18th December 1915 On this day: Observation Poor   6th County of London Brigade RFA report observation conditions are very bad. German front line trenches shelled by Lowe Group Batteries in retaliation for hostile fire and bombing on our trenches. 17th London Battery fired several times by request of Infantry, who reported that our shelling last night stopped the German bombing. All horses of the Brigade were inspected in Wagon Lines by the DDR. Lieut J.C. Woollett and 2nd Lieut H. Davis proceeded to England on 7 days leave of absence. (Note DDR = Deputy Director of Remounts) Field Marshall French Relinquishes Command   Special Order of the Day By Field Marshal Sir J.D.P. French, G.C.B., O.M., G.C.V.O., Commander in chief, British Army in the Field. In relinquishing the command of the British Army in France, I wish to express to the officers, non-commissioned officers and men, with whom I have been so closely associated with during the last sixteen months, my heartfelt sorrow in parting with them before the campaign, in which we have been so long engaged together, has been brought to a victorious conclusion. I have however, the firmest conviction that such a glorious ending to their splendid and heroic efforts is not far distant, and I shall watch their progress towards this final goal with intense interest, but in the most confident hope. The success so far attained has been due to the indomitable spirit, dogged tenacity which knows no defeat, and the heroic courage so abundantly displayed by the rank and file of the splendid Army which it will ever remain the pride and glory of my life to have commanded during over sixteen months of incessant fighting. Regulars And Territorials, Old Army and New Army have ever shown these magnificent qualities in equal degree. From my heart I thank them all. At this sad moment of parting my heart goes out to those who have received life-long injury from wounds, and I think with sorrow of that great and glorious host of my beloved comrades who have made the greatest sacrifice of all by laying down their lives for their country. In saying good-bye to the British Army in France I ask them once again to accept this expression of my deepest gratitude and heartfelt devotion towards them, and my earnest good wishes for the glorious future which I to be assured. (Signed) J.D.P. French. Field Marshal, Commanding in Chief, The British Army in France. 18th December 1915 Special Order of the Day   Training  Military Funeral for Territorial  War Tragedy  Armed Trawler sunk Enemy Aircraft dangers   E Battery 3rd Brigade RHA Intended to do a lot of shooting but was unable to do so owing to the number of German aeroplanes that were over during the morning and could only fire 4 rounds. war diaries Units leave Gallipoli   The evacuation from Gallipoli to Imbros took place over the nights of 18th & 19th December 1915.  Preparation for Move  Reliefs  Positions Improved  New Chaplain  Move  On the Move  Medical Arrangements    Trench Work  Trench Work  Training  Trench Work    Orders  Relief Completed  Reliefs  Trench Work  Inspection  On the Move  On the Move  Very Misty  Very Quiet  Baths  New Batteries Arrive  Training  On the Move  Our Artillery Active  Practice trench attack  Reliefs  New Horses Arrive from Boulougne  Instruction  Repairs Continue  Battalion transport will move to Noyelles Les Vermelles  Platoon Drill, Bomb, Machine Gun and Trench Mortar classes  Training  Training  On the Move Can you add to this factual information? Do you know the whereabouts of a unit on a particular day? Do you have a copy of an official war diary entry? Details of an an incident? The loss of a ship? A letter, postcard, photo or any other interesting snipts? If your information relates only to an individual, eg. enlistment, award of a medal or death, please use this form: Add a story.

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