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War Diary

1914-11-14
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location France, Bailleul
Entry Ptes Goddard Townsend & Fear tried by Court Martial for deserting and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment with hard labour 18 months of which was remitted later. Battalion marched from BAILLEUL at 8am with orders to again re-inforce 4th Division but order was cancelled and after having marched 7 kilos the Battalion returned to billets.