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BELATED DESPATCHES. HARDSHIPS OF THE TROOPS The War Office issued on May 18th, as Supplement to the Lamim Garette, the despatches from General Barnardiston on the operations of the Tsingtao Ex- peditionary Force in September, October, and November, 1914. These belated les patches describe the part played by our troops co-operating with the Japanese forces in the capture of Tsingtao.
Brigadier General N. W. Barnardigton,
M.V.O.. to the War Office. Investing Line before Tsingtao, October 9th, 1914.
Sin, have the honour to report that the forge ander my command embarked at Ticatsin on the 19th September in the hired transports wang Ting, Shun Shing and Shantion, and, escorted from Taku Bar by H.M.S. Triumph and the torpedo-boat destroyer Cak, arrived a Weihaiwei: at 8.15 p.m. on 20th September.
up during the bombardment. A suitable place for my Brigade Ammunition Re- serve, about two miles in rear of the first position of attack; has been selected.
On the 28th, in accordance with his orders, the force proceeded towards Litaun with a view of participating in the attack on the German advanced pass reconnoitred tion, which was then being at by the Japanese troops.
he position re- The Germans holding the tired, however, before the Japaness ad- vanced troops, who occupied the position which it was General Kamio's intention to have assaulted on the following night and morning.
The force under my command was therefore not engaged, and marched on to a village about 21 miles in rear of the Japanese line, where it bivouached...
This position, however, proved to be un suitable, as we were exposed to the enemy's artillery fire, luckily without suffering Inny casualties; bat on the 30th September I moved the force to the reverse slopes of a hill about one mile to the eastward of our former position, where the en were under cover, and were able to inke splinter-proof shelters.-1 have, ote NW. BACKARDISTON, Brigadier General, Commanding Tsingtaxpeditionary
Force
THE BRITISH FRONT. No. 2.
Che-Chia-Hsin-Shuang, about half-way The Field Hospital has been established the Litsus Erh-Shan and Priner Henry Hill, and dressing stations have been arranged for in nullahs in rear of the front line.
7. The half battalion of the 36th Sikhs "under command of Lieut-Colonel E. L. Sullivan disembarked at Lao-Shan Bay on the 22nd instant and arrived yesterday at the front.I have, etc.,
NWA BARNARDISTON,
Brigadier Genera).
SURRENDER OF TSINGTAU.
Brigadier General N.. W. Barnardiston
to the War Office.
Tsingtao, 10th Nov, 1914. Sir--I have the honour to report the successful conclusion of this expedition in the surrender of Tsingtao on the 7th
instant.
::
The operations in which the force under my command bave taken part proceeded as outlined in my Despatch No. 2, dated 9th October,
Brigadier-General NW Barnardiston,
M.V.O., to the War Office. Investing Lines before Tsingtau, Oc The number of mules necessary to com- plete oar requirements in transport,tober 29th, 1014,
Sir,In continuation of any dispatch which had been purchased by Captan dated 9th instant, 1 have the honour to oil tanks and conl stores near the dock
Lao Shan Bay was renched at 2pm. on 22nd September. nd arrangements were made with H.M.8. Th, the Japanese Navy, and the military dis embarkation Authorities for the disem- barkation of the Force on the following
The advanced position indicated in that despatch was occupied on the 30th Oc tober. The bombardment commenced on the 31st, the enemy uot replying to any great extent. During the first day sonte yard were burnt, and the forts and re- doubts suffered severely. Throughout the Bombardment the practice of the Japanese artillery was surprisingly good, and the
On the 1st November the First Position of attack (see my Despatch No. 2) was. occupied, and the preparation of the Second Position commenced. The posi- 3rd instant, but, owing to its location in the immediate vicinity of the bed of the river, it was impossible to drain it or to occupy it permanently, and as it was everywhere under close infantry fice from the First Position, I merely held it during the night with piquets.
Indian Army, were there Kagg embarked, that officer offering valuable report that on the 10th instant I received assistance both there and also on disorders from the Japanese Commander to the effect that the Force under my com- embarkation at Lao Shan Bay.
mand was to take its place in the front The str. Shingking, chartered by the line of the investing force, a front of caracy of their fire and their numercial Naval Authorities as a pospital carrier, about 600 yards being assigned to us. superiority in guus no doubt proved the the for conveyance of sick and wounded to
Accordingly, on the 11th inst, 1 directed principal factor in compelling Weihaiwei, joined us, and the whole left the Officer Commanding 2nd Battalion enemy's surrender. It is stated that the at 4.00 pm, on 21st September.
