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1918-09-26
Regiment 1st Royal Berkshire
Location France, Reserve near MORY
Entry Fine day but very windy. Batt moved in Evening to BEAUMETZ area. OO 185 attached marked G. 1 officer & 44 OR left for Divisional Reception Camp. Addition 10. 2nd Division Administrative order received marked D 11 am R Berks administrative orders issued marked H. Brigade Order No 257 Received marked I followed by Bn/S585/19 giving the time of zero as 5.20 am on the 27th. Bn 466 received marked K giving details of the first two probable moves, on receipt of these orders were issued to Coys who were told to be ready to move at short notice after 6 am on the 27th. Very wet & cold night.