Oct. 12th. Lieut. J. M. Chisholm, 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles,)

to "C" Co.Dec. 28th. Lieut. W. F. Annis, 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles), to

"D" Co.Dec. 29th. Lieut. F. C. Peppiatt, 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles), to

"A" Co.1916

Jan. 1st. Lieut. E. W. Lawrence, 27th Lambton Reg t., to "C"

Co.

Jan. 8th. Lieut. K. S. Drummond, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters),to "D" Co.

Feb. 4th. Lieut. J. A. Menzies, 43rd Reg t., to "C" Co.Feb. 8th. Lieut. E- R. Reynolds, 13th Reg t., to "C" Co.Feb. 21st. Lieut. S. K. Lount, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters),

to "C" Co.Feb. 28th. Lieut. E. L. Mahony, 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles), to

"A" Co.

PROMOTIONS SUBSEQUENT TO ORGANIZATION1915

Oct. 20th. Capt. G. R. Rodgers, promoted to rank of Major, to

take effect from the date of his provisional appointment tothe 76th Battalion.

Oct. 21st. Capt. G. W. M. Ballard, promoted to rank of Majorin C.E.F. provisionally, with effect from Sept. 14, 1915.

1916-Jan. 13th. Capt. J. R. Biscoe, promoted to rank of Major in the

76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F. provisionally, with effect from

Jan. 5, 1916.


1916Feb. 14th. Lieut. J. McClelland, promoted to rank of Captain,

from Nov. 29th, 1915. (2 D. 34-7-44), (H. Q. 593-6-1, of

Feb. 10, 1916).Mar. 2nd. Lieut. H. Parke, promoted to rank of Captain, from

Feb. 1st, 1916. (2 D. 34-7-44), (H. Q 593-6-1 of Feb. 23,

1916).

OFFICERS ATTACHED FOR INSTRUCTION

Oct. 13th. Lieut. F. M. Jackson, transferred (temp.) to 37th O.S.

Battalion.

Oct. 29th. Lieut. E. R. Reynolds, transferred to P.S.I., Dec.

28th, 1915.

Feb 8th, 1916 Lieut. S. K. Lount, 35th Reg t., transferred to P.S.I.

Dec. 28th.

REGIMENTAL COMMITTEES

The O.C., in Daily Orders No. 98, dated Aug. 13, 1915, ap

pointed the following Regimental Committees:

Regimental Committee Major Barber, Capt. Ballard, Lieut. McDonald.

Canteen Capt. Henry, Lieuts. Rossiter and McDonald.

Sports Capt. Biggs, Major Huggins, Capt.Arbuthnot.

Mess Lieuts. McClelland, MacKay and Inglis.

Band Capt. Biggs, Lieuts. McClelland andNicholson.

Owing to the transfer of Officers, the Committees were neces

sarily changed to the following:

D.O. 798 of Nov. 1; 822 of Nov. 24.

Regimental Committee Major Biscoe, Lieuts. Baines (Sec.), andMenzies.

Canteen Capt. Henry, Lieuts. Rossiter and Hart.

Sports Capt. Biggs, Major Rodgers, Lieut. T. D.McMillan.

Mess Capt. McClelland, Lieuts. G. R. Inglesand C. T. Miller.

Band Capt. Biggs, Capt. McClelland and

By D.O. No. 852, dated Dec. 2, 1915, the following were appointed Auditors:

Capt. Appleton, Lieuts. McMillan and Chisholm.


THE SEVENTY-SIXTH IS BEST

Our country has sent many menTo fight across the sea,

And they were all most gallant lads

As all of us agree.But there are many yet to go

And out of all the rest

The fact is undisputed that

The Seventy-Sixth is best.

This is no empty, idle boast,For they are tried and true,

And prove their capabilityIn everything they do;

When they have met the enemyAnd there put to the test,

Then all the world will recognizeThe Seventy-Sixth is best.

Perhaps a few are rough and toughOr over fond of fun,

But what our country needs just nowIs the man behind the gun ;

In this, as in all other things,Should they be sorely pressed,

They ll prove anew, this fact is true


No task is ever too severe

For them to undertake,No record set by other men

Too hard for them to break;

And officers and men alike

Feel neath each manly breast,A pride in knowledge of this fact


It may be hard to leave their homesAnd those they love so dear,

But duty s call they will obeyAnd face without a fear

Whate er may confront themAnd if they re laid to rest

The last thought they will have is that


G. T. DUNCAN.

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TRAINING AT CAMP NIAGARA

ICONGRATULATE you upon the splendid Camp at Niagara.The physique, spirit and bearing of the men are magnificent

Sanitary and other arrangements are excellent."

"Bydirect instructions of the Hon. The Minister of Militia

and Defence, the above message from The Right Hon. Sir Robert

Borden, G.C.M.G., etc., Prime Minister of the Dominion of Can

ada, is published in Camp Orders No. 560, dated Sept. 28, 1915,

for the information of all concerned."

Here at once is a telling testimony to the fact that the manythousands of men, drawn from every sphere of social and indus

trial life, in response to the call of King and Country, in some

mysterious way yet not mysterious to those "in the know"

had, in the short period of two months, been transmuted from

what, militarily, we may call the base metal of civil life, into the

pure gold of efficient soldiers of the Dominion and Empire.To those, to whose lot was entrusted the training and prepara

tion of the heterogeneous units, who, as a "motley crew cameinto Camp about two months

ago,"the period had been one of

endless anxiety, yet of ever-increasing exultation, as from Section

Commander to Company Commanding Officer, and from Company Commanding Officer to O.C. of the Battalion, each and everyone had worked from Reveille to Last Post to bring his Section,

Platoon, Company and Battalion into a state of such efficiency as

would justify its (The Battalion s) early call to the front the

objective of every man.

"Form fours, right!" "Halt!" Why did you say "Quick

March" when the men were marking time? "Present Arms!"

"For Heaven s sake, don t climb up your rifle you there in the

rear rank." "Now then, D Co., jump to it. Advance in fours

from the right." "Oh, extend everywhere." Such were the orders,

or mis-orders, coupled with many a muttered retort or outspokencriticism (only by officers please note) with which the days were

filled, and the nights made restless. Yet through it all even

when trench digging, Bombing, Physical Drill, at 6.15 a.m. N.B.,

Bayonet Exercise, Sapping and Mining, were super-added to the


day s work, while dreary Lectures from recently joined Subs, werean infliction almost too soporific to keep the hearer s lively the

work was done, men, non-coms, and officers alike felt the exhilara

tion of the training, and were ready to follow the Col. into the

very jaws, aye, and right through to a cleansing end, of the Hell

of Prussian Militarism.

"To follow," we said. The Battalion had indeed learned to

follow. Week by week from Aug. 20th there had been RouteMarches to Queenston Heights, at first bemoaned, then suffered,

at last almost eagerly looked forward to. But when on Oct. 2,

through Camp Orders No. 602, "The Officer Commanding 2nd.

Division desires to congratulate all ranks on the splendid showingmade in the route march last Friday," and singled out certain

Battalions as specially worthy of a meed of praise, the spirit of the

76th revived and for a period, variously named according to taste,

as 7 days or 168 hours, or a week, preparations were made to "beat

the band" and "bust all records."

We saw the result! All records went by the board, but what

ever the Poet of the Battalion may, in his most afflated hours,

suggest, there was one and only one who led the Battalion on that

record-breaking day Oh! no! you re wrong! No! I assure youit wasn t the Bandmaster, but it was the Colonel who was climb

ing (metaphorically speaking) over the heads of Band and Band

master, assisted by a gentle shove from the rear by No. 9 Platoon.

Thus, day by day, week by week, the training of the Battalion

was carried on, with a rest day on Sunday, which, as soon as wehad been marched off Church Parade, was a continuous downpourof rain certified for 8 weeks by the astronomer or astrologer, or

some other meteorological authority and we were forced to rest

and yet Squad, Platoon, Company, Battalion, Brigade, and

Divisional training with all the "side dishes" before mentioned,

and many others, such as Bombing, sandwiched with Inoculation,

and "Bathing Parades" with a slice of Vaccination between, and

"Musketry" at the Chautauqua Ranges, all served the one and

supreme purpose of our enlistment; to make us man for man bet

ter physically, morally and, pray God, spiritually, than the indi

vidual Hun."

