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1916-10-13
Regiment 1/4th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Hebuterne
Entry "A" and "B" companies relieved "C" and "D" Companies. A very busy day. Every man in the Battalion not on duty was employed in getting ready the trenches etc for the attack. Our lines were very heavily shelled for two hours - 8.15a.m. to 10.15a.m. - 5.9s, 8" and 11", especially for five minutes each at 9o'clock, and 10o'clock, when the shells fairly rained in. The trenches were very badly damaged in many places and the damage was not repaired till late at night. Weather:- a fine day. Remarks Casualties:- 1 Killed, 3 Wounded.