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1916-08-24
Regiment 1/4th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Ovillers
Entry Companies were practiced in Bomb throwing etc. in the morning. Digging parties of 75 each from B and D Coys were found, leaving at 9.15p.m. for the work in the front line. Owing to the continual shelling all night by the enemy not much work was possible. Weather:- a fine day. Military Medals for immediate awards granted to Corporal RICE: Corporal COOKE: L/Corporal RUSSELL: Private MITCHELL: Private SMITH.