| Regiment | 2nd Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Trenches |
| Entry | About 11.0am the 2nd Yorkshire Regt advanced from their trenches in a North Easterly direction. Shortly after parties of Germans were seen advancing from the South West corner of VIS-EN-ARTROIS. Colonel GILLSON at once communicated with Brigade Headquarters, and shortly afterwards ordered the Battalion to advance in support of the 2nd Yorkshire Regt. The Battalion advanced in artillery formation, "C" and "D" companies leading, followed by "B" company and Battalion Headquarters. The enemy put down a considerable barrage and caused a few casualties, but in no way hindered the advance, which continued until we reached the CHERISY - HENINEL road. The Battalion then dug in astride the road, and remained there until dark. The enemy continued to shell intermittently throughout the day, but being ignorant of our position caused few casualties. In the evening orders were received to proceed to the BLUE LINE and join up with the 33rd Division on our right and the 18th King's (Liverpool) Regt on our left, between O.31.c.3.6 and O.31.b.1.3. At 8.15 pm the Battalion moved to this position, "D" company on the right, "C" company in the centre, and "B" company on the left, Battalion headquarters moving to the SUNKEN ROAD at N.36.b.5.5 (Map Ref. FRANCE 51.b.S.W Edition 4a). Companies immediately commenced to improve their positions by consolidating the existing cable trench and digging "T" heads out from the trench towards the enemy. Posts were pushed out in front of the cable trench at the following points, viz, O.31.c.3.7. O.31.c.5.8., O.31.c.85.90., O.31.central, O.31.b.2.1., and O.31.b.2.2. The enemy was quiet during the night on our front. |
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