| Regiment | 2nd Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Givenchy Trenches |
| Entry | All quiet during the morning one company of the RF are again attached to us for instructions. At 5.40pm the RE exploded a small mine in front of our trench in the German lines, later a much larger mine was exploded forming a large crater in their line immediately the Battalion bombers pushed forward and captured the position. 'A' Company who had previously in reserve were brought up to consolidate the position which was carried out with a comparatively few casualties. Capt CG Bond was killed by a piece of falling earth. 2Lt JC Badgely then assumed command of 'C' Coy. Capt GP Steer received a bullet wound in the leg Lieut FC Whiting then assumed command of 'B' Coy. The enemy did not attempt to counter attack. His nerves appeared to be shaken, for the remainder of the night he was very quiet. |
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