| Regiment | 5th Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Road Veronet Gasny, France |
| Entry | 0700hrs. Bn adv up main rd VERNONET GASNY to secure posns holding edge of wood about 474735 "C" Coy leading, followed by "D" and "B" Coys. 0830hrs. "C" Coy held up to SP 37 mm. Patrol from "C" Coy failed to eliminate opposition. Carrier Pl ordered up and arty concentration put down. Carrier PL found enemy had withdrawn after arty conc. "B" and "D" Coys passed through "C" Coy and took up posn. "B" Coy astride rd about 474737 and "D" Coy on RIGHT about 474734. Bn HQ moved up to 470739 in Wood and "C" Coy formed perimeter def round Bn HQ. Carrier PL moved to X Rds 481735 where they remained in posn for the night. Enemy SP 37 mm fire during night. Torrential rain. |
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