WANTED. MORE AND MORE OF THEM
When General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien came to see me he suggested that
I should take a few weeks' rest in England. I objected and said I
wanted to be in the big British spring drive in Belgium. He replied
that a few days' holidays would not deprive me of that honor, and that
he considered the Allies might postpone the offensive until the
autumn.
I accepted his suggestion and crossed to England. I met at Bologne an
officer of one of the Scottish regiments and he was good enough to get
me a pass and a military automobile to take me to La Toquet Hospital,
where I renewed old acquaintances with Dr. Shillington, the clever
surgeon in charge of the Canadian Hospital there and an old Ottawa
friend. When I arrived in London I was notified to attend a medical
board at the war office that insisted on giving me three months' sick
leave to get my lungs fixed up. I refused to accept more than six
weeks.
When I was up in Scotland enjoying a holiday and doing the Loch Lomond
country, I received a telegram from Colonel Carson in London telling
me that the Minister of Militia would like me to return to Canada for
a few months to lecture to the officers in training and assist in
recruiting.
In accordance with these instructions I returned to London where I
received the following letter from my Brigade Commander, General
Turner, V.C.:
DEAR COLONEL,--Leave has been extended for four days
as requested.
The process of reorganizing is a heavy one.
Your battalion will have lost its identity as the 48th
Highlanders.
In forwarding recommendation for "Mention in Despatches" it
has given me great pleasure including your name for the
valuable services rendered at St. Julien.
According to medical officers and my own opinion you are
entitled to a good rest or suitable staff employment.
You have done more than called for as a regimental officer.
With best wishes, believe me,
Yours Sincerely,
R.E.W. TURNER.
The list of honors for the second battle of Ypres was out and my name
had been omitted. I had, however, received notice at the same time
that I had been advanced to the rank of full Colonel.
I was pleased, however, to see that Major Marshall, my second in
command whom I had recommended for "mention in despatches," had
received a D.S.O. He was a professional soldier and this meant much
more to him than it did to me. He was later to fall in the front line
trenches the victim of a German sniper. A great athlete, a splendid
soldier, a universal favorite, Canada and the Empire could ill spare
such a man. His solicitude for his men was such that I have known him
to give his clothing to some ailing private. He was one of the
bravest, truest and kindest of Canadians.
Only a few of the many deserving ones had received recognition, but
where there were so many brave men and brave deeds performed it was
very difficult to give honors and distinction to all. Officers did no
more than the privates, signallers and bombers in the battle. All did
their best.
I returned to Canada on board the S.S. Hesperian, which ship had the
misfortune to be torpedoed next trip.
In Canada I did my best to stimulate recruiting. The "Red Watch"
recruited two more fully-equipped battalions for the war--the 92nd and
the 134th.
The story of the brave deeds of the men of 15th Battalion, the Red
Watch, after I left Flanders will have to be reserved for a further
volume. They covered themselves again with glory at Givenchy,
Festubert, Hooge and Sanctuary Wood.
The reader may be inclined to ask the question if through all these
troublesome times, the Canadian soldier ever lost faith in ultimate
victory and the Empire?
The answer is that we had so many evidences around us of the
organizing power of the Empire that it inspired us with faith and
confidence. We knew what the navy was doing. The splendid manner in
which we were supplied with food and clothing convinced us that the
business genius and talent for organization of the Empire would sooner
or later overcome lack of preparation and "red tape."
The deeds of our gallant Canadian comrades who fell at St. Julien will
always be an inspiration for Canadians in future wars. They have given
their lives as hostages for the Empire. They did not die in vain for
they have given Canada "a place in the sun." The First Division lost
over nine thousand out of about seventeen thousand effectives, at St.
Julien.
The men who accomplished this were not "rough-necks" nor swaggering
bullies, "muttering strange oaths and bearded like pards." They were
good, quiet, clean-living, God-fearing young men, the athletic product
of the schools and the Y.M.C.A's. They were typical of the Canadian
race. With their red blood they etched the figure of the clean-cut
intrepid athletic-fighting Canadian soldier indelibly into the history
of this war. It was this noble figure which the officers of the First
Canadian Division strove to create. It is this figure that will live
in the battle scrolls of Europe.
It is the duty of Canadians always to cherish this tradition as well
as to maintain their proper place in the world. It matters not under
what system their services are required, if duty calls they should be
prepared to arm and go. They will always be wanted where liberty needs
defending, yes more and more of them.
INDEX
NOTE.--In spelling Proper Names, the _Daily
Telegraph_ Maps are followed; on the maps in the text, the
Belgian spelling is used.
A
Abercrombie, General, 11.
Abeele, 185.
Abraham, Plains of, 13.
Adams, Jane, 73.
Aeroplane, 192, 244, 279.
Africa, South, 19.
Aid, First, 149.
