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1917-08-15
Regiment 1st Wiltshire
Location France, Riveld
Entry (15th - 18th) During this period the Battn remained in billets at RIVELD, carrying out training in the mornings. This training included Steady Drill, Physical Training and Bayonet Fighting, Musketry, Instruction in Guard Duties, Arms Drill etc. The Battn was reinforced on dates as follows:- 13th 23 other ranks. 14th 50 other ranks. 17th 39 other ranks. The following awards of the Military Medal were notified in routine orders of the 15th. 7385 Sgt Sadler 6297 Sgt Coleman 29823 L/Cpl Postans 10453 Pte Swansborough.