South Wales Borderers to take up, with Germans expended all their gue anumu- Before leaving. I inspected the arrange two companies, a line running approxi-aition. The bombardment continued with rents made by Captain House, R.N., and mately north-west and south-west through slight intermissions until the fall of the Fleet-Sirgeon Clarke, on the hospital a point a little north of Point 177 on pince. carrier and also on shore for the recep- Shuang Shan, furnishing two pickets tion of the sick and wounded. These two with their supports and a local reserve, officers, especially the last named, deserve The remaining companies of the 2nd the greatest credit for the excellent Battalion South Wales Borderers were arrangements made to meet all one re-distributed in such nullahs, south oftion was ready for occupation on the Huang Chia-Ving, as afforded the best quirements...
cover from she'l fire
2. The range of heights forming the position of the line of investment south of that village, with their under features, is intersected by numerous deep ravines of clay, excellent for protection and as commodation in dry weather. In wet weather, however, loose soil is washed Accordingly, on 23rd September, the away, the sides of the nullahs fall in, 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers carrying with their the shelters for the disembarked at 8 a.m., followed by stores, troops; every valley becomes a torrent ponies, mules, and carts, etc. The men and every road or track a mass of deep worked hard and cheerfully at landing aud Cover for the men both from fire. The and stacking stores, etc., and the entire and weather becomes impossible. disembarkation was accomplished by 6 men have been soaked through and a.m. on 24th September, with the excep-through for as much as 48 hours, and tion of Base stores not immediately re-equipment has been buried by falls of carth, and ammunition has rusted, but in quired, which were left on board the s.s Awang Ping in anticipation of a change spite of all hardships and privations the of Bast to Shatzung Ray, within about spirits and health of the troops have been excellent, and they have worked continuously at digging and at the heavy fatigue work of carrying rations and am munition and heavy beams for bend cover 1 miles to the front where wheeled trafic has been impossible often in liquid mud halfway up to the knees.
10 miles of the lines of investment: ---
The 34th September was spent in ferring stores from landing place to Base Supply Denát
I sent Major H. G. Pringle, General Staff to Chimo, to ascertain the wishes of the Japanese Commander-in-Chief, who, I was informed, had just arrived at that place,
I despatched Captain C, D. Hamilton Moore D.A.A and Q.M.G., to recon- nitre two roads over the Lan Shan Range, by which I thought I could move the force towards the left of the line of investiment, which would be the most con- venient position for purposes at supply, as my transport was only sufficient to carry four days rations.
TRANSPORT DIFFICULTIES.
3. By degrees, and as I can obtain space, im bring the rear companies up to wards the front line preparatory to the Considerable attack on the fortress. delay has taken place in the preparations of the Japanese owing to heavy rains, but I learned yesterday that the bom bardment will coramence on the 31st inst.
The health of the troops, notwith- standing the hard work and trying
weather, is most satisfactory, all kind
The line of investment we now hold extends from Kiaochon Bay to the a, One of these roads was found to be quite running approximately through Kushan, unsuitable and the other only possible110 degrees 21 minutes, 36 degrees 5 with a complete reorganization of the minutes (Lat deg. mia. N Long transport, using pack mules or coolies 110deg, 21min. E.), the high ground south over the worst parts of the Pass, and of Chia-Lien Kow, to Foushan (Princo man-handling such carts as were neces- Hency's Hill). Bary for use on the further side.
ORDER OF THE ATTACK..
The following is a summary of the
On the night of the 4th November some- what heavy artillery fire was directed on our trenches, the 30th Sikhs losing 2 Sepoys killed and 2 officers wounded, while the 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers had also several casualties.
· HỌNGKONG VOLUNTEERS,
CORES ORDERS BY LI-COL A. CHÁPERÁN, V.D.
LEAVE.
1.--No. 1029 Spr. F. C. Clemo is granted"
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PARADES.
2-Reference Corps Order No. & of 30th.
uit the parades for Thursday, 0th, Friday, 7th, and Saturday, 8th July, will be as follows: Thursday, 6th July
5 p.m. Scouts Co. Beernis as detail- ed L. R. C. Rangė Musketry In- struction.
