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War Diary

1915-07-08
Regiment 1st Royal Berkshire
Location France, BETHUNE
Entry 6th Brigade marched out and lined both sides of the Bethune Locon road for inspection by the Secretary of State for War Lord Kitchener, leaving barracks at 9.30am. The Battn had a long rather weary wait, returning to barracks about 12.45pm. Brigadier General McClintock came over and had tea in the Officers Mess in the afternoon. 2/Lts Hilliard and Haigh left on eight days leave for England. Lt Lovell RAMC left for Boulogne on duty, Lt Murphy RAMC took over medical charge of Battn from him.