| Regiment | 1st Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Amerval |
| Entry | 10.45. A draft of 106 ORs joined the Battn. Appx 1st Battn Wiltshire Regt. Operation Order No 12 Ref Map Valenciennes 12. 3.11.1918. 1. Move Battn will move by March Route tomorrow, 4th inst to take up positions for attack in accordance with special attack orders issued. 2. Route AMERVAL - OVILLERS - VENDIGIES - POIX - DU NORD - ENGLEFOUNTAINE. 3. Order of march HQ, A Coy, B Coy, C Coy, D Coy. 4. Starting Point Cross Roads 5.G.55.80. 5. Time Head of column will pass starting point at 12.15hrs 6. Transport 1st Line Transport will accompany the Battn. Echelon B will remain at POIX-DU-NORD. Echelon A will accompany the Battn as arranged in special attack orders. 7. Rations Tea will be served at concentration area D. Rations for consumption on the 5th will be carried on the man. 8. B H Q Battn HQ closes at AMERVAL at 12.15hours. 9. Acknowledge Issued by runner 18.00hours (signed) H T Morgan, Capt & Adjt. 1st Battn Wiltshire Regt. Distribution:- Copy No 1. 110th Inf Bde. 8. T O 2. C O 9. Q M 3. O C A Coy 10. M O 4. O C B Coy 11. R S M 5. O C C Coy 12. War Diary 6. O C D Coy 13. File. |
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