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War Diary

1914-09-19
Regiment 1st Royal Berkshire
Location France, On Ridge
Entry Wet and misty. Patrols sent out at midnight did not draw fire. Telephone wire to Bde HQ cut immediately. 2nd line established along canal. Comms difficult. Shell fire heavy. No movement possible by day. 2 SAA carts and 10 horses destroyed by shell fire. Casualties: Other ranks. 8 killed 35 wounded. La Mets Ferme destroyed by shell fire.