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1918-10-29
Regiment 1st Wiltshire
Location France, Ovillers
Entry Major T G Parkes, MC assumed command of the Battn during the absence of Lieut Col G B C Ward, DSO on leave. 15.30. Battn less Transport proceeded by march route to be in Bde reserve in POIX-DU-NORD. 15.30. Battn HQ established at F.4.a 2.5. (map sheet 57c. NE) 23.00 Enemy bombarded POIX-DU-NORD with heavy artillery. Casualties: Killed Officers Nil. ORs 2. Wounded Officers Nil. ORs 8. Missing Officers Nil. ORs Nil.