| Regiment | 1st Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Achiet Le Grand |
| Entry | On the morning of this day at 4.40a.m. the German offensive commenced and at 5a.m. the enemy commenced shelling the station and vicinity of ACHIET - LE - GRAND with high velocity shells of large calibre one of which pitched in the Camp wounding three officers. Lieut Holmes, Lieut King and Lieut Riddle and causing considerable casualties to 4 Warrant Officers, 6 Sergeants and 47 other ranks. At 11.30a.m. the Battn moved to the area NW of FREMICOURT and the same evening proceeded to the Army Line occupying the central position in the Bde on a line running from the E of BEUGNATRE and FREMICOURT. |
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