| Regiment | 1st Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Corps reserve MANANCOURT |
| Entry | The Battn was still under short notice, but no definite news of the progress of the enemy attack could be obtained though many uncomfortable rumours were rife. Emphasis was given to these by the order to move the 1st line Transport back to LE MESNIL-EN-ARROUAISE. MANNANCOURT was intermittently shelled by the enemy HV guns throughout the day but little damage and no casualties were caused. At about 10.45 pm warning was received to stand by and be prepared to defend the village. Strong patrols were sent out towards EQUANCOURT and ETRICOURT on both sides of the CANAL DU NORD and every man was kept on the alert but, although there was considerable movement back along the roads of artillery transport and miscellaneous troops and rumours of disaster and general "wind up" were prevalent, no further developments took place during the night and no official news reached us. |
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