| Regiment | 1/4th Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, [the trenches] |
| Entry | We received the answer from the LEFT COMPANY of the LINCOLNS at 7am., that only an Officers patrol was going out, and a further message was received at 11am. from the Commanding Officer of the LINCOLNS sending a copy of his message to his Brigade that he could not attack. The 144 BRIGADE relieved the 145 BRIGADE, the 4th GLOUCESTERS relieving us. The relief was completed by 11.30pm. No troops could move over the ridges by day. We moved back to billets in HAMEL, the last platoon being in by 1.25am. (8th) Hot meals were ready on arrival, - hot water for washing the feet, and dry socks. All were very pleased to be back in billets after the hard work of the last few days. Weather:- a wet day, fine evening. Remarks Casualties: 2/LT R J PRING wounded. 1 OR killed and 4 OR wounded. |
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