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Military and Volunteer Corps
Jan. - Dec. 1915
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January
Rangoon Vol. Rifles
The following are the Corps Orders by Lt.-Col. C.T. Graham, Commandant:-
The Corps will parade as under during Jan.
Signallers at the Drill Hall Headquarters at 5.p.m.  Instructor – Colour Sergt.-Instructor W. Denney
Maxim Gun Team at the Drill Hall Headquarters at 6.30.  Instructor – Colour-Sergt. Instructor R. Hopwood
Enrolments
Riflemen
“Z” Coy.
F.A. Wright,  10th Nov. 1913
S. Scott, 13th Dec. 1913

“A” Coy.
B.J. Davy, 5th Dec. 1913
A.B. McIntosh, 2nd Dec. 1913

“E” Coy.
A. Nicola, 1st Dec. 1913

“M” Coy.
L. W. Bronwn, 29th Sept. 1913
L.W. Fernandez, 29th Sept. 1913
C. Forrest, 29th Sept. 1913
W. Larsen, 3rd Oct. 1913
A.G. Mitchell, 29th Sept. 1913
M. Milsom, 4th Oct. 1913
B. Paul, 29th Sept. 1913
E.D. Peacock, 30th Sept. 1913

P. Morrisay, 3rd Dec. 1913
A.H. Riding, 1st Dec. 1913
W. Mournane, 10th Dec. 1913
​
“N” Coy.
​(Scouts)
F. Fry, 5th Dec. 1913
L.A. Brining, 7th Dec. 1913
E.K. Young, 22nd Dec. 1913
Resignations
 “M” Coy. - Riflemen
A.M. O’Brien, 3rd Dec. 1913
J.B. Pereira, 3rd Dec. 1913
J.R. Blake, 12th Dec. 1913
J.C. Caston, 12th Dec. 1913
R.H. Howie, 12th Dec. 1913
J.B. Pastina, 12th Dec. 1913
W.J. Wylie, 12th Dec. 1913
M. Milsom, 20th Dec. 1913
E.D. Peacock, 20th Dec. 1913
J.C. Willoughby, 20th Dec. 1913
A. Simons, 1st Dec. 1913
L. Antony, 1st Dec. 1913
A. Marrian, 1st Dec. 1913

​Transfers - Riflemen
T.G. Rozario, “C”  to “A” Coy.,  16th Dec. 1913
W.E. Robinson, “B”  to “A” Coy., 1st Dec. 1913
H. Finlayson, “M” to “N” Coy., 1st Dec. 1913
 
Active List
“E” Coy. Reservist H. Littlewood from Reserve to Active List, 11th Dec. 1913

“E” Coy. C. Strickland, from Reserve to Active List, 11th Dec. 1913
 
Corps Orders no. 290 dated 1st Mar. 1913 as far as it relates to Corpl. Brade, “E” Coy., is hereby cancelled.

Corps Orders no. 106 dated 1st Sept. 1913 so far as it relates to 5570 Rman. G. MacDonald, “L” Coy. is hereby cancelled.
Promotions 
No. 5039 Lance-Sergt. A.G. Mumford “E” Coy. promoted to Colour-Sergt. with effect from 12th Dec. 1913
 
U.L. Instructor H. Sunner was authorised to proceed to Syriam on the following dates returning to headquarters on completion of duty ... ...
 
No. 4442 Sergt. J.M. Rose “A” Coy. granted leave of absence for six mths. with effect from 27th Nov. 1913
 
Capt. J.E. Houldey granted leave of absence for two years with effect from 8th Nov. 1913.

​Colour-Sergt. Instructor G. Hemmett, granted furlough for two mths. with effect from 24th Nov. 1913 pending discharge to pension.
 
Sergt. J. Southworth, 1st Durham Light Inf. having reported his arrival on the afternoon of 15th Dec. 1913, took over the duties officiating U.L. Instructor to “A” and “N” Companies vice Hemmett, proceeded on leave.
 
On all parades in future only the regulation saddlery must be used.  The using of hunting saddles and non-regulation bridles is forbidden.  The former Mounted Company (R.M.R.) having been reorganised on the lines laid down in the printed particulars forwarded to all members.  The two Companies now formed will be known as “Z” and “A” Companies.
 
The Syriam Company will be re-lettered as “M” Coy.
 
In future every member of the Corps must wear the Corps numerals i.e. R.V.R. in the shoulder straps.​
Capt. W.L. Henderson will perform  the duties of Adjutant during the absence of the Adjutant on inspection duty at outstations during Jan.
The Pretoria Cup Challenge
​will be fired for on or about the 25th Jan.
​The Team will be selected from the following:-
Capt. Henderson (Capt. of Team)
Cr.-Sergt. Inst. Denney
Cr.-Sergt. McKeand
Cr.-Sergt. Standen
Cr.-Sergt. Rollins
Corpl. Rogerson
Corpl. DeSanges
Rman. Meikle
Rman. B. Minus
Rman. Mist
Sergt. F.F. Taylor
​Cadet F. Peters
Cadet R. Crane
Sergt. Rutherford
Lce.-Corpl. Jones
Lt. Mann
Rman. Preston                      
Rangoon Port Defence Vol.
The following are the Corps Orders by Lt.-Col. G.H. Evans, C.I.E., Commanding:-
Artillery Companies:
Orderly Officer, Lt. C.D. Donald
Orderly Sergt:  Sergt. Nightingale
​Electrical Engineer Company
Mon. ... ... Lectures for Electricians at Headquarters, Lewis St. from ... ... 
 
On the same dates Special Instructions will be given to Engine Drivers at Monkey Point.
 
On 12th and 26th there will be Electric Light runs at Monkey Point when practice in changing Carbons will be carried out ... ...
 
Tue.  E.L. Runs and Technical Instructions at Monkey Point. Practice for competitions will be carried out.  It is hoped that ​the B.O.C. Section at Syriam will be able to attend these parades ...
 
Wed.  Fort Manning Parades at Choki for Thilawa Section.  Practice for competitions ... ... 
 