3.10 Recruits of all inits (except Right Section 3.G. Co.), squad drill at Hendquarters under. Corp. Grimes.
5.30 p.m. Mounted Section on Polo
Ground under 8. S. Talbot,
5.30 Signalling Section "B" and
"C! classes at Headquarters, 8.10 p.m. Signalling Section, A
class. Gun Club Hill Comniand Signalling practice. Friday, 7th July:--
5.30
Recruits, Right Section. M.G. Co., squad drill at Hend quarters.
3.30 p.m. Scouts Co. (left half). skirmishing on Cricket Ground. Saturday, 8th July-
2.30 p.m. Engineer Co., Reruits Musketry King's Park Range. Corpl. Grimes will attend.
3 p.nt. Artillery Battery 10 pr. B. 1 gun drill with miles at Gin Club Hill. Sergeant Bradley will attend. H.K residents fallin Star Ferry Wharf. Hongkong, 2.20 p.m., and proceed to Kowloon by 2.30 p.m. ferry. Other parades for this week ending Sunday, 9th Jnly, as in Orders of 30th ult
A F. CHURCHILL, Capt.. Adjutant. H.K.V.C
VOLUNTEER RESENTES--
ORDERS BY MAJOH WAKEMAN, O.C., UL.X.V.R. The following members of B" Co. who
were absent without leave front
parade on FrIGBY, 30th June, will ·
parade with
Co, on Tuesday, 4th inst.. and will recruits on tho Cricket Ground, on Wednesday, 6th inst., a6 5.15 p.m. -
Lee Cpls, E. V. Carpmael, J. W. Harris aard A. Nicol, Pies. F. W. Black, C. G. Alabaster, H. Watkins, A. L Slack, WS. Glendinning, W. Wotherspoon, F. Goodman, and B. Gray:
STRENGTH,
On the 5th November 1 was ordered to prepare a Third Position of attack on the left bank of the river. This line was to a great extent enfiladed on both flanks Pue. R. F. Hattingly, having joined, is by Nos. 1 and 2 Redoubts, especially the latter, from which annoying machine-gun
fire was experienced.
SOUTH WALES BORDENERS, LOBBER, ADG
The bed of the river a small stream running over a broad bed of sand) had also to be crossed, and in doing so the working parties of the 2nd Battalion losing 8 non-commissioned South Wales Borderers suffered somewhat officers and men killed and 24 wounded. severely, The 36 Sikhs had only slight losses. Nol- withstanding this a good deal of work was done, especially on the right flank,
I considered it any duty to represent to the Japanese Commander-in-Chief the untenable nature, for permanent occupa- tion, of the portion of the Third Position in my front, but received a reply that it was necessary for it to be held in order. fit in with the general scheme of
assault.
On the evening of the 6th, accordingly, 1. occupied it with piquets, and the work- ing parties continued to improve it.
I was prepared to make this reorgan order for the attack on the fortress, 80 cine-gun fire, and reported that No...
zation if necessary.
allotted Corps No. 607 and posted to the signalling section."
G. K. H. BRUTTON, Capt.. Adjutant, H. KV.R.
HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.
MUENTED POLICE The following will report in uniform at Stables at 5.45 p.in. sharp on Friday, July 7th-Inspector Gogg, Sergeant Kew and Scall, Troopers Ainslie, Arnold, Chan, Fernandez, Galloway. Grimble, Relph and Waller. The Sergeant Major will also attend NO 1 COMPANY. Staff Inspector Mackenzie will take com-
mand of No. 1 Company until fur ther orders.
All applications for leave not exceeding seven days and for medical certificates will, however, be dealt with by Crown Sergeant Wilks (Shewan, Tomes, & C6.). Such applications must be. made to the latter officer only.
BAND AND ORCHESTRA. Tuesday July 4th-Committee meeting
at 11.S.P.'s Offter at 5.30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5th. Orchestru Prne.
