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1918-06-01
Regiment 1st Royal Berkshire
Location France, HERLIERE
Entry Village shelled in the morning with high velocity 5.9's. Capt Astley and 2 O. Ranks killed, 8 O. Ranks wounded. Usual training carried out in the morning - Battalion moved billets in the afternoon to wood near LA BAZEQUE with majority of the men in shelters constructed in trenches, remainder under canvas. C.O. Adjutant and Signal Officer in Brigade Staff Ride in the afternoon. Battalion HQ V.20.C.8.2 BUCQUOY Combined sheet 1/40,000.