Commander of 6th Royal Scots
Appointed Commander of the 6th Royal Scots Fusiliers, battalion of the 9th Division
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1916 in Great Britain
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January
Commander of 6th Royal Scots
Appointed Commander of the 6th Royal Scots Fusiliers, battalion of the 9th Division
Major
Informed he will command the 6th Royal Scots Fusiliers
Commander of 6th Royal Scots
Appointed Commander with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel
Commander of 6th Royal SF
Appointed Commander of the 6th Royal Scots Fusiliers
Commander of 6th Royal SF
Appointed Commander of the 6th Royal Scots Fusiliers
Derby Recruiting Scheme Reviewed
Reviews the results and outstanding issues arising from Lord Derby’s voluntary recruiting scheme.
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant Colonel
Army Expansion Results Reported to Lords
Reports that the volunteer system has created forces far larger than Britain possessed before the war.
Major
Takes command the 6th Royal Scots Fusiliers
Military Service Bill Introduced
Introduces legislation imposing compulsory service on eligible unmarried men after the Derby Scheme.
Conscription
Crisis breaks out when the press announces Asquith will not introduce concscription
Conscription Press Crisis
A political crisis follows reports that Asquith will not introduce conscription.
Final Helles Defensive Line Maintained
Hunter-Weston's forces maintain the Helles perimeter while men, guns and stores are progressively embarked.
Cape Helles Rear Guard Withdraws
Hunter-Weston's rear guards leave their positions as the final evacuation of Cape Helles begins.
Dardanelles Expedition Ends after Helles Withdrawal
Monro reports completion of the final Helles evacuation, ending the Allied Dardanelles expedition.
Gallipoli Evacuation Completed
The final day of troop withdrawal from Gallipolli
Gallipoli Peninsula Fully Evacuated
Monro completes the withdrawal of the remaining Allied forces, ending the Gallipoli campaign.
Hamilton Gallipoli Report Discussed
Addresses publication and parliamentary consideration of Sir Ian Hamilton’s report on the Gallipoli campaign.
January War Statement Delivered
Gives Parliament a statement on current military and governmental questions at the start of 1916.
Conscription
Conscription is introduced
Conscription Introduced
Conscription is introduced during Asquith's wartime premiership.
Battle of Ploegsteert
Takes the battalion of 6th Royal Scots Fusiliers across the Belgian border
Military Service Act Supported
Supports compulsory service for eligible unmarried men after voluntary recruiting proves insufficient.
Royal Flying Corps
Joins the Royal Flying Corps in January 1916 and is accepted for pilot training
February
Birth of Gavin Buchanan Ewart
Birth of Gavin Buchanan Ewart
Battle of Dardanelles
Involved in the successful bomardment of the outer-Dardanelles
Military and Naval Forces Reviewed
Reviews the manpower position of the armed forces as conscription begins to operate.
Home Defence Arrangements Reviewed
Addresses parliamentary questions concerning home defence during the continuing war.
Anti-Aircraft Defence Reviewed
Addresses the provision of anti-aircraft guns for defence against enemy raids.
Military Service Act Implementation Reviewed
Answers questions about implementation of the new Military Service Act.
First ANZAC Corps Formed in Egypt
Birdwood takes command of I ANZAC Corps after the post-Gallipoli reorganisation.
Second ANZAC Corps Formed in Egypt
Godley takes command of II ANZAC Corps during the reorganisation of Australian and New Zealand forces.
Somme Offensive Preparations Expanded
Haig expands preparations for the planned Anglo-French offensive while Verdun increases pressure on France.
March
Speech
Urges the First Lord of the Admiralty to recall Lord Fisher as First Sea Lord
National Economy Appeal Reinforced
Urges greater national economy as wartime expenditure and demands on resources increase.
Birth of Harold Wilson
Birth of Harold Wilson
Battle of Dardanelles
Forced to hand over his command to John de Robeck, due to ill health
April
Arrest of Roger Casement
Returns to Ireland with a brigade of German POWs in a German submarine
James Caird Voyage
Leaves Elephant Island in the James Caird with five companions to seek rescue from South Georgia
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