One hundred years ago on 11 August 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Visibility good. No aeroplanes up. One enemy balloon up. Considerable movement was again observed in the rear areas. Between MUERCHIN and CARVIN many trains were seen and also considerable movement of motor trucks and horse drawn vehicles. The movement of men was smaller today than usual and mostly in the rear of the BOIS QUATORES. Enemy artillery below normal today. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: BRAQUEMONT - Visibility good. Enemy artillery was active during the day; our heavy artillery in MAROC being shelled with 5.9's during the early morning, and later heavily with gas shells. Apparently some of these contained the new German gas which caused great irritation to eyes, nostrils and throat. Considerable movement was observed and fired on by our artillery. The usual programs were carried out by our field artillery and heavy artillery. Our planes were very active on the evening of the 11th. Ammunition expended. A.134., AS.109., HX.259., N.29., NX.1. Guns in action 32 18-pdrs., 4 13-pdrs., 12 4.5" hows. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group for administration and under command 2nd Canadian Heavy Artillery Group for Counter-Battery. Their war diary records: ANGRES - During the month of August the Battery took part in the capture of Hill 70, also the taking of the Green Crasier and all the fighting on the Lens front. During this time the Battery was twice heavily shelled by 8” and on several occasions we were bombarded with Gas Shells. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – Major A.G. Mullins, DSO, 72nd SAHA, took over Group Commander's work today vice Lieut. Colonel F. Minden Cole, granted leave to the United Kingdom. 2nd Canadian Heavy Artillery Group was placed in tactical control of 5th Canadian Siege Battery for counter battery work. The 2nd CHAG war diary records: X.23.b.1.5 - Fair but cloudy. Poor visibility. A number of aeroplane shoots carried out successfully. A great deal of harassing and neutralization fire throughout day. Enemy Artillery active against our batteries but without damage. A small amount of ammunition blown up in 152 HB. Position. Heavy rain continuing through afternoon making aeroplane shooting impossible clearing at night. Ammunition expended:- 60-pr. 8”How 6”How 9.2”How 4.5”How 581 101 936 608 708 General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - WEATHER: fair, overcast & rain later in day - cool. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. One hundred years ago on 10 August 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Visibility good. Three enemy planes were up over their own lines during the day. Enemy artillery has been fairly active against our front line and communication trenches and on counter-battery work in rear areas. An unusual amount of movement was observed in the rear areas between MUERCHIN and CARVIN consisting of many motor trucks and horse drawn lorries and several trains. There was also a great deal of enemy movement around the BOIS DE QUATORES all of which was fired on and a considerable number of casualties inflicted. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: BRAQUEMONT - Visibility good. A great deal of movement was seen, nearly all out of range 20 motors, horse transport and trams were seen. The enemy shelled our heavy batteries in MAROC and was active on our front most of the day. There was little aerial activity on either side. In accordance with 3rd. Canadian Division Order O.212 a skeleton brigade of artillery under command of Major Syer, two wagons representing each battery, left BRAQUEMONT to take part in manoeuvres. Ammunition expended HX.383. Guns in action 32 18-pdrs., 4 13-pdrs., 12 4.5" how. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group for administration and under command 2nd Canadian Heavy Artillery Group for Counter-Battery. Their war diary records: ANGRES - During the month of August the Battery took part in the capture of Hill 70, also the taking of the Green Crasier and all the fighting on the Lens front. During this time the Battery was twice heavily shelled by 8” and on several occasions we were bombarded with Gas Shells. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – Chicory, Alpaca, Aconite and Oihnibar trenches fired on during day. 2nd Canadian Heavy Artillery Group was placed in tactical control of 5th Canadian Siege Battery for counter battery work. The 2nd CHAG war diary records: X.23.b.1.5 - Fair with occasional showers. Visibility indifferent. Carried out Operation Order 40 in support of raid by 4th Div. at 2.34 a.m. Engaged on concentration shoot on LENS at 8 p.m. all guns. A number of destructive shoots completed. One of our balloons cut loose by H.V. gun and two ohers hit. Ammn. 60-pr-829 : 8”How-101 : 6”How-949 : 9.2”How-252 : 4.5”How-628. General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - WEATHER: fair, bright intervals - rather cool. