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1918-07-27
Regiment 2nd Royal Berkshire
Location France, REF SHEET ABBEVILLE 14
Entry Battalion billetted in DURHAM and LANCASTER Camp. 27th July being the Anniversary of the Battle of MAIWAND (which took place in 1879) this day was observed as a General holiday. Sports took place between the hours of 9am and 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 7.15pm. For List of Events see APPENDIX. The Divisional Band was in attendance.