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War Diary

1916-05-02
Regiment 1st Royal Berkshire
Location France, SOUCHEZ
Entry HEADQr TRENCH again shelled in the morning. Same working parties as on previous days. About 12 midnight the front line was heavily shelled with Fizzbangs. Also saps had a few high explosives over about the same time. A sniper on the hill of GIVENCHY was somewhat troublesome during this tour and caused several casualties. Weather fine.