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War Diary

1915-10-11
Regiment 1st Royal Berkshire
Location France, BETHUNE
Entry The battn still at rest in BETHUNE. Major I C May DSO 1st East Surrey Regt arrived from England and took over the command of the Battalion from Captain C W Frizzell. Capt C W Frizzell took over the duties of A/Adj from Lieut E L Jerwood. Routine. Sgt Majors parade at 7am. Battn went for a short route march from 10 to 12.30pm. Col Foley and Major Bailey [sic - it was actually spelt "Bayley"] 5th Berks lunched with the Officers.