Fri.  Fort Manning and Technical Instruction at Syriam for I.B.P. and Syriam Sections.
Launch to be at Seikkyi by 5.3 p.m.  Practice for competitions will be carried out. ... ...
Rangoon Vol. Rifles
A meeting of the members of the R.V.R. was held last evening ...  purpose of forming a Corps Rifle Club. 
​The following officers were present:-
Lt-Col. Graham (Chairman)
Capt. Henderson
Capt. Lloyd
Capt. Hamilton

... ... The following were elected on the Committee:-
Capt. Lloyd “B” Coy. (President)
Members
Colour-Sergt. McKeand “Z” Coy.
Colour Sergt. Standen “A” Coy.
Sergt. Taylor “B” Coy.
Corpl. De Sanges “C” Coy.
Colour Sergt. Rollins “D” Coy.
Lt. Mann “I” Coy.
Capt. Henderson “N” Coy.
Sergt. Shircore “L” Coy.
Sergt.-Major Denny (Staff) (Hony. Secy. & Treasurer)
 
The meeting closed ... ...
Burma Railways Vol. Corps
Acting Sergt.-Major Claydon, Burma Railways Vol. Corps left Calcutta yesterday in the S.S. “Arankola” for Rangoon.
Volunteer News
Departure of Capt. Lyon
Last evening at the headquarters of the Rangoon Port Defence Vols. a large number of officers, at present in Rangoon, attended a dinner held there with the dual object of bidding farewell to the departing and popular Adjutant of the Port Defence Vols. Capt. C.A. Lyon, who is leaving shortly to take over the Adjutancy of the Calcutta Port Defence Vols. and of welcoming the new Adjutant Lt. Freeland. ... ... During his term as Adjutant of the R.P.D.V. the Corps has reached such a high standard of efficiency ... ... For two years in succession they have secured the Gwalior Cup for Volunteer gunnery, open to all India, and their recent work leads ... ... 
Moulmein Vol. Artillery
With reference to ... ...  Regulations ... ... for Proficiency Certificates ... ... the under mentioned non-Commissioned Officer and Volunteers of the Moulmein Vol. Artillery passed as stated ... ...
With clearness
Sergt. T. Gill
Gunner F. Spargo
Gunner H. Hains
Gunner W. Perkin
With tolerable clearness
Gunner C. Nicholson
Gunner O. Hannay
​Gunner B. Hardinge
Gunner C.R. Marshall
Volunteers Long service and Good Conduct medals 
​The following long service and good conduct medals for Volunteers have been awarded:-
Burma Railways Vol. Corps
Alfred Cowsley
P.A.A. Surin
E. Harris
W.R. Leach
 
South Andamans Vol. Rifles
Sergt. F.L. Costello
 
Rangoon Vol. Rifles
R. Carew
 
The following non commissioned officers in the regular service have also been awarded medals for long service and good conduct with gratuities:-
Company Sergt.-Major Old and Sergt. Willcocks, 64 Coy. R.G.A.
 
Colour-Sergt. Watts, Royal Munster Fusiliers.
 
Company Sergt.-Major Instructor Bramston,  Electrical Engineer Coy., Rangoon Port Defence Vols.

Colour-Sergt. Instructor Barron, Burma Railways Vol. Corps, both of the Indian Unattached List.
 
Drum-Major Chalke, 89th Punjabis.
February
​Military News
The following Non Commissioned Officers have been appointed temporary Drill Instructors to the Rangoon Vol. Rifles 
​​with effect from 1st Oct. 1913:-
Lance-Corpl. Dennehy 1st Royal Munster Fusiliers
Lance-Corpl. Leen 1st Royal Munster Fusiliers

​
​Burma Railways Vol. Corps
The name of Capt. Hugh Alexander Craig, of the Burma Railways Vol. Corps is placed on the supernumerary list with effect from 12th Dec. 1913.
 
Axting Sergt.-Major S. Claydon reported his arrival on the 13th Jan. 1914 and took over the duties of Sergt.-Major from Col.-Sergt. Instructor J. Hutson.
 
The Lt.-Governor is please to make the following appointments in the Burma Railways Vol. Corps namely:-
The Rev’d. Percy John Ryall to be Hony. Chaplain with effect from 3rd Nov. 1913.
 
Col.-Sergt. Instructor J. Hutson took over charge of G. Company from Col-Sergt. Instructor Gibbs as from 13th instant.
 
Col.- Sergt. Instructor Gibbs is transferred to the R.V.R. with effect from 22nd instant.  He is stuck off the strength of the Corps from that date.
Rangoon Port Defence Vols. Cadet Co’s. Practice
The Cadet Companies of the R.P.D.V. carried out practice from the 2.5 in. R.M.L. guns at Monkey Point on Thursday. ...  
​Sergt.-Major Instructor Geary, R.A. acted as Battery Commander.  ... ...  the fire effect on the targets being very creditable.  Amongst those who witnessed the practice were:  Brigadier General Johnstone, Col. Evans, the Hon’ble Mr Arbuthnot, Capt. Wynne Elias White.  Lt.-Col. Pullen C.R.A., Rangoon Defences assisted by Capt. Beasley, acted as safety officer.
Moulmein Vol. Rifles
​Lt. G.P. Andrew, of the Mergui Detachment, Moulmein Vol. Rifles, has been promoted to the rank of Captain.
March
Military Dept.
2nd Lt. Charles Bertram Smales, is transferred from the supernumerary list to the active list of the Upper Burma Volunteer Rifle Corps with effect from 1st Feb. 1914.

Lt-Col. G.H. Evans, Commandant, Rangoon Port Defence Vols. has been granted by the General Officer Commanding the Rangoon Brigade leave of absence for three mths. and fifteen days.
 
Major Alexander James Anderson, Rangoon Port Defence Vols. is appointed to officiate as Commandant, Rangoon Port Defence Vols. in place of Lt.-Col. G.H. Evans.
 
The name of Capt. William Henry Lawson Cabell of the Rangoon Vol. Rifle Corp is placed on the supernumerary list with effect from 1st Feb. 1914.
 
Surgeon-Lt. A.D. Spence, Rangoon Vol. Rifle Corps has been granted by the General Officer Commanding the Rangoon Brigade leave of absence for nine mths. with effect from 26th Mar. 1914.
April
​Rangoon Vol. Rifle Musketry
The distribution of the R.V.R. Musketry prizes for the season 1913-14 will take place at Headquarters ...
​The following are the winners of the medals for the best shots:-
​2nd Lt. C.H. Tayler,  Z. Coy.  71
Rfm. H.F. Larey  A. Coy.  80
Rfm. B. Morris  B. Coy.  81
Rfm. E. Long  C. Coy.  72
Colr.-Sergt. W. Rollins  D. Coy.  74
Corpl. F. Peters  G. Coy.  72
Rfm. C.E. Texeria?  I. Coy.  72
Lt. Clarke Glover  H. Coy.  72
Rfm. B. Minty  M. Coy.  71
Rfm. A. Wootten  N. Coy. 81
Lce.-Corpl. McSweeney  L. Coy.  75
​Volunteer News
Pr.-Sergt. C. Hitchcock, Rangoon Vol. Rifles has been promoted to Quartermaster Sergt. (O.R.S.) vice Godenho.
 
