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1944-08-01
Regiment 4th Wiltshire
Location France
Entry Bn moved off during afternoon for an adv to contact battle with final objective WEST side of 361 feature (7250). The bn passed through LE HOMME, which had been reported the previous day as held by en. Final objective was gained the same evening without much difficulty. There were a few weak en posts in the BOIS DU HOMME which was quicly cleared. Fwd coys occupied posns on SOUTH side of feature. 20 PW were taken. Mortaring and shelling very slight.