Route marches, of which we have already spoken, were an

almost unwearying joy. They began on Aug. 20th and had so far

captivated the physical and mental aspirations of the men, that


when, on Oct. 15th, by Div. Order No. 694, "Attention is directed

to the number of men, who, although suffering injuries, pluckilyresumed their march yesterday. All ranks are to be congratulatedfor their spirit and determination," another drop and that a

large one was added to the cup of rejoicing and satisfaction which

the Battalion had experienced on Oct. 2nd.

It would have been a thing incredible that such a body of men,who had been in training for so long, should pass from their Campof Instruction unreviewed. And thus it was that the Camp Bat

talions were honoured three times by Reviews: (1) By the Minister

of Militia; (2) by Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister of the Dominion of Canada, and (3) lastly, by H.R.H. The Governor-Gen

eral of Canada.

Probably no more glorious day ever broke over Niagara Common than did the early dawn of Sept. 22nd. Before Reveille was

sounded, there was a perceptible hum of life in the lines, and whenat last the Battalion Parade "Fall in" rang out, every detail of

equipment and accoutrement, as well as personal clothing, wascleaned and polished to the limit. The Battalion was placed in

the Second Brigade, and as it swung by in column of companies, a

spontaneous cry arose from the Inspecting Officer, and was echoed

by the onlookers, both military and civil, "There goes the best."

The Minister of Militia, as he took the salute, beamed his satis

faction and pleasure at the bearing of the Battalion, and turningto the many returned heroes from the Front, said, "Did you see

Ballantine s Brigade go by?"

After the Division had returned in close column, the various

Battalions were marched to their Camps, and shortly after, the

Minister of Militia motored over to the Ante-Room of the 76th,

there to congratulate the O.C. and the Officers on the bearing of

the Battalion, and to repeat his desire already informally ex

pressed that the Battalion should proceed to the Front as a Unit.

In the Battalion orders of the following day the feelings of the

Commanding Officer were thus expressed: D.O. Pt. 1, 23rd Sept.1915:

"The Commanding Officer wishes to congratulate all ranks on

the splendid appearance of the Battalion during the Review on

Wednesday, which evoked the highest praise from Major General

Sir Sam Hughes and Officers of the Headquarters Staff. Hetrusts that at the Review on Saturday, by Sir Robert Borden, the

Regiment will make a similar showing."

22 Historical Record oj the

This confidence and trust in the Officers and men of his Bat

talion was amply justified on the following Saturday. Although

called for 10 a.m., it was nearly noon when the Parade began to

move, so that it was only possible to march past in Column, yet

so well did the Battalions carry themselves, that the message

which heads this section of the History of the Battalion was des

patched by Sir Robert Borden through the Minister of Militia and

Defence to the Camp.

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM SIR ROBERT BORDEN

By direct instructions of the Hon. the Minister of Militia and

Defence, the following message from Sir Robert Borden, Prime

Minister of the Dominion of Canada, is published for the informa

tion of all concerned. :

"I congratulate you upon the splendid Camp at Niagara. The

physique, spirit and bearing of the men are magnificent. Sani

tary and other arrangements are excellent." Camp Orders No.

560, of Sept. 28th, 1915.

Once more, on Oct. 7th, the troops in Camp were reviewed,

this being the most notable of the three, as His Royal Highness

the Duke of Connaught, Governor-General of Canada, was the

reviewing Officer. The various batteries of Artillery and three

Brigades of Infantry passed the saluting base, making again a

splendid appearance, and impressing the Governor-General very

greatly.

In after Orders of Oct. 7th, 1915, by the Camp Commandant,

Col. W. A. Logie, the following congratulatory message from His

Royal Highness was issued:

"The Camp Commandant is commanded by Field Marshal

His Royal Highness, Arthur W. P. A. Duke of Connaught and of

Strathearn, K.G., etc., Governor-General of Canada, to promul

gate the following order of His Royal Highness:

"I congratulate the Officer Commanding upon the splendid

spirit, bearing, and physique of the Officers, non-commissioned

officers and men of the Overseas forces Canadian Expeditionary

Force, concentrated at Niagara Camp, upon the very evident

keenness and earnestness of all ranks to acquire proficiency, and

upon the progress they have made in their training, particularly

those units which have been only a short time in Camp.

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the services and departments well administered.

"The Staff Officers have been unsparing in their endeavours to

help the troops by every possible means."


MUSKETRYRESULTS OF SHOOTING TARGET PRACTICE, ETC.

"A" Co. Marksmen... 4

1st Class 14

2nd Class 114 Average 59.9

3rd Class 23

"B" Co. Marksmen... 2

1st Class 25

2nd Class

3rd Class

"C" Co. Marksmen... 4

1st Class 6 Average 56 . 2

2nd Class 134

3rd Class

"D" Co. Marksmen... 3


2nd Class 124

3rd Class

Details. Marksmen ... 2


2nd Class 197

3rd Class

MARKSMEN<(

A" Co. 141119 Sergt. A. E. Faulkner 96

141265 Pte. W. Oldland 93

Lieut. L. B. Husband 92

142147 Pte. G, Wilder 90" B "

Co. 141343 J. B. Day 91

141339 Sergt.-Maj. A. C. Cairns 90

"C" Co. 141728 Pte. S. A. Merriam 92

141590 Sergt. D. McPhail 91

141594 Sergt. P. Benson 90

142344 Pte. L. Cattermole 90

Capt. L. B. Henry 92"

D" Co. 142211 Pte. C. Robinson 90

142116 Pte. S. K. Lount 90

Details. 142146 Pte. T. White, M.G.S 94

141906 Pte. S. Matheson, M.G.S 91

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SIGNALLING

CERTIFICATES OF ARMY SIGNALLING

Cert. No. 5808 Grade B., Lce.-Corp. A. Parkhouse.

Cert. No. 5809"

Pte. E. J. Bayliss.

Cert. No. 5810 Pte. F. J. Mitchell.

Cert. No. 5811 Lce.-Corp. G. H. Snow.

1st Class ("Flags") Corp. F. J. Mitchell.

MEDALS

Lce.-Corp. E. J. Bayliss Best men in their respective classes in

Pte. F. H. Brunton Divisional School, 2nd Division.


III

STATIONS AT WHICH THE BATTALIONHAS BEEN EMPLOYED, ETC.

Niagara Camp, Ont. Taken on strength of Camp, July, 28th, 1915-

Struck Camp for Barrie, Nov. 5th, 1915.

March to Hamilton:

St. Catharines. Arrived Nov. 5th. Departed Nov. 6th, 1915.

Grimsby Park. Arrived Nov. 6th. Departed Nov. 8th, 1915.

Hamilton. Arrived Nov. 8th. Departed Nov. 10th, 1915.

Barrie, Ont. Arrived Nov. 10th, 1915.

"A" Co. to Collingwood, "B" Co. to Orillia. Arrived Nov. 10th,

1915.

1, 1915

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BADGES AND DEVICES

REGIMENTAL BADGE

The Cap Badge to be the Maple Leaf in bronze, 1^ inches high.

On the centre of the Maple Leaf is embossed in silver the number

"76," surmounted by the Royal Crown. Beneath the number

"76" is the word "Overseas" in bronze; at the bottom of the

Leaf the word "Canada" in silver.

Collar badges the same as the Cap Badge, but 1% inches high.

The above design with sample was submitted on Sept. 15th,

1915, to the Minister of Militia, and approved, notified by the

D.O.O. and Q.M.G. 2 D. 34-7-44, dated Sept. 30th, 1915.

REGIMENTAL MOTTO

The motto of the Battalion is "STAND FAST."


ALTERATIONS IN CLOTHING, ARMS,EQUIPMENT, ETC.

RANK BADGES

The following notification appeared in Camp Orders No. 4,

Aug. 25th, 1915:

4. BADGES OF RANK. Badges of Rank to be worn on the sleeve.

Under Canadian Regulations badges of rank are worn on the

shoulder strap, but under Imperial Regulations they are wornon the sleeve.

Inasmuch as the Canadian Expeditionary Forces on leavingCanada pass under the control of the Imperial authorities,

badges of rank, in the case of Officers of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces, should be worn on the sleeve, and the changemust be made before proceeding overseas.

H.Q. 96-11-49, dated 23-8-15.

DRESS OF W.O. s AND STAFF SERGTS.