During the night-on-hearing, ramours- of the evacuation of one or more of the redoubts, I sent out officer's patrols to ascertain if the enemy were still holding the trenches in front of us, and prepared to advance, should this front be clear. They were mer, however, with rifles and Redoubt, on our left, was still held.
farther of the 7th the enemy started a cannonade for field artillery and an occasional shot from their heavy guns, and I issued preparatory orders for an adsauce as soon as I knew the relubis The were captured. At 7 am all fring sed, and I was informed that the enemy sout out a dag of truce. About 7,50 am 4.
tice at Club Lusitano at p.m.
EQUIPMENT.
On arrival, however, or the 25th, at far as echeerns the British Force Between 5 and 6 am. on the morning Tuesday, July 4th-lembers of ull
Puli, about six miles from Lao "Shau Bay, I learned that the Japanese Com mander wished in unse the Force under my command in the centre of the line, and he desired me, therefore, to march 2 Chimo and Linting towards Litsuo.
I also gathered that the Japanese plan of operations was to advance south from Chimu un 27th and 18th, and to attack outh and 30th the German advanced line, extending from Prince Henry Hill to Kn Shan, in order that siege materia! might be brought up to bombard the To comply with the wishes of the
position front of Tsingtao.. Japanse Cominander implied a very heavy strain on my transport, and prob ably very short rations, as it implied a ine of communications nearly 40 miles in length, over a single, bad, narrow and congested road, or rather track
The whole of the enemy's main line of defence will constitute the front of attack. All arrangements are calculated for a deliberate advance, but any oppor taunty of attacking which presents itself will-hes wired upon
The front of attack is divided into four sections, the right central section being assigned to the forer under my command. One front of about 600 yards is roughly received orders to advance, and, the bounded by two parallel lines running ney along the whole of our front north-east and south-west-the right flank having then retired, I mured into
The troops my
Jut've be line passing through Tashap. 110 degrees op under any c 22 coinutes, 36 degrees 7 minutes (38dehaved extremely well under trying con min. N. 110deg 22min E), the left: ditions of weather and those searable the north-west of Tin-Tung-Chien (Tai from sege warfare, and all ranks hitsa Tung Chen),
To-morrow the line of investment will worked loyally and hard. I have, etc, N. W BARNARDISTON, he advanced to one running through.
Brigadier Geperat. Kushan, Shuang-Shau, 119 degrees minutes (30deg. 6min. N., 119deg. Omin. Tien-Chin- Thun, Hsin-Chin Chuang, in the construc| E.). Tung-Wu-Chia Tsun tion of which working parties from each On the 26th September the Force section are employed daily and nightly. marched to Chino, about 12 miles, where When the bombardment begins. the it artired at 11,80 4.m., the transport arriving later in the afternoon, and a convey of supplies from the Base about 11 p... after experiencing the greatest difficulties, owing to the blocked roads.
effort, and I decided to do so, even if we It was essential, however, to make the had to exist on half rations,
OFFICERS AND MEN SPECIALLY- MENTIONED.
Brigadier General N. W. Eaynardiston,
ALV.O., to the War Office. My
Tsingtao, 13th Nov. 1914) Sir-la continuation of my Despatch. Infantry and Engineers of the front line No. 2, dated 10th instant, I have the will prepare for the subsequent advance, and during the night of the 1st November honour to forward the names of the follow will occupy a line through the high ing officers, non-commissioned officers and men of the force under my command ground west of Han-Chis-Chuang, and
whom I consider deserving of special of Fon-Shan Soalso that village.
those The second position of attack will prepared on this line, and during the rat two or three nights will be strength Plyened, commanieating trenches complet ed, and preparations made for the nest advanced sear
I consider that the officer, and others south of Tung-Wu Chia Tsun, and orth notice for their services
concerned deserve the greatest credit for accomplishing what seemed an abnost insuperable task, and I desire specially to bring to notice the excellent services rendered by Captain Don, Indian and Transport Corps.
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These names are in addition to
mentioned in my despatch, dated 9th
October.
STAFF
Major H. G. Pringle, Royal Artillery,
ARGENERAL STAFF::
ranks, except Superintendent, who have not yet attended will do so en this date between 5.15 and 6.30 p.m.
Tailor will attend at the DS.P's
"Office" "between the hours of 12.20 p.m. and 1.30 p.an, from Monday, July 3rd, to Friday, July 7th, buth days inclusive. Equipment officers, etc., will see that all uniform requir ing attention is handed to the tailor during the above period.
NO. 1 PLATOON.
