Changes in Command

Tuesday 19th December 1916: From our Correspondent in the Field

The 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment is currently in billets at Nouvion-en-Ponthieu not far from the mouth of the River Somme. The adjutant tells me that today Temporary Lieutenant A J Clarke has been forced by sickness to proceed to the Field Ambulance and his place as commander of A Company has been taken by Lieutenant W H Barnett DSO. He had been commander of B Company and his post there has been taken by Temporary Lieutenant G F Wray.

Source: X550/3/wd

Day One Hundred and Forty on the Somme

Friday 17th November 1916 From our Correspondent in the Field

Lieutenant L T Despicht has taken over the duties of adjutant of the 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. There have also been changes in command of companies following the severe losses of officers in the attck on 13th November. Lieutenant A J Clarke has assumed command of A Company, with Lieutenant G F Wray has taken over B Company and Lieutenant E C Wilson D Company.

Source: X550/5/3