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War Diary

1916-08-16
Regiment 1/4th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Ovillers
Entry We relieved the 5th GLOSTERS at OVILLERS in the afternoon, completing the relief by 4.0p.m. Dispositions:- A Coy in No 2 Street: B Coy No 3 Street: C and D Coys No 1 Street. B Coy found a carrying party of 100 for bombs. The village and our trenches were shelled most of the afternoon. Weather:- a very hot day. Remarks Casualties:- 2 killed, 1 wounded.