Warrant Officers and Staff Sergeants armed in peace with a

sword, will, on Active Service, be armed and equipped in the same

way as N.C.O. s and men in their Unit. (C.O. No. 4, dated Sep.

21, 1915.) (M.O. 136 of 1915.)

WEARING OF SWORDS BY OFFICERS OF THE C.E-F.

It is notified for the information of all concerned that swords

are not to be worn on parades and other duties by Officers of the

Canadian Expeditionary Force unless otherwise directed. (C.O.No. 6, d/. 13/11/15).

NEW PATTERN FORAGE CAP FOR C.E.F.

It is notified for the information of all concerned that a newsoft forage cap with curtain has been approved for issue to the

troops of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.


This cap will take the place of the winter cap hitherto in use

and issues will be made as soon as caps are received from contract

ors. (C.O. No. 8, d/. 11/12/15).

DRESS OFFICERS, W.O. s, AND STAFF SERGTS., C.E.F.

As swords are not carried by Officers, frogs of Sam Brownebelts should be discarded.

Battalion Sergeants-Major and Quartermaster Sergeants should

wear belts without slings.

Battalion Sergeants-Major of the Canadian ExpeditionaryForce are armed with revolvers, not swords.

(C.O. No. 9, d/. 27/1/16. cf. M.O. No.136 of 1915).


ESTABLISHMENT OF OVERSEASBATTALION

HEADQUARTERS STAFF.

Officers. Sgts. B.orD. R.&F. Total.

Lieut.-Colonel 1

Senior Major 1

Junior Major 1

Adjutant 1

Assistant Adjutant 1

Quartermaster 1

Signalling Officer 1

Transport Officer 1

Sergt.-Major 1

Q.M. Sergt 1

Orderly Room Clerk 1

Sergt. Drummer 1

Sergt. Cook 1

Transport Sergt 1

Sergt. Shoemaker 1

DRIVERS, IST LINE TRANSPORT.

For Vehicles 9

For Spare Animals

Batmen (b) 10

PIONEERS.

Pioneer Sergt 1

Pioneers . . 10

SIGNALLERS.

Signalling Sergt 1

Signalling Corporal

Signallers (Privates) (c) 15

STRETCHER-BEARERS.

Stretcher-Bearers . . 16

Orderlies for Medical Officer (d) . . . . . . 2

Martin W. Cliffo J. Hannah A. Jones W. Polls II. Huwkyunl

rp. J. Simpson F. C. Husk W. Arnold IJ. Pestridge F. Richardson Bugler L. Robins

lidd J. Armstrong K. Ktheridge A. Porter

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Regiment. Officers. Sgts. B. or D. R. & F. Total.

Paymaster 1

Medical Officer. A.M.C 1

Personnel for Water Duties (e) . . . . . . 5

Armourer Sergt 1

Total Headquarters, includingattached 10 10 .. 70 90

MACHINE-GUN SECTION.

Subaltern 1

Sergeants 2

Corporal . . . . 1

Privates 24

Drivers 1st Line Transport . . . . 6

Batman (b) . . . 1

Total Machine-Gun Section..1 2 32 35

COMPANY ESTABLISHMENT.

Major (or Capt. Commanding) 1 ....Captain 2nd in Command ... 1

Subalterns 4

Co. Sergt. Major 1

Co. Q.M. Sergt 1

Sergeants 8

Corporals . . 10

Drummers or Buglers . . 4

Privates 188Batmen (b) 6

Drivers 1st Line Transport. ... 3

Total Company (f) 6 10 4 207 227

DETAILS LEFT AT THE BASE.

Sergt. of the Band 1

Sergt. Master Tailor. . . 1


Regiment. Officers. Sgts. B. or D. R. & F. Total.

Store-men . . . . 4

First Reinforcement. . 12 91

Total Base 1 4 . . 95 100

Lance-Corporals in Battalion 49

Lance-Sergeants per Company 2

TOTAL STRENGTH OF BATTALION.

H.Q. Staff 10 10 70 90

M.G. Section 1 2 32 35

Companies 24 40 16 40 788 908

Base & Band 1 4 19 96 120

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ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TOTHE ESTABLISHMENT

BAND.

July 28th, 1915. 2D. 34-7-44.

Authorization was granted for a Band, One Sergeant and 19

men.

ESTABLISHMENT OF OVERSEAS UNITS C.E.F.

December 6th, 1915. H.Q. 593-6-2.

It is notified for the information of all concerned that the fol

lowing additions to the War Establishment of an Infantry Battalion

are authorized:

One Chaplain to be attached to Headquarters.One Pay Sergeant may be attached to Headquarters.In details left at the base, delete "Sergeant of the Band," and

for "First Reinforcement, 91" read "First Reinforcement, 92."

One Supernumerary Lieutenant is also authorized to be added

to each Squadron, Battery, or Company, if it is desired.

MUSKETRY OFFICER.

February 2nd, 1916. D.O. 4. 2D. 34-7-44.

The Commanding Officer of each Overseas Battalion will makethe appointment of Musketry Officer as soon as possible. This

Officer must be already qualified in Musketry and must be relieved

from all other duties on receiving his appointment.

WATER DUTIES.

January 21st, 1916. D.O. 8.

The personnel attached for Water Duties in all units of the

Canadian Expeditionary Force will be provided on the arrival of


the unit in England or when the unit embarks to take the field.

Units already provided with this personnel will take steps to absorb the men in the ranks at the earliest possible date.

TRANSPORT OFFICER.

February 14th, 1916. 2D. 34-3-1.

Transport Officer is not authorized.

SERGT. PAY CLERK.

Each of the O.C. s Infantry Units may select a suitable manfrom their establishment and make him Acting Sergt. Pay Clerkwith pay and allowance of a Pay Sergeant. (H.Q. 593-1-73,dated May 5th, 1915.)

APPOINTMENT OF N.C.O. s TO THE C.E.F.

It is hereby notified for the information of all concerned thatall N.C.O. s appointed to the C.E.F. must, unless they are qualified for their rank, be appointed provisionally, so that they can bereverted at any time that the interests of the service so requires.

(H.Q. 875-20-5, dated November 1st, 1915. Camp Orders 9.d/

9/11/15.)

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REGIMENTAL ADMINISTRATION

PHYSICAL STANDARD FOR RECRUITS, CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARYFORCE. ALTERATIONS.

With reference to the general instructions for enlistment in the

C.E.F. the following alterations have been made:

(1). Age is as at present 18 to 45.

(2). Height will be reduced from 5 ft. 3 in. to 5 ft. 2 in, for all

Corps except Artillery, and 5 ft. 4 in. for Artillery.

(3). Chest measurement thirty-three (33) inches as a minimummeasurement for men between ages of 18 and 30, and thirty-four

(34) inches for men from the ages of 30 to 45 years of age.

(C.O. No. 4, dated 26th July, 1915.)

ENLISTMENT REGULATIONS CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.

1. A General Order has been passed regarding enlistment

Regulations in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, as follows:

(a). Consent of wife not necesasry.

(b). Enlistment of men at 18 years valid without consent of

Parents or Guardians.

(c). Discharge by purchase not a right, but a privilege to be

granted only in very exceptional cases and subject to applicationtherefor to O.C. Unit and A.A.G. 2nd Division being made within

three months after enlistment and accompanied by Deposit Re

ceipt for Fifty Dollars. (Camp after Order 20 Aug., 1915.)

CIVILIAN CLOTHING CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.

It is notified for the information of all concerned that the sumof $10, which is withheld for a period of six months from the payof every man enlisted on or after March 1st, 1915, is to provide for

the cost of Civilian Clothing supplied to men discharged within 6

months of their enlistment, and also to partly compensate the

Government for Military issues made to men who desert. After

6 months service, or on termination of engagements, the amountmay be repaid, and Civilian Clothing supplied free of charge.

In very special cases, for instance, where a man is seriously

injured in carrying out his military duties, and thereby discharged,the $10 may be remitted and Civilian Clothing issued to him onthe authority of the Officer Commanding the Division. (C.O.No. 4, dated August 6th, 1915.)


DRAFTS RECEIVED ANDDESPATCHED

DRAFTS RECEIVED

1915

Aug. 26th. From 13th Royal Regiment Rank & File. 13

Aug. 31st."

35th Regt. Simcoe Foresters .." 39

Sept. 14th."

20th Regt. Halton Rifles"

55

Sept. 17th."

