| Regiment | 1st Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Near AYETTE |
| Entry | The Battalion was in position by 1.30 AM. B and D Companies were to capture the 1st Objective A and C Companies to pass through them and capture and consolidate the 2nd Objective. Six Tanks (Mark IV) to assist in the attack. At 4.55 AM the attack commenced in conjunction with troops on the right and left. The morning was very misty and it was difficult to keep direction. The Tanks especially were soon in trouble and were of little assistance to the Battalion. However all objectives were captured up to time with little resistance except from isolated MGs and the 3rd Division passed through to capture COURCELLES and the railway beyond. Battn HQ were established at F18A 9.0 and at 7 AM communication was open with Brigade Hq in the old Battalion HQ at F16B 8.0. At 7pm orders were received that the Bde was to be relieved by 76th Inf Bde and would move to QUESNOY FARM and the PURPLE LINE. |
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