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1916-09-29
Regiment 1/4th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Candas
Entry The Brigade moved to the HUMBERCOURT - WARLUZEL - SOMBRIN area, leaving CANDAS 10.0a.m. onwards. Packs were carried on lorries. A halt was made from 2 to 3.30p.m. for dinners. In spite of the heavy rains the marching was excellent, three men only falling out. This was the best march the Battalion has done: the Brigade averaged 3 miles per hour from 10 to 2p.m. The Battalion billeted in SOMBRIN - the accommodation was somewhat limited. Weather:- a wet day. Remarks A Draft of 10 joined the Battn.