91st Regt. Canadian Highlanders 77

Sept. 18th. 20th Regt. Halton Rifles"

23

Sept. 22nd."

35th Regt. Simcoe Foresters" 50

DRAFTS DESPATCHED

Sept. 30th. Overseas Reinforcing Draft 5 Officers, 8 Ser

geants, 8 Corporals, 2 Buglers, 232 Rank and

File 255

Officers-

Lieut. H. C. Young, 31st Regt.

Lieut. C. E. H. Thomas, 19th Regt.

Lieut. W. O. Brown, 91st Regt.

Lieut. N. Nicholson, 91st Regt.

Lieut. A. Bowles, 36th Regt.

DRAFT FOR THE 37TH OVERSEAS BATTALION.

Oct. 21st. Rank and File. 71


RE-INFORCING DRAFT FOR OVERSEAS

On August 1st, word was received from Headquarters that the

76th was to supply a draft for re-inforcing the Overseas Battalions

of 5 Lieutenants, 8 Sergeants, 2 Buglers, 8 Corporals and 232Rank and File, a total of 255 all ranks.

Though the O.C. would have greatly preferred to have takenhis Battalion overseas intact, yet the need of fresh drafts of mento fill up vacancies caused by "casualties" was so great, that stepswere at once taken to select, train and equip the quota asked for.

Lieutenants H. C. Young, W. O. Brown, W. H. Fair, A. C. Bowlesand C. E. H. Thomas were selected by Colonel Ballantine as

Officers of the Draft, but owing to the resignation of Lieut. W. H.Fair, the name of Lieut. N. Nicholson was submitted in his placeand accepted, and after two months strenuous training, the Draftleft Camp for England on Thursday, Sept. 30th.

The previous night was one long to be remembered. At half-

past four the draft paraded and were addressed by the CampChaplain, who presented a Bible to each man. At supper theywere the honoured guests of the Battalion, objects alike of keensolicitude for their physical welfare, and of envy of their goodfortune. The good wishes of the Colonel, Officers and Men of the76th were conveyed to them with considerable feeling by the

Colonel, who, in the course of his remarks, said, "You are goingoverseas to be the vanguard and, for a while, the representativesof the 76th Battalion, and you have in your keeping the honourand the good name of this, one of the best Battalions in Canada.This honour and good name is something that cannot be boughtsave at the cost of personal effort and sacrifice. Into your keeping we entrust it as you go to "The Front," and we who are left

behind will do all in our power to raise the standard of the Battalion still higher if possible. When you are called on to fight,

fight hard, and may God in His love and mercy guide you throughall."

The evening was spent in various fotms of amusement, a perambulation of the Camp being a leading feature, and next morn-


ing saw the Draft embark for Toronto and "Further," leaving us

a little sad, a trifle jealous because we were not going for a while.

They were a fine body of officers and men, and will undoubtedly

play their part with credit to the Battalion whence they were

drafted.

On arriving at Toronto they were met by the Chaplain whowished them God speed and said good-bye as they entrained for

Quebec.

J. H. Woodhousc G. H. Bryer G. Wilder C. Tadd G. Gallimore

:orp. R. Guest Lce.-Corp. A. C. Clark G. C. Somerville E. Bryer H. Greenwood

E. Gough N. Maxwell J. Button H. Little \V. Carter

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MARCH TO HAMILTON

THARLY in October it was made known that the BattalionI ^ would winter in Barrie, Collingwood and Orillia, "A" Co.

going to Collingwood, "B" to Orillia, and the remainder to Barrie.On the 21st Daily Order No. 716 stated, "No further leave to

Officers, or passes to N.C.O. s or men can be granted from, andincluding, this date, etc. This is owing to the movement of troopscommencing on the 25th inst.

A "Memorandum for the movement of troops of the OverseasForces from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Toronto Autumn, 1915,"

was issued, in which the 76th was scheduled to leave on Wednesday, Nov. 3rd.

On Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, the Colonel and Officers entertainedthe Sergeants of the Battalion, first at the "Kitchener" MovingPicture Theatre, where a splendid programme was put on, andafterwards at a "Farewell to Niagara" supper in Camp.

The date of departure was changed, owing to the 58th Battalion

joining in the march, to Thursday Nov. 4, and everything was inreadiness early that morning for the Battalion to move. Therewas a fine rain falling as Reveille sounded, but no one seemed to

give it a thought, being keyed up to concert pitch for the marchto St. Catharines and onwards. Suddenly a bolt fell from theblue, when a telegram reached the Colonel ordering the Battalionto "Stand fast" for the day, as weather conditions on the line ofmarch had halted the 81st Battalion at Grimsby, and the wholemovement was delayed for a day. It was a very great disappointment to all, but promptly arrangements were made to entertainthe men and herein the Band did yeoman service, providing a concert in the afternoon in the Y.M.C.A. tent, and one at night inthe Town Hall. Billets were also provided in various public institutions for the men to sleep, and so the hours passed until at

mid-day on the 5th November, the "Parade" sounded and theBattalion started on its march to winter quarters. As it swungalong the road it suddenly became apparent that the training inroute marching at Camp was bearing fruit, for as mile by milewas reeled off and "

times"

were taken, it was found that the column


was eating up the distance at the steady rate of a mile in 15 minutes.

Without showing the least sign of fatigue, the Battalion swunginto St. Catharines in record time and proceeded to the Armouries

in the grounds of which the Camp was pitched. Many of the

men, especially those of "A" and "B" Companies, had been look

ing forward to spending Sunday in Hamilton, where indeed pre

parations had been specially made for our reception, and in order

to obviate disappointment the Colonel proposed to the men that

the 76th should make the two marches to Grimsby and on to

Hamilton on the one day, Saturday. The suggestion was hailed

with delight, but unfortunately it was found impossible to carry it

out, so we had to content ourselves with the schedule which meant

on to Grimsby on Saturday, and halt there on Sunday.Once more the men moved with a swing and determination

which augured well for a quick march, and a second record went

by the board as we marched into Camp at Grimsby Park.

On Sunday we had the usual Church Parade and afterwards

were free to spend the rest of the day as we would, there being

only one restriction, a somewhat unexpected one, viz., no one was

allowed out of Camp grounds.A sumptuous dinner was provided by the ladies of Grimsby

and was followed by an equally splendid supper, chicken pies and

cakes in abundance being added to the ordinary day s rations.

Monday morning saw everyone early astir for the last lap of

the route, with Hamilton as the objective, and so well did the men

acquit themselves that almost an hour before the citizens of Hamilton expected them, the head of the column entered the suburbs

of the city, and the strains of the combination March, "Bab-el-

Mandeb," were heard as the Battalion made its way along the

streets.

Word of its arrival was hurriedly passed on and ere we reached

"The Armouries" the streets were thronged with enthusiastic

crowds, who cheered the Battalion on its way having on this last

trek added another to its marching laurels and setting a record for

marching which will stand for some time.


CAMP ORDERS BY COL. W. A. Loom, COMMANDANT,

EXHIBITION CAMP TORONTO,

Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1915.

MARCH NIAGARA TO TORONTO.

The Officer Commanding 2nd Division noted with great

pride and satisfaction the magnificent spirit and "esprit de

corps" shown during the tactical movement of troops from

Niagara to Toronto.

Where all did so well, it would be unfair to select particular

Battalions.

Any Battalion that completed the march without a single

casualty can rest assured the performance is of which the

oldest seasoned soldiers of any country might well be proud.

Let this spirit, which has so splendidly shown itself, con

tinue; and let Battalions jealously guard their reputations

thus established.


TRAINING IN WINTER QUARTERSBattalion was given a day s halt at Hamilton, and on

Wednesday, Nov. 10th, entrained for Winter Quarters atBarrie, etc. Halts on the journey were made at Georgetownwhere a lavish supply of provisions was brought by the ladies ofthe town for the men and at Cookstown, which had done so wellin recruiting. The band played selections at both places, muchto the delight of the townsfolk.

On reaching Allandale Junction, the left half Battalion, whichwas to winter in Barrie, detrained, and the Colonel was greetedofficially by the Mayor and Corporation of Barrie (J. H. Craig,Esq., Mayor) ;

the Parliamentary Representative of the Riding ofSouth Simcoe (W. A. Boys, Esq., K.C.), and the Representativesof the various local public bodies.

