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War Diary

1916-05-16
Regiment 1/4th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Hebuterne
Entry The Acting GOC, the Brigadier, and GSO 1 came up about 9.0a.m. All the morning was spent in repairing the damage where possible. We were relieved by the 8th WORCESTERS, the relief beginning about 3.30p.m. Parties of C and D Companies were left behind to search the ground and carry out the dead and wounded who could not be moved by day. The Battalion moved to bivouacs at COUIN. Capt Aldworth remained behind to attend the funeral of 12 who were buried at night. Weather:- a fine day. Remarks Capt Battcock returned from Divisional Rest Station.