Albert, King of the Belgians, 187.
Alderson, General, 64, 78, 255, 262.
Alexander, Captain, 169, 198, 214, 219, 228, 230, 231, 234, 257.
Amesbury, 90.
Amour, Place d', 195.
Anti-Aircraft guns, 162.
Anti-Militarism, 23.
Archery, Flemish, 162.
"Archibald the Archer," 162.
Armada, Spanish, 60.
Armentieres, 117, 122, 124, 182, 189.
Arnold, General, 15.
Artillery, Canadian, 279.
Aubers, 155, 170, 172, 174.
Aviators, 88, 158, 192, 202.
Avonmouth, 103.
B
Barham's, Ingoldsby Legend, 75.
Barwick, Lt., 40.
Bath, Lt., 240.
Beauvoorde, 184.
Billets, 144.
Bigot, Intendant, 40.
Bisley, 21.
Bixschoote, 189.
Bombing, 179.
Borden, Sir Robert, 30.
Boyle, Lt.-Col., 218, 221.
Brittany, 114.
British troops, 248.
Brooke, Lord, 21, 116.
Burial plots, 186.
Burland, Lt.-Col., 95, 245, 249, 252, 262.
Burstall, Lt.-Col., 74.
C
Caestre, 117, 118, 122.
Calais, Great drive to, 18.
Calder, Sgt., 220, 262.
Camp Fire, 35.
Campbell, Duncan, of Inverawe, 12.
Cameras, (tabooed), 64.
Canada, 11;
Capitulation of, 19.
Canadian, Militia, 18, 30;
officers, 38;
Northern Ry., 40;
Scottish, 197, 218, 223, 277.
Canadians, reviewed by Roberts, 74;
trains of, 184;
wounded, 186;
reviewed by the King, 96.
Cardonnerie, La, 138.
Cassel, City of, 182.
Censoring, 177.
Charteris, Major, 14.
Chateauguay, 19.
Chalk Cliffs, 57.
Clausewitz, 147.
Clergyman, 38.
Cloth square, 186.
Colonial Policy, new, 22;
old, 23;
troops, 23;
privateers, 24;
government, 23;
political thought, 23.
Colt, automatic pistol, 49.
Coe, Sgt., 243, 246, 253, 257, 268.
Comet, 55.
Commons, House of, 35.
Competition, signalling, 56.
Connaught, H.R.H. The Duke of, 30, 35, 42, 76, 282.
Contingent, 29, 37.
Cornwallis, Lord, 15.
Cory, Capt., 219, 228, 229, 234, 257.
Cosby, Lt.-Col., 20.
Crozier, General, 43.
Cruisers, British, 52.
Culloden, Battle of, 13.
Culture, German, 147.
Currie, Col. J.A., 20.
Currie, Capt. Victor, 249.
D
Daniel, Capt., 209.
Dansereau, Lt., 20, 113, 118, 176, 181, 197, 214, 219, 220, 231, 236,
253, 246.
Darling, Capt. Clifford, 33, 81, 102, 174, 201.
Davidson, Lt.-Col. J.I., 20.
"Devil Strip," 138.
Diary, Author's, 9.
Diamond, Cape, 46, 48.
"Digging In," 136, 179.
Discipline, 44.
Donaldson, Capt., 107.
Don Station, 39.
Drake, Sir Francis, 58, 60;
His Drum, 60;
Island, 60.
Drummond, Lt. Guy, 201, 213, 226.
Dug-outs, 137.
Duguid, Capt., 102, 201, 217, 260, 263, 264.
Du Quesne, Fort, 19;
Avenue, 146.
E
Emden, 88.
Enfer Rue d', 159, 172, 167, 179.
"Enfiladed Cross Roads," 249, 268.
Engineers, Canadian, 177.
Entrenching tools, 135.
Equipment, Webb and Oliver, 65.
Estament, French, 164.
Estairs, 175.
Exeter, 66.
F
Fencibles, Glengarry, 16.
Ferland, Pte., 130.
Fessenden, Lieut, 209.
Fire Trenches, 137.
First Aid, 149.
Fisher-Rowe, Col., 133.
Flanders, 117.
Flares, German, 128, 138.
Flax, Mills, 133.
Flemish, 188;
Farm, 152;
Horses, 152;
Stock, 152;
Roads, 164.
Fletre, 123.
Flying Corps, Royal, 88.
France, Leaving for, 100;
Voyage to, 104;
soldiers of, 110;
unconquerable, 186;
Flying Corps, 197, 211, 750.
Fraser, Hon. Lt.-Col. P.H.D., 20.
French, General Sir John, 116, 126.
"Frightfulness," 146.
Fromelles, 132; Tower destroyed, 160, 165, 174.
Funk Holes, 128.
G
Gas, 214, 215, 216, 237, 240, 241, 273, 280.