Without loss of time the troops formed column of route andpreceded by the official representatives, Boy Scouts, Cadet Corps,etc., marched to the Armouries in Queen s Park, making a circuitof the principal streets of the town.

On arriving at the Park addresses of welcome were delivered

by the Mayor of Barrie, and Mr. Boys, M.P., after which the menwere entertained by the ladies of the town at dinner in their MessRooms.

Reassembling on the East of the Armouries after dinner theColonel, in a very few but most telling sentences, called on themen to respond to the trust and confidence reposed in them,and to prove themselves worthy of the regard and esteem of thetownsfolk.

Quickly settling down into their new Quarters the work of

training was carried steadily on, the weather, up till Xmas, keeping sufficiently open to enable tactical exercises to be worked outand practical schemes of attack and defence to be studied, and,even after a more rigorous season of snow, frost and intense coldset in, the desire to attain proficiency and to satisfy the rigorousrequirements of the O.C., so enthused the rank and file, that,

through the many weeks of varying climatic conditions; snow,thaw, slush, frost, ice (skating rink quality), flurries and heavy fall,

there was nothing but a ready response to the commands of Com-

3cott C. Toney C. Hull C. McPherson W. J. Cairnes

J. Day Corp. H. McKay H. Ormerod W. Mclntosh K. A. Smith

F. Hedges H. Clair J. Dunn J. Mayhevv

F. Starr J. Park J. Warburton

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pany Officers and their N.C.O. s when the men were called out to

follow the Colonel in Route Marches, or to engage in the various

field exercises of an intensely practical character which the O.C.

devised, whether at Shell Trap Farm, or Lake Shore Road, awayto Midhurst or hiking along the Penetang Road.

Learning by our mistakes, the half Battalion in Barrie and the

Companies in Orillia and Collingwood steadily progressed, and it

was with a confidence in their ability to stand any test, that the

visit of the G.O.C. 2nd Division Brig.-Gen. W. A. Logic, on Feb.

4th, 1916, to inspect the Battalion was looked forward to with the

hope that it would seal the 76th with the much wished for

word of approval, "Fit and ready for Overseas."

That the outlying Companies and the Headquarters Parade

earned this encomium, can hardly be doubted, although owing to

the state of the parade ground at Barrie little drill could be per

formed, yet at Collingwood and Orillia intense satisfaction was

given to the G.O.C. by the Companies and he expressed himself

as satisfied with the past work and present condition of the Bat

talion.

The War Office in England having asked the Government of

Canada for an immediate despatch of 14 Battalions to the Old

Land, the 76th are polishing up and awaiting the expected call.

"Venial quam celerrime."


RECREATIONS, SPORTS, ETC." What are we to do with the men during their free hours?"

HHIS is perhaps, and especially in Camps, one of the mostdifficult questions to answer satisfactorily. Yet we venture

to think that the question was most satisfactorily answered in thecase of the 76th Battalion. Ever keeping uppermost in his mindthe trinity of his men s make-up, the O.C. gave his attention tothe threefold training whereby each of his men should be, as in

dividuals, superior to the Hun, etc., etc., enemy. Athletics andathletic contests were therefore provided for the men, and onAug. 10th were placed under the care of Capt. Biggs.

The Y.M.C.A. did yeoman service in this respect, while fromthe Sportsmen s League the Battalion received athletic outfits for

Quoits, Baseball, Football, etc., in ample supply. We gladly payour tribute to them and wish every success to the Sportsmen s

Battalion, 180th, in its splendid endeavour to raise another dis

tinctive unit for service in the C.E-F.

Every afternoon as soon as "Dismiss" was sounded, hurryingfigures, in athletic attire, could be seen dashing to the "Theatre

de Combat," in close proximity to the Y.M.C.A. home, and"sprints" or

"dashes," middle distances races, or longer tests of

endurance were all indulged in, the 76th winning its share of

laurels.

Inter-battalion leagues were instituted in Baseball and Football, and though we may have covered ourselves more with gorethan glory in the former, yet in the latter we brought honour tothe Battalion, so that in Daily Orders No. 367, of Sept. 8, 1915,we read with pride the following announcement:

"The C.O. and Officers of the 76th Battalion hear withmuch pleasure and interest that the Regimental team has wonthe Championship, and extend heartiest congratulations tothe team."

All thus was well for the outdoor life of the Battalion, but thesecond part of that trinity, which the O.C. was so well guarding,must be cared for. And so to while away the hours between supper and "first

post," concerts were arranged and proved a won-


drous incentive to better if not greater effort, on the part of

individual performers, quartettes, and Band. May we here be

permitted to speak of the Band? With the men who, in the en

thusiasm of the moment, had valiantly stepped forward to be

enrolled as Musicians, when on the 30th July the Colonel beganthe organization of his Battalion, Bandmaster Hughes had worked

from a little before Reveille until (with words "horribile dictu")

long after "Retreat." Yet day by day we all felt that a brighter

tone, a more lilting tune, a snappier cadence was given us by"Our Band," and after several "overtures," "marches," "selec

tions," had been given at the Concerts, at last the chrysalis of im

maturity was broken and in fuller life and more splendid vigour,

with harmony regnant and interpretation to a layman perfect,

Our Band played and the Battalion burst itself in cheering, as it

realized what a Band means to a Battalion.

But success always invites competition, and as Thanksgiving

Day drew near, with all its splendid opportunities for sinking rank

in the glory of a common rejoicing, the officers felt that insufficient

recognition had been paid to their talents when Bandmaster Hugheswas forming his band. To remove any possible probable doubt

whatever as to the loss he had sustained, the Junior Major rallied

his forces, called for and insisted on strenuous practice, and at

length when the great Dominion Thanksgiving Day came and the

Battalion were to "sit at meat" together, lead a parade around

the camp, both before and after meat, which so aroused the musi

cal talent deeply hidden in the twists of cornets, and valves of

tenors, that the Regimental Band perforce followed The Band and

tried, in vain, to play its wandering harmonies, while the DrumMajor wielded his Boxing Glove Staff in wondrous time and

measure.

On August 16th, there was held a function which appeals espec-

ically to every "Duke s son, Cook s son, son of a Belted Earl,"

or in Canada s parlance Bloomin officer or Tommy.A Red Cross F6te was to held and among the minor, very minor,

attractions because they were only spectacular not speculative

monetarily were exhibitions of drill, tug of war by Battalion

teams, etc.

We entered a team heavy weights, but untrained and thoughwe passed through the preliminary stages, we met our match in

the final with the 35th trained to a hair who, thanks to that

long ( ! !) period of training, beat our boys.


When it became known that the Camp would shortly changeits venue arrangements were made to hold a Battalion Athletic

meeting. Once more the Sportsmen s League came to our helpand donated medals for the contests.

In order that every man might play his part, it was arrangedto hold Company contests on October 23rd, and Final Battalioncontests on October 30th.

Great interest was taken in the Sports, the following eventsbeing arranged:

100 yards Dash.

220 yards Race.

440 yards Race.

One Mile.

High Jump.Long Jump.Hop, Step and Jump.Putting the Shot.

One Mile Walking Race in Full Marching Order.

The results of the Company Contests were as follows:

100 yards Dash "A" Co. Sergt. A. Cherriere, Ptes. S. E. An-

gove and N. C. Maxwell."B" Co. Lee. Corp. A. Bain, Pte. G. D. Geer."C" Co. Pte. W. McCann, Pte. F. H. Brunton."D" Co. Pte. A. R. Arnold, Pte. T. A. Law

rence, Lt. J. E. Brown.Hd. Qrs., and Base.

220 yards Race "A" Co. Ptes. E. G. Bell, S. E. Angove, N.C. Maxwell.

"B" Co. Lee. Corp. Bain.

"C" Co. Pte. W. McCann, Lee. Corp. F. Best."D" Co. Ptes. T. A. Lawrence, W. N. Hopper,

Lt. J. E. Brown.Hd. Qrs., and Base. R. R. Thompson.

440 yards Race "A" Co. Pte. N. C. Maxwell, Pte. S. E. Angove, Pte. W. A. Cranston.

G. Magee C. L. Duplock G. Fuller F. Pottle J. Charlton

timers J. C. Stephenson W. Garnham A. McFadyen H. Makinson

n C. Roberts F. Goodall G. Grant T. Baker

Moores C. Fletcher Bugler R. Spaxman

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"D" Co. Ptes. J. W. Hamilton, and J. Baker.