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. One hundred years ago on 9 August 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Eight enemy balloons up this morning. One of our planes crossed the enemy lines and brought down one balloon in flames and forced two others to descend. No enemy planes up. Enemy artillery very active on counter-battery work about Maroc and the rear areas. Considerable movement observed in the rear country. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: BRAQUEMONT - Visibility during the morning was good, but became poor during the afternoon with heavy rain. The enemy shelled our back areas during the early morning; a number of high velocity shells falling around slag heaps, BRAQUEMONT. Enemy planes flying very high came well over our lines during the morning. Enemy balloons were up and one was brought down by a British plane. Artillery was active on both sides, and considerable movement was observed and fired on. Ammunition expended A.82., AX. 28., HX.427. Guns in action 32 18-pdrs., 4 13 pdrs., 12 4.5" how. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group for administration and under command 2nd Canadian Heavy Artillery Group for Counter-Battery. Their war diary records: ANGRES - During the month of August the Battery took part in the capture of Hill 70, also the taking of the Green Crasier and all the fighting on the Lens front. During this time the Battery was twice heavily shelled by 8” and on several occasions we were bombarded with Gas Shells. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – Shoots carried out on Commotion, Alpaca, Salve, Meander and Chicory trenches with usual night firing. 2nd Canadian Heavy Artillery Group was placed in tactical control of 5th Canadian Siege Battery for counter battery work. The 2nd CHAG war diary records: X.23.b.1.5 - Morning fair, becoming overcast with light shadows. Hostile aeroplanes very active during early morning. At 4.15 a.m. supported a raid by 4th Div. At 11.30 a.m. concentrated shoot carried out on CITE ST AUGUSTE. One gun 1st C.H.B. burst – destroying gun and wounding 5 men. A number of destructive shoots attempted but visibility too poor to complete. A great deal of harassing fire carried on throughout day. Ammn. 60-pr-829 : 8”How-101 : 6”How-949 : 9.2”How-252 : 4.5”How-628. General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - WEATHER: unsettled, overcast with fair intervals. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. One hundred years ago on 8 August 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Only one enemy plane up during the day. No balloons observed. Hostile artillery inactive today. Our artillery has been very active on wire cutting in N.31. & N.32. No enemy movement observed. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: BRAQUEMONT - Visibility poor on account of mist and rain. Hostile artillery was below normal, but our artillery carried out much destructive work on wire and trenches during the day, and carried out the usual program of night firing. Only one enemy plane was seen, and very little movement. Ammunition expended A.87., AX.10., HX. 535. Guns in action 32 18-pdrs., 4 13-pdrs., 12 4.5" hows. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group for administration and under command 2nd Canadian Heavy Artillery Group for Counter-Battery. Their war diary records: ANGRES - During the month of August the Battery took part in the capture of Hill 70, also the taking of the Green Crasier and all the fighting on the Lens front. During this time the Battery was twice heavily shelled by 8” and on several occasions we were bombarded with Gas Shells. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – Shoots carried out on Commotion, Alpaca, Salve, Meander and Chicory trenches with usual night firing. 2nd Canadian Heavy Artillery Group was placed in tactical control of 5th Canadian Siege Battery for counter battery work. The 2nd CHAG war diary records: X.23.b.1.5 - Fair and clear. Visibility fair. Fired on Operation Order 40 at 2.34 a.m. but received cancellation before completion. Considerate harassing fire throughout day and night. Ammunition expended:- 60-pr. 8”How 6”How 9.2”How 4.5”How 861 81 722 301 996 General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - WEATHER: fair & bright with cloudy intervals, later toward evening, thunderstorm. Personnel of 1 Section of 397th Siege Battery arrived and have been posted to 16th Siege Battery, R.G.A. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. One hundred years ago on 7 August 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: No aeroplanes or balloons observed today. Hostile artillery below normal. Considerable movement of men was observed in N.31.1. and around the BOIS DE QUATORES. This movement was fired on and one man believed to have been killed. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: BRAQUEMONT - Visibility very poor. This interfered with artillery operations, and the front was quiet. During the night the enemy shelled roads and wagon lines areas quite heavily. High velocity 6" shells fell near mines in BRAQUEMONT, doing no damage. Ammunition expended A.55., HX. 706. Guns in action 32 18-pdrs., 4 13-pdrs., 18 4.5" hows 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group for administration and under command 2nd Canadian Heavy Artillery Group for Counter-Battery. Their war diary records: ANGRES - During the month of August the Battery took part in the capture of Hill 70, also the taking of the Green Crasier and all the fighting on the Lens front. During this time the Battery was twice heavily shelled by 8” and on several occasions we were bombarded with Gas Shells. