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War Diary

1917-02-28
Regiment 1/4th Royal Berkshire
Location France, [Trenches]
Entry Work was continued on improving the trenches, but practically no movement was possible in day time. The enemy's guns were active all the afternoon, and their Machine Guns were very active at night, continually sweeping our front and support lines, especially on the right and centre Companies. Weather:- a fine day. Remarks Casualties: 2 killed, 4 wounded. Ration Strength for weekending February 3rd 1917 - 780 Do Do February 10th 1917 - 760 Do Do February 17th 1917 - 755 Do Do February 24th 1917 - 754 [Signed ] R J Clarke Lt Col Comdg 1/4th Royal Berkshire Regt.