Hd. Qrs. and Base. Pte. A. W. Potts.

One Mile Race "A" Co. Ptes. R. E- Butterworth, E. G. Bell,

S. E. Angove, and W. A. Cranston."B" Co. Ptes. T. Brown, G. D. Geer, Lee.

Corp. A. Bain.

"C" Co. Corp. C. H. Howarth, Pte. W. Mc-Cann, Pte. F. Whyte.

"D" Co. Corp. G. K. Riddle, Corp. R. Lundy,Pte. H. T. West.

Hd. Qrs. and Base. Pte. A. W. Potts.

High Jump "A" Co. Sergt. A. Cherriere.

"B" Co. Ptes. J. B. Webb, and T. M. Kil-

patrick.

"C" Co. Pte. F. H. Brunton, Corp. F. J. Kil-

gour."D" Co. Ptes. W. E. Burrows, A. R. Arnold,

Lt. J. E. Brown.Hd. Qrs. and Base. Pte. F. E. Hazell.

Long Jump "A" Co. Ptes. E. G. Bell, and W. D. Stephens."B" Co. Pte. T. M. Kilpatrick."C" Co. Corp. D. J. Kilgour, and Pte. E. J.

McGirr.

"D" Co. Ptes. A. R. Arnold, and W. E-Burrows.

Hd. Qrs. and Base. Pte. F. E. Hazell.

Hop, Step and

Jump "A" Co. Pte. E. G. Bell.

"B" Co. Pte. T. M. Kilpatrick."C" Co. Corp. F. J. Kilgour, and Pte. E. J.

McGirr.

"D"Co. Ptes. A. R. Arnold, and J. A. C.

Baker.

Hd. Qrs. and Base.

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SEVENTY-SIXTH O.S. BATTALION C.E.F.ATHLETIC SPORTS

OCTOBER 30th, 1915.

LT.-COL. J. BALLANTINE, D.S.O., Commanding Officer.

Battalion Sports Committee:

CAPT. E. R. J. BIGGS, President.

MAJOR S. J. HUGGINS,

CAPT. A. H. A. ARBUTHNOT.

RESULTS OF THE BATTALION FINAL CONTEST

100 yards Dash 1st. Sergt. A. Cherriere, "A" Co.

2d. Pte. A. R. Arnold, "D" Co.

3rd. Lieut. J. E. Brown, "D" Co.

220 yards Dash 1st. Lieut. J. E. Brown, "D" Co.

2d. Pte. T. A. Lawrence "D" Co.

3rd. Pte. F. E. Hazell, Hd. Qrs.

440 yards Race 1st. Pte. S. E. Angove, "A" Co.

2d. Pte. W. McCann, "C" Co.

3rd. Lee. Corp. A. Bain," B "

Co.

One Mile Race 1st. Pte. T. Brown, "B" Co.

2d. Corp. C. H. Howarth, "C" Co.

3rd. Pte. W. A. Cranston, "A" Co.

Long Jump 1st. Pte. T. M. Kilpatrick, 16 ft.8> ins., "B"

Co.

2d. Pte. W. E. Burrows, 15 ft.10> ins., "D"

Co.

3rd. Pte. W. D. Stephens, "A" Co.


High Jump 1st. Pte. T. M. Kilpatrick, 4 ft. 10 ins., "B"

Co.

2d. Lieut. J. E. Brown, "D" Co.

3rd. Sergt. A. Cherriere, "A" Co.

Hop, Step and

Jump 1st. Pte. T. M. Kilpatrick, "B" Co., 38 ft.

3^ ins.

2d. Pte. E. G. Bell, "A" Co.

Putting the Shot 1st. Pte. T. M. Kilpatrick, "B" Co., 29 ft. 3 ins.

2d. Capt. L. B. Henry, "D" Co.

3rd. Pte. C. Watson, "B" Co.

One Mile WalkingRace Heavy Marching Order

1st. Pte. R. E- Butterworth, "B" Co., Time:

10 mins. 10 sec.

2d. Pte. W. Mackie, "D" Co.

3rd. Pte. J. A. Cottier, Hd. Qrs.

4th. Q. M. Sergt. T. Rutherford, "B" Co.

Best Athlete in

the Battalion Pte. T. M. Kilpatrick.

AT BARRIE

The welcome given to the Half-Battalion when it marched into

Barrie augured well for the social life of the men during their

stay in Winter Quarters. But the first movement in that direction

was made by the Colonel, who immediately set about organizing

the recreations of the men.

While the open weather continued baseball was indulged in

on the Park, to give way at last to the winter sport of Hockey.The 76th Battalion was entered in the O.H.A. both in the Inter

mediates and Juniors, a strong organization being elected as follows :

D.O. No. 875, d/. Dec. 7, 1915.

PRESIDENT Lt.Col. J. Ballantine, D.S.O.

HON. PRES. W. A. Boys, Esq., K.C., M.P.

VicE-PRES. Major R. R. Barber.

HON. VicE-PRES. Simon Dyment, Esq., Capt. Jory,

122nd. Bn.( C.E.F.


SECRETARY Major G. R. Rodgers.

TREASURER Lt. A. P. Menzies.

COMMITTEE Lts. T. D. McMillan, F. W. Burnham,

C. T. Miller, A. H. Tudhope.

The hockey players of the Battalion were quickly gathered

together and at once began training under Lieut. McMillan. The

intermediates were played in Group 9 "A" and the Juniors in

Group 10 and the following schedule of games was arranged.

INTERMEDIATE TEAM

Group 9 "A" Clubs: Alliston, Collingwood, Midland, 76th

Battalion.

January, 3rd, 1916 76th beat Midland at Midland, 10-9.

7th," 76th beat Midland at Barrie, 5-4.

10th," 76th lost to Collingwood at Barrie, 1-4.

14th," 76th beat Alliston at Alliston, 10-5.

21st," 76th beat Alliston at Barrie, 22-4.

24th," 76th lost to Collingwood at Collingwood,

2-6.

Matches played, 6; won 4, lost 2; goals for 50, against 32.

Tied for Group with Collingwood and Midland.

Bracebridge and Orillia tied for Group 9 "B".

To decide the district the following schedule was arragned:

A. Bracebridge v. Orillia; Bracebridge won.

B. Collingwood v. Midland; Midland won.

C. 76th Bn. v. Winner of "A"; 76th Bn. beat Bracebridge.

D. Winner of "B" v. Winner of "C"; Midland beat 76th Bn.

Feb. 4th, 76th O.S. Bn., lost to Bracebridge at Bracebridge,

4-5.

Feb. 9th 76th O.S. Bn., won from Bracebridge at Barrie, 6-3.

76th Bn. won the round by 10 Goals to 8.

D. Feb. 15th 76th O.S. Bn. beat Midland at Barrie, 4-3.

D. Feb. 17th 76th O.S. Bn lost to Midland at Midland, 2-8

76th Bn. lost the round by 11 Goals to 6.

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Group 10. Clubs Midland, Orillia, 76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F.

January 4th, 1916 76th Bn. beat Midland at Barrie, 12-5.

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76th Bn. beat Midland at Midland, 9-3.

20th,"

76th Bn. beat Orillia at Orillia, 10-9.

February, 1st,"

76th Bn. beat Orillia at Barrie, 11-14.

76th Battalion winners of Group 10.

February, 8th 1916 76th Bn. won from Collingwood at Barrie,

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76th O.S. Bn. lost on round, 14-15.

Up to Christmas, Concerts were given in the Town Hall bythe Battalion, a special effort being made on Thursday, December16th, when a splendid programme was prepared, Miss M. Boasi of

Toronto coming up to assist us.

The attendance at the Battalion Concerts was excellent, butmost disappointly meagre at the special concert. A Patriotic

Euchre was arranged by Mrs. Ballantine assisted by the Officers

wives on December 14th, and was fairly well patronized.Meanwhile the various Churches, Fraternal Societies, etc.,

had vied with one another in entertaining the men at Oyster suppers, etc., while the Townspeople gave a Complimentary Dance to

the Colonel and Officers of the Battalion. Under the auspices of

the Military Committee of the Y.M.C.A. a branch for the men was

opened under Messrs C. N. Palmer and J. Clarke, which provedof great usefulness to the men. The most important event in thesocial life of the Battalion was the inauguration of a Battalion

Newspaper under the title of "The Barrack Bugle." The editorial

chair was filled by Capt. G. M. Smythe, while Lieut. Quinn lookedafter the advertising and business department. That the venturehas been a success in every way is acknowledged on all sides. Theweekly issue is eagerly looked forward to, and its pages have proveda medium for the record of events which would be omitted in aformal history, yet which are often of equal importance to the welfare of the Battalion as those which are found in Battalion orders.


