The First World War
War Diary of The Royal Canadian Regiment
Transcription by Captain Michael O'Leary, The RCR.
OCTOBER 1915
20-10-15
Royal Canadian Regiment inspected at SHORNCLIFFE on 20th October 1915 by Major General S. STEELE, C.B., M.V.O., Comdg Troops SHORNCLIFFE.
Regiment under command of Lieut.
Col. A.H. MACDONNELL, D.S.O.
First line Transport & Train on Parade
30-10-15
Orders received in reference to the departure of Transport & train
30-10-15
Lieut. WESTMORLAND (Transport Officer, Regtl.) 54 other ranks, 98 horses, 11 4-wheel and 2 2-wheel vehicles with half the bicycles departed from SHORNCLIFFE at 7.40 a.m. en route for SOUTHAMPTON.
Capt. COCK, Lieut. TRUDEAU, R.C.R., 54 other ranks, 98 horses, 10 four-wheel and 2 two-wheel vehicles with half the bicycles departed from SHORNCLIFFE at 9.20 a.m. en route for SOUTHAMPTON.
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