| Regiment | 1/4th Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Sailly |
| Entry | We relieved the 5th GLOSTERS in H Sector at HEBUTERNE by 6.45a.m., the first Company leaving bivouacs at 4.0a.m. - the going was very heavy, Dispositions:- A Company - Right Company:- 1 Platoon up: 1 in CARENCY 2 in RAGLAN. By night, 2 Platoons up: 1 in CARENCY: 1 in RAGLAN. C Company - Left Company:- 1 Platoon up: 1 in ALSACE: 2 in PUISIEUX ROAD. By night 2 Platoons up: 1 in ALSACE: 1 in PUISIEUX ROAD. D Company, in FORT GROSVENOR. B Company, Brigade Reserve in bivouacs at SAILLY. During our absence the village had acquired a very unhealthy reputation but during our tour there was not, at any time, as much shelling as we had a often experienced in days gone by. The trenches were in a very bad condition, full of water and mud, and very few pumps were available: the water in many places was waist deep. Enemy's guns were active all the day, chiefly 77s and 15s. Weather:- a showery day. |
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