MESSAGE FROM HIS MAJESTYTHE KING

EXTRACT FROM CAMP ORDERS

CONCENTRATION CAMP, EXHIBITION PARK, TORONTO.

December 25, 1915.

CAMP AFTER ORDER

By BRIGADIER-GENERAL W. A. LOGIE, Commanding.Administrative Staff.

The following message has been issued by His Majesty, the King

who has given instructions that it be published in orders on Dec

ember 25th:

No. 1 MESSAGE FROM His MAJESTY, THE KING:

"Another Christmas finds all the resources of the Empire still

engaged in war, and I desire to convey on my own and on behalf

of the Queen, a heartfelt Christmas greeting and our good wishes

for the New Year to all who on sea and land, are upholding the

honor of the British name.

"In the Officers and men of the Navy on whom the security of

the Empire depends, I repose in common with all my subjects

a trust that is absolute. On the Officers and men of my armies,

whether now in France, in the East, or in the fields, I rely with an

equal faith, confident that their devotion their valour, and their

self sacrifice will, under God s guidance, lead to victory, and an

honourable peace.

"There are many of their comrades now, alas, in hospital and

to those brave men also I desire, with the Queen, to express our

deep gratitude and our earnest prayers for their recovery."

Officers and men of the Navy and Army, another year is draw

ing to a close as it began in toil, bloodshed and suffering, but I

rejoice to know that the goal to which you are striving draws

nearer in sight."

"May God bless you and all your undertakings."

(Signed) GEORGE R.I.


CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM THEGOVERNOR-GENERAL

EXTRACT FROM CAMP ORDERS

CONCENTRATION CAMP, EXHIBITION CAMP, TORONTO.December 22nd, 1915.

By BRIGADIER GENERAL W. A. LOGIE, Commanding Administrative Staff.

No. 6 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS, 1915

H.R.H. THE GOVERNOR GENERAL:

The following is a communication conveying to the Canadiantroops in Canada and Overseas, the Christmas Greetings of HisRoyal Highness, the Duke of Connaught, Governor General ofCanada :

"Please convey to all Canadian troops in the Dominion of"Canada and Overseas, my very best wishes for Christmas. In"doing so, I wish to congratulate them on the splendid manner"in which they have come forward for the defence of the Domin-"ion and Empire, and I feel sure that when called to the front,"they will worthily manitain the traditions of those who have"preceded them Overseas."

(Signed) ARTHUR.


APPENDIX I.

THE " SEVENTY-SIXTH"

It appears that the old "His Majesty s 76th Foot Regiment"

was at Niagara in 1815, which knits us in a very marked manner-

to that old Line Battalion.

It is now the 2nd Battalion of the Duke of Wellington (West

Riding Regiment), the 1st Battalion being 33rd Foot.

The crest is that of the late Duke of Wellington, with the motto

in anescroll above,"

Virtutis fortuna comes," (Success the compan

ion of Valour) and the badge an Elephant, superscribed

dostan."

The honors on the colours are:

"Dettingen," "Mysore,"

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Ally Ghur,"

"Delhi, 1803," "Leswarree," "Deig,""Nive,"

"Waterloo," "Alma," "Inkerman," "Sevastopol," "Abysmma.

The 76th Foot, nicknamed "The Immortals," in 1806, most of

its men having been wounded or died in the ten or twelve years

previously.

"The pigs"from its badge (an elephant).

"The Old Seven-and-sixpennies," from its number and a lieu

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APPENDIX II.

THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDERThe Distinguished Service Order, an order of military merit,

without the titular appellation "Knight," was founded on the 6th

September, 1886, by Queen Victoria, its object being to recognizethe special services of officers in the army and navy. It is awarded

only to officers (and naval military officials of officer rank, not in

cluding Indian native officers) for services in war. Often it is the

reward of actual conspicuous gallantry under fire, but its purpose,as denned in the Royal Warrant instituting the order, is to reward

"individual instances of meritorious or distinguished service in

war;" and the same document declared that only those shall be

eligible who have been mentioned "in despatches for meritorious

or distinguished service in the field, or before the enemy."

The numbers of the order are unlimited, and its designationthe letters D.S.O. It consists of one class only, who take precedence immediately after the 4th Class of the Royal Victorian Order.

The badge is a white and gold cross with a red centre bearingthe imperial crown surrounded by a laurel wreath.

The ribbon is red edged with blue.


APPENDIX III.

ORGANIZATION

CALLING OUT OF TROOPS ON ACTIVE SERVICE

G. O. 103a, 1915 15th August,1915.

In virtue of Orders-in-Council by His Royal Highness, the Gov

ernor General in Council, numbered P.C. 2067 dated the sixth

day of August, 1914, 2831 dated the seventh day of November,

1914, and 2068 dated the 6th day of August, 1914, the organiza

tion of the undermentioned Units as temporary corps of the Active

Militia of Canada is authorized, and they are severally placed on

Active Service as from the dates specified:

10TH JULY, 1915.

INFANTRY

69th Overseas Battalion.


71st Overseas Battalion.

72nd Overseas Battalion.

73rd Overseas Battalion.





Etc., etc., etc.


SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT

Mechanical Transport Training Depot.


WAR SERVICE

OFFICERS

Lt.-Col. J. Ballantine ("D" Batt. R.C.A.) South African War 1899-1900:Operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29 Nov., 1900, in

cluding actions at Riet Vlei (16 July), Belfast (26-27 Aug., 1900), Lynden-berg (5-8 Sept.); operations in Orange River Colony (May to 28 Nov.1900); operations in Cape Colony, south of the Orange River, 1899-1900.Queen s Medal with 3 clasps.

Major J. R. Biscoe, (S.A. Constabulary Field Force), South African War, 1901-2:Operations in Transvaal, Cape Colony, Orange River Colony. Queen sMedal with 5 Clasps.

Capt. W. Rogers (10th Battn. Royal Grenadiers) North-West Rebellion, 1885-Actions at Fish Creek (14 Sept.), and Batoche (9-12 May). Medal andClasp.

THE PRESENT WARThe following Officers have seen previous service in the present war:

Lt.-Col. J. Ballantine, D.S.O. Major A" Co. 4th O.S. Battalion CEFMajor G. R. Rodgers, Capt. C" Co. 4th O.S. Battalion C.E FMajor G. W. M. Ballard, Lieut. A" Co. 4th O.S. Battalion C.E.FCapt. J. M. McKinlay, Lieut. C" Co. 4th O.S. Battalion CEFCapt. N. M. Young, Lieut. C" Co. 4th O.S. Battalion C.E.F.

PREVIOUS WAR SERVICE

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN141340. Marsh, W. Battn. Q.M. Sergt. Derbyshire Yeomanry, South African

War. Queen s Medal.141008. Turton, G. S., Pioneer Sergt., 1st Derbyshire Regt. Sherwood Foresters,

South African War. Queen s Medal with 3 Clasps; King s Medalwith one Clasp.

142076. Callaghan, H. A., Sergt. Cook. South African War. Queen s Medalwith 4 Clasps.

142252. Burton, A. E., Band Corpl. Rifle Brigade. Soudan Medal with oneClasp, Khedive s Soudan Medal. Occupation of Crete. South African War. Queen s Medal with one Clasp; King s Medal.

141072. Phillip, D., Pte. Nile Expedition, Queen s Soudan Medal, Khedive sSoudan Medal with one Clasp. South African War, Queen s Medalwith two Clasps, King s Medal.

142241. Cosway, A., Sergt., 1st Bn. Scots Guards. Egyptian War, Medalwith one Clasp, Khedive s Bronze Star.

141724. Marshall, A. J., Pte., Dublin Fusiliers. South African War, Queen sMedal with three Clasps.

142532. Mayes, A., Pte., Essex Regt. South African War, Queen s Medal withthree Clasps.

141718. Lawson, R., Lce.-Corp., Scots Guards. South African War, Queen sMedal with three Clasps, King s Medal with two Clasps.

