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1916-06-18
Regiment 1st Wiltshire
Location France, Gezaincourt
Entry The men rested for the greater part of the day. In the afternoon the recent drafts were inspected by the Commanding officer. At 6p..m. a voluntary church service was held. After dark the Battn marched to HALLOY LES-PERNOIS arriving in billet at 2.30a.m. Three more officers joined the Battn for duty. 2nd Lieuts D F Brown, E Butler, H R Swindells.