The following will parade at Central Station af 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5th, in mufti with rifles:-- Alarakis, Caldwell, H. E, Edwards, Gerkan, Joseph, A. R. Osborne, Rapp, Posson, Tobias, Wattie, Wilson, Fyfe Mutton, J. A. Pearson and Spauld- ing
F. C. JENKIN
D.S.P. (R).
W I Jones (killed), 10634 Pto. (Lve- Cpl.) C. 7. Foley. 30614 Pte. H. Erans (killed), 2/9962 Pie. J. West (died of sounds), 2/4528 Drmr. C. W. Lewis, 2/9244 Co. Bergt-Major G. A. Dovies. 7300 Sgt. I leach (died of wounds), 3/10249 CoŁ (Act. Set.) W. 8. Rosier.
ARMY SERVICE CORPS
let Cl. Steff Sgt. Maj. 8. C. Warner (now Oring. and Hon. Lieut.) Ist Cl. Staff-Sgt,- Maj. A. Goodwin (now Qmur. and Bon.
Captain C. D. H. Moore, R. Warwick Regt., Lieut.)
DAA. and Q.M.G. TH Captain J. Gray, 28th_Sikbs (attachyl), Captain J. A. Hamilton, A.R.C. Base Coni-
To the men, the marches, although not long, Were very trying, owing to the con The second position of attack will be stant halts and checks, owing to the read strongly constructed, approximately on bing blocked by Japanese artillery, and the fine Pump Station, Hei Wu Chie transport, but, with the exception of Chuang and the ridge west of Fou-Shan-
Tsun, the high ground east of Kang Chia tradant. few cases of fever, no inen fell outs
On arrival at Chimo my supply diff-Bo, and in this position preparations will One greatly lessened by the offer be made for the destruction of obstacles
Major J. H. Hartigan, M,B., R.A.M.C
Senior Medica!" Officer.
THE SOUTH WALES RORDERERS.
of the Japanese military authorities to and the subsequent approach, tent. Col. H. C. Castem, Commanding.
artillery
use their transport for the purpose of The main portion of the siege establishing an advanced supply depot at will first fix on the enemy's forts and Chimo, from which point our own trans the remainder against his war vessels. EVERYWHERE port would be able to work forward to Subsequently, as the first line advances,
the refilling point.
this
of the artillery will fire on portion On the 27th the force moved on about the enemy & redoubts.
Co-operation with the Navy is arranged 9 miles to Liuting and halted. Frede on to Divisional Headquarters where I was received very cordially by Lieut-General Fic, the Japanese Commander-in- TO HOUSE STEDET. TEL. 230-155 Chief, who gave me au cutline of the following day's operations, in which wa were to take part.
MITSU BUSSAN KAISHA. HONGTONG,
IN
for
6. I am collecting 12 days' supplies at suitable place in rear of the advanced position to provide against the event uality of its being found impossible, in this very difficult country, to bring them
or
Major E. C. Alargesson, Captain J. Bradstock. ?-- Captain and Adjutant G. H. Birkett. Captain D. G. Johnson. Lieut. R. L. Petre.
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Liest. H. J. Simon, H. Scots (Japanese
Interizeter), attached. Captain G. H. Dive RAMO.. attached. 2/10423 Fet: J J. Ward (killed, 19972 Pir. G. C. Snow. 2/2004, Pte. A. Green. 2/9980 Pte, T. Jenkinson,- 10171- Druir.
Continued on next. Columm.):
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. 17933 Ormar. Sgt. D. E. Degn (now Spt-Maj.). 11313 Cpl. A. Baremuno fhow Set,), 1082r Cpl. „T. J. Kilyon, 1854 Cpl. E. &,
Know Set..
36TH SIKHS, Lieut, Col. E. L. Sullisan, Commanding Major E. V. Knox, Captain A. D. Martin, fieut and Adjutant S, des Focus, Subaðar Gurmukhi Singh, 1.0.31. - Temader Sunder Singh: Femnder Jeimal Singh, 1707 Havildar Man Singh. 2711 Lanen- Xaik Bhagat Singh, 2756 Vanco-Naik, Waruan Singh, 9 Tance Naik Hori Singh. 3198 er Fakir Singh 3785 Senoy Raur Singh, 3782 Sepay Bant Singh, I have, etc......
NEW TARWARDISTOS,
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