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1916-09-16
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location France, Trenches
Entry Battalion relieved by 19th Bn Manchester Regt. Relief complete 7.0pm. Orders as to movement to billets at GORRE countermanded during relief; later orders detailed billet at BETHUNE at "College des jeunes filles". Major AVP MARTIN joined the Battalion & assumes command as from 17.9.16. Major G MACNAMARA relinquishes command of Battalion & assumes duties of second in command 17.9.16. Major (Temp LT COL) RMT GILLSON awarded the Order of St Anne 3rd class with swords, 11976 Pte W LUFF awarded Cross of St George 4th class, 5422 CSM A GOUGH awarded medal of St George 2nd class.