Gaspe, 48;
transports at, 48, 51.
Geddes, Col., 273.
German, influence, 23;
surplus, 163;
prisoners, 173;
gunners, 180;
forced requisitions, 164;
snipers, 246;
manner, 250.
Germans declare War, 29.
Ghurkas, 270.
Gibson, Sir John, 39.
Gibson, Lt. Frank, 39, 192, 260, 261.
Glasgow, 88.
Grant, Sgt. Major, 44, 67, 79, 81, 226, 260.
Gravenstafel, 189, 202, 207, 212, 237, 239, 258, 268.
Grubber, Entrenching tools, 135.
H
Haig, General Sir Douglas, 148, 158.
Halifax, 11.
Hamilton, General Sir Ian, 21.
Hawkins, Sgt. G.M., 21.
Hayling Island, 94.
Hazebrouck, 114.
Hendrie, Lt.-Col. Wm., 20.
Hennebeke brook, 213.
Hiex shells, 126.
Highlanders, (42nd Black Watch), 11, 191, 197, 201.
(48th Red Watch); Casualties, 13;
volunteers, 30.
trench wars, 242, 233, 234, 225, 241.
Fraser's, (Lovats), 13.
Montgomery's, (Lost Regiment), 15.
Royal Emigrants, 14, 15.
Virginia, 15.
Carolina, 15.
Royal Montreal, 206, 242.
Hill 60, 175, 190, 191, 192, 195, 198.
Hoe, The, 60.
Holt, Lt., 200.
Howitzers, 15 in., 161, 222.
Hughes, Maj. General Sir Sam, 37.
Hughes, Lt.-Colonel G., 201, 215, 217, 261, 264.
Hull, General, 269.
Hurdles, 136.
Hythe Course, 94.
I
Indian Troops, 283.
Ingoldsby Legends, 75.
Iona, 93.
Irving, Capt. T.C., 177.
Islington, Lord, 96.
J
Jago, Capt., 227.
James, Capt., 48, 51.
Jarvis, Lieut. "Bill," 245.
Julien, Battle of, 12 (See St. Julien).
Jones, Lieut. Vernon, 233.
K
Keith, Sgt. Major, 260.
Kerrserlaere, 229, 231, 249.
Kilts, 13.
King, His Majesty George V., Review of Canadians, 79;
2nd do. 96.
King, Major, 229.
Kipling, Rudyard, 86, 165.
Kitchener, Lord, 77, 78, 96;
Army, 80, 177.
L
La Bassee, 117, 156.
Lacrosse, 37.
Lancaster, Lt., 174.
Langmuir, Lt., 204, 210, 240.
Langemarck, 189.
Lauder, Sir Thomas Stair Dick, 12.
Laurier, Sir Wilfrid, 30.
Lawrence, Sir Joseph, 80.
Leckie, Col., 199, 221, 275, 277.
Levison-Gower, Col., 124.
Liege, Siege of, 30.
Lille, 156.
Listening Posts, 159.
Lightfoot, Major, 221.
Liquor, French regulations, 72.
Loire, River, 110.
London, 91.
Long Branch, 31, 32, 34, 38.
Loretto Falls, 40.
Longsword, Wm., 60.
Louisburg, 11, 13.
Loomis, Lt.-Col., 230.
Lundy's Lane, 15.
M
Marne, The, 109.
Marshall, Major, 20, 66, 67, 104, 107, 108, 122, 125, 191, 197, 200,
205, 214, 231, 235, 243, 247, 250, 253, 257, 258, 262, 271, 287.
Mavor, Lieut., 211, 239.
Medland, 245.
Megantic, S.S., 44.
Meighen, 138, 166, 199, 202.
Mercer, General, 74.
Meuse, crossings of, 29.
Miller, Sgt., 219, 277.
Mobilization of Militia, 32.
Moffatt, Capt. Rev., 99.
Monroe, Doctrine, 22.
Montcalm, 12.
Montreal, Royal Rgt. of, 16, 197, 219.
Moore, Sir John, 33.
Morden, Lt.-Col., Grant, 76.
Mount Pleasant Park, 11.
Moussey's Corps, 190.
Mowat, Sir Oliver, 20.
Muir, Lieut. A., 274.
Mull, Island of, 92.
Musgrove, Capt., 274, 275.
Mc and MAC
McBride, Sir Richard, 78.
Macdonald, Capt. Harold, 261.
MacDonald, Lieut. Fred, 193, 240.
MacDonald, Sir John A., 20.
MacDonald, Col., 20.
MacDougall, Major, 205.
McGregor, Capt. Archie, 138, 144, 163, 169, 195, 198, 204, 339, 240.
McHarg, Col. Hart, 218, 232.
MacKenzie, Major, 66, 144, 175, 197, 247, 260.
MacKenzie, Dr., 128, 193.
