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War Diary

1916-06-12
Regiment 1/4th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Couin
Entry The Battalion moved to bivouacs at SAILLY 10.0a.m. Owing to heavy rains the Camp was in a very bad state and in consequence of the many changes that had taken place in the immediate surroundings the village had quite changed in the past month. Four reliefs of 5 NCOs and 64 men each were found day and night for work under the REs at HEBUTERNE on the various trenches etc. Weather:- a dull day, cold night, with rain. Remarks A Draft of 4 men joined the battn. Capt Boyle & Lieut Down retd fromLeave.