Rifleman A. Woollen is promoted to Colour Sergt. Instructor of Musketry.
Rangoon Vol. Rifles
​The following are the best shots of the companies of the R.V.R. for the season 1913-14
​Colr.-Sergt. A.G. Mumford,  E Coy.
Battalion Shot
Rfm. H.F. Lang, A Coy.
Rfm. B. Minus, B Coy.
Rfm. E. Long, C. Coy.
Colr-Sergt. W. Rollins, D. Coy.
Corpl. McKeritch, (sic) F. Coy.
Corpl. F. Peters, G. Coy.
Lt. R. Clarke Glover, H. Coy.
Rfm. L.E. Texeira, I. Coy.
Lce.-Corpl. A.C. McSweeney, L. Coy.
Rfm. B. Minty, M. Coy.
Rfm . A. Woollen, N. Coy.
2nd Lt. Tayler, Z Coy. 
​Military Dept.
The name of Capt. Alfred Patrick Sandeman, of the Upper Burma Vol. Rifles is placed on the supernumerary list, with effect from 15th Feb. 1914.
 
2nd Lt. John Wharton, Burma Railways Vol. Corps has been granted by the General Officer Commanding the Rangoon Brigade, leave of absence for fifteen mths. with effect from 25th Apr. 1914.

​Lt. A.S.B. Roberts (Captain, I.A.) Rangoon Vol. Rifle Corps, has been granted leave of absence for two years, with effect from 1st Apr. 1914.
 
Lt. C.N. Ochme, Rangoon Vol. Rifle Corps has been granted leave of absence for six mths. with effect from 27th Apr. 1914.
 
2nd Lt. J.P. Hardiman, Moulmein Vol. Rifle Corps has been granted leave of absence for eight mths. with effect from 15th Apr. 1914.
 
2nd Lt. G.C. Shipster, Artillery Companies, Rangoon Port Defence Vol. has been granted leave of absence for twelve mths. with effect from 11th Apr. 1914.
May
​Military News
Major-General H.A. Raitt, assumed Command of the Burma Division, with effect from the 14th instant vice Major-General T.D. Pilcher, on 4 mths. combined leave.
 
Lt. T.J. Ponting, 92nd Punjabis, is appointed officiating Adjutant, Upper Burma Vol. Rifles with effect from 1st May 1914, vice Capt. J.D. Venables, on leave.
 
The following is the tour of inspection of Col. J.M. Stewart, Asst. Quarter-Master General, Burma Divn:- ... ...
Rangoon Vol. Rifles
The following are Corps Orders by Major C.J.N. Cameron, Commanding R.V.R.
​for the month ending 30th June 1914.
Enrolments
“C” Coy.
Rfm. P.C. Fogarty, 25th Apr. 1914 (acting 2nd Lt. pending publication of Gazette.)
 
 “D” Coy. - Cadets
H. Devine
R. Mitchell
 
“E” Coy. - Riflemen
W.J. Moreno
W.R. Leach
W. Corbitt
C.A.L. Andrews
G.E.  Freers
L. Grubert
W.H. Baggs
J.S. Morris
 
“N” Coy.
Rfm. J. Parkinson
 
“Z” Coy.
Rfm. G.V. Grierson
Rfm. W.S. Goldsmith
Rfm. J.N. Lentaigne

​The under noted are transferred to Reserve from Active List  
“B” Coy. - Riflemen
J.R. Day
T.E. Parry
J.H. Bennett
W.C. Beachell
J.A. Harrison
A.V. McGregor
W.R. Thomas
R.W. Latimer
 
“N” Coy.
Rfm.  H.G. Moore
Resignations
“B” Coy.
Rfm. W.A. Woodsell
Rfm. A.W. Prosser
Rfm. A. Nicholas
 
“C” Coy.
Rfm. J.M. Smith
Rfm. A.L.S. Rozario
Rfm. G. Blake
 
“D” Coy.
Rfm. S. Wall
 
“G” Coy.
Cadet H. Greenwood
 
“I” Coy.
Rfm. A. Wiser
Rfm. J.H. Andrew
Rfm. J. Andrews
Rfm. B. D’Castro
Rfm. L. D’Clozets
 
“Z” Coy.
Rfm. J. Corley
Rfm. G. Mumford
Rfm. B.T. Sutherland

​Transfer
2nd Lt. W.J. Ward is transferred from the Second (Presidency) Battn. Calcutta Vol. Rifles to the Rangoon Vol. Rifle Corps with effect from 30th Nov. 1913.

Death
It is with regret that the Commandant had to announce the death of Rifleman G.A. Ruffel, “M” Coy. which took place at Syriam on 31st March 1914.
The under noted are struck off the strength of the Corps.
“E” Coy.
Qtr.-Master Sergt. W. O’Brien
Rfm. B.E. Cole
Rfm. S.H. McSweeney
Rfm. D. Robertson
Rfm. C.R. Taylor
Rfm. C. Wheeler
Reservist  A. Ferguson
 
“Z” Coy
Corpl. R.B. Bruce
 
Transfers
Corpl. E.C. Langley from “N” to “C”  Coy. as Rifleman
Rfm. D. Paddon-Row from “N” to “C” Coy.
Rfm. L. Murrell from “N” to “C” Coy.
Rfm. C. Lawton from Cyclists to “B” Coy.
Cadet W. Hitchcock from “D” to “M” Coy.

Leave
Lt.-Col. C.T. Graham, Commandant, Rangoon Vol. Rifle Corps has been granted by the General Officer Commanding the Rangoon Brigade, leave of absence for eight mths. with effect from the 15th Apr. 1914.
 
Capt. R.R. Smith has been granted leave of absence for one year with effect from 1st May 1914.
 
Lt. C.N. Ochme has been granted leave of absence for six mths. with effect from 27th Apr. 1914.
 
