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1916-05-07
Regiment 2nd Royal Berkshire
Location France, ALBERT
Entry In Brigade Reserve Billets at ALBERT. The Battalion relieved the 2nd Lincoln Regt in trenches - Right Section, Left Brigade Area about 6pm. Flank Battalions:- 8th YORKS and LANCASTER REGT on right flank, 2nd RIFLE BRIGADE on left flank. MAJOR E.M. ALLFREY assumed command of the Battalion vice LIEUT COLONEL A.M. HOLDSWORTH proceeding on a course of instruction. 3 men wounded, 5 men to hospital.