| Regiment | 1st Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, [Achiet le Petit] |
| Entry | In the morning the Battn was ordered with the rest of the Bde to dig in and occupy a line N and W of ACHIET - Le - GRAND. In the afternoon the enemy shelled the position somewhat heavily but caused no casualties. In the evening the Bde on either flank withdrew but no orders were received from 7th Inf Bde. Lieut Col S S Ogilvie DSO who was in command of the forward Bde sector withdrew on his own initiative to PUISIEUX. The whole Bde spent the night marching, arriving at GOMMECOURT at 6a.m. |
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