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War Diary

1914-12-26
Regiment 2nd Royal Berkshire
Location France, FAUQUISSART
Entry Truce continued so far a rifle fire was concerned although our artillery twice opened fire, more work done in improving trenches. (3 men to hospital). 2nd Rifle Brigade relieved Battalion at 5pm; Battalion went into billets at FORT D'ESQUIN. At 11pm information received from a deserter that the enemy intended to attack during the night, consequently Battalion was held in readiness during whole night. One Company reinforcing 10th Kensington Regt, in their trenches.