Lt. A.S.B. Roberts (Capt. I.A.) has been granted leave of absence for two years.​

Promotion
​2nd Lt. P.C. Fogarty took over command of “C” Coy. from 25th Apr. 1914
Leave
Colr.-Sergt. B. Standen  -  7 mths. from 25th Apr. 1914
Rfm. Gibson  -  8 mths. from 29th Apr. 1914
 
“M” Coy.
Colr.-Sergt. G. Steven – 6 mths. from 1st May 1914
Rfm. A.C. Drummond – 6 mths. from 1st May 1914
Rfm. P.M. Pentland – 6 mths. from 9th June 1914
​The following qualified at Rangoon Arsenal at an exam. for packing, stripping, assembling and carrying out minor repairs to rifles S.M.L.E., Mark III:-
A. Sergt.-Major W. Denney
Colr.-Sergt.-Instructors
J. Southworth
W. Cameron
H.S. Gibbs
R. Hopwood
H. Morton
H. Sunner 
June - ​nil
July
​Military News
On Thursday and Friday next the under mentioned officers and N.C.O.’s will be examined in proficiency:
Rangoon Port Defence Vols.
2nd Lt. C.A. Kealing
2nd lt. B.J. James
Sergt. Flint
Bombardier Clay
Bombardier Frank
Rangoon’s Volunteers
The Rangoon Volunteer Rifles paraded in the Drill Hall ... for inspection by Major General Raitt, Commanding the Burma Divn. ...  The General Officer arrived accompanied by Col. Pullen, Commanding Rangoon Brigade, Capt. Wynn Elias, Brigade Major, Capt. Seymour, Station Staff Officer
and Capt. Baker, A.D.C.  The Corps was under the command of Major Cameron and on arrival the General Officer was received with a salute and inspected the men ... ...  ​The officers on parade were:-  
Major Cameron
Capt. Oppenheimer
Capt. Henderson
Capt. Hamilton
Capt. Stevenson
Capt. Heald
Lt. Yeomans
Lt. Glover
​Lt. Lloyd
Lt. Ward
Lt. McKeand
Lt. Tayler
Lt. Jones
Lt. Henry
Lt. Stevenson
Capt. Stewart, Adjutant
Some 20 members of the Kilted Company were on parade and General Raitt made a special allusion to them in his speech.
August
​Rangoon Vol. Rifle Corps
The Corps Orders by Major C.J.N. Cameron, Commanding Rangoon Vol. Rifles
week ending 5th Sept:
​Orderly Officers
Lt. F.H. Jones
Lt. A.M. Keand
Lt. W.J. Ward
Lt. C.H. Tayler
Lt. F.C. Henry
Lt. Q.C. Fogarty
Lt. J.G. Stevenson
Resignations
Cadet P. Gonsalves, “G” Coy.
Rfm. H. Moses, “H” Coy.
Rlm. R. Adams, “N” Coy.
Rfm. H. Edwards, “N” Coy.
Rfm. A. T. Farley, “N” Coy.
Rfm. T. Brace, “N” Coy.
Rfm. A.C. De Morgan, “A” Coy.
Inter-Coy. Transfers
Rfm. G.W. Cochrane-Wilson  “Z” Coy. to “Highland” Coy. (as 2nd Lt.)
Corpl. R. Jones  “L” Coy. to “I” Coy. (retaining rank of Corpl.)
Rfm. D. Jones  “L” to “I” Coy.
 
Signed:  Capt. W.A. Stewart, Adjutant, R.V.R.
​Rangoon Port Defence Volunteers
All members of the Artillery Companies are ORDERED to report themselves at headquarters for ORDERS, except those specially exempted. 
Lt. K.F. Freeland, R.A., Adjutant, R.P.D.V.
​St John Ambulance Brigade
The offer of the College Division to place its service at the disposal of the Rangoon Vol. Rifles in case of emergency has been cordially accepted.  Surgeon-Capt. H.L. Joy, M.D., is appointed Surgeon and Superintendent of the College Divn. vice Dr. Aung Tun, resigned, on his appointment as Civil Surgeon Pyapon.  Indian and Burmans wishing to join the Ambulance Brigade should send their names to the Secy. Rangoon Port Defence Division, St. John Ambulance Brigade, headquarters, Lewis St.
​Rangoon Vol. Rifles
Orderly Officers:  
Lt. Henderson
Lt. Yeomans
Lt. Glover
Lt. Mann
Lt. Lloyd
Lt. T.B. Gibson
Lt. R. Gibson
 
Signed:  Capt. W.A. Stewart, Adjutant, R.V.R.
September
Rangoon Vol. Rifles
The following are the Corps orders by Major C.J.N. Cameron commanding R.V.R. 
week ending 19th Sept:-
Parades
Z,C,G,H,L,N,B, cyclist companies as ordered by O.C. Coy’s.

A. Company, Monday and Tuesday (Instructors C.-Sgt. Southworth and Corpl. Bailey)
​
I. Company, Tuesday (Instructors C.-Sgt. Morton and Corpl. Mitchell) 
Highland Company, Wednesday (Instructors C.-Srgt. Cameron and Corpl. Gorman)

Recruits parades
... ...  except Friday (Instructors Corpl. Allen and Corpl. Lynch)
 
​Enrolments
A list of recent enrolments can be seen at Headquarters
Officers
Capt. Marris will take over temporary command of L. Company from the 13th instant, inclusive. 

All officers will revert to duty with their own companies from the 12th isnt.
Col.-Sergt. Mumford E. Company will perform the duties of a 2nd Lieut. pending the publication of the Gazette of India.
 
Leave 
Corpl. B.K. Dadicha.gi, I. Co. one month from 3rd Sept.
Rfm. E.? Powell, H. Co. six months from 2nd June.
 
Corrigenda
Corps Orders no, 347 dated 2nd Mar. 1912, so far as it relates to the under mentioned is hereby cancelled.  ​No 4054 Rifleman A.W. Sparkes.
​
​ Resignations
Riflemen
- Burke, E. Co.
W. H.? Johnson,  L. Co.
W.K. Mills,  M. Co.
C.W. Johnstone,  A. Co.
R.J. Kaye,  A. Co.
C.E.? Longley?  H. Co.
A. Purcell,  I. Co.
J.E. Godrey,  A. Co.
​.Inter Coy. Changes
Corpl. T. Mayne, H. to G. Co.  retains his rank as Corpl.
Rfm. C. Baker, Z to A. Co.
Rfm. R. Malcolm, A. to Highland Co.
Rfm. R.R. Macdonald. A. to Highland Co.
Rfm. - M.L. L-mond? A. to Highland Co.
Rfm. G.S. Vertannes, N. to Highland Co.
Active List
Lt. H. Primrose Wells is transferred from the supernumerary list to the Active list and is posted to L.  Coy.

Rfm. R.J. Stahlmaun from reserve to active list.
 
