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1917-07-31
Regiment 2nd Royal Berkshire
Location France, IN THE FIELD MAP REF 1/20,000 SHEET 28NW
Entry Battalion moved forward from HALFWAY HOUSE to attack Enemy's Trenches as laid down in Battalion Operations dated 25-7-17. See Appendix "A". The Attack was held up on the BLACK LINE. For report on the Attack see APPENDIX "B". Casualties. Lieut Colonel R. HAIG DSO Wounded. 2/Lieut J.C. LEE Wounded. Died of Wounds 1.8.17. 2/Lieut W.C. SNELLING 3rd Wilts Regiment attached 2nd Bn Royal Berkshire Regiment. Wounded. 2/Lieut N.D. BAYLEY. Wounded. O.R. Killed 15. Since died of wounds 3. Wounded 115. Missing 15. (Signed) A.A. Hanbury-Sparrow Lieut Colonel Comdg 2nd Bn Royal Berkshire Regiment.