| Regiment | 1/4th Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Hebuterne |
| Entry | Working parties as usual, morning only. A and C Companies relieved B and D Companies by 3.30p.m. At 7.50a.m. their guns began firing and did not cease until dark, the shells falling chiefly in the village, Brickfields and No Road. All their guns were firing, from Field Guns to 8.2's and there was a most marked absence of "duds". Their shooting was most accurate. A very trying day - about 3,000 shells were fired on the Brigade front during the day. A patrol in charge of Lieut TEED went out at 9.0p.m. from "M" sap, returing about 11.0p.m. They reconnoitred the front of our RIGHT Section, but all seemed quite quiet. Weather:- a fine day, with rain at night. Remarks Casualties:- 1 killed and 1 wounded. Coy SM Laurence's death was a great loss to his Coy and the Battalion. His first thought was for the men and he grearly endeared himself to all ranks. 2Lt Austin-Leigh went on a Bombing Course. Casualty: 1 wounded, (shell shock) |
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