| Regiment | 2nd Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Contre, France |
| Entry | 0730: Line from Brigade withdrawn 0945: Bn crossed S.P to proceed to new billeting area (17th Bde) by march route. 200x [yards] between coys, single file on either side of road. Route FREMONTIER - NAMPES - REVELLES - FLUY - BRIQUEMESVILL (Dispersal Point) Distance 12 - 16 miles Coys billeting: - Bn HQs & HQ Coy FOURDRINOY A & D OISSY B & C CAVILLON 1415: Carriers arr FOURDRINOY 1530: Marching personnel arr Several aircraft seen during the morning - all low altitudes, all Allied FOURDRINOY 1515: Location reported to 13 Inf Bde HQs 1540: Brig Dempsey arr Bn HQs - gave Capt G.F. Woolnough (Adjt) details of march tomorrow 12th 1540: 2/Lt Culverhouse and 4 leave men arr from AMIENS 2020: Major Bearne and Adv Billeting party dep for PROUVRAY and BEAUMETZ 2230: 13 Inf Bde Movement Order No.5 Copy No.3 received 2315: Bn Movement order No.11 signed Weather: Warm, dry and dusty. Fairly fresh N.E wind which prevented the day from becoming too warm. Cloudy periods, very hazy. Dust made marching uncomfortable at times. Reference to Appendices: Appendix 'L' and 'M' |
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