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1916-10-31
Regiment 1st Wiltshire
Location France, Papot
Entry The were Coy parades for two hours in the morning. Special attention being paid to gas helmet drill. There was live bomb throwing for 6 men per coy who were instructed at GEZAINCOURT. The CO inspected the employed details of the Battn at 11a.m. G S Q1 arrangements were made for the move of the Battn in the Brigade Reserve area on the following day. [signed] A E Williams Lieut Colonel Commanding 1st Wilts Regt 31.10.1916.