Reserve - The under mentioned are transferred to the Reserve Section I. Co. from 10th Sept:
Lance-Corpl. B. R-gh?
Rfm. V.E.L. Co-f?
Rfm. G.M. Antony
Rfm. E. Phillip
Rfm. T. Carr
Promotions
The commanding officer is pleased to make the following promotions and appointments with effect from the 1st Sept:
Rfm. H.S. Best? I. Co. to be Corporal
Cadet F. Gilbert, G. Co. to be Lance- Corporal
Rfm. H. Willett? N. Co. to be Sergt.
Rfm. M.D. Wylie, N. Co. to be Sergt.
Rfm. H.J. Vernon Smith, N. Co. to be Corpl.
Corpl. H.J. Vernon Smith, N. Co. to be Lance-Sergt.
Lance-Corpl. M.H. Ady, N. Co. to be Corpl.
​Rfm. L.A. Br-ning? N. Co.to be Corpl.
Rfm. C.H. Macky, N. Co. to be Corpl.
Rfm. G.W. Davies, N. Co. to be Corpl.
Rfm. G. Shand, N. Co. to be Lance- Corpl.
Rfm. J. Robinson, N. Co. to be Lance-Corpl.
Rfm. C.H.D. Cross, N. Co. to be Lance-Corpl.
Rfm. J.D. Laidlaw, N. Co. to be Lance-Corpl
The formation of an Armenian section of L. Company has been approved.  Armenians already enrolled may transfer to this section. 
 
Signalling cards compiled by Rifleman Eggar can be obtained from the Sergt.-Major and Hony. Secy. A and Z companies club.  Price Rs.1. 
​The proceeds will be devoted to the War Relief Fund and Prince of Wales Fund.
 
Signed:  Capt. W.A. Stewart, Adjutant, R.V.R.
October
Rangoon Vol. Rifles
The following are the Corps Orders by Major C.J.N. Cameron, Commanding R.V.R.
week ending 10th Oct. 1914:-
​Parades
Z,C,H,L, N & B Companies.  Cyclists as ordered by the O.C.
A. Company, Mon. & Tue. (Clr.-Sergt. Southworth & Corpl. Bailey.)
I. Company, Tue. & Fri. (Clr.-Sergt. Morton & Corpl. Mitchell.)
Highland Company, Mon. & Fri.  (Clr.-Sergt. Morton & Corpl. Gorman.)
 
Bugle practice will take place every morning from 8 to 8. 30 a.m. under Bandmaster T.M. Duffy
​Resignations - Riflemen
A.S. Smith, Highland Coy.
T. Boudville, C. Coy.
V.H. French, C. Coy.

Active List
The under mentioned are transferred to the Active List from Reserve:-  
Riflemen – L. Coy.
C. Dover
D. Grant
W. Martin
P.A. Nicholas
A. Auro

​Reserve  - The under mentioned are transferred from Reserve to the Active List as Riflemen:-
C. Coy.
Corpl. A. Cook
Sergt. P.A. Baxter
​Promotions – 1st Sept. 1914
Lce.-Corpl. J. McAllister to be Corporal, Highland Coy.
Rfm. J.B. Glass to be Lce.- Corporal, Highland Coy.
Rfm. S.G. Quick to be Lce.-Sergeant, M. Coy.
Lce.-Corpl. E. Hannay to be Corporal vice Laycock
Rfm. C.E. Chapman to be Lce.-Corporal vice Thompson
Rfm. J. Tranter to be Lce.-Corpl. vice Hannay
Rfm. F.C. Pugsley to be Drummer

​Inter Coy. Transfers
From G. to L. Company
Lt. J.H. Primrose Wells
 
From I. to L. Company
Rfm. D. Jones
Lce.-Corpl. S. Catchick
Rfm. C. Catchick
Rfm. G. Minus
 
Signed:  Capt. W.L. Henderson, Acting Adjutant, R.V.R.
Rangoon Vol. Rifles
The following are the Corps Orders by Lt.-Col. C.T. Graham, Commandant, R.V.R.
Resignations
Riflemen
H.R. Wakefield  “B” Coy.
H.M. Langley  “B” Coy.
R.W. Abreu  “C” Coy.
G. Baker  “C”  Coy.
C.G. Gomes  “I” Coy.
F.M. Tellis  “M” Coy.
A.P. Quilley  “M” Coy.
P.D. James  “M” Coy.
J. Williams  “M” Coy.
J.A. Hartnell  “E” Coy.
J.C. Brown  “E” Coy.

​Leave
Corpl. W. Hart  “Z” Coy.  Six mths. from 1st Nov. 1914
Rfm. A. Brearly  “A” Coy.  Six weeks from 14th Oct. 1914
Rfm. P.J. Sims  “C” Coy.  Three mths. from 16th Oct. 1914
​Resignations
L.-Sergt. H. Midland?  “I” Coy.
Sergt. G. Pereira  “E” Coy.
Cotrpl. C. Brady  “E” Coy.
 
Corrigenda
The resignation of Rfm. V. Fairhurst “I” Coy. is hereby cancelled. 

Corps Orders dated 19th Sept. 1914 for 5269
​Cadet S. Barrow read 5401 Cadet L. Beale.
 
Inter-Coy. Transfers
Rfm. H. McIntosh from “M” to “H'land” Coy.
Cadet C. Rees from “D” to “H” Coy.
​Promotions
“E” Coy.
To be Lance-Sergt.
Rfm. R.K. Anderson 

To be Corporal
Lce.-Corpl. H.E. Willison 
Rfm. H.R.K. Littlewood 
Rfm. W.H. Beggs t

To be Lance-Corpl.
Rfm. E. Gibbs? 
Rfm. W.H.D. Reid 
Rfm. G. Reilly 
​Death
The Commandant records with deep regret the death in action of Major A.K. Robb, Durham Light Inf., Adjutant of this Corps from 1902-1907. 
Major Robb did much to lay the foundation on which the present efficiency of the Corps is built and left a mark on the Battalion that is fated long to outlive him.  The Commandant takes this opportunity of expressing his regret at the untimely end of such a kindly and energetic officer.
 
Command
On handing over the command of the Battalion, Major C.J.N. Cameron desires to thank the Officers and member of the Corps ​for their loyal support and hard work during the period of his command.
 
Signed:  Capt. W.L. Henderson, Adjutant, R.V.R.
Volunteer Organisation
The General Officer Commanding Burma Division having sanctioned the formation of a Motor Transport and Machine Gun Section, the section so formed  will be attached to the Rangoon Vol. Rifles for training and will be carried on the strength of that Corps.
Rangoon Vol. Rifles
The Corps Orders by Lt.-Col. C.T. Graham, Commandant, R.V.R.
Resignations
Rfm. A.W. Craen  “C” Coy.
Cadet H. Webb  “D” Coy.
Rfm. A. Stanley  “I” Coy.
 
Corrigenda
The resignation of Rfm. A.S. Smith, “Highland” Coy. is hereby cancelled.
​Inter-Coy. Transfers
Rfm. C.B. Bakelock from “A” to “Z” Coy.
Rfm. C. Cronk from “Cyclists” to “C” Coy.
Rfm. L. Murrell from “Cyclists” to “C” Coy.
Rfm. D.A. Shircore from “L” to “J” Coy.
Lce.-Corpl. S. Catchick from “L” to “I” Coy.
Rfm. G. Catchick from “L” to “I” Coy.
Rfm. G. Minus from “L” to “I” Coy.
​Transfers
Rfm. R.A. Whitlock “C” Coy. to Active List from the Reserve.
 