McKessock, Capt., 168, 209, 240.
McLaren, Capt., 108, 193, 198, 199, 222, 239, 242.
N
Napoleon, 181, 272.
National Service, 9.
Neuve Chapelle, 155, 165;
battle of, 178.
Newfoundland, 52.
Norsworthy, Major, 226.
O
Odlum, Major, 233, 249.
Ordnance, Canadian, 107.
Orange, Wm. of, 66.
Ormond, Major, 233, 252.
Osborne, Capt., 169, 198, 206, 208, 228, 233, 240.
P
Palliasses, 11.
Parker, Sir Gilbert, 40.
Patney, Station, 66.
Patrolling, 131, 149.
Perley, Sir George, 77, 96.
Pettion, Rue, 159.
Perth, 14.
Pitt, 13, 25.
Plumer, General, 262, 281.
Plymouth, 63.
Poelcapelle, 206, 219, 250.
Pownall, Governor, 24.
Poperinghe, 105.
Princess Pats, C.L.I., 101, 169.
Pultney, General, 119, 123.
Pyke, Corp., 266, 268, 278.
Pyramids, 70.
Q
Quebec, Embarkation at, 46;
Tercentennial, 46, 47.
R
Rationing in Trenches, 144.
Rations, Iron, 144.
Radcliffe, Coy. Sgt. Major, 33, 63.
Rawlinson, General, 161.
Rifle, Ross, 142, 231.
Roberts, Lord, 72, 73, 75, 77, 78, 80.
Robinson, John Ross, 90.
Rouen, 63.
Roulers, 207.
Routine in Trenches, 144.
Ryerson, Lt., 157, 174.
Ryerson, Capt. George, 226.
S
Salisbury Plains, 69, 82.
Sap, 150;
Sapper, 150.
Sarum, 70.
Scheldt, River, 156.
Scott, Canon, 43, 120, 159, 166, 191.
Scott, H. Maxwell, 239.
Scottish Heather, 11.
Seely, Col., M.P., 98.
Service, National, 147.
Shells, stray, 173.
Sherwood Foresters, 124.
Shoenberger, Lieut., 236, 237.
Sinclair, Lt. Alex., 33, 195.
Sing Song, Long Branch, 38;
Abeele, 185.
Smith-Dorrien, General Sir Horace, 116, 123, 182, 183, 282, 286.
Smith, Lieut., 209, 240.
Snipers, 148, 163.
Snow, General, 264, 265.
Soudan, 19.
Standing Orders, tradition, 33, 34.
Stand to, 140.
St. Eloi, 189.
Stevenson, Robt. Louis, 12.
St. Lawrence trip down, 48.
St. Julien, 16, 189, 190, 193, 194, 198, 199, 202, 203, 211, 216, 217,
219, 231, 232, 235, 238, 240, 244, 245, 247, 262.
St. Muir Bac., 133.
St. Nazaire, 109.
Stonehouse, 63.
Stonehenge, 69, 70, 96.
Strombeek, 206.
Sweeny, Major, 34.
Sylvester, Rev. Father, 131.
T
Tavistock, 60.
Tam-O-Shanters, 143.
Taylor, Lieut., 199, 210, 211, 239.
Taylor, Rev. Bishop, 75.
Tipperary, 64.
Ticonderoga, 19.
Toronto Regiment, 214, 235, 245.
Trenches, 124;
Consolidating, 136;
description of, 136;
Routine, 140;
rationing, 141;
meals in, 141;
Orders, 149;
Telephones, 160;
Belgium in, 186;
Divisional reserve, 253.
Turner, General, V.C., 95, 180, 202, 215, 217, 221, 225, 261, 262, 263,
264, 269, 287.
Turgot, 22.
Turcos, march, 214, 215, 216, 218, 219, 220, 226.
V
Valcartier Camp, 26.
Venner, Sgt., 266.
W
War, Seven Years, 23.
War, The Greatest, 13.
Warren, Capt. Trumbull, 33, 67, 193, 176, 201.
Watch Black, 11, 18.
Watch, Red, (48th Highlanders), casualties, 12, 16, 32, 263, 287.
Webb equipment, 65.
Westminster Abbey, 90.
Williams, Col. Victor, 42.
Williams-Taylor, Lieut., 150, 151.
Winnipeg Batt. (90th), 206.
Wolfe's Victory, 13, 40.
Wood, Col. Burchall, 106.
Wright, Major, 177, 211.
Y
Ypres, 85, 117, 177;
Cloth Hall, 187;
Irish Convent, 187;
Salient of, 189;
Shelling of, 193, 212, 218, 235, 236, 258, 259, 260, 263, 271, 276.
Yperlee Canal, 189, 214, 269.
Y.M.C.A., 37, 53.
Z
Zillebeke, 190.
Zonnebeke, 189, 203, 245, 249.
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