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1918-02-09
Regiment 1st Wiltshire
Location France, Favreuil
Entry Baths at BAPAUME were allotted to the Battn throughout the morning and afternoon. There were no parades held other than for bathing. Lieut H W B Burkett was appointed assistant adjutant in place of Lieut G S Clarkson, who proceeded to England for a six months tour of duty. The following awards were announced:- BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE 6466 Sgt G Wood MM. 566 Cpl C H Stevens MM, RAMC attached to this Battn. These were awarded for gallantry during the WESTHOEK operations in July and August, 1917.