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1916-05-01
Regiment 1/4th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Authie
Entry Company Training for A,B, and C Companies. The Range was alloted to "D" Company. The Bombers of B Company marched to SAILLY for practice with live bombs, under Lieutenant Lund. Football Match "B" Company v "D" Company was played, "D" winning three goals to nil. The Divisional band played in the village in the afternoon. The Divisional Variety Troupe "The Curios" gave their entertainment . Weather: a lovely day. Remarks Captain Holcroft went to the Divisional School as Instructor. Capt Lacy & Lieut Cooke went on Leave.