Uo47. Connor, G. J., Pte., West Riding Regt. Matabeleland, Medal withone Clasp (Mashonaland). South African War, Queen s Medal withseven Clasps, King s Medal with one Clasp.

142046. Andrews, J., Pte., Oxon arid Bucks Light Infantry. South African War,Queen s Medal with two Clasps, King s Medal with two Clasps.


141972 Miles A R., Pte., Royal Engineers. South African War, Queen s

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141092.

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141027

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with four Clasps, King s Medal with two Clasps.

Cockerton, A., Corp., 1st Essex Regt. South African War, Queen s

Medal with four Clasps, King s Medal with two Clasps.

Jago, C., Pte., H.M.S. Algerine. China (Boxer Rebellion), Medal will

Croffs.Gel?; Sergt., 1st Bn. Durham Light Infantry South African

War Queen s Medal with four Clasps, King s Medal.

Tomkins A Corp., Royal Marine Light Infantry. Bombardment of

Zanzibar/1896; Bombardment of Manol,? ".ftMfcj

1899-1900 Queen s Medal with one Clasp; China, 1900 (Relief

Pekin and Tientsin), Medal with one Clasp.1Qnsn,,PPn s

Shaw, H., Corp., 1st Cameron Highlanders. Soudan, 1908, Queens

Soudan Medal with two Clasps, and Khedive s Medal1; South Afn-

Sn War, 1899-1902, Queen s Medal with four Clasps, King s Meda

Meek W. W., Pte., Somersetshire Light Infantry^South African

War, 1899-1901, Queen s Medal with five Clasps, Kmtfs Medal

Dockray, J., Pte., Royal Engineers. South African War, Queens

Medal with one Clasp, King s Medal with two Clasps.

Bakum, Wasyl, Pte., 13th Cossack Regt. Russian Army, 1901-6 . Russc

Japanese War 1902-3, Medal, also two Good Conduct Medals.

celey J. Austin C. F. Jones G. Gumming J. Varley

ner Corp. G. Connors Lee.-Corp. E. German G. A. Lloyd R. H. Best C. Milloy

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Kidd-Berry. On Sept. 16, 1915, at Sturgeon Falls, Ont., by the Rev. C.Peircy, Pte. Joseph Henry Kidd, 76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F., eldest son of

Joseph Kidd, of Sturgeon Falls, to Muriel, youngest daughter of the lateWilliam Berry, of London, England.

Ballard-Young. On Nov. 20th, 1915, at Hamilton, Ont., by the Rev. BeverleyKetchen, Major George William Mercier Ballard, M.A., L.L.B., 76th O.S.Battalion C.E.F., only son of William H. Ballard, Esq., M.A., of Hamilton,to Annie Emily Ferrie Young, only daughter of Hamilton Young, Esq., ofNew York City, U.S.A.

Duff-Drennan On Dec. 22nd, 1915, at Alliston, Ont., by the Rev. G. N.Grey, Lance-Corporal George Clarke Duff, 76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F.,youngest son of the Hon, J. S. Duff, M.P.P., Minister of Agriculture, Province of Ontario, to Elizabeth Kidd Drennan, youngest daughter of JohnDrennan, Esq., of Alliston, Ont.

Redshaw-Burnett. On Dec. 24th, 1915, at Trinity Church, Toronto, by theRev. Canon H. C. Dixon, Pte. Charles Henry Redshaw, 76th O.S. BattalionC.E.F., youngest son of Joseph Redshaw, Sunderland, Durham, England,to Annie Louise Burnett, daughter of the late Wadsworth Miller, of Morris-burg, Ont.

Downie-Brown. On Dec. 31st, 1915, at S. Mary s Church, Toronto, by theRev. A. L. Hart, L. Th., Rector, Pte. George Chrichton Downie, 76th O.S.Battalion C.E.F., eldest son of Charles Downie, of Edinborough, Scotland,to Mary Skinner, youngest daughter of William Brown, of Vancouver, B.C.

Plant-Willison On Dec. 31st, 1915, at All Saint s Church, Collingwood, Ont.,by the Rev. R. MacNamara (Hon. Capt. and Chaplain 9th Canadian Artillery Brigade), Co. Sergt.-Major Arthur John Plant, 76th O.S. BattalionC.E.F., son of James Plant, Cadeby, Leicestershire, England, to DorothyMay, eldest daughter of Charles Willison, of Collingwood, Ont.

Nuttall-Row. On Jan. 8th, 1916, at St. James Church, Paris, Ont., by theRev. R. J. S. Adamson, Bandsman William Nuttall, 76th O.S. BattalionC.E.F. , youngest son of William Nuttall, of Manchester, England, and Paris,Ont., to Bertha, elder daughter of Walter Row, of Nottingham, England,and Paris, Ont.

Batt-Ryder. On Jan. 10th, 1916, at St. Catharines, Ont., by the Rev. CanonR. Ker, Lce.-Corporal Nicholas Albert Batt, 76th O.S. Battalion, C.E.Feldest son of Albert John Batt, of Buffalo, N.Y., to Susan, daughter ofAlbert Ryder, of St. Catharines, Ont.

Madigan-Garner. On Jan. 18th, 1916, at Barrie, Pte. Francis Edward Madigan76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F., son of the late Patrick Henry Madigan, ofOakville, Ont., to Annie Louise, youngest daughter of Peter Garner, ofLondon, England.

Sullivan-Reynolds. On Jan. 29th, 1916, at Toronto, by the Rev. R. J. WilsonPte. John Vincent Sullivan, M.G.S. 76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F., son of thelate John Sullivan, of Brentwood, Eng., to Rosie, daughter of ThomasReynolds, of Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.

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Coates-Teeter. On Jan. 31st, 1916, at Barrie, Bandsman James Coates, 76th

OS Battalion C.E.F., eldest son of Harry Coates, of Hamilton, Ont., to

Irene Marie, only daughter of Henry Teeter, of Georgetown, Ont.,

Kennedy-Jordan On Feb. 2nd, 1916, at Barrie, Pte. William Albert Kennedy,

76th OS Battalion C.E.F., to Ella, daughter of the late Beaty Jackson, of

Omagh, Tyrone, Ireland.

Skevington-Reid On Feb. 5th, 1916, at Owen Sound, by the Rev. Canon J.

ArdUl Pte Harry Skevington, 76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F., youngest son of

Thomas S. Skevington, of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Eng., to Reta, younger

daughter of John Reid, of Toronto.

Inglis-Price.-On Feb. 24, 1916, at Christ Church, Niagara Falls Ont by the

Rev G J Bousfield, Rector, Lieutenant George Reeve Inglis, 76th C

Battalion C.E.F., eldest son of Charles Gordon Inglis, Esq., of Niagara

Fallst to Adelaide, youngest daughter of John R. Price, Esq., of Niagara

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Sullivan-Mayer. On Feb. 28th, 1916, at St. Mary s Roman Catholic Church,

Barrie by the Rev. Dean A. O Malley, Corporal Edward C Sullivan 76th

OS Battalion C.E.F., son of Joseph Sullivan, of Kemptville Ont., to

Phiiameene, eldest daughter of Noah Mayer, of La Fontaine, Ont.

Scott-Mascoe On Feb. 29th, 1916, at St. Andrew s Church, Barrie, by the

RevT D. McLeod, Pte. Neil John Scott, 76th O.S. Battalion C.

second son of John Scott, Danforth Ave., Toronto, to Hazel Beatrice,

daughter of Fred. Mascoe, of Gravenhurst, Ont.

Biggs-Dennis.-On March 16th, 1916, at St. John s Church Norway, byCapt^

the Rev E R J Biggs, B.A., B.D., father of the bridegroom, assisted by

Major the Rev. W. LPaynes-Reid, Rector of the Parish, Pte G. Roland

A. Biggs, 76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F. to Minnie Eileen, daughter of Mr. &

Mrs. J. H. Dennis, of Toronto.

Morin-Lawrence.-On Mar. 17, St. Patrick s Day at Barrie by

A P Menzies, Pte. Louis Albert Monn, 76th O.S. Batt. Q "

Winnifred Ada, youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Lawrence, of Bame.

DEATHSArcher _At Toronto (General Hospital), September 19th, 1915, No. 141043,

Private Thomas Archer, Hd. Qrs. Pioneers.

Beckett At Barrie (Royal Victoria Hospital), February 8th, 1916. No. 141151,

Private William Henry Beckett, "D" Co., aged 22 years.


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