This article describes the composition and structure of a battery equipped with four 6-inch Howitzers, as defined in the army’s “Field Service Pocket Book”, 1914 version. At this period of the war, the Siege Batteries were equipped with the 30-cwt (hundredweight) version of the 6-inch Howitzer. This type had been introduced into service in 1895 . It fired a 100-pound (weight) shell to a maximum range of 6,000 yards.
The battery would include
- Personnel: 5 officers and 177 other ranks
- Horses: 17 riding, 6 draught and 80 heavy draught
- Transport: 3 two-horse carts, 10 four-horse wagons
The battery would normally be with three others, under command of a Siege Brigade. The brigade would also include an Ammunition Column of:
- Personnel: 3 officers and 104 other ranks
- Horses: 13 riding, 2 draught and 72 heavy draught
- Transport: 1 two-horse carts, 16 four-horse wagons
The brigade would also include its headquarters of:
- Personnel: 7 officers and 137 other ranks
- Horses: 21 riding, 5 draught and 72 heavy draught
- Transport: 1 one-horse cart, 2 two-horse carts, 16 four-horse wagons