| Regiment | 1st Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Belgium, Hooge |
| Entry | B Coy relieved C Coy in MINE CRATER. Orders were received to occupy and fortify an old advanced trench running in front of STABLES and connect up with 2nd S Lancs, who had to dig up to the stables. A Coy were detailed for this operation. A bombing party occupied this trench after dusk and the working party commenced digging having reached the stables. A very heavy bomb throwing duel ensued, our grenadiers throwing some 500 bombs at the advanced German trench. Bombing activities hindered work on defences but the trench was occupied up to the stables and handed to relieving unit RIR at 2.30a.m. who placed a small garrison in it. The Battn was relieved by RIR and returned to bivouacs NW of DICKEBUSCHE. Casualties 1 killed, 7 wounded. . |
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