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – Feint barrage at 6.20 p.m. 5th, 9th, 72nd and 260th, SB. RGA. had very successful shoots on CHICORY Trench, Tunnel, and brick pile containing M.G.E's. 2nd Canadian Heavy Artillery Group was placed in tactical control of 5th Canadian Siege Battery for counter battery work. The 2nd CHAG war diary records: X.23.b.1.5 - Dull and misty. Visibility nil, clearing in afternoon. Considerable neutralization and harassing fire. ANGRES ROAD shelled by enemy fairly heavily about 10.30 p.m. Ammunition expended:- 60-pr. 8”How 6”How 9.2”How 4.5”How 539 126 576 210 787 General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - WEATHER: Overcast & misty becoming bright & warm. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. One hundred years ago on 6 August 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Six enemy planes were observed for a short time in the afternoon. Enemy artillery lightly shelled, at odd times, LOOS and G.36.o. ? and G.36.d. ?. Several of the enemy were seen on the road in N?.b. but quickly disappeared. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: BRAQUEMONT - Visibility only fair on account of rain. Enemy air patrols flew over our lines. Enemy put practise barrage on our trenches about 6.30 p.m. Artillery was normal except for this. Our heavies carrying out their regular programs on enemy wire and trenches. Ammunition expended A.6., AX. 10., HX.643. guns in action 32 18-pdrs., 4 13-pdrs., 4 13-pdrs., 12 4.5" how. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group for administration and under command 2nd Canadian Heavy Artillery Group for Counter-Battery. Their war diary records: ANGRES - Lieut. R.L. Smith was sent to No 8 Canadian Siege Battery. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – Rainy. Usual harassing fire and concentrations. Feint barrage on 6th. at 7.10 p.m. Two successful map shoots on CHICORY Trench carried out by 260th, RGA. and 9th Canadian Siege Battery. 2nd Canadian Heavy Artillery Group was placed in tactical control of 5th Canadian Siege Battery for counter battery work. The 2nd CHAG war diary records: X.23.b.1.5 - Fair. Showers toward evening. Visibility nil. Heavy mists. Answered S.O.S. 13 Corps Front at 2.15 a.m. Little hostile artillery activity. Considerable harassing fire. Ammunition expended:- 60-pr. 8”How 6”How 9.2”How 4.5”How 448 - 404 138 520 General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - WEATHER: mainly fair - very warm. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. One hundred years ago on 5 August 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Visibility fair. One enemy plane up in the afternoon. No balloons observed. Enemy artillery below normal. Our artillery active on enemy front line and support trenches. Large numbers of the enemy were observed on the road in X.13.b. and 4. and were engaged by our Heavies. Considerable traffic of horsed vehicles and motor cars were observed on the A ? road n O.S. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: BRAQUEMONT - Weather good and visibility much improved. British and enemy aeroplanes were active during the afternoon. Considerable enemy movement was observed and some new work observed. Artillery was normal on both sides. Guns in action 32 18-pdrs., 4 13-pdrs., 12 4/5" how. Ammunition expended A. 98, HX 290. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group for administration and under command 2nd Canadian Heavy Artillery Group for Counter-Battery. Their war diary records: ANGRES - During the month of August the Battery took part in the capture of Hill 70, also the taking of the Green Crasier and all the fighting on the Lens front. During this time the Battery was twice heavily shelled by 8” and on several occasions we were bombarded with Gas Shells. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – Rainy. Usual harassing fire and concentrations. Feint barrage on 6th. at 7.10 p.m. Two successful map shoots on CHICORY Trench carried out by 260th, RGA. and 9th Canadian Siege Battery. 2nd Canadian Heavy Artillery Group was placed in tactical control of 5th Canadian Siege Battery for counter battery work. The 2nd CHAG war diary records: X.23.b.1.5 - visibility poor. Considerable harassing fire. A number of aeroplane targets engaged successfully. Ammunition expended:- 60-pr. 8”How 6”How 9.2”How 4.5”How 530 192 1127 253 425 General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - WEATHER: mainly fair & bright with morning mist. Personnel of 1 Section 403rd Siege Battery arrived 5.8.17 & posted to 102nd Siege Battery. Personnel of 402nd Siege Battery arrived 5.8.17 & is posted 1 Section to each of the 17th and 68th Siege Batteries. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. |
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