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War Diary

1915-09-02
Regiment 1st Royal Berkshire
Location France, FONTES
Entry In billets. Sergeant Majors Parade 6.45 - 7.45 am. Companies training in their respective areas during the morning. CO explained to Coy Cmdrs the intended operation and employment of an accessory. The feeling is not in favour of Englishmen adopting this form of warfare. Brigade boxing tournament in the afternoon. The Battalion won Lightweight (L/C Ives) and Featherweight (Pte Mannoch). A very wet day.