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1916-08-18
Regiment 1/4th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Ovillers
Entry We relieved the OXFORDS in the front line by noon. Dispositions:- C Company in the front line. D Company in Support at 11 and 65. A & D Companies in reserve in the village. Orders were received at 1.37p.m. to co-operate with the 143rd Brigade in their attack - see report. "B" Coy found the attacking party with A in Support to them and two Companies of the GLOSTERS were placed under the Commanding Officers orders in addition. Weather:- a very hot day.