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War Diary

1916-08-11
Regiment 1/4th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Varennes
Entry The Brigade moved to BOUZINCOURT, leaving at 7.0a.m. arriving about 9.0a.m. The billets were rather crowded. The village had grown somewhat unhealthy since our last visit, being shelled every day. There was cellar accommodation for about only 150 of the Battalion. About mid-day we received order to vacate the billets and move to bivouacs on BOUZINCOURT-SENLIS Road. Weather:- a very misty morning, clearing about 9.0a.m. Remarks 2/Lt Gregory went on Lewis Gun Course at Le Touquet.