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1944-08-01
Regiment 5th Wiltshire
Location Bois du Homme, France
Entry [1-2] Bn moved fwd to attack BOIS DU HOMME and Pt 361. Bn held up by lightly held enemy posn at R 728538. This was quickly dealt with, the Bn having 2 SP guns to its credit on move fwd to 361. Bn dig in def posn on 361. 2nd. Major Metcalf 2 IC captured with Mail 15 cwt.