Leave
Rfm. K. MacGibbons  “Z” Coy. six mths. from 16th Oct. 1914

Rfm. J.W. Davidson  “Highland” Coy. from 17th - 31st Oct. 1914
​
Rfm. A.S. Smith  “Highland” Coy. seven mths. from 19th Oct. 1914
 
Signed:  Capt. W.L. Henderson
November
Rangoon Vol. Rifles
The Corps Orders by Lt.-Col. C.T. Graham, Commandant, R.V.R.
Duties:  Orderly Officers for week ending 21st Nov., 2nd Lt. C.F. Grant next for duty 2nd Lt. E.T. Moir
Enrolments
“C” Coy. Riflemen
H.A. Brown
A.C.J. Baldwin
 
“F” Coy.
Rfm. H.C. Moore
 
Resignations
Riflemen
F. Massia  “Z” Coy.
A.C. Ferguson  “E” Coy.
T.B. Gardner  “N” Coy.
C.S.I.M.A.O. Woollen  “N” Coy.
​Promotions
“F” Coy. 
Rfm. W.C. White to be Corpl.​

Leave
Sergt. J.H. Hunter, one month from 6th Nov.
Rfm. A.W. Finlayson, six months from 3rd Nov.
Rfm. F.H. Bingham, six weeks from 9th Nov.
Rf,. A.B. McIntosh, six months from 6th Nov.
​The R.V.R. Marching Song
It’s a            long way  – to where the drinks are
It’s a            long way  – – –    to        go          – –  
But   we’ll  get there  – –   with the R. V.       R.
By the         shortest  way     we         know   – –  
–  –  –          Left Right Left.     Kept it   live      ly
–  –  –          Push the road             be   hind   – –  
It’s a            –  long     way, but we’ll  get   there
                                                                 by and by
If we            keep those  drinks    in   mind    – – 
Rangoon Vol. Rifles
The Corps Orders by Lt.-Col. C.T. Graham, Commandant, R.V.R. for week ending 28th Nov.
 
Duties:- Orderly Officer for the week:- 2nd Lt. E,T, Moir 
Next for duty:- 2nd Lt G.F. Cochran-Wilson
​Organisation
It having been decided to form a Headquarters Section of “F” Coy. the following are posted to this Company:-  
Lt. J.H. Primrose Wells
Sergt. G.S. Vertannes
Corpl. Vertannes
L.-C.M. Edgar
Riflemen
S. Abraham
D. Abraham
V. Abraham
H. Aganoor
H.M. Gregory
J.S. Johannes
C.M. Johannes
J.D. Jacob
J.G. Leon
​​​Joe Martin
Riflemen
J.J. Martin
A. Minus
V.J. Nahapiet
John Nahapiet
A. Stephen
J. Stephen
W.A. Shircore
L. Thaddeus
J.A. Vertannes
​Command
Lt. R.E. Henderson took over command of “L” Coy. from Capt. R.W.H. Marris with effect from 2nd Nov.
 
Corrigenda
Corps Order no. 238 dated 16th Mar. 1914 so far as it relates to the under mentioned is hereby cancelled:-  5823 Rfm. V.L. Blazey
 
Promotions
Lance-Corpl. Eggar “A” Coy. to be Corpl. 1st Nov. 1914
Leave
“C” Coy. Rfm.  B. J. Fernandez, three mths. from 16h Nov. 1914
 
“D” Coy.  Cr.-Sergt. W.W. Rollins, two mths. from 16th Nov. 1914
 
“M” Coy. Rfm.  A.N. Donald, six mths. from 24th Oct. 1914
 
“Highland” Coy. Rfm.  H. Shaw, six mths. from 25th Nov. 1914
 
“I” Coy. Corpl  R.C. Jones, six mths. from 17th Nov. 1914
Death
It is with regret that the Commandant has to announce the death of No. 4051 Rfm. N. Stracey, “I” Coy. which took place at Rangoon on the 14th ulto.  He is struck off the strength of the Corps from that date accordingly.
 
Enrolments
“F” Coy. Rfm. A.H. Cresbern, 26th Oct. 1914
 
Resignations
Corpl. R.L.A. Wenning “A” Coy. 20th Nov. 1914
Sergt. L.H. Wellington “G” Coy. 1st Nov. 1914
Rfm. A. Panoity “H” Coy. 1st Nov. 1914
​Inter-Coy Transfers
Riflemen
R.T. Stoneham from “A” to “Z” Coy.
B. Simon from “H” to “G” Coy
W. Pollard from “H” to “G” Coy
B. MacDonald from “H”  to “G” Coy.
H. Tee from “H” to “G” Coy.
R. Dry from “Highland” to “A” Coy.
 
Signed:  Capt. W.A. Stewart, Adjutant, R.V.R.
​Burma Railways Vol. Rifles
... the camp is not on the same extended scale as last year, nor is it fully representative of the Corps extending only to include the volunteers as far as Prome on the one side and Pegu on the other ...  The hours of work are from dawn to 10 am. and from 3 p.m. till after dusk. ...  The following Officers are present:-
Lt.-Col. Huddleston (Commandant)
Lt.-Col. Sewell
Major Biggwither
Capt. Brereton
Capt. Pratt
Lt. Glascot
Lt. Johnston
Lt. McIvor
2nd Lt. Aikman
​2nd Lt. Roland
2nd Lt. Harvey 
2nd Lt. Cardew
2nd Lt. Bleeck
2nd Lt. Dudley Ward
2nd Lt. Murray
2nd Lt. Scott
2nd Lt. Hooley
​...  The only occupants of the tents at night are the non-commissioned officers under Sergt. Major Claydon whose wife is sharing the discomforts with her husband ...  On 25th Major-General Johnstone, Commanding Rangoon Brigade, inspected the camp.  He was accompanied by the Chief Inspecting Engineer, Rangoon, and Major Broadbent, Station Staff Officer. ... A fairly large number of the men have given in their names to be included in the Burma Contingent but the exact number of these is not known.  With regard to this the following notice, which has been posted on the notice board, which is in a conspicuous place on the camp site, is of interest,  It is signed by the Commandant Lt.-Col. Huddleston:-  The Commandant will be pleased to recommend for favourable consideration by the Agent, the case of any N.C.O.’s and Volunteers, belonging to the Traffic Dept. who may desire to join the Burma Volunteer Contingent, the names for which are now being taken by the Editor of the Rangoon Times.  The Commandant would recommend to the Agent that any Traffic Dept. employee,  who is already an efficient in a Burma Vol. Corps, who could be spared from his present railway duties and who was accepted for the Burma Vol. Contingent, be granted leave and on his return be appointed to at least the same position he held when he left to join the King’s Army, or if he is on a graded scale of pay, that the time he is away shall be counted as railway service; (2)  the Commandant cannot say what the views of other departments may be therefore any N.C.O. and Volunteers belonging to other departments, if they desire to join the Burma Vol. Contingent should ascertain from their own departmental officers if permission would be given and what the conditions as regards leave would be.
​Rangoon Vol. Rifles
The Corps Orders by Lt.-Col. C.T. Graham, Commandant, R.V.R. for week ending 5th Dec.
Duties:  Orderly Officers for this week; 2nd Lt. C.F. Cochran-Wilson, next week; E.C. Preston

Field Training:  Saturday ...  The force will return to Rangoon not later than Sunday afternoon ...  It is important that all men intending to be present should notify Company Officers immediately so the number of ratios required may be gauged “M” Company will co-operate with defending force Capt. Allan arranging direct with O.C. Mobile Column.
Enrolments
Rfm. A.R. Graham  “Z” Coy.
 
Resignations
L.-Corpl. G.W. Shand  “N” Coy.
Reservist C.H. Davis  “E” Coy.
 
Riflemen
G.A. Glasspoole  “A” Coy.
L.W. Lewis  “C” Coy.
J. Wilson  “Highland” Coy.
D.J. Macgillevary  “Z” Coy.
A. Aure  “L” Coy.
C.A.L. Andrews  “E” Coy.
S. Foote  “E” Coy.
W.J. Moreno  “E” Coy.
J. Perrie  “E” Coy.
C. Strickland  “E” Coy.
E. Horswell  “Z” Coy.

​​Transfers
Corpl. D. Abraham from “D” to “F” Coy.
Vol. E. Lawrie from “H” to “G” Coy.
Vol. C. Samuel from “H” to “G” Coy.
Promotions
Sergt. G. Hemmett  “N” Coy. to be Clr.-Sergt. vice England, resigned
Corpl. Ady to be Sergt. vice Hemmett dated 1st Nov. 1914

Corrigenda
Corps orders no. 62 dated 20th Nov. 1914, as far as it relates to Rfm. P.C. Vertannes is hereby cancelled.
 
Leave
Corpl. C.E. Lutter  “L” Coy. three mths.
Rfm. G. Swets  “A” Coy. six mths.
Rfm. F.N. D’Costa  “C” Coy. two mths.
Rfm. E.J. Northcote  “Z” Coy. till 31st Mar. 1915
Lt. E.T. Moir is granted three weeks leave of absence from 3rd Dec. 1914.

​Signallers
All signallers should endeavour to attend the field training on 5th.  They will parade without rifles under Corpl. Rawlings “A” Coy.
Cyclist Section
The attendance of the Cyclist Section for training has been so indifferent that the C.O. has decided to cease their training.  Members of this section wanting to train without cycles will notify Lt. Gibson the Company to which they wish to be attached.
 
Death
It is with regret that the Commandant has to announce the deaths of the following:-
Rfm. H. Barton “I” Coy. Rangoon 19th Nov. 1914
Rfm. A. Galloway “I” Coy. Rangoon 21st Nov. 1914

​The following extract from the “Gazette of India” is published for information “Army Dept. No. 963 dated 23rd Oct. 1914, Lt. Henry Jepps Inman resigns his commissioner 7th Sept. 1914”
 
​​
Signed:  Capt. W.A. Stewart, Adjutant, R.V.R.
Upper Burma Vol. Rifles
All the many friends of Capt. J. Venables of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, lately Adjutant of the Upper Burma Vol. Rifles, will be sorry to hear that he has been wounded in the fighting at the front.
 
I.A.R.O.
Amongst the name of the successful candidates we notice that of Mr B.H. Eiloart, Junior Asst. Engr. to the Burma Electric Tramway & Lighting Co., Mandalay.
December
​I.A.R.O.
...  Of the number of these who applied to be placed on the Indian Army Officer’s Reserve at the Rangoon Brigade Officer, forty and over have been accepted
​and appointments made, but so far the postings for only sixteen have been received for 2nd Lieutenants. 
These are as follows:-
W.S. Goldsmith  (Messrs. Okeden & Hichens)
D.G. McGillivray  (Messrs. Harperink, Smith & Co.)
I. Hurst  (Messrs. J. & J. Brown & Co.)
W.H. Miles  (Messrs. G. Atherton & Co.)
R.S. Porter  (Messrs. Lentaigne, McDonnell & Clifton)
T. Kerr (Messrs. Gillanders, Arbuthnot & Co.)

​Royal Sussex Regt., Peshawar:-
A.V. Rooth (B.B.T.C.)
A. Davies  (Messrs. Giles & Coltman)
J.M. Orr  (Messrs. Latham, Black & Co.)
H.D. Stearns  (Govt. Rubber Estate, Moulmein)
A. McFadyen  (Govt. Rubber Estate, Moulmein)
G.E. Ingram  (S.S. Shahzada, Asiatic Steam Nav. Co.)
H. Stedman  (Messrs. Radcliff & Co., Tavoy)
26th Cavalry, Bangalore
R.A. Rice  (Messrs. McGregor & Co.)
D.H. Ferguson  (Burma Railways)
 
37th Dogras, Jhelum
E.H. Aikman  (Burma Railways)
​It has been notified for information that members of the Volunteer Corps applying for admission should produce a recommendation
from the Commandant of the Corps to which they belong.
​
The following is a further list of names of officers selected for appointment to the Indian Army Reserve of Officers:-
J.H. O’Donoghue, posted to the Royal Sussex Regt., Peshawar
L.A. Glasspoole, 22nd Cavalry at Secunderabad
F.C. Lacey, 22nd Cavalry at Secunderabad
H. Long, 28th Cavalry at Quetta
R. Little, 32nd Lancers at Jubbulpore
R.M. Jonas, 32nd Lancers at Jubbulpore
T.S.S. Martin, 12th Cavalry at Meerut
F.C. Hendry, 72nd Punjabis at Peshawar
A. Anderson, 99th Infantry at Agra
B.C. Preston, 32nd Sikh Pioneers at Sialkot
W. Ogilvy, Durham Light Infantry at Nowshera
C.D. Donald, 35th Scinde Horse at Dera Ismail Khan
J.W. Cardew, 105th Light Infantry at Poona
B.R.B. McLean, 105th Light Infantry at Poona
J.M. McKenzie, 27th Cavalry at Secunderabad
D.E. Thomas, 27th Cavalry at Secunderabad
Bapty, 27th Cavalry at Secunderabad
​Volunteers for the Front
A few days back we published that a call from India had been received for volunteers from the Electrical Engineer Company of the Port Defence Volunteers, to form a portable search light detachment.  News has since been received from the Army Headquarters that of the ten men whose names had been submitted,  Sergt. Pendrigh and Corpl. Mulhearn of the Thilawa section have been chosen.  These men will proceed to Bombay on Monday.  With them will go Staff Sergeants McCrossan and Houghton of the Royal Engineers, Monkey Point, who will form part of the same section.
​I.A.R.O.
The following newly appointed Indian Army Reserve of Officers leave for their Regiments tomorrow in the “City of Marseilles.”
2nd Lt. R.B. McLean, F.D. Finlay & Co.  105th Light Infantry, Poona
2nd Lt. J.H. Cardew, Burma Railways, Insein.  105th Light Infantry, Poona
2nd Lt. C.D. Donald, Bulloch Bros.  35th Scinde Horse, Dera Ismail Khan
2nd Lt. E.B.C. Preston, Siemen Bros.  32rd Sikh Pioneers, Sialkot
2nd Lt. A. Anderson, B.B.T.C.  99th Infantry, Agra
2nd Lt. F.C. Hendry, Rangoon Pilot Service.  72nd Punjabis, Peshawar
2nd Lt. R.M. Jonas.  32nd Lancers, Jubbulpore
2nd Lt. J.H. O’ Donoghue, Binning & Co.  Royal Sussex Regt., Peshawar
2nd Lt. H.D. Stearns, Govt. Rubber Estate, Moulmein.  Royal Sussex Regt., Peshawar
2nd Lt. A. MacFayden, Govt. Rubber Estate, Moulmein,  Royal Sussex Regt., Peshawar
 
Lt. Tayler, 17th Cavalry, Bannu and Lt. Henderson for Allahabad also leave tomorrow by private boat.
 
Capt. W. Stevenson, Rangoon, has been appointed officiating Veterinary Officer, Burma Divn. for the I.A.R.O.
​Rangoon Vol. Rifles
The Corps orders by Lt.-Col. C. T. Graham, Commandant, R.V.R. for week ending 19th Dec.
Duties:  Orderly Officer for the week 2nd Lt. H.A. Pearson.  Next for duty 2nd Lt. B.M. Blakestone
​Resignations
Rfm. E. Hemmett  “A” Coy.
Rfm. F.A. Lacey  “Z” Coy.
 
Inter-Coy. Transfers
Rfm. H. MacIntosh from “M” to “Highland” Coy.
L.-Sergt. G. Shircore from “Cyclist” to “C” Coy.
Rfm. F.A. Vertannes from “F” to “L” Coy.
Rfm. W. Power from “H” to “G” Coy.
 
​​Promotions
Rfm. F. Hargreaves “A” Coy. to be Corpl. No. 3 Section vice 
​A. Flavell reverted.
Leave
Rfm. J. Davidson “Highland” Coy. 23rd Dec. – 3rd Jan. 1915
Rfm. Joe Martin “F” Coy. 4th to 29th Dec.
Rfm. J.H. Jones “B” Coy. 2 mths. 8th Dec.
Cadet N. Hormasju “G” Coy. 5th to 19th Dec.
Rfm. H.A. Roberts “Z” Coy. six mths. 10th Dec.
 
Corrigenda
Corps Order no. 97 dated 5th Dec. 1914 so far as it relates to the under mentioned is hereby cancelled: - Colour Sergt. J.C. Rose “C” Coy.
 
Signed:  Capt. W.A. Stewart, Adjutant, R.V.R.
​Rangoon Vol. Rifles
The Corps Orders by Lt-Col. C.T. Graham, Commandant, R.V.R. State:
Duties:- Orderly Officer for the week 2nd Lt. B.M. Blakestone, next for duty Lt. R.E. Henderson
Resignations
Cadet A. Kilman  “D” Coy.
Riflemen
J. Coulthart  “Z” Coy.
H.A. Nicholas  “C” Coy.
D.E. Thomas  “A” Coy.
G.R. Cockman  “Z” Coy.
 
Inter-Coy. Transfers
Riflemen
G. Aubert  ”G” to “E” Coy.
H.L. Holman-Hunt  “A” to “Z” Coy.
H.A.L. Laidlaw  “Z” to “A” Coy.
 
Postings
2nd Lt. A.E. Bellars, posted to “G” Coy.
2nd Lt. A.C.J. Baldwin, posted to “G” Coy.
Leave
Riflemen
J.P. Keil  “M” Coy. six mths. 10th Dec. 1914
A.V. Combes  “C” Coy. three mths, 15th Dec. 1914
H.A.L. Laidlaw  “A” Coy. till 1st Jan. 1915
H.A. Roberts  “Z” Coy. six mths. 10th Dec. 1914
 
Reservers
L.-Corpl. S. Catchick  “F” Coy. to Reserve from Active List
Rfm. Mervin  “B” Coy. to Reserve from Active List
 
Promotions
Lance-Corpl. Greatorex  “B” Coy. to be Corporal vice Mervin, reverted.
Rfm. Minus  “B” Coy. to be Lance-Corpl.
 
Reversions
Corpl. Mervin  “B” Coy. reverts to Rifleman at his own request.
Rangoon Vol. Rifles
The Corps Orders by lt.-Col. C.T. Graham, Commandant, R.V.R. for week ending 2nd Jan. 1915, dated 26th Dec. 1914 states:-  
Duties:  Orderly Officer for week Lt. R.E. Henderson:  next for duty Lt. J.H. Primrose Wells.
​Leave
Lt. T.B. Gibson, 3 mths. (India)
Rfm. E. Focke, “A” Coy. 5 weeks
Rfm. S.C. Jones  “A” Coy.  1 mth.
C.-Sergt. C. Hitchcock  “B” Coy.  20 days
Rfm. D. Triggs  “B” Coy. 1 mth.
Rfm. M.L. Friedlander “I” Coy. 2 mths.
Lce.-Corpl. H. Nelson  “N” Coy.  1 mth.
Rfm. M.D. Burjorjee  “N” Coy. 6 weeks.
Rfm. G.T. Jewell  “N” Coy.  6 mths.
Rfm. J. Robertson  “Z” Coy.  8 mths.
​Inter-Coy. Transfers
Rfm. A.C. Lochhead from “Highland” to “M” Coy.
Rfm. Robertson  “A” to “Z” Coy.
 
Appointment
The Rev’d. W.H.C. Johnson will reform the duties of Chaplain to the Corps pending publication of the Gazette.
 
Signed:  Capt. W.A. Stewart, Adjutant, R.V.R.